SEPTEMBER 2016 CONFIDENTIAL Beauties at the Park Dead Judge on the list PCCF Miss Krista Bella Duterte names 158 government officials as allegedly involved in and Miss Teen Philippines Chiara Silo pose with Dr. Tom Virey at the the illegal drug trade. How accurate is this list? STORY INSIDE Nagcarlan picnic.

MARIA PANALIGAN A Sold-Out Concert

Ready PHOTO AT RIGHT Three year old Joshua gets confused when he is put onstage stage with flowers while his sister Maria Panaligan is being congratulated by their uncle Jun Tenorio from Ohio. Nobody told him what to do with the flowers.

Rey Velasco (FAR LEFT) and wife Sai (FAR RIGHT) pose with Ready Honda’s Anita Diaz and Pinoy News’ Joy D’Aoust at the Fiesta ng Kalayaan at Celebration Square. Friends Mia Napao and Jeannette Ricasio have fun at the Maria Panaligan concert. Worldstars

WCOPA Multi Gold medalists #Worldstars sharing their talents for the benefit of the Scarborough Hospital Foundation. Candace Santos (wcopa2009); Roy Tug- bang (wcopa2013); Katharine Reyes (wcopa2013) and Rebecca Niu (wcopa2016) Powerful Grill Bicol Roadsport

FV Foods’ Owner Mel Galeon (BEHIND IN YELLOW Bicol Canada President and Action Honda Manager Rafael Nebres Roadsport Honda’s Harold Guarin poses with one of the T-SHIRT) is ecstatic as Canada’s Prime Minister Justin (SITTING 5TH FROM LEFT) poses with guests at the Bicol Canada display cars at Scarborough Ribfest. Roadsport Honda was a Trudeau with MP Marco Mendocino takes their turn at Community Association Induction Dinner at Bluffers Restaurant. major sponsor of the Ribfest at Thomson Park. the barbecue at the Taste of festival. SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 One Lucky Golf Player May Turn Out a Guaranteed contract, ipinatutupad na sa Millionaire at the 2016 Golf Tourney isang estasyon Tiyak na makararamdam ngayon ng TORONTO - One lucky PM. maraming artista sa isang TV network player may go home with Pagao said the format of the (hulaan n’yo kung alin sa tatlong estasyon: the grand prize of $1 mil- game will be two-person best ABS-CBN, GMA, at TV5) ng hirap as far as lion for a Hole-in-One at ball. sustaining their income is concerned. 170 yards at the 2016 Phil- Also on grab is a 2016 Toyota Dinig namin, isa sa tatlong network ippine Chamber of Com- RAV 4 for a hole-in-one. Other ang nagpatupad ng bagong policy sa merce-Toronto (PCCT) prizes are to be won. mga talent na may guaranteed contract. Golf Tournament. The PCCT is inviting players Para sa kaalaman ng publiko, magkaiba ang guaranteed contract at guaranteed Steve Pagao, President across the province and those income. of the PCCT, said the from neighboring provinces and Ang una’y ginagarantiyahan lang ang tournament will be held on U.S. cities to join the tourna- artista ng trabaho within a given period of Sunday, September 11 this ment. time, samantalang ang ikalawa’y pumapa- year at the Bethesda Grange For more information, please bor lang sa mga big star na kahit walang Golf Course at 12808 War- contact Marsal Drilon at 416- trabaho ay kumikita pa rin (doon lugi ang den Avenue in Stouffville, 587-0596; Steve Pagao, 647 333 estasyon kaya obligado silang bigyan ng FROM LEFT, PCCT President Steve Pagao, Ace Alvarez, Action Honda’s show ang mga artista sa ilalim ng ganitong Ontario. Registration starts Rafael Nebres, Fria-Isa Raon Tugadi and Oswald Tugadi discuss golf. 4829; or, Oswald Tugadi, 416 at 10:30 AM; tee off time, 1 561 3065. (PCCT PR) kontrata). The new policy of this TV station is such that a maximum of two shows na lang sa isang taon ang ibinibigay nila sa mga “lesser stars.” At alam naman natin ang kalakaran These T-Shirts Are a Friendly Reminder ngayon sa TV, isang season o katumbas ng tatlong buwan lang ang karaniwang That Women Deserve to Get Off Too itinatagal sa ere ng isang show. Kung ganito ang practice as it is now, Despite what Hollywood (and porn) teaches us, sex doesn’t ang isang artista na sakop ng guaranteed contract ay makagagawa lang ng dala- end when a guy ejaculates. That pushes female pleasure to wang shows sa isang taon, or equivalent to the wayside, which is probably why just over half of women six months. So, nganga siya sa susunod na say they orgasm almost every time they have sex, while 95 anim na buwan! This explains kung bakit nagluluksuhan percent of men do. Talk about gender inequality. ang mga artista from one station to an- To bring awareness to this gender orgasm gap, Greek de- other. Kailangan nga naman nilang punan signer Sofia Metsoviti created the clothing line It’s Not Done ang malaking vacuum sa ‘di nila pagkaka- roon ng trabahong pinagkakakitaan. If I Don’t Come. Don’t think your partner is getting the mes- Ito rin ang dahilan kung bakit marami sa sage that you’re not satisfied in bed? Rock one of these shirts ating mga artista ay pumapasok na rin sa (or just buy one for them). negosyo dahil hindi naman araw-araw ay Pasko, ‘ika nga, kung showbiz income ang pinag-uusapan.

No more ‘endo’ by Kapamilya Go 2017 – Bello entertains and delivers

“Do not wait for workers to file a com- the kilig to the fans plaint. You should take the initiative and make use of your inspectors. Make sure that your inspectors are really inspecting,” said Bello. The labor chief also instructed DOLE regional directors to be proactive in their approach to reduce “endo.” During the said consultation workshop, the DOLE’s regional directors drafted a Regional Action Plan which will ensure the effective implementation and en- forcement of workers’ right to security of tenure. MANILA - Department of Labor and The DOLE Regional Action Plan Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre in Ending “Endo” is aimed at improv- H. Bello III wants the anti-labor sector ing implementation rate of compliance “endo” scheme to be a thing of the past orders; increasing the number of work- by 2017. ers regularized and raising the number “Endo” or end of contract is a scheme of workers under legitimate contractual wherein casual workers are not regular- arrangements. ence of the diva-like behaviour ized and only hired for about five months Included in the strategies under Re- of a very popular couple that without security of tenure and lack of, or gional Action Plan are joint assessment/ are managed by a small outfit inadequate monetary, non-monetary, and compliance visits, cancellation/denial of and having experienced being social protection benefits. application and certificates of registration, close to two network stars from “Our commitment to President (Rodri- engagement with stakeholders, enhance- GMA7 and now, byt ABS with go) Duterte is to reduce ‘endo’ or ’555’ by ment of the labor law compliance system the Kapamilya Go concert, I 50 percent in six months. And by 2017, it database, assistance to affected work- came to that conclusion. While should be a thing of the past. That is our ers, development of a communication the popular smiles and looks objective,” Bello said. plan and capacity-building of concerned Kyla is happy with Kapamilya. RIGHT, Joey Abrenilla amiable in person, they actually During a recent consultation workshop, DOLE personnel. poses with kapamilya star . exude an aloof aura. It’s like they Bello directed DOLE regional directors “It is very clear there are establishments emit a vibe that says, “don’t ap- to ensure that the Department’s Labor which are violating the law. If the law will I have gotten the impression that net- proach me except in official meet Law Compliance Officers (LLCOs) be implemented and there will be strict work-managed Philippine stars are easier are doing their tasks of inspecting all compliance, I don’t see any reason the to deal with than those that are managed establishments, including contractors and objective of ending ‘endo’ practice by 2017 by small independent outfits. KAPAMILYA GO subcontractors, in their regions. will not be achieved,” Bello said. After having had the up-close experi- continued on page 7 SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 Matteo brings positive ACT Wat Da F ? vibes to Sarah BY JOSE BAKING MATTEO Guidicelli was asked for ‘Sa Piling Ni Nanay’ but she CPP-NPA declares Unilateral Ceasefire “Didn’t he have second thoughts still has time to enrol in a culinary doing a villain role in “Dolce Pwede ba iyon? Amore”? “When they presented it to me, originally, I’m not meant Can a rebel group declare a unilateral ceasefire? How is that even possible? You are the to be a contravida. But as the story went on, my character outlaws, you are the lawbreakers, and the government is after you. Is the government became bad. Okay na rin kasi expected to agree to it? Are they playing cops and robbers here? Wait, we’re tired, let’s rest. it’s a different twist that showed Just like that? What if the Abu Sayaf declare a ceasefire? Will the government say, “ok sure, a different side of me. Ibang experience naman. I did that we’ll stop chasing you for one week. You rest?” This is ridiculous. A government can declare show as a tribute to my Italian unilateral ceasefire because they are the elected body. It is up to the rebels whether to accept grandfather who wants to see or not. Apparently, they did not because they ambushed government soldiers when the me playing an Italian role, pero school. “Noon ko pa kasi gusto ta- government declared a unilateral ceasefire. Does the CPP-NPA thinks they have the right pinatay na naman nila ako, eh. Bida naman ako sa ‘Single/Single’ laga matutong magluto,” she says. to declare a unilateral ceasefire whenever it is convenient for them? This sounds preposterous in Cinema One which had two “Who knows? Baka balang araw, to me. When the government declared a unilateral ceasefire, they ambushed government seasons and I also host a sports mapakinabangan ko ito sa resort ng family namin na itinayo ko sa police and soldiers. What if we did the same? They are lucky President Duterte reciprocated show, ‘Wheels’.” He’s celebrating his 10th year in El Nido in Palawan.” their ceasefire. showbiz with a concert at Water- She posts the photos of her front Cebu titled “Matteo, Made so-called culinary school adven- in Cebu”. “I came from Cebu so tures on her social media account that’s where I want to hold my and you can see that she is really No Defense for De Lima berating officials of three government agencies during 10th anniversary concert, with enjoying every cooking task that his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Louie Ocampo as musical director she gets to accomplish in school. De Lima said “corrupt officials in these agencies have President Duterte accused Senator Leila De and Rowell Santiago as overall Her latest post shows her learn- ‘makapal na mukha.“Tama lang iyong isapubliko ni Lima of having an affair with her driver and that director. This year has been good ing how to make bread with her Presidente iyong kanyang frustration at galit sa mga to me because I also opened my teacher called Chef Vicky. “Thank the driver is an agent of illegal drugs. He also ahensiya na iyon na nasa negative list. ” first restaurant in Cebu, Trattoria you, Lord! Wish granted!” she says accused her of receiving payoffs from a drug lord “Tama lang iyong ‘naming and shaming’ kasi mukhang di Gianni, which is managed by in her post. to fund her campaign for the Senate in the May hindi nga sila natatablan kahit nagfa-file tayo ng mga my sister and it’s doing really well. Is she learning how to cook elections. Unlike President Clinton’s “I did not kaso, mayroong mga administratively charged, may- I also opened my own production for her next BF, since it’s said have sex with that woman” and President Nixon’s roon din mga criminally charged,” she added. company, Big Bang. We do videos that the best way to a man’s So, how come it is wrong now that she is not in “I am not a crook,” De Lima did not deny the and events.” heart is through his stomach? power anymore? allegations by saying “I did not have sex with Looks like he’s ready to settle “Naku, hindi, a. Hindi ko priority my driver” and she did not say “I did not receive down? “Yes, but there are more ang magkaroon ng lovelife. I’m money from a drug lord.” Instead she played Losing weight while Asleep dreams to fulfill. Maybe in a few learning how to cook for my own the sympathy card and mentioned that she does more years. Siyempre, I think I’ve satisfaction.” As the evil-hearted Scarlet in not have the power to go against the President. I have been trying to lose weight. So far, from 180 lbs, found the one.” I managed to get my weight down to 160. From there The press people swooned when “Sa Piling ni Nanay”, Katrina con- She also made a claim of abuse and misuse of tinues to maltreat the child Maya. executive power by President Duterte. She tried it fluctuates daily from 160 to 163 during the evening. he said that as they know he’s When I wake up, I noticed that my weight is down to referring to Sarah. “Pero siyempre, She cooks up a plan on how to get to get public sympathy by gender saying she is a 160 or 161. It means that even when we sleep, we burn pag-iipunan ko muna. We have to as Isabel to agree woman whose honor has been trampled on and calories. I have come to the conclusion that if I sleep a prepare for the future.” in her plan to make Maya her own she also claimed that the President’s attacks were lot, I will be able to lose more weight without having But is it true his performance in child. They will rescind the TRO brought on by her decision to lead the Senate to go through the rigors of exercising. No more tread- the recent Ironman triathlon was they issued against Yasmien not to inquiry next week into the administration’s war mill, no more rowing machine, no cycling, no weights. not that good because Sarah wasn’t visit Maya ever again but, on one on drugs, and the extrajudicial killings. there and is traveling in Europe condition, she would have to con- vince the child that Katrina is her She said she will resign if Duterte’s evidence with her parents? “No, it’s because More traffic than Toronto real mom and not Yasmien. But is authentic, but she did not deny the allegations, I only had two weeks of training. Pero sisihin din natin si Sarah ng naturally, Yasmien does not agree. which makes people think they are true. In a Did you know that you will encounter more traffic konti. Joke lang!” Katrina then discovers that way, she is hoping there is no evidence, or that going to Ajax than downtown Toronto? I delivered He seems to be a positive Nova Villa as Matilda has made my newspaper at Haceinda last month and there was they are flimsy. influence to Sarah who went into her last will and only 5% of her more traffic exiting Westney Rd. than when I exit at mountain climbing, pole dancing riches will go Scarlet and 5% to Richmond St. to downtown Toronto. After Hacienda, and the culinary arts because of as Jonas. The remain- Naming people is wrong - I go to Ating Bahay and there’s also traffic. Who are him. “Yes, we climbed mountain ing 90% will go to Maya. Things those experts in downtown Toronto who say that the unless you are in power and we’re gonna climb more get complicated when some suburbs were made for cars? If that was true, there mountains, literally and figura- kidnappers took Maya by force. would not be any traffic. Katrina tries to rescue her and When De Lima was in power, she found nothing tively. I did encourage her to open is shot by the kidnappers. Maya wrong with President Benigno Aquino III publicly her eyes, to enjoy her life and not just work. At 28, she deserves it. stays with Katrina in the hospital All of us do. We have to enjoy life, and tells Katrina that she has live it to the fullest. It’s important now learned to love her now for to have a life outside of showbiz.” protecting her from the bad guys. Yasmien hears this and feels hurt. Submit ads & press releases by To make matters worse, Katrina Katrina learns to makes it appear that Yasmien is September 15 for the October 2016 issue. cook one of the kidnappers so she is arrested by the police. is busy taping L ittle M anila Confidential EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] Gabby Concepcion is now a Kapuso TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group From Kapamilaya to You with Carla Abellana Kapuso…that’s what and Rafael Rosell. He CORRESPONDENTS: Gabby Concepcion did became a household . . when he inked an exclu- name because of his role sive contract on Aug. 17 in the show where he was with GMA Network, Inc. tagged for his onscreen During the contract moniker “Boss Yummy.” signing, Gabby said he Gabby happily an- is very honored and nounced that the network excited about this new has already lined up milestone in his career projects for him, “Meron Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Sheila Camangian Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran as a Kapuso, “I am very, kaming gagawing very grateful. I think it’s going to comedy show. Pahinga muna tayo be a good year. Malapit na ang sa drama. Magpapatawa at CORRESPONDENTS NOTICE birthday ko so this is really a good magpapasaya muna tayo ngayon. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale birthday gift. Definitely, we are do- Kaya tuloy-tuloy nila akong mapa- Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception ing other shows in GMA.” panood after ng role ko as Boss applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. The Kapuso actor headlined Yummy.” www.FilipinoGoodLife.com the hit primetime series Because of www.LMConfidential.com 4 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 Monster Radio’s statement after Bordador ‘s Honey Shot arrest

After the drug arrest of FM radio DJ Karen Bordador last August 14 in her boyfriend’s condominium, the station where she works for has re- says leased an official statement regarding endorsement offer this matter through their Facebook page. ‘came in [when she “RX 93.1 is shocked by the recent events concerning our DJ, Karen was at her] lowest’ Bordador, who was implicated in a Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil named drug-related arrest. Karen showed no Chiara is PCCF indication in the workplace of any actress-model Donita Rose as their involvement with prohibited sub- Miss Teen ‘Heart Mate Ambassador’ and the lat- stances. Police authorities have filed Philippines 2016 ter couldn’t be more grateful. charges against Ms. Bordador, and titlist. Her In an Instagram post she published we trust that the ongoing investiga- on the way to a shoot for the cooking favorite sport is oil brand, Donita revealed her strong tion will bring out the truth. swimming. She “The station strongly condemns affinity with them and thanked them for the use of illegal substances, and does loves Japanese tapping her at the opportune time. not condone the use of drugs by any food. Being “When I was at my lowest, they of our staff. Over several decades, a memebr of came in and… just when I was about RX 93.1 has built a reputation as a to give up again, they wouldn’t let Fiesta Filipina me... Thank you to my Jolly Heart Mate responsible, multi-awarded broadcast dance Troupe, institution…We thank our listeners Canola Oil family for everything,” she for their loyalty, and we assure the obviosuly, she wrote on her Instagram. public that we will continue to be likes dancing. Donita is set to start her nationwide worthy of its trust and support.” She also likes tour for Philippine festivities with them. Founded in 1973, RX93.1 is She also thanked the Lord for his visual arts. provision in her life. recognized by the Kapisanan ng mga Someday, she Brodkaster sa Pilipinas and other “Not only is Lord Jehovah Jireh/ award-giving bodies. wants to be a provider, He’s also Jehovah Rapha, Karen and her boyfriend Emilio Humanitarian the one who heals every pain. What Lim were caught in a buy bust Lawyer. We wish could be a more fit title?” she added. Donita recently admitted that she operation and the authorities nabbed her all the best. P2.5 million worth of ecstasy pills, and husband Eric Villarama have flavored marijuana dried leaves and separated and she’s in the process of marijuana resin or oil. recovery. The couple is currently detained at “I’m in a position where I’m just start- Chiara Silo ing to heal and move on,” she said in the Southern Police District (SPD) headquarters in Taguig City. an interview on Good Times With Moe.

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PNP chief warns 911 prank callers: See you in jail MANILA - The country’s top cop pranksters. Various Emergencies warned the public not to make “Refrain prank calls and test calls. prank calls to hotline 911 after the You clog up the lines and prevent Dela Rosa said he has ordered police officials emergency hotline received hun- people with real emergencies to to swiftly act on calls to 911. dreds of such calls during its launch reach us,” said dela Rosa. “All Chiefs of Police to be alert and on Monday. Presidential Decree No. 1727, s. respond to the calls routed to you by the 911 Philippine National Police (PNP) 1980 prohibits the malicious spread call centers and immediately provide police clarifies ‘sugges- Chief, Director General Ronald of information made by “any person assistance to our people when needed,” said “Bato” dela Rosa said of the 2,475 who, by word of mouth or through dela Rosa. tive’ title of up- calls recorded from 12:00-7:00 a.m., at least the use of the mail, telephone, telegraph, Officials said at least 75 were “legitimate 1,356 were prank calls, 304 of which have printed materials and other instrument or handled calls” while around 1,119 were coming movie ‘Ex- already been validated. means of communication.” dropped calls. “The Chief PNP is warning the 304 prank If convicted, the prankster will be “pun- Various calls were responded to by forces tra Service’ callers and the would-be callers. The 911 ished with imprisonment of not more than from PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the system is currently tracking the prank call- five (5) years, or a fine of not more than forty Department of Health. Garcia has explained that her upcoming ers and we will make sure that you will be thousand pesos (?40,000.00) or both at the Some of the calls sought assistance for movie with Arci Muñoz and Jessy Men- unmasked and arrested,” dela Rosa said in a discretion of the court having jurisdiction health emergencies, accidents, harassment, diola does not really focus on the sexual press conference Monday. over the offense herein defined and penal- arrest of trouble makers, and riots. aspect. The police chief also warned would-be ized.” The former It’s Showtime host added that all three of them would be working in a spa. “’Yung spa na ‘yun parang ang extra Customs collections short under Lina service, pag may pumupunta diyan na may mission, yan ang parang nagiging MANILA - Former commissioner Alberto would do his thing agricultural products. password tapos sasabihin magkano Lina has left the Bureau of Customs in bad and stop corruption in Citing discrepancies between United Na- at ilang minuto,” she explained in an shape, failing to hit any of its revenue targets Customs,” the Presi- tions data of countries reporting shipments interview during the after party of the film for the six months of the year, records show. dent said, adding that bound for the Philippines and local agency’s That Thing Called Tanga Na starring her All ports under the bureau’s supervision unscrupulous Customs monitoring of inbound cargo, agriculture were also unable to hit their respective goals officials and employ- stakeholders said smuggled onions alone may boyfriend along with Eric in April and May this year. ees have “long lived in have ballooned sixfold. Quizon, Kean Cipriano, Martin Escudero For the first half of the year, the bureau luxury.” Data from the United Nations Commodity and . collected only P190.27 billion out of its The same collection Trade Statistics Database showed that China, “Tapos kailangan tama yung sabihin P238.32-billion target, for a P48.05-billion downtrend was registered in May after the India, The Netherlands, the United States nya para mabigyan na kami ng mission,” shortfall. BOC’s top ports again suffered huge col- and shipped a total of 49.3 she added. Weeks before Lina stepped out of office, lection deficits, contributing to the agency’s million kilos of onions but the Philippine Coleen said they would function as then incoming President P8.83-billion shortfall for the month. government counted only about 31 million “spies” of sorts on the film. But since “ex- identified the bureau as among the three The Port of Zamboanga was the lone port kilos. tra service” has a different connotation most corrupt agencies in the government, to exceed its target of P84.6 million, with col- The difference of 18.3 million kilos could along with the Bureau of Internal Revenue lections reaching P109.4 million for the first only mean the rest was brought in illegally, these days, the film would also showcase and the Land Transportation Office. six months of the year. said the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura the “repercussion” once the “password” Last month, President Duterte ordered With the agency’s whopping shortfall, (Sinag), an umbrella organization of agricul- was used incorrectly. new Customs Commissioner Nicanor Fael- Duterte said Faeldon has a lot of work to tural stakeholders. “So usually may pumupunta na iba don to rid the agency of corrupt officials and do to reverse the downtrend in the revenue The UN data also showed China sent 138 ibang guys and whenever they say that personnel. collection for the rest of the year, in particu- million kilos of garlic in 2015, but the Philip- tapos mali yung sagot, pinupunish namin “I already have the raw information but lar in undertaking a no-nonsense campaign pines monitored only 23.6 million kilos—a sila,” she said. I still have to validate it... I hope Faeldon against smuggling of commodities, including difference of 114.4 million kilos. According to Coleen, the cameras have already started rolling for the Chris Martinez film. “May mga character na magaling sa Sotto files Senate bill requiring private sector employers to lahat ng gadgets and weapons, may isa give workers 14th month pay naman na palaban, iba-iba,” she said. Since they have just started filming it, Coleen explained that her favorite Is he just trying to win over employees 14th month pay. of payment of this monetary benefit may be scenes are those “’yung magkakasama “Senate Bill No. 2 provides that all non- the subject of agreement between employer kami kasi, iba ‘yung ugali ng bawat the public? government rank and file employees should and employee or any recognized/collective character.” be entitled to 14 month pay aside from the bargaining agent of employees.” After her explanation, is it safe to as- Would this bill be enough to regular 13th month pay they receive every The noted added that “the minimum year,” reports Maila Ager on Inquirer.net. amount of the 14th month pay shall not be sume that the film won’t be sexy? make everyone forget all his iffy The bill’s explanatory note indicated: “The les than 1/12 of the total basic salary earned “Sexy in the sense na parang as shenanigans? 13th month pay shall be paid not later than by the employee within the calendar year.” females, yung the way we dress, pero in June 14th and the 14th month pay shall be Sotto pointed out that the recent PHP10 terms of daring scenes, hindi naman,” she MANILA - Senate Majority Leader Tito paid not later than December 24th of every increase in the minimum wage was “too immediately explained. Sotto has filed a bill that would require year provided however that the frequency small.” “Pero it’s still sexy na tatlo kaming employers in the private sector to give their mga babae at our age and everything, may factors na ‘yung costumes namin,” Coleen added. Coleen mentioned that the film would be the first time that she would be work- NAGCARLAN ing with . “So far naka isang scene pa lang kami PICNIC together and so far everything is going well,” she said. PCCF Miss Teen Philippines As for Arci, with whom she has worked Chiara Silo and Miss Philippines with on Pasion de Amor together with Krista Bella and pose with the Ellen Adarna, Coleen has nothing but some members of the Nagcarlan Association of GTA and Suburbs good words for the actress. (NAGTAAS) at their picnic. “If there’s someone that I really love working with si Arci talaga ‘yung isa sa mga tao talaga na I really enjoy working with kasi bukod sa mahusay siya, ma- saya siya kasama behind the camera,” Coleen remarked.

6 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 KAPAMILYA GO right now in your career? Kapamilya stars ink new continued from page 3 “I want to focus on acting than singing muna.” contracts and greet functions.” Kyla, describe your feelings of being Now let’s get to the presscon with the with ABS. “Masarap dahil kapamilya ako. I am happy with them dahil they sent me to , it’s been great. I have soul session segment doon sa ASAP. I get to be judge sa Tawag Ng Tangha- lan and I get to hear great new singers there.

For Kakai, what would you like to SOLID KAPAMILYA. (From left) , ABS-CBN top guns Carlo Katigbak and Cory Vidanes, John Prats, Billy Crawford and do that is different or what side of Kakai do you want Vhong Navarro, John Prats, Followers and fans of Manzano people to see? and Billy Crawford renewed their can expect to see him in new “Bold star,” jokes respective two-year contracts with projects that are yet to be unveiled Kakai. the Kapamilya network recently. apart from his on-going projects “Not everybody Luis Manzano renewed his ties Minute To Win It, Family Feud, know that I started with the network for another three The Voice Kids Season 3, and in the theatre in years. ASAP. 2000, I’ve worked with Ryan Cay- Navarro is set to do Dance Kids Present in the signing were ABS- abyab and Celeste and will continue hosting It’s CBN’s President and CEO Carlo Legazpi. They ran Showtime. Meanwhile, Prats is Katigbak, COO for Broadcast a play for 3 years, expected to appear in FPJ’s Ang Cory Vidanes, Head of Finance Rock of Aegis, and Probinsyano apart from his current for Broadcast and Integrated it is still running. show . Crawford, News and Current Affairs Cat I’d like to do theatre on the other hand, revealed the Lopez, Vhong Navarro’s manager again. I released a two new shows that he will be Chito Roño, John Prats and Billy Kakai wants some serious roles in the future. single, a Roselle part of – Pinoy Boyband Superstar Crawford’s manager Arnold Nava song. Given and Dancing With the Stars. Vegafria, and Luis Manzano’s the chance, I would Kapamilya GO stars Kakai, Kyla, Moris- like to do serious acting.” Apart from doing ASAP and It’s manager June Rufino. sette Amon, Daryl Ong, Matteo Guidi- Showtime, Crawford’s projects also celli, and Liza Soberano. To all of you, what would you want to include the top-rating show Your Here is an excerpt on that presscon Face Sounds Familiar that will interview. KAPAMILYA GO soon be making a comeback. Matteo, what do you want to focus on continued on page 9

SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines

PRESIDENT DUTERTE WARNS COMPANIES Putting ‘half ‘Stop contractualization ’ on the or face closure’ menu Barbie Forteza MANILA - President Rodrigo for 24 hours straight. Duterte has warned companies Duterte said companies Why ‘half rice’ to stop contractualization or should give their employees all Superstar face closure. the benefits mandated by law. should be offered Duterte threatened to cancel “If you do not take care of for rice-loving Philip- the permits of companies that the workers, then I cannot take Student insist on hiring contractual care of you,” he said. pines employees. “I’m sorry, whether SM Barbie Forteza suddenly found her- “My message to them is very or all companies, I will close self enrolled in a master class in acting, simple: Do not wait for us to the entire Republic of the MANILA, Philippines– “Why should with the Superstar herself, , inspect. I will be unforgiving. Philippines and we can all go we offer half rice? We barely mind as her mentor. You will not only lose your into hunger strike,” Duterte rice wastage. What matters more is In Derick Cabrido’s “Tuos,” an entry in money, you will lose your said. we get more sales with full rice.” this year’s Cinemalaya, La Aunor plays pants,” the President warned. SM Investments Corp. in In a rice-loving country, these a binukot, epic chanter and keeper of “This was my promise to the April maintained that it does words are what some food establish- people and I will do it. Stop not practice contractualization the tribe’s traditions, who must grapple ments would argue why they refuse to with the decision of her rebellious that practice, pay your employees right, stop but hires seasonal workers. offer half-cup of rice in their menus. contractualization. It will not do good to our The President urged contractual workers to But in General Santos, the local granddaughter, portrayed by Barbie, country,” he added. air their complaints by calling 8888, the 24-hour government is turning the tables to not to follow in her footsteps. The President specifically called on employers government hotline. promote responsible rice consump- In their scenes together, Barbie said of security guards, who he said sometimes work tion. the internationally acclaimed actress “If I haven’t attended the meeting, was a consistently generous coworker. I wouldn’t have known the magnitude “Although the theme was heavy, work Police claim no knowoledge of vigilantes of rice wastage in the country,” said was made easier because Ms. Nora Aizabelle Iris Mangao, a manager of a was very supportive,” Barbie recalled. restaurant franchise that offers grilled “She helped me out. In one scene, she Filipino and Asian food. ‘Vigilantes’ claim more lives In early 2015, Mangao attended a whispered to me: ‘Deliver your dialogue consultative meeting organized by the slowly, so you can feel it.’” MANILA - So-called vigilante killings claimed inces have reached Bicol Region. legislators of the city government of The Superstar wasn’t the type who at least nine more drug suspects in separate The Naga City (Camarines Sur) police spokes- General Santos about the then pro- would dish out acting tips indiscrimi- incidents in Olongapo City, Caga­yan and the man, Senior Police Office 2 Tobias Bongon, con- posed GSC Riceponsible Ordinance. nately, so Barbie had to listen closely Bicol Region. firmed the extrajudicial deaths after three bodies The policy took effect on Decem- and observe just as assiduously. “She All victims were found with notes written in were found with placards written in Filipino: ber 2015 and mandated that the city made me realize that less is more. The Filipino: “I’m a collector and pusher of shabu,” “I “Don’t emulate pushers-Bicol vigilantes.” “shall adopt measures, which shall simpler, the better—the more effective am a pusher” and “Don’t emulate pushers-Bicol Bongon identified the first victim as Alan ensure responsible rice consumption your performance would be. In the mov- vigilantes.” Castro, 38, who was shot dead by unidentified and rice conservation.” It also aims to Arthur Mangohig, 43, of Barangay Manggah- assailants riding a motorcycle in Barangay San educate consumers to not waste rice ies, big movements are not necessary… an, Subic, Zambales, was found near a lighthouse Felipe. to help attain rice self-sufficiency in which is different from television.” in Barangay Kalaklan in Olongapo City with The second happened in Barangay Pacol where the country. On TV, she admitted, she often had three gunshot wounds. His feet and head were the body of Michael Reyes, 39, was found with Over 80 representatives of small to resort to loud and unrestrained wrapped in plastic and tied with wire. gunshot wounds and his face wrapped with a to large scale food stores learned that acting. That was why indie films offer a A woman who claimed to be his daughter masking tape. The placard, apparently left by the waste about P23 million refreshing change of pace for her, she arrived at the crime scene and identified him. killer said he was a hold-up man. worth of rice a day, enough to feed explained. She said four bonnet-wearing men came to their The third victim was Ariel Bucacao, 29, whose nearly 2.6 million poor Filipinos. This Her latest indie film gave her the house on Sunday night and abducted her father body bore stab wounds and dumped at the reality awakened Mangao and her chance to learn from seasoned veter- who was selling food packs at the Hanjin trans- entrance of Saint James Subdivision in Barangay colleagues to make a conscious effort. port terminal in Barangay Manggahan, Subic. Concepcion Grande. They already started walking the talk ans like La Aunor, who likewise shared Authorities believed he was killed in another Since July 1 when “Oplan Tokhang” was long before the ordinance took effect. practical advice on longevity and place and his body was dumped in the area. implemented, the police regional director, Chief Immediately, Mangao informed surviving the business of show. Another suspected drug pusher, Rommel Ro- Supt. Melvin Buenafe, said the number of drug her restaurant’s owner, who also owns “She told me that I shouldn’t let suc- daste Palma, was shot dead by policemen during suspect killed, pushers arrested and surrenderers at least 8 food franchises in the city cess change who I am. That I should a buy-bust in Barangay Banicain. multiplied fast. about the ordinance. They then talked always be professional. That I shouldn’t Report said Palma got suspicious that he was The Bicol Region has been in the news for to the head office of the franchised be the cause of delay at work,” Barbie dealing with police authorities and engaged the having a serious problem in drugs since the early restaurant that promptly approved its related. “That I should do my home- poseur buyer that resulted in a shootout. 2000. implementation. The half-cup of rice, work.” Recovered from him were sachets of shabu Police records showed Camarines Sur and roughly 80 grams, were incorporated and drug paraphernalia, a knife, a gun and other Albay topped the lists of drug violators arrested at the point of sale (POS) which is To prepare for “Tuos,” she watched items. and surrenderers, followed by the provinces of also half the price of a full cup of rice the 2004 “I-Witness” documentary, The third victim, Rodolfo Santillan, was re- Masbate, Sorsogon, Camarines Norte and Cat- (P30) as mandated by the ordinance. “Ang Huling Prinsesa.” The docu was portedly a known drug pusher in Barangay New anduanes. The two cities that topped the lists of “Before we started advocating for a big help because it gave us a peek Cabalan. having drug violators are Naga City and Legazpi the half rice in our store, we started into the life of a binukot,” she clarified. Santillan was being served a warrant of arrest (Albay). with ourselves. We asked our staff to She also had to learn the Kinaray- for illegal drugs in his house in Sitio Botolan, Buenafe said they are eyeing at least 100,000 responsibly consume rice,” Mangao a language. “There were Tagalog Iram, when he engaged policemen from Police drug suspects to surrender within three months. said. translations on the margins of the script, Station 4 in a gunfight on Saturday. Naga City Mayor John Bongat said he does Sachets of shabu and illegal drug parapher- not condone vigilante killings but admitted it is a Downscaling the policy and a dialogue coach was on the set nalia, a caliber .38 revolver and three 9mm live big deterrent against criminality. to make sure our pronunciation was correct. Since we shot in live sound, we ammunition were recovered from him. Meanwhile, in the province of Cagayan, three The year 2013 was declared as the The Olongapo City acting chief of police, bodies were recovered by the police in a cemetery National Year of Rice (NYR) through couldn’t afford to make a mistake.” Senior Supt. Jerry Tait Sumbad, downplayed fear in Barangay Tapel in Gonzaga town. Presidential Proclamation No. 494. Her director was a perfectionist, of vigilantism in the city and told The Manila The victims were suspected to be involved in The Department of Agriculture – as well, she noted. “Even though he Times that the Philippine National Police does illegal drugs. Philippine Rice Research Institute wanted everything to be flawless, the not know of the existence of a vigilante group or Police Senior Insp. Edgar Manuel, Gonzaga (DA-PhilRice) enjoined rice produc- shoot went smoothly.” its involvement in drug-related killings or sum- chief of police, identified the victims as Jovit Ba- ers, consumers, and policymakers to Cabrido’s “enthusiasm” for his craft mary execution in the city. clig, Bonito Sebastian Jr., and Obet Valderama, achieve rice self-sufficiency, specifi- was “contagious,” she remarked. “He “It’s negative as far as I know,” Sumbad said. all residents of the town. cally to promote less rice wastage. When asked if he was aware of such group Manuel said Valderama is No.8 on the drugs won’t settle for ‘OK lang.’ He pushed us Pursuant to the proclamation, to give our best.” existing in nearby towns, he replied that he does watchlist of Gonzaga police as pusher, while the Department of the Interior and not know if there are vigilantes in other areas. Baclig and Sebastian were listed as drug users. Local Government (DILG) encour- She is grateful that her home studio, A number of deaths have taken place in Olon- Police also recovered a caliber .45 pistol from aged cities and municipalities to pass GMA 7, permits her to act in indepen- gapo and nearby towns of Zambales, particularly the crime scene and two sachets of shabu from ordinances that will require the food dently produced films. in Subic and Castillejos, where bodies were Valderama. service industry “to make a half cup “GMA Artist Center isn’t really that dumped in different places with markings that Intelligence gathered by police revealed that strict,” she pointed out. “I am happy appear to be the work of vigilantes. the three duped the supplier of the drugs who that my handlers allow me to do what I Similarly, vigilante killings of alleged drug allegedly retaliated by killing them. HALF RICE violators in and neighboring prov- continued on page 17 want—especially since we all know that 8 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 SELLING LOCAL TALENT: The concert of Maria Panaligan was Sold Out

Maria Panaligan has been singing since 9 years old. She has been performing at local community events, festivals, organization parties and being a front act of big-name stars undeniable. More importantly, it is to show Anybody can sing. But making it in showed that she can be handle herself at from the Philippines like Aegis, Gerald how she can handle herself before a live showbusiness takes more than talent. ease in front of a live audience. She was Anderson, and Asin among audience in a concert and connect with the You need to be able to talk to them in joined by some of the local artists like them. people. Well, the concert showed that she between songs, to engage them in what Charms, Britney Waito, Isabella Santiago, A plan was hatched for her to hold already has the confidence to engage the a youy are doing, so that thhey will enjoy the MARIA PANALIGAN her own concert. The concert is her effort crowd, talk to them and make them feel at experience more. continued from page 17 to showcase her singing talent which is ease. With that concert last August 13, she

KAPAMILYA GO Morissette wants more theme songs. want more opportunities to sing para mas continued from page 7 “More makilala, dream to sing theme song, and projects by more TFC shows,” she adds. Kyla is happy with Kapamilya while Matteo TFC,” she Guidicelli opened a restaurant. be your next project? coyly says Daryl, with more singers being discov- Daryl Ong wants to do a theme song tot he TFC ered, how can you offer to viewers and for a teleserye becasue it is a big help to his brass in the liteners to make you stand out? career. room. “Well, bawa’t singer has their style, artist- For Kyla, a theme song also. “coz it is dif- “No more ry they can share, to the audience. What ferent because you hear it everynight.” horror dahil I can offer is my own style so when people Enrique Gil has a harder goal. araw araw hear me sing they will say ‘iyong version “I would like to do horror like Walking when I na iyan parang si Daryl ang gumawa.’ So Dead, or Survival in the Philippines. That look at the I think I need to focus on that na kahit will be really cool.” Toronto Singer Keesha Cerezo gets a selfie with mirror, I see Liza wants to be in a horror film or ac- Kapamilya singer Daryl Ong. RIGHT, Shy Garrido poses with Kapamilya star Matteo Guidicelli. it already,” tion film and play the part of a soldier. KAPAMILYA GO jokes kakai. For Matteo, he wants to do a drama thriller. continued on page 11 “But seriously, I

SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 on falling in Philippines love with Mari Jasmine: ‘It just felt right’ ‘Annihilate Abus to the last man’

MANILA, Philippines - President Duterte vowed there would be it is now because of the police and the military. To tell you the truth, no let up in the fight against the Abu Sayyaf, calling on government who killed the criminals there? It’s the military and the police,” Duterte forces to kill the bandits down “to the last man.” said. “There will never be any peace negotiation. You have to destroy In exchange for the soldiers and cops’ support for his leadership, them. That is the order: Destroy them,” Duterte told the troops Duterte vowed to be loyal to them. last Friday night at the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Central Duterte said he would back all his men against criticisms and legal Command in Camp Lapu-Lapu in . challenges that may arise from his strong anti-drug campaign. “Just wait. When I was mayor, I said: ‘There will be a reckoning for “I had the full cooperation. And in return I was also loyal to my all of these cruel and brutal things that you are doing. We will collect men… The soldiers and the policemen are confident because I was After six years of not being in a someday.’ Just wait because we are just assembling our troops,” he told there to protect them,” he said. relationship, Sam Milby has finally found the troops over the weekend. Duterte said Defense Secretary Deflin Lorenzana has requested a someone new in the person of TV host He said he has no tolerance for the Abu Sayyaf, notorious for budget for the recruitment and training of 20,000 new soldiers. Mari Jasmine. kidnap-for-ransom activities and beheading its hostages. “And I told him, ‘it would be difficult, perhaps I could only provide “I think when you’re in a relationship for “Finish the problem, finish them to the last man,” he said. a budget for 10,000 new soldiers and 5,000 more policemen.’ I will such a long time, it’s hard kapag nag- Duterte noted how terrorism would remain the biggest threat to the have to prepare the Philippines’ defense… next year, we will be… The break kayo kasi sobrang sanay kayo sa country in the next decade. Philippines’ (defense) is actually okay. But under my term, we will be isa’t isa. I’m glad that I stayed single for so “I am warning you, five to ten years from now, the biggest problem better,” Duterte declared. would be terrorism,” he said. The President has been visiting military camps over the weekend long para makilala ko ulit ang sarili ko, to Duterte promised the troops and the police he would take care of in his effort to lift the morale of the troops and explain the appreciate myself as a person,” he told them as long as they do their duty to the country well. administration’s programs to talk peace with the rebel groups, including ABS-CBN News. He stressed the military should be loyal to the country and the the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army, the His last relationship was with Constitution, and no one else, not even the President. Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation which was very public since both of them “I feel strongly for the soldiers. I don’t need anything from you. I do Front. are from showbiz. This time, Sam opted to not need your personal loyalty for me. Just love your country. Obey the Duterte, however, stressed he would never negotiate with the Abu keep his relationship private. Constitution, period,” he said. Sayyaf, saying “the time of reckoning will come.” “It’s obvious naman na lumalabas kami. Duterte said the military and the police are his partners in The United States and the Philippines have both listed the Abu We are seen in public places all the combating the apparatus of the illegal drug trade in the country. Sayyaf as a terrorist organization for kidnappings, beheadings and He admitted giving the military and the police the go signal to hunt bombings. time. It’s an open thing. Bakit kailangang down all illegal drug syndicates in the country. The bandit group emerged in the early 1990s as an extremist i-deny? I’ve actually wanted to share it “And I feel for my soldiers and Davao City really improved to what offshoot of the decades-long Muslim separatist rebellion in the south. before. I wanted to tell you guys about it but mas private person siya and I really respect that about her,” he shared. Sam also shared that he was the one Delivering over a million houses to families is Robredo’s who first approached Mari by following her on . Mari isn’t much aware with first mission as HUDCC chief “showbiz life” in the Philippines. In fact, when Sam followed her, she didn’t know MANILA - Vice added. that he was a celebrity. President Leni Robredo The responsibility got However, he is still thankful because is aware of the daunting even more challenging Mari understands his job. task ahead of her shortly when Robredo found out “There will always be yung mga away. after accepting the role that HUDCC projected There’s no perfect relationship. It’s just as housing czar under an additional 5.5 million knowing how to fight for the relationship President Rodrigo housing requirement, and for the love, just being mature.” Duterte but she is which it would have In the end, he said when he fell in love willing to take on the to deliver on a limited with her, “It just felt right. We have a lot in challenge. budget. common also. It’s pretty much as simple as Robredo has made “Puwera sa backlog, that. It just felt right.” it her first mission to kasi hindi sa akin klaro address the current kung ‘yung 1.4 (million) Glaiza’s loving it backlog of 1.4 million as of when, pero nakita houses in the Housing ko ‘yung projected , who plays the Sang’gre and Urban Development nila magkakaroon ng Pirena in GMA’s iconic telefantasya Coordinating Council additional 5.5 million “,” is loving her role more and (HUDCC) based on a yata na pangangailangan. more as the show continues to unfold. briefer that was given her Friday ( July 8). So ang laking challenge considering na konti lang naman ‘yung She explained, “Mas minamahal ko si “As of now, ‘yung backlog nasa 1.4 million houses ‘yung budget ng opisina,” she said. Pirena everytime na may nangyayaring kailangan, that’s 1.4 million families. Halo ito, meron ‘yung Asked if she would request for an increase in fund allocation tagumpay sa story line niya. Pinupuri ko mga either victims ng calamities, merong homeless, merong for her department, Robredo said maybe not at the moment, as talaga si Pirena since matagal niyang nakatira sa mga dilapidated na houses na not fit for (residence),” HUDCC is just a coordinating council and there are so many pinagpa-planuhan lahat ng mga ’yun. Robredo told reporters. agencies under it. So ako, nagugulat and at the same time, “So kailangan kong aralin ano ba ‘yung status nito, may “Baka ‘yung mga ahensyang under it ang mangangailangan ng naumpisahan na ba, may ongoing ba? Pero tingin ko ‘yung budget,” Robredo said, adding that her meeting with HUDCC pinaka-target at the end of six years—kung nandoon pa ako at officials on Friday afternoon was simply to discuss where the SAM MILBY & GLAIZA DE CASTRO the end of six years—at least sana ma-satisfy ‘yung backlog,” she agency stands on so many things at this point. continued on page 26

10 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 Fluvial Parade Invitation To All Devotees Of The Virgin Of Penafrancia By : Paeng Nebres (BCCA and Devotees of Virgin of Penafrancia)

TORONTO - On September 17, 2016 ( Satur- WISHES TO SAIL WITH THE FLU- After the Holy Mass a Fiesta/Celebration day ) is the Feast Day of our Lady of Penafran- MORNING CELEBRATION AT THE VIAL PARADE ON THE LAKE, PLEASE will follow at the Church Hall. cia, the Patroness of the Bicol Region in the BLUFFERS PARK & MARINA at Brimley BRING YOUR OWN LIFE JACKETS. Kumustahan, Karakanan, Baraylihan asin Philippines. Rd. South ( by the Lake ) ( You can purchase them at the Canadian Tire Kaogmahan sa Kapistahan para “ Viva La The Devotees of the Virgin of Penafrancia 8:30 AM – Assembly for the procession of or sports store. You can re-use them next year Virgen “. of the Bicol Canada Community Association ( the Virgin to the Dock at the Bluffers Park and every year ) Each province will be allocated BCCA ) together with the Organizers of the Marina, where the Fluvial Parade will start. with one sail boat that can accommodate 4 to 5 For more information : 9 Day House to House Novena are hosting the (Eastside of the Bluffers Park Marina) Devotees. ( first come first serve, to those with Bobby and Lorna Achacon Tel # 416 265- celebration beginning with the traditional Flu- 9:30 AM - PROCESSION TO THE Life Jackets ). 2085 ( Fluvial Parade ) vial Parade at the Bluffers Park Lake at Brimley DOCK STARTS Felix and Mayette Reyes Tel # 905 896- Rd. in Scarborough, Ontario ( by the Lake ) 10:00 TO 11:30 AM FLUVIAL PARADE EVENING CELEBRATION AT THE 4958 ( 9 days House to House novena ) and an evening Mass Celebration at the Our ON THE LAKE LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH at Toti and Naty Gutierrez Tel # 416 751-9437 Lady of Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto. ( Fluvial Parade ) St. , Toronto. Devotions will be celebrated at the park after 6:45 PM Starts with a procession of the Vir- Gidget dela Torre Tel # 647 531-1582 (Flu- the Fluvial Parade. Pot Luck lunch (picnic) at gin of Penafrancia around the church yard. vial Parade ) DETAILS OF THE FEAST DAY CEL- the Park will follow after the Devotions. 7:00 PM Con-Celebrated Holy Mass with Paeng Nebres Tel # 416 618-1362 (Fluvial EBRATION : SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 ( the San Lorenzo Ruiz, K of C & Ladies Choir Parade & Novena ) SATURDAY ) REMINDER : FOR THOSE THAT led by Al Doloroso.

Maxine Medina’s confidence soars with PH hosting Miss U

Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Maxine Medina Comparisons are inevitable but Maxine praying for that,” she said. can say in front of the camera. I don’t want is more excited to represent the country takes it all in stride. Maxine has also been doing a lot of to hurt anybody with whatever I say. I’ve now that it’s been selected to host the “Right now, nababawasan na ’yung mga training and research. She updates herself been doing a lot of training. I’m still in the 2016 Miss Universe pageant. bashers, I mean, naniniwala na sila about on current events and reads news articles process,” she said. According to Tourism Secretary Wanda what I can do, so I’m really excited,” she every day. Maxine keeps in touch with Pia. Teo, the pageant will be held here on said. “I make sure na I write something in my “Sabi niya, ‘Be strong and be yourself. January 30, 2017. Some people criticize her communica- diary. May journal ako, andoon lahat ng That’s the most important thing.’ And sabi “It’s an advantage for us,” Maxine said. tion skills but she is working on it. Asked opinions ko about these issues. Siguro ayun niya sa akin it’s a very big responsibility. “With that happening, everyone if she hopes to disprove her critics, she na din ang practice ko to answer right away Of course, it is. Right now napi-feel ko na will be cheering for the Philip- said, “Well, you can see it naman eh. especially in the Q & A.” ’yung responsibility kasi the crown is very pines. ’Yung feelings ko, nabu- Bahala na sila whatever they will The interior designer-beauty queen ex- heavy. Iyon ’yung pinaka-mabigat na re- boost. I know Filipinos will call me. At the end of the day, I changes opinions on certain issues with her sponsibility. For me, I will just do my best,” be praying for me.” would still be the representative of fellow candidates and family. she said. Organizers are report- the Philippines.” “I keep on asking them about their edly eyeing Manila, Davao, For those who say she’s not as opinion, especially my family, and what I Cagayan de Oro, Boracay, articulate as Pia, she said, “You Cebu, Palawan, and Vigan should love me for who I am.” as “possible venues” for seg- “Pia is different, Maxine is dif- ments of the international ferent. I think we have KAPAMILYA GO contest. different paths na continued from page 9 How does ABS maintain is strength? The other times the pwedeng maipak- “It’s all about the our artists, we feed off Miss Universe was held ita. I can’t wait na anong song ang mapunta sa akin I can the energy of the audience, we know what in the Philippines were mailabas ko lahat inject my own style para kumagat sa tao.” they want, but more importantly, we try to in 1974 and 1994. ng surprising inject a different elements of experience In succeeding 2015 Bb. things about my- Pilipinas-Universe Pia self. Character Wurtzbach, who bagged naman ang pina- the 2015 Miss Universe ka-importante title, Maxine is taking the sa pageant, how whole journey positively. you engage She knows she carries with the people, a big responsibility and how you speak people expect a lot from with them, with her. a heart, of course,” “I’m using it as mo- she added. tivation and that’s the best thing I can do Maxine hopes the Philippines will for now. This is my very first pageant so, be able to bag the Miss Universe crown I’m actually just trying to enjoy every- again. Other Filipino candidates who won thing,” she said. the prestigious title are Gloria Diaz and Maxine admits there’s pressure before Margie Moran. “pero ngayon nai-excite na ako.” “I’m so excited to be the next and I’m

Kakai, Morissette Amon and Matteo Guidicelli face the press. BELOW, LM Confidential pho- tographer Noli Gumapac gets a selfie with Lisa Soberano and Enrique Gil 4 things to know about Jadine’s new ka- love triangle JC Santos na bago sa kanila na pagkatapos ng Kapamilya Go na ito, they have Fans are eagerly waiting now for the upcoming 3. Acting is his passion something positive to take with television series of JaDine in ABS-CBN titled Till I Met “Kababalik ko lang 2014 and then I decided them,” says Robert Resurreccion, You. And with the new series, comes a new ka-love I wanna be an actor here. Ang dream ko talaga triangle in the person of JC Santos. [noon] New York eh kasi I wanna perform in Broad- director of Advertising Sales and This is JC’s biggest showbiz break to date and way, gusto ko makita sarili ko pero nong nandon ako Marketing. here are some fun facts that you might want to know sabi ko gusto ko pala talaga mag- perform para sa “And we notice every year, about this new dude in JaDine’s world. mga kapwa ko Pilipino and being on stage or acting there is a new concept of the show 1. He used to perform in famous theme parks in sa film and TV ‘yun pala talaga ang gusto ko, I just Hong Kong and really wanna be an actor, that’s it.” from last year. every time we have “I went to Universal Studios Singapore for two 4. It’s his first time in Europe because of Till I Met a show, like a new games for the years and then I went to Hong Kong Disneyland for You fans,” adds Gil. two years,” he shared. “[It’s my] first time to shoot in Greece, it’s my dream “It’s about customer engagement, 2. He studied in U.P. and then in New York. European country. Lagi lang ako nasa America, specially dahil “I was a Theater Arts Major in U.P. Diliman so I stud- nasa Asian countries so excited ako. Actually nag- Enrique Gil, if you can pick a leading ied there for two years,” he said. Then after working research ako ng mga pwedeng puntahan, daanan, lady besides Liza, who would it be? in Hong Kong and Singapore he headed to the Big lakaran and ‘yun nga I’m all excited.” KAPAMILYA GO Apple. “I studied in New York Musical Theater Acting “Mahirap iyan. Maybe si Arci Munoz continued on page 18 for six months.” dahil crush ni Liza,” jokes Enrique.

SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 11 Pepito Manalo- Philippines to is Philip- pines’ #1 com- edy show

Do A-List users shrug off Duterte’s GMA Network’s Ang Tunay na Kuwento remains to be the drug war? number one and favorite com- edy show in the country. MANILA - As President Duterte’s war They tend to be “high-performing can always say they are attending AA or NA. Based on people data on drugs intensifies, hordes of substance individuals with substance-use disorders”—a They play cat-and-mouse. That’s the mentality from Nielsen TV Audience abusers around the country have voluntarily top corporate executive; a bored, neglected of the user —try to beat the system.” Measurement recorded from surrendered to the police, showing remorse housewife; or an athlete who can’t handle Classic pattern January to August 6, 2016 and willingness to undergo rehabilitation. sudden fame and fortune. Macasaet added that Duterte’s drug- (excluding March 24-26 However, many affluent, if not A-List, users Recreational drug busting campaign platform hit the spot with (Maundy Thursday-Black seem oblivious to threats of arrest and news of Contrary to popular belief that cocaine many families: “Parents felt helpless. They Saturday) in National Urban summary executions. is the drug of choice of the rich, the hoped Duterte’s campaign would solve the A source from Kaya Rehab Asia, a source pointed out that, as early as 2000, problem.” Philippines (NUTAM), Pepito treatment center in Baguio, methamphetamine (the rich call it “meth,” not Asked why people get into drugs if they’ve Manaloto is still the country’s observed: “People from the lower-income shabu) was already prevalent in that crowd, got everything in life, Macasaet explained the leading comedy show as it scored a rat- groups were motivated by fear. That’s why fetching P5,000 to P7,000 per gram while classic pattern of hardworking parents who ing of 9.5 nationwide. they turned themselves in. For the affluent, cocaine was cheaper at P3,000 to P5,000. are not always available for their children Aside from being the unbeatable num- what’s the fuss? They can’t relate to the police Explained the source: “Coke just gives you who, in turn, succumb to peer pressure. This is ber one comedy show, Pepito Manaloto knocking at their doors, looking for suspects.” a buzz. You’re energetic and not edgy, unlike aggravated by a society and culture that seek has consistently reaped numerous The source, who requested anonymity, taking meth. Because coke is milder, it has immediate gratification. recognitions from various award-giving said Kaya hasn’t experienced any increase become a recreational drug. That’s why it’s Added the confidential source: “It’s bodies. Its recent achievements include in inquiries or enrollment since Duterte associated with the rich. You need a fix every complicated. The executive and the taxi launched his campaign. “It hasn’t affected us hour. Meth, however, brings weight loss, driver may be taking the same drug, but their 2016’s US International Film and Video that much.” extreme mood swings and paranoia.” histories and challenges are different.” Festival Certificate for Creative Excel- Kaya, which means “can do” or “will” in Still, the source quoted a woman telling a Although Kaya’s rates may seem steep for lence Comedy Category; 4th Kagitingan Tagalog, was patterned after Dara, a luxury client, “Why take shabu? Your maid uses that. the average Juan, the rehab center volunteered Awards for Television Pinakamagiting na rehab in Thailand. Kaya works like a hotel, Do you want to be baduy?” its 12-step program to the Baguio city Programang Pang-Komedya; and 2016 where clients either have a twin-sharing room On dealing with substance abuse, Kaya government to aid drug personalities who Platinum Stallion Awards Best Values- or a solo suite. The rates for a 28-day program counselor Vicente Macasaet observed that have surrendered. Oriented Program. Meanwhile, Michael V. range from P140,000 to P200,000 depending the rich will opt for geographical change. The The program is an action plan in which the bagged the Pinakamagiting na Person- on the room. parents will send their children to Baguio, individual acknowledges that his situation has alidad sa Programang Pang-Komedya in Affluent addicts will turn to rehab upon Thailand or America. become unwieldy, hence the need to surrender realizing they’ve hit rock bottom in their “The family will not worry about being to a higher spiritual power and promise to the 4th Kagitingan Awards for Television. health and relationships. exposed because of the confidential nature of adopt a new set of attitudes and behavior to The show also won in the 6th Enpress “Even if the police go after high-profile or the program,” he said. help himself and, consequently, other people Golden Screen TV Awards as the Out- high-income personalities or celebrities who Macasaet knows of affluent users who have in his life. standing Comedy Program; 37th Catho- do drugs, it’s not Duterte’s campaign but the been attending fellowships such as Alcoholics lic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy extreme difficulties in life that will drive them Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Program; 3rd Kagitingan Awards For to make the change,” said the source. He noted: “If these people get arrested, they Television – Bataan Peninsula University Pinakamagaling na Programang Pan- telebisyon; 11th USTV Awards Students’ Choice of Comedy Program; 2nd Para- gala: Central Luzon Media Awards Best Star-Struck with TFC Kapamilya’s Sitcom; Anak TV Seal awardee in 2015 Anak TV Awards and in the 13th Ga- wad Tanglaw Best Comedy/Gag Show. Michael V. won the Outstanding Perfor- mance by an Actor in a Gag/Comedy Program for Pepito Manaloto in the 6th Enpress Golden Screen TV Awards. Get the latest updates of Pepito Manaloto from their official website of GMA Network www.gmanetwork.com and official Facebook page www.facebook. com/GMANetwork. Pepito Manaloto airs worldwide on GMA’s flagship international channel, LEFT, Ligaya poses with Gerald Anderson. CENTRE, Kate Ybanez and Clarisse Gonzales pose with Gerald GMA Pinoy TV Anderson. RIGHT, Fe Tabago poses with Gerald Anderson

FM burial on September 18 Daiana Menezes divorces husband, seeks protection order MANILA, Philippines - All is set for the burial another day to celebrate, and not only on his Daiana Menezes didn’t hesitate kung ano’ng nangyari sa amin of the late president at the birth or death anniversary.” when she confirmed with PEP. in the past controversies. But I Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on During the campaign, then Davao City mayor ph that she and her husband wish him well and I hope mag- Sept. 18, his son and namesake, former senator Duterte and former vice president Jejomar former Cagayan de Oro Rep. Jose move on na rin siya, and then Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said. Binay replied “yes” to a question on whether Benjamin “Benjo” Benaldo already magiging peaceful, and then so Their family has, in fact, started preparations they would allow the burial of former president separated since March 2015. far okay naman.” for the interment rites that include military Marcos at the Libingan. “Halos two years na. Kasi hindi In their 3 years of marriage, honors, according to Marcos. Duterte praised Marcos as “the most brilliant naman ako nagsalita tungkol dun, she revealed the worst thing He said President Duterte has given the go- president” that the Philippines ever had. kasi for me bad publicity kapag she heard from Benjo was she signal for his family to finally bury his father at He lauded the Masagana 99 rice production parating lovelife ang pinag-uusa- remained beside him because of Libingan during a meeting with him. program of the late president as trailblazing, pan. So nung nag-start ako sa Deal his money. “My sister Imee is taking care of the rites in among other long-range plans and programs Or No Deal last year March 2015, “Hindi naman kasi iyan ang Ilocos because Ilocanos would get angry at us if that propelled the country to where it is now. dun kami naghiwalay na,” she said. rason dahil nag-stay naman ako they would not be able to pay their last respects “Ang ganda ng patakbo nya, nasira lang ng She shared that the reason why she decided sa kanya kahit bankrupt na bankrupt na siya,” to him. We’ll bring him first to Sarrat, then to asawa,” the President said. to leave him is that she feels he was ‘emo- she explained. Paoay, before taking him by plane for the burial Though he did not name her, Duterte was tionally unstable.’ Daiana already filed for a “Talagang I fell out of love. Decision ko here at Libingan,” he said. obviously referring to Marcos’ widow, former divorce in the US. talaga iyon. Hindi ko na kayang mag-take ng Meanwhile, he has been coordinating with first lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos, who “I filed it na, and then I also filed a tempo- not emotional stable na tao, na harapin ko the AFP protocol and learned that aside from has been reelected for a third and last term as rary protection order and a restraining order siya araw-araw and then iisipin ko na iyan ang military honors – a 21-gun salute – and horse- representative of the second district of Ilocos dahil kailangan ko ‘yan.” makikita ko for the rest of my life,” she added. ridden funeral cortege, they must conform with Norte. Benjo and Daiana got married in Las Vegas When asked if there was any physical vio- the tradition of burying the remains at exactly “I will allow the burial of President Marcos at last 2012. Daiana admitted that the separation lence between them, she said,” Ayoko na lang noon. Asked why Sept. 18 and not Sept. 11 the Libingan ng mga Bayani not because he is a was difficult at first. magsalita, pero di ba… iyon na iyon, parang or the birth anniversary of the elder Marcos, hero. He was a Filipino soldier, period. That can “It was [difficult] at first, and then kasi di nangyari din yun.” the former senator replied: “Because we want be arranged immediately,” Duterte said. ba, everybody knows naman from what… 12 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 Filipino Bakery and Asian Cuisine

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SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 13 ABOVE, Ed Tubale (FAR RIGHT) watches the Maria Panaligan concert with friends. RIGHT, Elle Romano poses with Maria Panaligan. BELOW LEFT, Nena and Noli pose with Maria Panaligan. BELOW RIGHT, Shirley Leblanc poses with Maria Panaligan.

BELOW, The whole family poses with Maria Panaligan after her concert. ABOVE, Maria blows the candles on her birthday cake as sisters Ampee and Aubrey look on.

ABOVE RIGHT, Sharon Miso and Tonnie Furto and friend pose with Maria MARIA PANALIGAN Panaligan. ABOVE, Shanaia RG and Joshua Panaligan pose backstage. LEFT, Cousins and friends pose with Maria Panaligan after her concert. In Concert RIGHT, Angel Dawinan poses with Maria.

ABOVE, PCCF Miss Philippines Krista Bella NAGCARLAN ASSOCIATION OF GTA AND SUBURBS pose with her sister. Senator Enverga was pleased to join the Nagcarlan Association of GTA and Suburbs for their annual sum- mer gathering at the Thompson Memorial Park in Toronto, Ontario. LEFT, Miss Teen Philippines Chiara Silo The group’s members trace their roots from the town of Nagcarlan in Laguna province in the Philip- poses with her mom Cely. pines. During the activity, Senator Enverga marvelled at how well their families have kept the values and traditions of Nagcarlan alive and well, and encouraged them to continue contributing to the rich and diverse cultural mosaic of Canadian society.

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SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 15 MARIA PANALIGAN In Concert MARIA PANALIGAN accommodate 300 guests. continued from page 9 Surprisingly, it was packed. And Shy Garrido, Roy Tugbang, April unlike other local concerts that say Joyce Bulangcao, Jeanette Ricasio, that it was packed, the picture proves Leslie Anne Ponce, Elle Romano, it. Since it was her 18th birthday, Aaron Hernandez, Melanie Lazaro and since she had this concert in lieu and Ryan Orlanda among others. of a her debut, they had an 18-Roses Prior to the concert, it was dance to end the concert. doubtful whether a local artist can A fitting closing to a very fill a venue. The CNTV Studio at wonderful and eventful evening. 1936 McCowan Road was filled PHOTOS BY NOLI GUMAPAC to capacity. Normally, & BONG MOLANO plus it can accommodate various photos from facebook. 500 people. With Maria’s dinner- concert, it was able to

16 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 Dead Judge on the list

Duterte names 158 government officials as allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade. How accurate is this list?

TACLOBAN CITY — One of the alleged drug Calbayog. a legislator “It is very obvious that the information being protectors named by President Rodrigo Duterte He served as judge of the RTC-32 in Cal- fed to the President is unverified and short of has long been dead. bayog for more than five years before he was being a rumor-mongering style,” Celiz said in a Judge Roberto Navidad of Regional Trial killed in 2008. He was also mayor of MacAr- ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Jeffrey Celiz, statement. Court 32 in Calbayog City, Samar was killed by thur town in Eastern Samar from 1972 to 1979. who was erroneously identified by President He was earlier dragged into a controversy af- a lone assailant on Jan. 15, 2008 inside his ve- He then began his law practice. In the 2007 Rodrigo Duterte as a “congressman, partylist, ter an alleged log book of a gun club firing range hicle after he bought his medicines in Calbayog. elections, Navidad announced his plan to run Panay chapter,” has never been a legislator. He in Iloilo City showed his name along with other His family has not attained any justice for his for vice governor of Eastern Samar but later was former chairman and spokesperson of the suspected drug personalities. He has denied the death since the killer remains unidentified and abandoned the plan. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan in Panay before allegations. at large. His family now lives in the United States. he left the militant group several years ago and “Because of this raw and unverified infor- Eight years later, his relatives were shocked ‘Narco-congressman’ served Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog as mation which the President made as a public last month, August 7, Sunday when Duterte his political consultant, spokesperson and execu- pronouncement, my life and that of my family named Navidad as a drug protector. named by Duterte never tive assistant. Celiz said he ceased to hold any are now in grave and serious danger,” he said. “That is a big lie. The reason why he was shot position at city hall starting February this year. to death was because he fought with the drug lords in Calbayog City,” said his nephew, Elias Navidad Acosta, who works as court sheriff at the Regional Trial Court-Branch 7 based in the city. “He was my uncle. He was not a drug protector. He was a drug elimi- nator or a drug buster. That is why he was shot dead by these syndicates,” Acosta said. Acosta is sheriff of RTC Branch 7 in Tacloban where Navidad was presiding judge for 10 years before his transfer to RTC Branch 32 in

HALF-RICE continued from page 8 of rice available and visible in their menus.” At the time of its celebration, then Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authored the Anti-Rice Wastage Act of 2013. It seeks to penalize those in the food industry that re- fuse to serve half rice orders to the customers. At the House of Rep- resentatives, Congressman Agapito Guanlao filed a counterpart bill to address food security. He proposed the Food and Food Staples Con- sumption and Zero Food-Wastage Management Act of 2013. Taking off from the NYR celebration and supporting the bills filed in the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Be Ricepon- sible Campaign was launched to continue advocating for responsible and healthier rice consumption. In 2014, the campaign urged LGUs to support rice consumption responsibility. General Santos City vice mayor Shirlyn Nograles zeal- ously responded to the call of the national government. “With the issues on rice short- age, importation, and the health of the consumers, we felt that initia- tives to address these issues were direly needed,” Nograles explained. Nograles, together with councilor Brix Tan, chairperson of the Com- mittee of Agriculture, co-authored an ordinance that instituted policies for responsible rice consumption in their city. The legislators made sure that the ordinance was relevant. It compelled food stores to annually record their rice wastage for a week to continuously monitor the rice conservation status in the city. Progress

According to the vice mayor, the food business sector responded pos- itively. In fact, some food establish- ments, including that of Mangao’s, immediately posted promotional materials given by the LGU. However, Mangao said that the ordinance has had little impact in their restaurant. Based on their data, only one out of 10 customers

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SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment

More Maine Magic + other stories Ariel Ureta would rather be Asked about the real score between her faithful and true and Alden, Maine revealed they are now in the “mutual understanding (MU)” stage. “Literal If only his ex-girlfriends can see him now. After four kids and 25 years of meaning po kasi ng mutual understanding ’yung marriage, Ariel Ureta is still happily attached to wife Boot (nee Roa, meron kami ni Alden, na nagkakaintindihan Boots Anson-Roa’s niece) and their chil- kami sa mga bagay-bagay, sa mga sentiments dren, aged 32, 30, 20 and 15. namin sa life,” she explained. If and when the relationship progresses He still gives women a second look, but to something romantic, Maine would rather not up to the point of asking them out just keep things private. “Iba pa rin po kasi kapag to prove that he’s still got what it takes to naki-keep na private ’yung ibang mga bagay,” she win one girl after the other the way he did shared, adding, “Not everything is meant to be shared with everyone lalo na ’yung mga serious at the height of his popularity in the ‘70s. conversations namin ni Alden.” On weekends when he’s free from his work as On her ideal guy, Maine said, “Hindi ako host of DZMM’s Todo Todo Walang Preno sa physical attributes ng tao tumitingin, ugali with Winnie Cordero, Ariel is home, whip- talaga. Kailangan gentleman, magalang, mabait, ping up meals with Boot or driving his family at understanding.” around time. Wait, isn’t that Alden? Yes, the former man-about-town has mellowed. Instead of party after Notching a blockbuster hit, landing more than a “Pasok sa banga! Nakikita naman po ng tao party, which he went to as the most popular TV show host during the handful of endorsements, and enjoying the sup- ’yung ginagawa po ni Alden sa akin, pati po sila port of thousands, Maine Mendoza is, no doubt, a Martial Law years, he bonds with his children at home. Instead of escort- agree diyan.” bonafide star. ing a stunning girl in places where he’s sure to be seen, Ariel is waiting Ask her on the secret of her success, however, New characters in Encanta- outside a house where his daughter is having a meeting with classmates and she will just shrug her shoulders as if to say, for a school project. “Beats me.” “Kami ni Alden (Richards) hindi po dia So in love he is with his wife Ariel even makes side references to her in namin alam kung ano meron sa amin kung bakit his radio show. He talks about her food preferences, the way she wants kami nandito ngayon, kung bakit kami minahal at has joined the cast of “Encantadia” the house to be run, etc. sinusuportahan ng mga tao,” the 21-year-old admit- as Pagaspas, the character from a past GMA hit, Why the 180-degree change? ted. “Siguro it will take me a whole lifetime para “”. But he will not be a mainstay in the “Love,” Ariel says without batting an eyelash. Boot has tamed him, and ma-figure out kung ano meron.” Some call it magic, show. He’ll just be a guest, like when a Marvel others say it’s x-factor, but perhaps it just might be he’s not ashamed to shout it to the whole world. The object of his affec- superhero crosses over and becomes because Maine is truly a breath of fresh air, a unique tion is seated a few chairs across Ariel at the presscon of his new movie, a guest in the regu- lar show of personality in a world of cliches. “Siguro kasi ngayon another Marvel super- hero. Miguel ’s Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo. And she returns the compliment. lang sila nakakita ng taong pinapapangit ’yung sarili would play the role of Pagaspas, “He’s a nice guy. We have yet to fight in all those 25 years we’ve sa telebisyon, maiba lang,” Maine said. which he has played before as a been married,” the pretty Boot reveals. The TV and social media celebrity may be child actor in the origi- nal This revelation may raise eyebrows, even from couples celebrating baffled with her success and all, but she is certainly “Mulawin”. their golden wedding anniversary. But Ariel himself confirms it. more than thankful for the experience. She is grate- Af- ter “To this day, I look at my wife as my own child. When you have a child, ful to the 37-year-old “Eat Bulaga!” for giving her Miguel, another you accept him or her, warts and all. She can do no wrong,” explains the life-changing chance to be where she is now. new guest will “Hindi naman po lahat nabibigyan ng oportuni- Ariel. be introduced. dad na mapabilang po (sa ‘Eat Bulaga!’). Institusyon To her innocent questions, Ariel has ready answers. He delights in And this is na po ito eh, so I’m very happy and I’m very thankful molding her, introducing her to the world of he knows. It may consist of (to be part of it).” no less. But he things foreign to her, like the music of Mozart and the masters of clas- She is happy to spread her brand of fun on the won’t be playing sical music. But Boot is all ears. And she’s a fast learner. She easily show. “Kasi kahit hindi ko po mismo nakikita kung Aguiluz, the role catches up. pa’no ko po nagagawa ’yun, ’yung fact na napapasaya of Richard Guti- Neither is she averse to talking to Ariel’s former girlfriends when they ko po sila (the audience), ’yun po ’yung purpose ko errez before in the re-connect with her husband after years of not seeing him. And these rito,” Maine said. The “” star original “Mulawin”. are not ordinary-looking women, mind you. These are lookers, whom Ariel even recalled the time she was able to cheer up a fan Instead, he’ll play an- who has stage four cancer. “Kung hindi raw po dahil the former ladies’ man loved to hang around with. other character that will be sa’kin parang lull na lang po ’yung buhay niya,” she “Back then, my idea of a girlfriend was someone who was Vogue a defender of the Diwatas in Encantadia’s kingdom related. “Masarap po sa feeling kapag nakakarinig called Lireo. If Miguel and Alden in their wings cover girl material, someone who was a dead-ringer for Angelina Jolie,” ng ganu’n.” She may look confident on-screen but would click, there’s a big chance that “Mulawin” recalls Ariel. Then, all of a sudden, he stopped. Ariel realized he’s not Maine shared it took a lot of adjustment on her itself as a series would be revived. happy showing off a trophy girlfriend. part, admitting, “Medyo mahiyain po ako, medyo Then after Alden, there’s Vish’Ka, a giant from So when he saw this Maryknoller in the audience of a show he was introvert po ako, may stage fright po ako. Hanggang the tribe called Askano who’ll also be part of “En- hosting in her school, Ariel wasted no time. He asked someone to ngayon po, nahihiya pa rin ako kapag humarap sa cantadia”. He will be played by “Games of Thrones” introduce her to him. Then, Ariel told her he wanted to take her picture. camera. Lalo na kapag may performance, parang actor Conan Stevens, the mountain man who can So can she give him her address? Boot did, and off our Lothario went bumabalik po ako (dun) sa (aking) simula.” finish eating two crispy patas in one sitting. Vish’Ka, Maine didn’t even realize she could do the things to her house. Was he surprised when the house turned out to be that of the character he plays, is a blacksmith who makes she has been doing for the cameras. “Nagugulat na Boots, his friend. She’s the girl’s aunt, after all. special weapons and armors. He’s also the key to a nga lang din ako,” she said. “Sa show ko na lang din big secret that will be revealed soon. Sensing the purpose of his visit, Boots quickly warned Ariel: Don’t mess nadi-discover na kaya ko palang gawin ’yung mga Obviously, GMA is really doing its best to around with my niece. He gave his word. Boot (the “s” was purposely ganitong bagay.” boost the pulling power of “Encantadia” so it’ll dropped so as not confuse her with her aunt), after all, is 18 years She is not worried if it all ends tomorrow, real- have a better fighting chance against ABS’s flagship izing “lahat ng bagay may katapusan.” show, “Probinsyano”. We just hope the inclusion of “Kung ano na lang po ’yung meron ngayon, du’n Miguel, Alden and Conan Stevens in “Encantadia” ARIEL URETA na lang po ako magpo-focus,” the budding actress will really help attract more viewers. continued on page 20 added.

KAPAMILYA GO mas sabik sila,” says Rosary Escano, Coun- To Enrique Gil, what other roles would anything anything not done yet, vampire, continued from page 11 try Manager for TFC Canada. you want to do? zombie, kahit ako iyong zombie,” says Gil. “I want a diverse role. Gusto ko iyong To Morissette, how do you feel that you

KAPAMILYA GO Talented local artists entertained the crowd during the day of Kapamilya Go at the Hershey Centre continued on page 21

18 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 reaches Kathniel explains teaser new heights in ‘Chasing The and finally got the chance to talk about their upcoming Olivia Lamasan film Barce- Light’ lona: A Love Untold. The movie’s teaser was first released during the premiere MANILA - Asia’s connect the Filipino night of the movie How To Be Yours, Pop Sweetheart Julie culture here in the U.S. which featured Kathryn and Daniel as Anne San Jose has with my kababayan their characters Mia and Ely, respectively, released a new album back home through the with Barcelona as their background. under GMA Records universal language of The teaser immediately piqued the entitled, Chasing The music,” C-Tru claims. public’s interest and Daniel and Kathryn Light. Even before the Julie Anne San gladly obliged to explain what it was after nun sobrang namroblema ako nung release of the album, Jose drops her new about. gabi hanggang pagkagising ko,” shared her carrier single and album as a follow up “‘Yun sa first eksena namin ‘yun kasi Kathryn. Daniel for his part pointed out one of several she to her multiplatinum ‘yung unang kita ni Ely at Mia. So ako that the incident brought about some- penned in the album, and diamond records hindi ko naman siya kilala and nagulat thing good for all of them afterwards. “Naririnig Mo Ba”, has released in 2014 and ako kasi may biglang lumapit sa ‘kin sina- “After nung incident na ‘yun mas nag- already topped the iTunes charts after its 2012, respectively sabi na ako si Celine,” Kathryn shared. ing tight kami ni Inang. Mas naging super digital release in June. The song is about As an advocate of OPM, Julie Anne is So who is Celine? close kami,” he said. faith in love and the hope of feeling in also proud to have collaborated with one “Si Celine ay… isang sikreto. ‘Yun ang Kathryn added that “Tapos kinausap love again, which anyone can relate to. of the contemporary songwriters in the dapat nilang abangan,” teased Daniel. niya kami kung bakit siya nagalit tapos According to the Kapuso singer-actress, local music industry. Edmund Perlas, who According to the two, their movie under natuto talaga kami after nun. Alam na na- her album is closely similar to her recently has worked with Julie Anne in her previ- the veteran director is the “most chal- min kung papano para hindi maulit ‘yun. released EP, Forever. ous albums, feels thrilled to be working lenging” project that they’ve done to date. So ginawa na namin ‘yung part namin.” “Chasing The Light is more mature in again with the GMA Artist Center star. More over, it is the project that’s farthest Inang, in a separate interview, shared the way na nag-evolve ‘yung genre. It’s Edmund believes that Julie Anne has from their “comfort zone” and one that that Daniel was particularly hands-on in different, kasi yung nauna kong albums the power to inspire dreamers like him. entailed them to do more work as actors. the creation of their masterpiece. with GMA Records, parang medyo bal- “This is all surreal to me. Never did I Daniel and Kathryn emphasized that To this, Daniel laughingly said, “Ah lad. I think my fans and I are on the same imagine that I would be writing songs for Inang, as the veteran director is called in ‘yung pagiging director ko ganon? Pina- page when it comes to the kind of music big-name stars who I just used to watch the business, brought out certain skills ramdam ko lang kay Inang kapag naging I would make. I think they will like the on TV and now, I am actually meet- from them, which they never though director na ‘ko. Hindi joke lang.” album just how they liked my EPs,” Julie ing and working with them. I still can’t existed. “And ang dami mong lessons na The tandem happily shared that Inang Anne relates. believe that I am actually contributing to maiuuwi kapag siya ang naging direc- welcomed inputs from them particularly Her latest album consists of several OPM. 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SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 19 Cyberporn goes Entertainment mobile to evade authorities ARIEL URETA Alden to start foundation for the CEBU CITY—Cyberporn operators have continued from page 18 found a way of avoiding detection from law enforcers: mobile phones elderly, abandoned kids + other stories An 18-year-old girl was caught using her Ariel’s junior. He won her mobile phone’s webcam as her niece was over as a friend first. Then, posing nude for an American client who was online. for fear that another man will “Jamie” (not her real name) was arrested nakakaraos na kami kaya thankful lang po talaga ako.” beat him to the draw, Ariel by National Bureau of Investigation members proposed marriage. who raided her house in Barangay Cogon, Cordova town, Cebu past 2 p.m. on Saturday. Robin warned by doctors not Boot was still in school. But Also arrested was her mother-in-law since the man she loves was “Nena” (not her real name) who was with four to have sex with Mariel in a hurry, she quit her stud- other minors in an adjacent house. and his brother Rommel were ies. She has never looked The five rescued minors were turned over launched as the official endorsers of Bravo Food to the Department of Social Welfare and back since. Judging from her Services for counseling. Supplement for Men. They’re perfect for the prod- worry-free, refreshing face, The agents proceeded to the Mactan uct as they’re both known for being macho and real Economic Processing Zone in Lapu-Lapu ladies’ men whose virility cannot be questioned. As Boot has no reason to. She City where they took into custody Jamie’s the Bravo blurb says: “Masarap ang buhay. Itodo ang doesn’t look like the frumpy 22-year-old live-in partner “Arnold” (not his arangkada nang walang palya! Ang bagsik mo!” housewife women some real name). Conspiracy But Robin is honest enough to admit that he women turn out to be. Arnold reportedly conspired with Jamie in has not “I never give her prob- running their cyberporn business at home. personally lems,” explains Ariel. The three will be charged with violations of tried using Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 and of And when he mentions the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Bravo. Certainly on the list of stars into charitable activi- Boot’s name in Todo Todo Two cellular phones—one owned by Jamie “Hindi pu- ties is Alden Richards, whose next philanthropy could Walang Preno, Ariel has a and the other by Nena—were confiscated by wede kasi the NBI and would be subjected to forensic bear his name. subtle message to husbands “Meron po talaga akong plano (magtayo ng sarili six months examination to secure possible evidence. Lawyer Czar Eric Nuqui, head of the kong foundation),” said he. “Baka this year po or next ang tiyan like him: Think of your wife, and stick to her, come what NBI-Anti Trafficking Division in Manila, said the year (matuloy na).” ng misis suspects were using mobile phones in their cy- His foundation will benefit the sick, the elderly and ko ngayon may. That’s better than ber pornography operations so law enforcers abandoned children. at ipinag- going to the pulpit and would have a hard time going after them. “Naniniwala po kasi ako na kaya ako binigyan ng babawal reminding husbands of their “Instead of using laptops or desktop com- muna ng puters which are apparent, they use mobile maraming blessings ni Lord eh, hindi lang po para marriage vows. phones in cyber pornography operations,” sa sarili ko pero para mai-share ko ito sa ibang tao at doktor na In a way, Ariel the real-life he said. may gawin ‘yun nga po ang gagawin ko.” husband and Ariel, Gloria “That scheme is actually new and is aimed kaming maganda, kasi maselan ang pagbubuntis niya,” at avoiding possible detection and for secu- Just recently, Alden donated to several charities the Diaz’s reel-life better half in proceeds from several block screenings of his latest he says. “Pero naipaliwanag nila sa’king mabuti ang rity precaution. Perpetrators know they could easily transfer from one location to another, film “Imagine You And Me.” benepisyong makukuha ng mga lalaki sa Bravo kaya Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo, are similar. Both are happily mar- making it hard for investigators to track their Flashing his bedimpled smile, the actor said, heto, ini-endorso ko po ito. Parang agimat ito para location,” he added. “Kapag na-i-share ko po kasi sa ibang tao ’yung bless- mas tumindi ang performance mo.” ried and doing their best to Online racket ings, du’n ko narararamdaman ’yung worth ng mga But his Kuya Rommel says he has personally tried be good parents. Jamie, a mother of a one-year-old boy, bagay. Kapag sa akin lang parang feeling ko kulang.” Bravo. “Siyempre, kapag dumarating ang pagkakataon But while Ariel and Gloria’s started her cyberporn business last year when na ang bossing nating si ‘junjun,’ natatapat na medyo a foreigner whom she met in an online dating characters are focused site, asked if she could pose naked and On bashers may kalungkutan, tapos kinalabit ka ni misis. Para on their son, Ryan Agon- perform lewd acts. maibigay mo agad ang hinahanap niya, kailangang cillo (married to Judy Ann She agreed and was paid P1,000. uminom ka ng Bravo para pasiglahin si ‘junjun’.” Since then, she dealt with at least four Despite being an all-around nice guy, Alden, sur- Santos in the movie), Ariel prisingly, has his own share of bashers. After three daughters with ex-wife Liezl and an- other Americans who exploited her in an the real-life father has his online pornography racket. He doesn’t mind them, however, saying, “Nasanay other daughter with Leah Orosa, Robin will have an- Upon the request of her foreign clients, na po ako.” other daughter soon with new wife Mariel Rodriguez. hand full with more than one Jamie asked her 10-year-old niece to pose “Hindi naman po kasi talaga maiiwasan eh,” the He also has a son with Liezl and with Jobelle Salva- child. He has little children to naked in front of her cellular phone’s webcam. actor explained. “Especially ngayon na the more po na dor. We joke that he has another “pambayad utang” take care of. And contrary “They wanted children aged 11 and for being a womanizer in the past. “Ayan naman, e,” he below. So I tapped my niece. I told her I will umaangat ako. Kahit gumagawa kang mabuti, most of to his strict upbringing as a give her allowance for school. She agreed,” the time may masasabi pa rin ang ibang mga tao.” laughs. “Tapos na ‘yun. Good boy na po ito.” boy, Ariel allows his children she said. Still, he admits getting hurt at times by the negative The baby comes just as he and Mariel celebrate to explore, never mind if it Lawyer Augusto Isidoro, NBI Central their 6th wedding anniversary. Wouldn’t he prefer that Visayas assistant director, said they learned comments, particularly on allegations that he asks for means breaking a piece of money before meeting with fans. he has a baby boy for his first born with Mariel? “Sa about Jaime’s operation from United States’ furniture now and then. Department of Homeland Security. “Aaminin ko po mahirap lunukin,” the star noted. akin naman po, kung ano ‘yung ibibigay ng Pangi- “That’s just money. You “Some of her (Jamie) clients were already “Alam naman po ng mga tao na kahit mahirap o noon. Maski ang mga anak kong sina Queenie, Kylie arrested in America. And the Homeland mayaman hindi kailangan ng pera para ma-meet ako.” at Zhenzhen, excited nang magkaroon uli ng baby can always earn it back,” he Security were able to trace the source of Nonetheless, he maintained, “Bahala na po sila sister.” tells them. His only no-no — the pornographic materials recovered from kung ano man ’yung sabihin nila. At the end of the A well-known supporter of Pres. Duterte, didn’t he understandably — involves the foreign suspects to Cebu,” he told the get an offer to hold a government post like other stars Inquirer. day naman, mas kilala ko ang sarili ko, mas kilala ako matters that will endanger Isidoro said the Department of Homeland ng mga tao na totoo pong nagmamahal at naka- who supported the current president, such as Arnel their lives. That’s when Security forwarded all pieces of evidence kaintindi sa akin.” Ignacio, Liza Diño and Aiza Seguerra? “Actually, may Ariel and Boot put their foot that include the lewd photos and videos mga naging offer nga po, kaya lang hindi ko puwede of the victims, to the Inter-Agency Council On a different note, Alden divulged plan is afoot down and say, “No, you for a soap opera starring him and love team partner tanggapin dahil alam nyo naman, nagkaroon tayo Against Trafficking and then to the NBI cen- don’t!” tral office in Manila. Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza. ng mga problema noon sa batas na pinagbayaran na Yes, if only his former girl- A poseur customer transacted with Jamie “Actually pinag-uusapan pa lang po sa ngayon so, natin. Ang request ko lang sa presidente natin ngayon, who accepted the request to have her niece ako po naghihintay lang pero I’m praying na matuloy makipag-dialogue muna with showbiz personalities friends can see Ariel Ureta perform lewd acts online in exchange for ito,” he said. na nandun sa sinasabi nilang drug list bago isapubliko now. They will look at Boot $60. When kidded that he might be rolling in cash now, ang pangalan ng mga ito. Kasi kawawa naman ang and turn green with envy. The money was sent to a money transfer company in Cebu and was received by Jamie. what with his numerous projects, the Laguna native mga taong masisira ang reputasyon kung wala naman But then, who would have just smiled and said, “Honestly ayoko po talagang i- silang kasalanan.” ever known? convert ito into numbers. Ang masasabi ko lang talaga

K of C San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #8809 Recognized with the Columbian Award

The San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #8809 of the Knights of zeal of dedication by the new set of officers and members for Columbus, headed by Grand Knight Deacon Bob Rosales of the 2016-2017 Fraternal Year. the Archdiocese of Toronto, is among those Councils all over The Council Officers covered during the period were the world being recognized with the Columbian Award by the Deacon Bob Rosales, Grand Knight; Rev. Fr. Simon deGale, worldwide organization’s Supreme Council in New Haven, Chaplain; Bro. Romy Olit, Deputy Grand Knight; Bro. Connecticut for the Fraternal Year 2015-2016. Domingo Trinidad, Chancellor; Bro. Ed Punzalan, Finan- The official announcement was made in “Knightline”, the cial Secretary; Bro. Ace Alvarez, Recorder; Bro. Pol Austria, official newsletter of the worldwide organization. Warden; Bro. Ramon Letrondo, Treasurer; Bro. Ben Fernan- The K of C Supreme Council gives out the annual awards dez, Lecturer; Bro. Rene Galvez, Advocate; Bro. Ed Banawa; as a testimonial of the efficiency, industry and excellent activity Inside Guard; Bro. Dan Almacen, Outside Guard; Bro. Joe program of Councils across the world for their involvement in Hernandez, 3-Year Trustee; Bro. Fred Caracas; 2-Year Trustee; WATCHING A CONCERT church, community, family, Pro-Life and Youth Activities. and, Bro. Emil Zarris, 1-Year Trustee. Deacon Rosales is thanking his fellow officers and active The San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #8809 is based at the St. members working with him for their contribution in the vari- John XXIII Parish in Don Mills, Ontario. (Ace Alvarez, PRO) Joseph, Aubrey, Joshua, Charmaine, John, Angel and Nap ous service programs of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #8809 miration. watch Maria Panaligan’s concert last August 13. during the Fraternal Year 2015-2016 and encourages a similar 20 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 Pia Wurtzbach is Esquire Philippines’ Sexiest Woman Alive for 2016

Pia Wurtzbach joins the ranks long-running feature of its US counter- of , , part. and Karen Davila Other personalities named as “Sexiest Gladys S. Calderon as the magazine’s Woman Alive” by Esquire Philippines Licensed Travel Consultant “Sexiest Woman include Heart Evangelista, , Alive.” Solenn Heussaff, and Karen Davila.

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KAPAMILYA GO offended, si coach Sarah, siya talga musical continued from page 18 influence ko, technique, si coach idolize ko siya. To be told as kapatid niya, I am honored dahil siya si Ate Sarah. It’s my are the next SWarah ge”I’ve been told that responsibility to make my own image and

Lisa Soberano, Enrique Gil, Kyla and Daryl Ong listen to a question. BE- LOW, Toronto singer Shy Garrido pose with Kyla.

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Matteo was asked abut his restaurant. Matteo Guidicelli’s family has opened a restaurant in Cebu in honor of his late grandfather. The restaurant’s name is Trattoria da Gianni, which is located at Banilad, Cebu City. Food lovers and people who will visit before I even joined the network. Even KAPAMILYA GO when I was with another network before continued on page 25 Kapamilya, sinasabi na nila iyan. I am not SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment

Lovi Poe on coping with breakups + other stories

Lovi wants to enjoy being single she was most insecure about growing up. described her two-year relationship with ex-boyfriend Rocco “Like my friend Solenn (Heussaff), I was on the chunky side when Nacino as “very good, filled with love and happiness.” I was young,” she told the Inquirer at a recent press conference for her But in the end, she said, they felt that they were too young to turn ongoing afternoon television series, “Sinungaling Mong Puso.” “I was “their romance into something one of those people who wears a shirt when swimming. The first time I more.” swam in public without one on, I was already in my 20s.” “I don’t think we were But as she got more mature, Rhian began to embrace her perceived ready to carry the kind of imperfections. “Once you understand yourself, you start to care less about relationship we had,” the the things that you feel insecure about,” Rhian pointed out, adding that actress told reporters in a it’s easier for her these days “to feel sexy.” recent interview, shortly after Now at 25, Rhian, who’s now “more open” to doing projects that Another shot of the “Pieta” image she renewed her exclusive require her to show some skin, has finally agreed to be on the cover of criticized by President Rodrigo Duterte contract with GMA 7 for FHM Philippines, for its July issue. as being “melodramatic.” Pasay City another three years. “We need The soap she currently topbills—a small-screen adaptation of Maryo resident Jennilyn Olayres mourns the to grow separately, and I need J. delos Reyes’ 1992 film of the same title—likewise contains sensual loss of her husband, next to a placard to become more of a woman; themes. which reads “I’m a pusher”, who was him, more of a man.” Some actresses look at “going sexy” as a way to further their careers. shot dead by an unidentified gunman Though she didn’t go into But not Rhian, who insisted that her recent choice of projects isn’t a on Jul 23. detail on why they broke career move. “I don’t look at it that way,” said the Kapuso talent, who’s of up—reportedly last year—Lovi assured that she and Rocco parted ways British and Filipino descent. “Things just fell into place in such manner.” amicably, and that the actor will always be “special” to her. “I’ve been hearing the word ‘daring’ my entire career, and now I can Widow of mur- “Rocco is a good guy, ideal even,” she said. “What I had with him I finally say that this is it!” Rhian quipped, laughing. “So now, I’m working will always treasure, and I learned a lot from our relationship. I’ll never out a lot, running… minding my diet.” dered drug user forget that.” “Those scenes are part of the plot, and not merely gimmicks,” she As for the possibility of getting back together, the 27-year-old talent stressed. “The teleserye’s ‘sexy’ parts are meant to highlight the intimacy doesn’t seem to be closing her doors and would rather let time take care and dynamics among the main characters.” in ‘Pieta’ photo of things. “If it happens, it happens. If not, maybe it isn’t meant to be. We don’t Heart Evangelista is now ready for the know what the future holds,” Lovi pointed out. speaks up next step At the moment. she said she wants to enjoy being single. Is it because The widow of an alleged of the non-show biz guy she has been spotted with recently? “He’s a good friend,” she clarified. “He’s French… He was just visiting.” More than a year after marrying Sen. Chiz Escudero, Heart Evangelista drug user who was a victim of Coping with breakups is never easy, she said, and it could be a long, is thinking of having a baby soon. an extrajudicial killing in Manila difficult process. Still, she’s grateful that she has her hands full these days, In an interview, she revealed having set month and year to get on Jul 24 has finally spoken up which helps her “move forward.” pregnant: January 2017. about the viral photograph that Lovi and will headline a movie, titled “The Escort.” Heart, who prefers to be called Love Marie for projects outside She is likewise the lead star of the coming series, “Someone to Watch showbiz, has been creating waves as visual artist. She opened her first showed her cradling her dead Over Me,” where Lovi will be paired with Tom Rodriguez. art exhibit “I Am Love Marie: The Art And Works Of Love Marie husband in her arms. The series, she related, tackles the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease, Ongpauco” in 2014. She followed it up with “Ocean’s Apart” early this President Rodrigo Duterte had and the challenges it poses, even to young couples. “We want to raise year. been dismissive of the photo- awareness about this matter,” she said, adding that she did her own “Being an actress, the older you get, sadly, the more they’re no longer research so she could have a better grasp of the show’s concept. interested in you,” she shared. “That’s why I decided to go back to graph, which landed on the front “I always do my best, of course. I want to make my fans happy,” Lovi creating paintings, which is actually my first love. Being an artist, the page of the Philippine Daily said. older you get, the more interested they are in you and your work.” Inquirer, and made available From painting on canvasses, Heart now also paints on luxury bags. It’s to international publications : I’m no prima donna interesting to know that it all started accidentally. “I stained my Birkin while eating,” Heart related. “It was so big, like an through wire agency Agence oil map. I felt bad so, I researched on how to remove the stain or at least Presse, during his State of Young actress Gabbi Garcia on being tagged a “prima donna” for cover it up.” the Nation Address. allegedly refusing to let a group of dancers ride with her in a van going Inspiration hit when she saw a picture of Kim Kardashian carrying He called it “melodramatic” to Manila, after an out-of-town gig: “It was a misunderstanding… I a painted bag. She went on to work on her stained Birkin and was won’t deny that I cried over this issue—I was crying for two nights. I’m surprised to receive lots of positive comments about it. Soon friends were and accused Inquirer of delib- not ashamed to admit this because I’m just human, I have feelings. I asking her to work on their bags. erately making it appear like the know that I didn’t have anything to do with it.” Brimming with ideas, Heart looks forward to establishing her own image of Virgin Mary carrying She added that her screen partner and veteran brand. the body of Jesus Christ after his comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas gave her comforting messages: “They told “My dad’s Chinese so he’s very entrepreneurial. Siguro na-influence me not to mind it, because they know who I really am,” Gabbi related. niya ako.” crucifixion. Allan Policarpio She is ready to launch a perfume line by end of the month. Speaking to Inquirer, the “It will be packaged like a wine bottle and it will come with a limited widow, Jennilyn Olayres, acknowl- Rhian Ramos at 25 ready to go sexy edition sticker of one of my paintings,” she said. “So, it’s going to be edged that her late husband, parang, like a collectible also.” Michael Siaron, was a drug The moment Rhian Ramos turned 18, offers to pose for men’s magazines Heart is thinking of launching a fashion line featuring mostly neutral and essay “more daring” roles promptly poured in. She turned them colors. She also plans to paint on clutch bags. She will come out with a user, but not a dealer. She also down. coffee table book soon. said that her husband voted for Rhian didn’t want her career to take that route just yet, the GMA 7 “Somewhere along the way, I evolved naturally and people appreciated Duterte. that. Now, I’m quite comfortable with who I am, simply as myself, as actress said, and more so, because she still wasn’t comfortable in her own The couple lived in a shack in skin. Love Marie.” “Confidence is hard to come by when you’re young, since you tend to the rundown part of Pasay City, zero in on your flaws,” said Rhian, who admitted that it was her weight the report said. When a friend told Olayres that her husband, a pedicab driver, had been shot, she ran NAGCARLAN barefoot to Taft Avenue. PICNIC “Recalling the moment she found her husband’s body, she LEFT, a kid competes in the apple-eating contest. said she thought he was just hit by a stray bullet and could still FAR LEFT, PCCF VP Rose- mer Enverga poses with be alive. But he was dead. When PCCF Miss Teen Philip- I was cradling him, I was thinking, pines Chiara Silo and Miss ‘How long have you been lying Philippines Krista Bella at the Nagcarlan Association here?’ Nobody bothered to help of GTA and Suburbs him. I was furious,” said the report. (NAGTAAS) at their picnic. Meanwhile, Senator Ping Lacson disagreed with the way Duterte handled the situation. He said the president should have ordered a thorough investiga- tion instead.

22 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 HALF-RICE continued from page 17 Spotlight order half rice, in addition to their full cup of rice. “Right now we’re taking baby steps [to make a] gradual impact. It’s an advocacy worth pushing. We believe this remains relevant and we need to think of its long-term benefits,” said vice mayor Nograles. SEEBURG Nograles added that intensifying the campaign is their top priority. “The value of rice conservation should enter the consciousness of the consum- JUKEBOX ers. Only then can we see changes in their eating lifestyles,” she said. Little Quiapo in the 1950’s Local legislators are looking at tapping schools to raise awareness and involve students. One activity and was located just across planned is a poster making contest. the University of Santo “These posters may be used by the food estab- Tomas. Students will often lishments in their respective stores. We can also put other collaterals such as stickers so they can paste hang out and enjoy picking it on their menu boards,” said Ronan Villagonzalo, songs on the Seeburg who works as a legislative assistant of councilor Tan. jukebox and snacking on The legislators also want to mandate the posting of information materials as a prerequisite for secur- their famous halo-halo. ing business permits and licenses in the local food service industry. Creating synergy

Today, there are over 40 LGUs who have already passed ordinances mandating the offering of the half rice option. The Be Riceponsible campaign is taking huge strides for healthier and food secure Filipino com- munities, including advocating for the consumption of healthier rice, specifically brown rice. “We are now tapping major fast food chains to support our advocacies. In this way, downscaling a directive to their branches across the country can expedite its implementation,” said Hazel Antonio, campaign director. Antonio added that they are partnering with JENNYLYN Cruz. Star. Especially that she recently trained other policymakers, meeting with hotel and continued from page 24 “Oh no! There’s nothing like that. with the renowned Jonas Gaffud on restaurant owners, and promoting the campaign at It’s basically my schedule. I have a walking and posture, many of her various food festivals. finished and submitted by October, it cooking show on GMA News TV called supporters think it’s for the said re-boot The elusive goal of achieving rice self-sufficiency is every Filipino’s riceponsibility. With strong means I should have started filming Everyday Sarap with CDO, then, I’m since the character of the female lead political will, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and already,” she says. slated to do a movie for GMA Films. there is that of a popular movie star. responsible rice production, consumption, and Because of her recent renewal as My next prime time soap opera is also in “I can’t say or divulge anything as of conservation, we’ll surely get far and reach the a Kapuso, many are curious to know the works. It’s not just feasible to do an now. All I know is that I’m happy with finish line. Only then can we achieve a rice secure if GMA prohibited her from doing MMFF movie on my part.” the latest developments in my career. Philippines. another possible project with Star Speaking of her new soap, her fans are Let’s just wait and see, okay?” states Jen. Cinema which produced her latest film excited if this will be the remake of the opposite John Lloyd hit Koreanovela My Love from Another

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of our relationship in the story.” GMA Network brings Bela has only good words for Dennis. “In our previous projects, we gained positive feedbacks. Viewers said we have Call 416-945-2336 back online concert good chemistry on screen. It’s a must that in your first scene together, the audience would instantly relate to the love you feel for each series ‘Playlist’ other and will get affected when the two of you would break-up in the story. “Given this scenario, I opted for someone For Sale whom I have instant chemistry with and Sanken CS1 Microphone it happens to be Dennis. If for example I $ 713.13 / best offer will go for a new leading man, definitely, there will be difficulty establishing the rapport on screen right away, right? It’s hard if you’re starting from scratch. You can’t just experiment especially if you have a timetable to follow. So, with Dennis, I feel Call confident and relaxed already.” 416-945-2336 Dennis’ professionalism as an actor is what the statuesque beauty admires the most. “He always comes on the set prepared: lines, wardrobe, etc. He arrives before the agreed time. Actually, both of us do. That Kim is not a way, shooting delays are avoided and that’s good. Dennis knows how to respect the Gabbi Garcia tapes a ‘Playlist’ session time of his co-stars.” two-timer Even her steady Neil approves of Dennis KIM Domingo’s career is really on The Playlist, an online concert series housed under GMA Network’s portal, as her partner in the movie. a roll. After being tapped to play a GMANetwork.com, has undergone a complete revamp as netizens can now watch “He says Dennis is the perfect choice big role in the hit soap, “Juan Happy high-resolution song numbers from various celebrities. because of our built-in chemistry,” ends Love Story”, she’s now making her very New content will be uploaded every Wednesday. Bela. first movie, “Mang Since it was launched in 2014, Playlist has featured performances from Julie Anne Kepweng Returns”, San Jose, Kylie Padilla, James Wright, Rita Daniela, and Top One Project, among is as the leading lady others. of Vhong Navarro. Kylie, who plays Amihan in the 2016 remake of Encantadia, recalled her Playlist happy with her career “I really feel so experience and described it as one-of-a-kind. lucky and blessed,” “I love it! Sana nga mas marami [pang ganitong opportunities for artists to serenade she says. “Biro mo, their fans]. I’m also a fan of [different] artists so seeing them go on [events] like that, first movie ko, isasali parang mas nakakapag-connect ka [with them],” she said. pa sa Metro Manila filmfest.” First on the all-new Playlist is her fellow Sang’gre Gabbi Garcia, whose After Kim broke up with her non- performances were uploaded on July 27 and may now be viewed on the website by her showbiz boyfriend of six years, she fans, along with past videos of other Kapuso stars. One of the two songs she covered quickly found a new romance in model- was Spongecola’s “Pag-ibig,” which she felt was apt for her telefantasya character and basketball player Michael Acuna. She her own personality. wants to make it clear that she’s not a “Yung song is good vibes lang. [It’s nice to listen to] pagka-in love ka, good vibes ka, two-timer, as some folks want to make it masaya ka… Kung ire -relate ko siya sa ‘kin… ako kasi, I’m a happy person. Lahat ng appear. makikita ko is ginagawa ko siyang positive. I see the brighter side,” she declared. “May nagsabi kasing pinagsabay Don’t miss these musical treats from your favorite Kapuso stars as , ko sila, which is not true. Nakilala ko Maricris Garcia and GMA’s homegrown band T.O.P. will soon be seen on the all-new si Mike after mag-break na kami nung Playlist. Keep logging on to GMANetwork.com/playlist every Wednesday for new and una. Bago pa kami nag-break nung exclusive performances. In the last two years, Jennylyn Mercado ex ko, hindi na talaga kami okay. Ilang GMANetwork.com is one of the pioneers of online events in the country. With has scored huge wins at the annual Metro beses, we tried to give it a chance, impactful and heartfelt renditions from celebrities, backed with state-of-the-art audio Manila Film Festival via English Only, pero walang nangyari.” and video capture, the new and improved Playlist is set to tug at the heartstrings of Please and Walang Forever, which were So is Mike the one? “We can’t say. viewers and give them an entertainment experience like no other. not only certified hits but won for her Best Masyado pang maaga. Mga two Actress trophies. This time though, the Dennis is Bela’s choice months pa lang kami, e.” Ultimate Star is far from replicating said In “Juan Happy Love Story”, the feats for a third time as she has no potboiler adopted child Katkat accidentally is Bela Padilla’s personal choice as leading man in Viva Films’ latest intended for the film fest this year. sees Kim as Agatha making love with potboiler titled Camp Sawi in which the latter’s boyfriend Neil Arce is co-producer. “If I can only squeeze in time for that, Dennis Trillo as Juan. Katkat tells what “Yes! All of the female leads in the movie were asked whom they want as love I will. Who wouldn’t want, anyway? But she saw to as Mameng interest and for me, I picked Dennis without second thoughts,” she reveals. seeing my present work schedule, I just and Heart Evangelista as Happy hears According to the pretty lass, she’s already comfortable with the handsome Kapuso deem it impossible. Specially that according it. She confronts Dennis and Kim about actor. to MMFF rulings, all entries should be it and Kim says it’s the child’s fault “kasi “We’ve starred in a number of projects in the past and we’re okay. Our working hindi naman lang muna siya kumatok sa relationship is smoothsailing. It’s also a requirement that my partner in the story ought JENNYLYN pinto.” to be Chinese-looking. Dennis fits the role to a T. That will be one of the main conflicts continued on page 23

FOUR DASHING NEWCOMERS with Ralf King, Yasser Mata and Brent Valdez. and made it to the top ten. He now stays in a condo unit Ralf King - He was 11 years old when he won in Pop that GMA7 got for him and other GMA newcomers. HERE are four more dashing newcomers from the new Star Kids in 2007. As a teener he was a finalist in “Bet ng He was quickly cast playing supporting roles in GMA boyband One UP. Bayan” and “Asia’s Got Talent”. He also did small roles soaps like “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli” and “That’s My Joemarie Nielsen - Turning 22 on October 3, this in soaps like “Nita Negrita” and “Kung Aagawin Mo ang Amboy”. He also did an episode in “” 6-footer was a Mr. Pogi semi-finalist in “Eat Bulaga” and a Lahat”. The youngest of three kids, he is from Sultan with Jay Arcilla. While here in Manila, he also wants to finalist in the last StarStruck. He was quickly given acting Kudarat and his parents still live there while he’s now take up culinary arts so he’ll have a fallback in case his jobs in “Magpakailanman” and “That’s My Amboy”. His staying with his elder sister here in Manila. He’s taking up career in showbiz won’t prosper. mom is Pinay but his dad is Thai. “I never met my father,” tourism management at Colegio de San Lorenzo and is Brent Valdez - He’s one of the youngest in the group he says. “And my mom won’t talk about him. She got graduating this October. “Ayaw po kasi ng parents ko na as he just turned 19 on March 3. He hails from Imus, married with an American na Nielsen ang family name mag-stop ako sa pag-aaral,” he says. His showbiz crush is Cavite and is a business management sophomore at La and he formally adopted me kaya naging Nielsen ang Kylie Padilla. Salle Dasmarinas, Cavite. He likes to sing ballads, like apelyido ko. They have one son, then my stepdad died. My Kevin Sagra - He’s from Davao, turned 21 last the songs of Michael Buble, but he’s now learning more mom remarried and I now have two smaller siblings, aged June 16 and used to be a member of a band called Not contemporary pop songs to be in with his co-singers in 4 and 5.” He’s been singing since he was a child and also Taken Today. He was in third year, taking up financial One UP. He has also tried acting in a soap when he did plays the guitar. He is one of the band’s four soloists, along management at San Pedro College Davao, when he joined “Once Again.” StarStruck last year. The second of three kids, he stands 5’9” 24 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 KAPAMILYA GO another movie and a show after Folce continued from page 21 Amore. Kyla will be with ASAP in New York. She will have a soul session with Daryl, the restaurant will expect homemade a concert in November called Divas Italian food, made with guaranteed with Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constanti-

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in interviews to promote something I’m since then. But now, he’ll be back on not even part of and when my closest ABS-CBN as one of the judges in a new connection to the film is someone I talent show, “Pinoy Boy Band Superstar”, haven’t been in proper contact with for a just like who also moved long time. to TV5 then returned to ABS as judge or “Can’t you promote your film by only mentor in reality shows like “Your Face entertaining questions about the film or Sounds Familiar” and “The Voice Kids”. perhaps your career? Aga’s co-judges in the show will be “As much as I’ve tried my best to Sandara Park (who’s also making a ignore it, I can’t stay silent when I am comeback on ABS), Celebs stand up conveniently and effortlessly being and Vice Ganda. Aga is now doing his maligned out of nowhere. best to lose his excess weight before the against Bullying “Stay positive and real, everyone. And show starts airing next month. for those who aren’t, try it. Life is too Rhian Ramos felt greatly encouraged awesome. ‘#CampMoveOn.’” Louise delos Reyes Several celebs from GMA have when she read what Rep. Andi answered back: “Mayroon akong banded together to take a stand said about her interpretation of the role keeps BF secret apat na maganda, sexy at magagaling against cyberbullying via an online they both play in “Sinungaling Mong na kasama sa ‘Camp Sawi’. Hindi ka campaign dubbed Heart Over Hate. Puso”. This is what Rep. Vi said about namin kailangan para lang panoorin LOUISE De Los Reyes would rather Among those that lent time and her: “I’m sure Rhian will be good. I’ve ang pelikula namin. At out of limang not mention the name of her current effort for the campaign were Marian seen her work and I can see mabibigyan sawi, ikaw lang ang ex na nag-feeling BF, Hale band vocalist Champ Lui Pio, Rivera, Alden Richards, Kylie Padilla, niya ng justice ‘yung role ng Clara in na ginagamit ka namin para lang ma- even if it’s already common knowledge Ruru Madrid, Kris Bernal, Bea Binene, ‘Sinungaling Mong Puso’.” promote ang pelikula. Is it just me or in showbiz that they’re playing beautiful Ken Chan, Julie Anne San Jose, Glaiza Rhian said she really felt pressured in hindi nakakalaking hindi mo matanggap music together. de Castro, Andrea Torres, Louise delos doing Clara. “Ayokong ma-compare kami na nakasakit ka rin ng ibang tao? Sorry “We want to keep it very private,” she Reyes, Miguel Tanfelix, Bianca Umali, kasi nakakahiya,” she adds. “She’s one of naman kung kahit hiwalay na tayo, says. “Basta okay lang kami. Mikee Quintos, Phytos Ramirez, Andre our country’s best actresses at sobrang bawal ko pa rin i-share ’yung personal Before, I was very open pero hindi Paras (PHOTO), Derrick Monasterio, dami na ng awards that she collected kong pinagdaanan para makapag-move naging maganda ang nangyari, so it’s Martin del Rosario and Ashley Ortega. through the years. So no one else can fill on. Bago mo isiping ginagamit ka sa better to keep quiet na lang.” In the one-minute video that has her shoes kasi nag-iisa lang siya. Kaya nga promo ng movie, sana isipin mo munang Her character as Pepay in “Magkaibang made its to various social media what I did is to do the role in my own sumasagot lang kami base sa tanong ng Mundo” has become more of a fighter outlets, Bernal is seen explaining how way kasi I don’t want to be accused na press at kung ano ang nararamdaman lately. “Yes, kung dati, pumapayag siyang online bullying can lead to depression. nanggagaya lang ako. And I’m so happy namin.” apihin siya at saktan siya, ngayon, hindi “Mahirap ‘yung pakiramdam na wala na so far, maganda naman ang feedback sa To this, Jake’s short reply: “Stay positive na, lumalaban na siya. Before, pala- kang magawa kahit sobrang sakit na,” performance ko. Even our director, Ricky and stay real. And smile through the BS.” palangganang luha talaga ang pumatak she said. Davao, says happy siya with the way I’m Maybe, the exes of the other stars mula sa mga mata ko sa dami ng Madrid, Delos Reyes, Ramirez and doing the role of Clara.” should also react and complain for being eksenang pinapahirapan ako ni Tita Gina Quintos encourage everyone to simply As the battered wife of Rafael Rosell used in the film’s promo: Jason Abalos Alajar at ng mga anak niya. “stop the pain now.” in the story, Rhian is subjected to many for Bela Padilla, Kean Cipriano for Arci Unli talaga ang sampal at ngudngod na “Nasa iyo ang kapangyarihan na “bugbugan” scenes in the show. “But in Munoz and Sef Cadayona for Yassi inabot ko mula sa kanila. Pero tapos na itigil ito. Before it happens to you, all fairness to Rafael, alalay lang siya sa Pressman. Para naman makatulong din ‘yun kasi rumeresbak na ako sa sinumang before it happens to someone you akin sa mga eksenang sinasaktan niya sila to drum up interest for the movie. aapi sa’kin.” love,” they said. ako. I told him puede niyang totohanin What do you think? As Pepay, Louise discovers that Andre, Derrick, Martin and Ashley ‘yung mga sampal, I wouldn’t mind. But Juancho Trivino as Inoy is the same guy encouraged viewers to be a person he remains to be very gentle and very AGA RETURNS TO ABS she used to know as the dwarf Elfino. She who “choose heart over hate.” careful.” now accepts that Inoy and Elfino are one “’Yung magpapalakas ng loob ng and the same. But Inoy is still under the iba, (and) someone who celebrates jesse Ejercito reacts to celebrated his 47th spell of the love potion or gayuma that everyone’s uniqueness,” they said. Andi birthday on August 12 and he’s all set Ana Capri as Barang and Joanna Marie “Let your words be someone’s to make a showbiz comeback soon. It’ll Tan as Dahlia gave to him. Assunta de inspiration, because you are choosing be recalled that Aga left ABS-CBN in Rossi as Amanda has also discovered that heart over hate,” Glaiza and Alden THE promo of Viva’s new movie, “Camp 2010 after doing the sitcom “M3, Malay Inoy used to be a dwarf and she’s against added. Sawi” which opens on August 24, just Mo Ma-Develop” with Ai Ai de las Alas, him for her daughter Pepay. But she has In a post on GMA News, the NBI got a very big boost when Jake Ejercito which didn’t rate very well. a bigger problem as she’s now wanted Cybercrime Division revealed a monthly reacted to why his name is being dragged He moved to TV5 and hosted major by the police and a big cash reward of average of 54 reported cases of during the film’s presscon when its stars shows such as “Pinoy Explorer”, a P200,000 awaits anyone who will help in cyberbullying in the first quarter of were asked about their ex-BF’s who broke magazine show that took him all over the arresting her. Also, Ana as Barang makes 2016 alone. their heart and how they have moved on. world, and “Let’s Ask Pilipinas”, a game boils or pigsa grow on her body. Jake wrote in his social media account: show. His contract expired in 2014 and “I’ve no idea why I’m being mentioned he’s not been seen in any other channel

SAM MILBY & GLAIZA DE CASTRO indie films offer edgy roles.” that ‘Laut’ was shown in continued from page 10 Her foray into the indie Portugal, but I didn’t know world has yielded twin we were competing for natutuwa dahil naging effective honors—making her the first awards,” she recounted. “I ’yung pagpapa-awa effect ko internationally awarded only learned about it on sa mga kapatid ko sa show. Ang actress among her peers. Twitter.” challenge nu’n kay Pirena is kung For Louie Ignacio’s indie Now, the Fantasporto hanggang saan ang kaya niyang drama, “Laut,” she won trophy stands beside her gawin…” best actress in the Direc- Cinemalaya Balanghai at Meanwhile, Kapuso star Ken tors’ Week section of the home. “It’s a great feeling,” Alfonso was pleasantly shocked Fantasporto or the 36th she said of her two awards. at his and Glaiza’s recent scene Oporto International Film “It motivates me to keep together for the show that Festival, held in Portugal doing indie films.” trended on social media. last March. (She earlier won The Cinemalaya fest is “Masaya ako at na-shock ac- best supporting actress currently ongoing at the tually kasi very short lang ’yung at the Cinemalaya for the Cultural Center of the Phil- clip na ’yun and yet maganda 2014 entry, Milo Sogueco’s ippines and Ayala Cinemas. ang naging feedback ng mga Alma Garrido poses with Canada’s “Mariquina.”) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. manunuod,” Ken said. At first, she was incredu- lous when she heard about the Fantasporto win. “I knew 26 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 Raymond Cho, Senator Tobias Enverga, ANCOP’s Ricky Cuenca and MPP Laurie Scott join the ANCOP Walk.

SENATOR ENVERGA SPEAKS AT ANCOP WALK Senator Enverga was proud to join the ANCOP Walk 2016 in Toronto, Ontario on August 20, 2016. The ANCOP Walk is a global fundraising initiative to provide shelter, community development and child education programs to the poor in third world countries, including the Philippines. Speaking at the event, Senator Enverga encouraged everyone to continue support- ing organizations such as ANCOP, whose selfless endeavours benefit many deserving families all over the world. A proud supporter of the organization, Senator Enverga has participated in the Walk for the past 13 years.

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