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However, Amnesty Inter- national’s 2016 report ac- cuses the PNP of paying officers and assassins to LIZA SOBERANO kill alleged drug offend- Is she the next ers ?

MANILA - Extrajudicial killings in President Duterte’s war on drugs are not state-sponsored, according to an of- ficial of the Commission on Human Rights Speaking on the sidelines of a CHR-sponsored forum on women and children victims of the campaign against narcotics on Monday, CHR Commissioner Gwen Pimentel-Gana said there was no official policy ordering the Philippine National Police to kill suspected drug pushers and users. “We never said that it was state-sponsored at all,” Gana said. It’s Official: “There is no such finding that we can conclude that way. But what we can say is that the killings are still continuing and in an apparent vigilante manner [by] unknown assail- Jollibee To Open ants, so this is a police matter and they should be attending to this right away,” she said. All the current CHR officials are appointees of then In Scarborough President Benigno Aquino III: Chair Jose Luis Gascon and SANYA Commissioners Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Leah Tanodra- This Year Armamento, Roberto Cadiz and Gana. It’s Official: Jollibee Will Be Opening In Written policy Scarborough This Year @insideretail Lopez Attention and food lovers – Gana said that to conclude that the war on drug killings Jollibee Canada will be opening a second were state-sponsored, there must be a written policy. fast-food restaurant in Scarborough this But she acknowledged that no such policy could be year. found, “because who will do that?” Heating up As per an announcement made a few KILLINGS months ago, Jollibee will be arriving at continued on page 23 the Kennedy Commons area in Scarbor- ough along Kennedy Road just north of Ellesmere Road. It will be the second location in the GTA, following the opening of another chain in Mississauga. Pinoylicious As of now, there are no official opening dates; however, some job postings were made available a few weeks ago (some are now closed). Stay tuned for more on this story in the upcoming months!

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FV Foods’ Mel Galeon finishes plating the Brazo de Ambassador Garcia joins the panel on the Filipino Women’s Mercedez at the Pinoylicious event. Network at the Toronto Consulate. 1 2017 1 2 2017 2 Why Angel Loc- US ready to sin can no longer provide more play Darna military as- -- Actress no Honey Shot longer can play the Filipina superhero Darna in ’s movie adaptation sistance to of the Mars Ravelo-created character. Cecilia is In an interview with ABS-CBN News PHL, says US reporter MJ Felipe, Locsin explained that currently a she had to back out again because of her spine contestant for envoy Kim problem. Miss Teen PCCF According United States Ambassador Sung Kim to the actress, 2017. Cecilia on Monday assured President Rodrigo who already plays volleyball Duterte that the ’ long-time played the ally would remain committed to the na- superhero be- and badminton. tion’s defense alliance. fore, it was her Kim paid a courtesy call on Duterte training coach Someday, she in Davao City where they discussed the who reported would want to be Philippines and the US relations, presi- to ABS-CBN dential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that she was Psychiatrist. We in a statement. again feeling pain in her back. wish her all the “On H.E. Sung Kim part, he is quite “Actually hindi ako nag-report. Nala- proud of the cooperation between US man na lang nila kasi nakatutok ang ABS- luck. and PH intelligence forces in terms of CBN sa training. Na-report ng coach ko intelligence and information sharing, na nakaramdam ako ng pain ulit. Sinabi- training and equipment support,” he said. han na ako ng ABS-CBN, ‘O pinipilt mo “H.E. Sung Kim also assured PRRD na naman, masyado mong pinipilit, baka that the US understands the security kailangang pag-usapan ‘yung safety mo concerns of the Philippines and that the talaga,’” Locsin recounted. US is ready to provide more military “Sinabihan ako ng doctor ko na equipment, assistance and training,” he hindi ako bibigyan ng clearance kapag added. nakaramdam ako ng pain. Gusto kong Despite his sentiments against the magawa siya kasi parang ang daming US especially during the administra- umaasa. Ayaw kong maka-disappoint tion of former President Barack Obama, kahit alam ko na inilalagay ko na ang Duterte reiterated the partnership of the sarili ko sa risk,” she added. two countries in his meeting with Kim. On Monday, Star Cinema managing “The President said that PH-US rela- director Malou Santos announced that tions at the bilateral level remain strong Locsin will no longer play Darna in the and there is readiness to discuss more upcoming movie due to health reasons. matters of mutual interest with the US,” The film’s director Erik Matti stressed Abella said. that he and Star Cinema are just after “They agreed that PH and the US the welfare of Locsin. have mutual interests and shared values. The announcement was made more Both stressed that these fruitful engage- than a year after Locsin backed out from ments and discussions are very important doing the project after her spine was in ensuring that both states are on the damaged. Cecilia Gamit Hussanee same page,” he added.

3 2017 3 First Golden Balangay Wat Da FACT? Awards For Filipino Canadian BY JOSE BAKING Achievers Launch By Tony A. San Juan, OCT. Tax church-run schools like NYC taxed the PHL Consulate when it rented out space

When the city of New York found out that the Philippine Consulate was renting out spaces to fast food eateries, the threatened to revoke its tax-free status. The Consulate stopped renting out the spaces.

Complaints about TV show Madam Secretary about portrayal of Philippine president TORONTO - Truly meeting Ronnie De La Gana, iKubo CEO They complained more about a fictional TV show than China passing at Benham the long-cherished desire of and project co -founder reasoned recognizing purposefully the out that : “ we wanted a moniker Rise. Ano ba iyan? “remarkable achievements that would symbolize our journey of Filipino Canadians across in chasing our collective dreams as Republican President Trump achieves 2 things Canada”, the 1st Golden Balangay well as one that would give us the Awards was significantly launched sense of community.” 1. President Trump managed to silence his own party - the Republican party. Not even on March 18, 2017 at the Edward The Project’s major sponsors former Democrat President Obama was able to do that. From his accusations of election Village Hotel in North York, and partners are: Awards Online, fraud to wiretapping, the Republicans are curiously silent on these accusations. They just Toronto. Thus, the first nationwide Canadian Industry Event Awards, search for outstanding Filipinos in Filipino TV, iKubo Media, Kubo wish he would stop making them. Canada is now underway ! Magazine, Philippine Chamber of 2. Divide the Republican party. The Republican party withdrew the bill repealing Under the auspices of iKubo Commerce -Toronto, Pinoy Radio Obamacare because they did not have enough votes. So, rather than face defeat in the Media and Awards Online and Proximity Wave. House of representatives, they withdrew it from consideration. Ironically, they have the Canada, the initiative will provide Nominations are now accepted a vehicle for the pangkalahatang and will close on August 12, majority, an absolute control of Congress and the White House. Regrettably, they are 10 masa to choose and honour the 2017. The full list of nominees to 15 short of the votes to pass it because their own members were going to vote against it. high achievers and exemplary and judges will be announced Fortunately, there still members of the Republican party who worries about the 24 million members of the ever- growing on August 19, 2017. The Awards who will lose health care if their party bill passes. So, they were going to vote against it. community in respect of their Night will be held on September highly significant contributions 9, 2017(Saturday) at the BMO and meaningful participation into Institute for Learning. For Another warning about corruption from whistleblower Jun Lozada about the life, work and well-being of the more details about the awards Filipino Canadian and mainstream and to nominate , visit : www. the National Broadband Project. communities. goldenbalangayawards,com or Wala nang kaptapusan ito. He gave that warning before. If all the major players involved Specifically, the Balangay contact : Ronnie Dela Gana in the bidding were cleared of corruption, why not just ask the Chinese company ZTE to Awards aim “to promote at 647-300-1970. With the proceed with the project. Whether they will keep the same price is very doubtful. That’s excellence, hard work, higher mantra “Libo-libong kwento understandable. After all, that was two presidents ago. The Philippines got lucky that China education, entrepreneurship, ng paglalakbay, isang gabing did not sue us for restitution. They simply said not to involve them in our zarzuela. If we open public service and community pagdiriwang”, aptly encapsulates involvement.” When asked why the novel celebration of the 2017 a bidding again, the losers will claim corruption again and we are back to a never- the name Balangay was chosen, Golden Balangay Awards. ending investigation again. It just never ends. And projects never get started and stay on budget.

Nothing New Pinas Sarap shows a different Remaking, or rebooting old movies - call it what you want - and changing the gender of the taste of Philippine cuisine star from male to female or vice versa is not really being creative, or exciting. It is the same starting April 9 with killing a popular character in a TV series. Once, one TV show did it and gave a bump

to their ratings, everybody copied it. Prepare for a gastronomic journey featuring Filipino food as GMA News TV launches “Pinas Sarap”, the newest travel documentary and You can demand an apology but you’ll never get one cooking program to hit international television starting April 9 on GMA Duterte ally demands apology from New York Times Now, it’s the New York Times destabilizing the Life TV. Pinas Sarap is the latest addition to GMA News TV’s buffet of Duterte government. Davao City Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles said the Times article was “nothing more top-notch public affairs programs and hosting it is no less than award- than a rebooted, rehashed, exaggerated remake of a movie script.” Well, at least he did not say that it winning documentarist Kara David. is fabricated or a lie. Every week, Kara takes viewers on an adventure that will enable them to have a deeper understanding and appreciation of Filipino food. Each trip will present the history behind the featured local dish as well as the latest unique Filipino cuisine. Discover the story behind each dish that has become part of the Pinoy life and find out how these dishes have evolved over the years to answer Filipinos’ ever-evolving palate. Known for her adventurous nature, Kara further rolls up her sleeves as she immerses herself in each featured dish—from gathering ingredients to actual cooking. “You will continue to see my adventurous side because I will be joining fishermen, farmers, and ordinary people in getting the ingredients for each recipe,” she shares. Viewers will see EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] Kara milking a carabao, hunting for octopus, fishing TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group in the ocean, among others. For its pilot episode, Kara travels to Bicol CORRESPONDENTS: to learn the origin of the popular dish “Bicol Express”. And to make it more exciting, Kara joins a group of fishermen as they catch balaw or shrimp directly from the sea. The balaw gives this spicy food an extra flavor. Bicolanos are known to be “uragon” or brave, thus the spicy characteristic of Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Jermie San Pedro Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran most of their dishes. But not everyone knows that the name Bicol Express came from the train CORRESPONDENTS that used to travel from Manila to NOTICE Bicol. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception Savor our history and discover new applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. flavors of Filipino food as Kara David invites www.FilipinoGoodLife.com you to Pinas Sarap, every Sunday starting April 9 www.LMConfidential.com on GMA’s international channel, GMA Life TV. 4 2017 4 , ‘Liza Soberano was con- Announcement! nanloko ng dating sidered as the next Darna’ To all Bicolanos and boyfriend? Bicolanas Tampok sa Mars Sharing Group ang Pinoy Talent manager and host Ogie Diaz has confirmed that his talent Liza Soberano hugot song na “Let Me Be The One” ni pop was considered as the next Darna. The 4th. month Novena Devotions singer Jimmy Bondoc at sa hindi inaasahang “Isa siya sa mga choices,” said Ogie in an interview with the press. pagkakataon ay Ogie said he would accept the role for Liza to the Virgin of Penafrancia will be may naibahagi si in the event that it was offered to her. on April 9, 2017, Sunday . ( second Mars Camille Prats “Itong Darna, super hero, maraming may Sunday of April ) tungkol sa kanyang gusto na gumanap pa ring Darna,” he said. past relationship. “Imagine-in mo yung history ng mga Kinumpleto gumanap na Darna, like si ate Vi (Vilma Feast Day Celebrations will be on the ng TV host ang Santos), so kung si Liza ang mapipili for the 3rd Saturday of September, September song lyrics sa role, siyempre tatangapin namin ‘yun,” he 16, 2017. pamamagitan ng continued. pagdagdag niya Meanwhile, Ogie likewise commented on This month’s Novena Devotions: ng sariling words the persistent suggestions for Liza to join a Date: April 9, 2017, Sunday (2nd Sunday sa kanta: “Let me beauty pageant. Many were saying that the be the one to My Ex and Whys star was a shoo-in for the of April) break it up so we won’t have to make loko crown. Place: Our Lady of Assumption Church each other.” Unlike many, however, Ogie isn’t too keen (OLA) 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto Nangyayari daw ito lalong-lalo na sa mga in letting Liza join any beauty pageant. Time: 2:00 pm Devotion starts hindi pa seryoso makipagrelasyon, “Kasi “Paano kung hindi siya manalo? Sa tingin Rosary minsan ang mga ganyan naglolokohan pa ko, hindi niya na naman kailangang sumali sa Novena to the Virgin of Pnafrancia kayo or parang ‘yung isang tao [is] trying to Bb. Pilipinas dahil Liza Soberano na siya,” said Holy Mass do something para bigyan ka nila ng dahilan Ogie. Refreshments, Kumustahan at the para makipaghiwalay sa kanya.” The seasoned entertainment columnist likewise stressed that Liza is really busy Church Hall Naranasan raw ito kasi ng Kapuso star at these days. patawa niyang inamin, “Gawain ko ‘yun eh. “At ang dami-dami niyang raket, kaya hindi niya na mabibigyan ng oras yung Natatandaan ko, Mars, siyempre bagets pa training para sa Bb. Pilipinas,” he further explained. Sponsors for this month - Devotees of naman ako noon.” According to Ogie, the Binibining Pilipinas is the best avenue for newbies who are the Virgin of Penafrancia from Sorsogon, Kuwento niya sa programa, “Hindi ko na looking at a good jumpstart in their career. hosted by Toti and Nati Gutierrez. masyadong bet ‘yung jowa ko, Mars, pero “Ang dapat sumali sa Bb Pilipinas, yung mga baguhan lang, na kung mananalo sila We encourage all bicolanos from feeling ko hindi ko kayang makipag-break so ay makakatulong sa kanila yung title,” Ogie stated. Sorsogon to attend and participate in the gumagawa na lang ako ng mga dahilan para sponsorship of this novena to the Virgin, ayaw niya na sa akin [at] para mabuwisit na for abundant blessings for the province of lang siya.” Sorsogon and the Bicol Region. 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5 2017 5 Philippines No turning back from war on drugs President willing to die to win fight against illegal drugs trade

MANILA - The President said there was “no whatever reason or you sabotage the plane I cops within the PNP should first be taken turning back” in his anti-drug efforts, adding am than die while using illegal drugs. I will out. that human rights and due process could not be glad to die for my country,” he added. “I’ve served in the local government for a be used as an excuse to allow drug traffickers The government has drawn criticisms for long time and I know what really needs to be Kapuso’s chi- and their protectors in high places to destroy the soaring death toll linked to its deadly war done by our police and this administration is the country. on illegal drugs. Some groups have deplored to cleanse the ranks of the PNP. That should “Do not rely on due process and human the alleged human rights violations from be the priority,” Gatchalian said. nito heartthrob rights. It won’t pass, we will still see each the spate of killings since the administration Duterte suspended his drug campaign Social media influencer, model and now other in hell,” Duterte said during the recent started. But the government has repeatedly after the killing of Korean businessman aspiring actor David Licauco has been turnover of a drug rehabilitation facility n argued that it was not behind the alleged Jee Ick Joo whom members of the PNP’s tagged as Kapuso Network’s “Chinito Heart- Davao del Norte. He even warned that he extrajudicial killings in the country. Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) “arrested” throb.” will show no mercy to drug pushers and their He said the country’s drug problem supposedly for being a drug suspect. It’s a fitting moniker for the Mr. Chinatown protectors as the government continues its has become enormous with the suspected Gatchalian said there is no doubt the 2014 first runner-up, who recently signed with campaign against the narcotics trade. involvement of government officials and Duterte administration’s intensive war on GMA-7 and Regal Films. “You think that those two basic principles lawmen. drugs was effective even though his program The showbiz newbie gets his baptism of can protect you. Well I’ll tell you, I’m sorry. It He said 6,000 police and 32 municipal of change, particularly his fight against illegal as he joins the stellar cast of GMA’s upcom- cannot,” he added. mayors were allegedly involved in illegal drugs, “raised a lot of eyebrows.” ing fantaserye, vs. Ravena, the The President said he is determined to drug trade while 40 percent of the country’s The senator said it is essential that the much-awaited sequel of the 2004 TV epic, “catch” the drug pushers and “preserve” the barangay captains are into the drugs. government finds an effective strategy and Mulawin. Filipino nation from the enormous drug the right balance to counter the illegal drug RELAUNCH ‘TOKHANG’ He reveals, “I’ll be playing Malik. It’s a new problem without resorting to the declaration trade, which he noticed is also slowly seeping character.” of martial law. “Martial law? Mine is to back in unsuspecting communities. “I’ll be the best friend of , preserve the Filipino nation. I don’t think I Senator Alan Peter Cayetano urged the DUTERTE’S FOLLOWERS whose character was played by Angel Locsin need to impose Habeas Corpus, suspension, Duterte administration and the Philippine before.” martial law. It is given that I will protect and National Police (PNP) to relaunch their “I’ll be doing a lot of action stuff, ‘coz I defend the Constitution of the Philippines anti-drug campaign that came to be known Sultan Yusoph Impal Guinto of the Muslim heard there will be a lot of fight scenes. and protect the Filipino people,” he said. as “Oplan Tokhang.” Center in San Miguel, Manila, who came to Because of his action-intensive role, David “There’s no turning back because it is my The senator said that for 31 years since the event together with 500 others, said they has been getting physical lately—hitting the job. When I took my oath of office, I have to the EDSA Revolution, people go out and came because they are willing to sacrifice gym to pack more muscle, and getting back protect the Filipino people,” he said. clamor for change and cited how the Duterte their life for Duterte. into his martial arts regimen, which includes Duterte also said he was ready to die, go administration’s war on drugs has brought “Handa kaming itaya ang buhay namin Muay Thai, boxing and even . to prison or be removed from office amid the change in the communities. para sa pagsuporta namin kay President “It’s a great honor to have been included government’s deadly campaign against the The senator pointed out how illegal drugs Duterte,” he said. “Wag nating harangan ang in this epicserye!” David exclaims. narcotics trade. play a factor in 60 percent of the crimes pamamalakad niya sa Pilipinas, kundi dapat “Not many newbies get the chance to He also reaffirmed his vow to protect law committed in the country. ay suportahan natin siya.” act alongside such established artists, and enforcers preforming their duty, saying he He said that the Muslim Center has I’m still amazed by the sheer immensity of the will take full responsibility if they are forced WIN BACKS ‘TOKHANG’ become more peaceful since Duterte started entire production! Mounting a fantasy series to kill criminals to defend their lives. the war on drugs. with all the props and costumes is no joke! It’s “Do not scare me because I am not scared For his part, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian “Sa amin sa Muslim Center, ngayon ay almost like a Hollywood feel!” to go to prison or face the firing squad. It said yesterday he has no qualms over the tahimik na. Nawala na ‘yung mga drug lord,” “This early, I’d like to thank the manage- actually feels good to die knowing that you proposal for President Duterte to re-launch he said. ment and of course, the production staff have protected the nation,” he said. his intensive war on drugs, but that rogue for trusting me with this role. I’m still a work “I am willing to be assassinated for in progress, but I promise to give it my best shot!” Despite being the showbiz greenhorn among the cast members, David finds himself blending in well with the group. DOF mulls taxing idle lands “I’ve been bonding more with Kiko [Es- trada], but I’m slowly getting to know more of MANILA - The Department of Finance “It’s a certainly good measure to consider,” “Local government officials approached them.” (DOF) is considering to draft a legislative Dominguez said. “We will consider it on me and they liked that approach because they “I must admit that even now, I still feel kinda proposal that would require the Bureau of orders of the President but you know taxing can blame the BIR in setting the rates but being amongst such luminaries, Internal Revenue (BIR) to tax real estate idle lands will go to local governments, that they are the beneficiaries,” the finance chief like Carla Abellana and ,” he properties that have not been developed for doesn’t go to national government”. said. “We are willing to take the blame but confesses. at least 10 to 20 years to encourage owners During the term of former President many things will go to the local government.” Aside from immersing himself in acting work- to either develop them or lend them to local Benigno Aquino III, the Department of the As part of the Comprehensive Tax Reform shops, David has improved immensely with his communities for utilization. Interior and Local Government (DILG) Program (CTRP) of the DOF, there is now conversational Tagalog. To recall, President Rodrigo Duterte and DOF issued a joint memorandum that a legislative proposal that would grant a “I’ve been reading a lot of Tagalog books earlier made pronouncements of his desire to reinforced a 1991 legislation that imposes ad one-time amnesty on estate tax payments lately, and watching a lot of local flicks. I impose heavy tax on idle lands. valorem tax on idle lands. and lowering its rate from the current 5-20 actually checked out the original Mulawin According to him, if a certain property According to Duterte, idle lands could be percent to a flat 6 percent series, just to cop the right feel,” he says. hasn’t been developed for 10 to 20 years, he used for agriculture ventures to help improve At the presentation of the 2017 na- David is also currently working on a movie will double its real estate tax or triple it unless the country’s food production. tional budget last year, Dominguez said that project for Regal Films, Flames of Summer, the property owners are willing to lend it to In line with this, Dominguez said he will lowering estate tax rates will encourage the where he stars alongside somebody or to the local government units also push for a legislation that would order updated documentation of land ownership and . (LGU) for the community to use it tempo- BIR to set an adjusted tax rates for the land and the development of idle lands, which, in He will also be appearing in GMA-7’s rarily. values of all cities across the country. turn will “unlock the land market, help local newly-launched teleserye, Pinulot Ka Lang Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III Dominguez pointed out that such adjust- government units raise more revenues and Sa Lupa. said he will consider proposing measures on ment is needed because some cities have not encourage more efficient land use that can David is currently managed by ALV Talent taxing idle lands. adjusted their rates for almost 25 or 30 years. help foster investments and create jobs.” Circuit and GMA Artist Center.

Ontario Filipino Women’s Club (OFWC) held its election at the Toronto Public Library - Saint James Town Branch on February 18, 2017. Newly elected President Anne Yamoto, and Vice President Chona Stinson promised an open and cooperative BOARD. Other board members are Cerena Masu, Mary Grace Enciso, Purisima Robinson, Marilyn Rasie, Ludivina Cabales; and treasurer Noemi. The after party FOOD and DANCING was indeed a FUN to everybody. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARIEL RAMOS 6 2017 6 FBL donates $5000 to Team Canada Bianca Umali SMART NBTC by DINDO ORBESO Aiai Delas Alas, is Youth Best Actress sa Ambassador for helping Filipino Canadian players find opportunities by sending Education delegation to such prestigious Queens World tournament like the NBTC. International child-focused organization NBTC stands for National World Vision proudly announced Kapuso Basketball Training Center and was Film Festival teen princess conceptualized by multititlist mentor Bianca Umali as Eric Altamirano under the auspices Itinanghal bilang Best Female Actor ng Queens its newest youth of Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas World Film Festival si Aiai Delas Alas para sa ambassador for to help provide opportunities for kanyang pagganap sa pelikulang Area. education. high school basketball players from Ito ang balitang During a contract The Filipino Basketball League headed the provinces and at the same time bumungad sa signing ceremony by FBL Commissioner Wallie Landicho identify potential recruits for the Gilas Philippine Queen of in February, Umali has donated $5000 to help finance the Program. Comedy sa kanyang shared how grateful trip of Team Canada Smart NBTC to Team Canada participated last year paggising. Gulat man she was to be part the Philippines. The team is made up of and lost a heart breaker to ex National at tila raw hihimatiyin, of the World Vision Filipino Canadian will participate at the SM Champion Chang Kai Shek College. NBTC puno rin siya ng family, and how in her own way she is able NBTC National High School Basketball veteran campaigners Matthew Daves, Alvin pasasalamat. to share her blessings to the children, Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena in Florido, Evyn Santiago, Rob Ocampo Aniya, “Maraming especially the most in need. Manila on March 13 -16. They will represent and Andre Cruz spearhead the campaign salamat Queens World A bookworm, she was extremely happy Canada and compete in the Division 1. with new additional Ben Kwawukumey, International Film that she was chosen to be the newest The money being donated came from Brendon Ocampo, Max Cruz and Nicholas Festival Awards para Education Ambassador of the said the partnership of FBL and local business. Malabanan completing the team. sa pagkapanalo ko. Pagkagising ko at sinabi ni organization. The Mulawin vs. Ravena star PNB Global Remit of Mr. Manolo Arnaldo, The team will also participate at the 18U Gerald, natulala ako sabay iyak sabay luhod at said, “Education is where everything starts. WFG’s Agnes Miranda, Rosary Escano Boys International Basketball Challenge umiyak sa pasasalamat at nanginginig pa katawan I want to encourage the children to read, and Manny Gutierrez of TFC, Realtor in Lucban Quezon and will be joined by ko.” na manumbalik sa pagbabasa. Gusto Minitel Dychiao, Scarborough Toyota’s Canadian Tajuan Smith. Smart Sports will Alay ni Aiai sa kanyang mga nakatrabaho, ko maranasan nila ‘yong childhood na Manny Yanga, Millennium Financials be their main sponsor and the team wishes pamilya at mga tagasuporta ang kanyang panalo. creative through reading.” Elsie Altamirano, Professional Career to thank Mr. Epok Quimpo for his support. Pagpapatuloy niya, “Salamat direk (Louie “We’re really amazed with the values International’s Judith Gonzales, UMAC Powerade once again will be their official Ignacio) sa pagtiyatiyaga mo sa first scene na ‘yun. that Bianca represents. It’s something na and Forex Ferdie Baguisa, Action Honda’s drink for the two tournaments and Kentucky Kung hindi mo ako tinulungan sa eksena, di ‘yun kailangan ng kabataang Pinoy ngayon. If Rafael Nebres, MedicStox Bong Tiaga, Ariel Fried Chicken has provided voucher meals magiging posible. people would know what kind of childhood Santos of Mortgage Center and Crossover for the team. Special thanks to Crossover Nais ko ibahagi din sa aking mga co-nominated she had and the discipline she has in Sports Canada are some of the businesses Sports Canada which has made this all na mga sa ibang bansa. I want to dedicate this life, it’s something that we would want to that partnered with the FBL. This was made possible. award sa mga anak ko, Sancho, Shaun, Sophia, inculcate to the children’s lives,” shared possible through the collective efforts from Crossover Sports Canada is a player Andrei at kay darl Gerald. Kayo ang inspirasyon World Vision Resource Development FBL Directors Abe Oligane, Dome Florido, and sporting event management company kong maging mahusay sa trabaho ko. Sa aking director, Jun Godornes. Adrian Vicencio and Leslie Ruiz. that help Filipino Canadian players pamilya kay Mother Justa, salamat mama at sa Bianca was in Cebu where she FBL Director of Operations Mike Cruz find opportunities in Canada and in the lahat ng mga nagmamahal at nagdasal para sa celebrated her birthday with the Children mentioned that FBL is committed to Philippines. akin. Maraming maraming salamat po.” of Cotcot Day Care Center in Liloan Cebu, Muli namang mapapanood sa pinilakang tabing one of World Vision’s area programs. si Aiai sa pelikulang My Mighty Yaya, kung saan Bianca is in GMA Network’s comedy makakasama niya si Miss World 2013, Megan musical program Full House Tonight, which NANAY: Bobo ka talaga! 1 to 10 lang di mo kayang Young. airs every Saturday after . bilangin? ANAK: Mas bobo si tatay, kasi narinig ko minsan sabi, ‘tama na inday, hanggang tatlo lang kaya ko.’

Davao helps them. Social Worker Maria Josephine Torres mother, daughter said they need to check the condition of the women “to provide them with what they really need.” DAVAO CITY—The City Social Services “They were supposed to have their and Development Office here is coming to checkup immediately; however, the mother the aid of an 88-year-old woman, Candida requested that we just schedule it two days Ramas, and her 49-year-old daughter later, since she was still overwhelmed with Rodora, who is suffering from polio and the sudden help they are receiving,” Torres cerebral palsy. said. The two were living alone in their shanty She said social workers need to check if beside the house of Candida’s grandson, Rodora’s condition can be improved through Benjamine Montallana. therapy sessions to help her mobility. Candida supports their daily necessities “As what we can see, there is no need through her monthly pension worth P2,200 for us to put them in a center, since it will coming from the Social Security System. separate them. The grandson, Benjamine, Oftentimes, they lack food for themselves, promised to look after them,” Torres said. CSSDO officials said. Montallana said he is willing to look Candida and Rodora’s situation was after his grandmother and aunt. However, discovered after a netizen posted a video he worries about their condition when he of them on Facebook after the burial isn’t around, since he and his wife leave their of Candida’s son in law. The two were house early in the morning to work. seen having a conversation, with Rodora The CSSDO, though, committed to look cheerfully singing to her mother. after Candida and Rodora to provide their A day after the video was posted online, needs regularly. the CSSDO located the women to assist

Geno Deocareza, the youngest son of Eugene and Joanna celebrated his second birthday at Christina’s Pansiteria on February 26, 2017 ; friends, and colleagues from all over Greater Toronto Area attended the celebration.. 7 2017 7 Philippines

Labor dept issues new rules to fight ‘endo’

Uber complies International news partly with LTFRB, anchor Annalisa no suspension yet Burgos joins ANC

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines ANC LAUNCHES Staff) — Drivers and users of the MANILA - The Department of Labor and interfere or coerce employees in the exercise of popular ride-sharing app Uber can NEW Employment released new rules that it hoped their rights to self-organization heave a sigh of relief. would end illegal labor contractualization. - Requiring the contractor’s or subcontractors’ Uber will not be suspended after MORNING Employers and labor groups have wrangled employees to perform functions which are complying with some requirements for months over the guidelines, which aims currently being performed by the regular set by the Land Transportation SHOW “EARLY to help President Rodrigo Duterte deliver on employees of the principal Franchising and Regulatory Board his campaign promise to stop “endo,” wherein - Requiring the contractor’s or sub- (LTFRB). EDITION” employment contracts are deliberately terminated contractor’s employees to sign, as a precondition The LTFRB gave online transport before the sixth month to avoid paying benefits to employment or continued employment, an applications until March 4 to display There’s a new morning show on that are due to regular workers. antedated resignation letter, a blank payroll, a four requirements on their mobile ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello acknowledged waiver of labor standards, including minimum apps including their drivers’ case jumpstart our day with the top news the “impasse” and said he was compelled to wages and social or welfare benefits, or a quit numbers in a bid to reduce the num- and business stories in the country and use his powers under law to “put closure to this claim releasing the principal or contractor from ber of drivers who have not registered around the globe. issue.” liability as to payment of future claims, or require their service with the government. “Early Edition,” anchored by Bello said he instructed his undersecretaries, the employee to be a member of a cooperative LTFRB board member Aileen TJ Manotoc and Annalisa Burgos, Joel Maglunsod and Bernard Olalia to review its - Repeated hiring by the contractor Lizada said there were four require- debuted last Monday (Feb 27) to enforcement. or subcontractor of employees under an ments that Uber needed to comply deliver the latest news, financial The department said the following practices employment contract of short duration with: a picture of the driver; the updates, and breaking news reports as are prohibited: - Requiring employees under a contracting/ name of the driver; the vehicle’s plate early as 5:30 am from Monday to Friday. - Labor-only contracting subcontracting arrangement to sign a contract number; and the case number. Users The fast-paced news-oriented - Farming out work to a “cabo” fixing the period of employment to a term of Uber can see the first three except program also features veteran - Contracting out of job or work through an shorter than the term of the service agreement, the case number. broadcaster Paolo Abrera and ANC in-house agency unless the contract is divisible into phases for The reprieve was given to Uber news correspondents Michelle Ong - Contracting out of job or work through which substantially different skills are required after the LTFRB’s legal department and Christian Esguerra to help TJ an in-house cooperative that merely supplies and this is made known to the employee at the received on March 3, a report indicat- and Annalisa in arming viewers with workers to its principal time of the engagement ing partial compliance, Lizada told significant and relevant information and - Contracting out of a job or work because of a - Such other practices, schemes or CNN in an interview. analysis that they can use as they face strike or lockout, whether actual or imminent employment arrangements designed to She added, “The Board has yet to another busy day ahead. - Contracting out of a job or work being circumvent the right of workers to security of sit down and set it to another hear- To add spice in the morning, performed by union members and such will tenure ing – either this week or next week “Early Edition” will also have sports, – to determine the next move of the lifestyle, and entertainment news, board.” and live discussions on the trending The requirements for compliance topics in the country and in the world come as the LTFRB works to clear a today. Resident ANC analyst Richard PACQUIAO-KHAN FIGHT IS DEAD backlog of nearly 30,000 applications Heydarian will also be there to explain to operate units under Uber. and dissect issues on foreign relations MANILA, Philippines -- The proposed May 20 showdown Lizada said that in 2016, they and foreign policy. between and Amir Khan will not push received 28,000 applications covering The show formally introduces through, says Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum. Arum, who 32,000 units. This prompted the board Annalisa as the newest anchor of ANC, had always been skeptical about the fight due to financial to issue a suspension on applica- considered as the gold standard in issues, said that the fight was “dead.” tions in on July 2016, news and analysis in the Philippines. while suspension on the processing of The Los Angeles-born international existing applications nationwide was journalist brings with her over 17 imposed in September 2016. years of experience as a multi-media Duterte OKs national “So out of the 32,000, more or less, journalist covering news, business, and 2,000 plus have been approved. So the lifestyle beats in Asia, New York City, balance would be somewhere around Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. broadband program 29,000 to 30,000,” Lizada said. Prior to joining ANC, Annalisa was an LTFRB’s role is to accredit anchor and lifestyle correspondent for transport network companies such as Channel NewsAsia’s regional English- Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said in an online Uber “while we await guidance from language morning show “FirstLook post. Congress for legislation of this new Asia,” where she got to interview “President Duterte has approved the technology.” global newsmakers. She also hosted a establishment of a national government It also “troubleshoots” irregulari- popular weekly food and travel series “What’s Cooking,” covering topics like portal and a national broadband plan ties such as price surges and monitors compliance with LTFRB require- luxury travel in Japan, fine dining on the during the 13th Cabinet meeting. After Mekong River and sustainable farming a presentation made by Department ments. In December 2017, the LTFRB in Central . of Information and Communications asked Uber and Grab, another app- Before moving to Asia, Annalisa was Technology Secretary Rodolfo Salalima, based transport hailing service, to a New York-based anchor, reporter President Duterte emphasized the need for place a cap on price adjustments amid and editor for several major media faster communications in the country,” the consumer complaints on sky-high companies, including Yahoo, HGTV, post read. fares during the Christmas season Forbes, CNBC and Bloomberg. She Piñol said Duterte had wanted “to In January 2017, A group of taxi graduated from UCLA and Columbia University’s Graduate School of develop a national broadband plan to drivers filed a petition to cancel the permits of the app-based services. Journalism. accelerate the deployment of fiber optic Aside from “Early Edition,” she also cables and wireless technologies to improve Uber began operations in the Phil- ippines in February 2014. fronts “News Now” on ANC at 10am MANILA, Philippines - President Duterte internet speed.” In May 2015, the Philippines be- and 11am. has approved the national broadband An executive order is needed to came the first country in the world to Catch “Early Edition” on ANC and program, a project that was canceled during implement the national government portal. create ride-sharing regulations. ANC HD from Monday to Friday at the Arroyo administration following The government under then president In November 2014, the company 5:30am. For more information, visit news. allegations of corruption. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo intended to tested cash payments in the country abs-cbn.com/anc, or follow ANC on The matter was discussed in a Cabinet establish a similar network that would link to make it more accessible to com- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ ANCalerts) and Twitter (@ANCalerts). meeting at Malacañang, Agriculture all government agencies via the internet. muters and passengers. 8 2017 8 Knights of Canada Regional DZRH suspends Mocha Commander sends report on the recent Uson MANILA — Radio station DZRH, owned 21st International Assembly in Davao & by Manila Broadcasting Company has indefinitley suspended a commentary Tagum Cities program anchored by Mocha Uson, the singer-dancer who US bans most By Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR,Regional Commander, Canada Region, Knights has become President Duterte’s ardent sup- electronic devices, of Rizal porter and propa- including cameras, outgoing Supreme Commander of the Order. gandist. One of the on flights from eight The Second Plenary session started with Sec. complainants, Jozy Adelino B. Sitoy who deliver the National and Acosta-Nisperos, head countries Local Initiatives Presently Being undertaken of the civil society towards a shift to Federalism. Followed group The Silent Major- If you are planning to fly to the by Atty. Raul L. Lambino who deliver the ity, sent MBC president Ruperto Nicdao Jr.. US from some Middle-Eastern and Problem in Transition in Shifting from a formal letter that pointed out Uson’s viola- tions of broadcasting rules: “On March 18, African countries and carry camera Unitary to Federalism form of Government during a live streaming of her segment on equipment or other electronics, you and Dr. Adrian M. Tamayo who deliver the Impact of Federalism among Indigenous DZRH, Uson verbally attacked Vice Presi- should probably have a closer look dent Leni Robredo in a coarse, vicious lan- at the new rules put in place by the People of Mindanao. The Third Plenary session started with Unveiling Ceremonies of guage dripping with malice—an act that she Trump Administration on Tuesday. the Rizal Monument in Tagum City. With has regularly resorted to as a propagandist Sir Jo Damasco and Sir Jojo Taduran attend Passengers departing from 10 the re-enactment of the Martyrdom of Dr of President Rodrigo Duterte. “What Uson the KOR Int’l Assembly in Davao. airports in Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Jose Rizal by the Student of Tagum City does for a living is none of our business, but in that live steaming, apparently she Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar The 21st KOR International Assembly National Comprehensive High School. The and the United Arab Emirates won’t afternoon was the Knighthood ceremonies overstepped the boundaries of decency. Conference started with the Parade and “To quote: “’Kasi nga sinungaling ka at fake be allowed to carry on electronic Wreath laying ceremony at Rizal Monument, with closing Fraternal Message by our Supreme Commander Sir Reynato Puno, KGCR. news ka… Huwag mong araw-arawin ang devices larger than a cellphone. San Pedro St. Davao City, with Sir Bert katangahan mo! Expletive (bleeped out)… This includes laptops, tablets and Nanquil, KGCR who deliver the Tribute to Dr. Congratulation to our new 4th Degree of the Order, Sir Joaquin Jojo Taduran, KGOR Bumili ka ng utak! … Nakakahawa na yang cameras. Jose Rizal. katangahan mo … Sobra lang talagang All the delegates then proceed to SMX and Sir Frank Crawford, KGOR, and also to The new rules took effect at 3 Sir Pastor Elmer Manzo, KCR who received nakakagalit ang kabobohan ng babae na a.m. E.D.T. on Tuesday, and must be Convention Center for the Processional to…’ ” “To paraphrase: The Vice President March, headed by Chapter Commanders, Area his Lifetime plaque with Sir Frank Crawford, followed within 96 hours by foreign KGOR. is a liar and a bearer of fake news. She is Commanders, Regional Commanders, Council stupid, an idiot. Her stupidity arouses my airlines flying to the United States of Elders and Supreme Council with Entry of Our Supreme Commander Sir Reynato from the affected airports – but not Puno, KGCR presented the Award of anger. Colors and the Tagum Quartet and Teachers “In addition, Uson also attacks the US-carriers. It is currently unknown how Performing Arts provided the entertainment. Recognitions to Lady Rose Cruz and Lady Espie Balansi of the Kababaihan Rizalista, and Philippine media: “’Ito namang mga lokal long the ban will remain in place. The afternoon first speaker Sir Reynato Puno, na presstitutes natin puro pera ang iniisip According to Royal Jordanian KGCR deliver the History of Federalism Lady Rose Dhaliwal, Lady Ligaya Cana, Lady Virgie Sinajon and Lady Lourdes Prillo of the kaysa sa kapakanan ng bayan…’” airlines, medical items are exempt from while Hon. Nene Pimentel Jr. delivered the “To paraphrase: The local media are Philippines change in Government from Ladies of The Knights of Rizal. the ban and banned electronic items The Supreme Council reviewed and deferred nothing but paid hacks. can still be transported in checked Unitary to Federalism. “May we point out that, in the 2007 Sir Reynato Puno, KGCR confer our the other recommendations submitted by the baggage. Officials estimate that Canada Region Broadcast Code of the Kapisanan ng mga president Sir Rodrigo Roa Duterte to KGCR Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), Uson is liable overall 50 daily flights to the US will and his Honorable deliver a short message Tribunal. I would like to sincerely thanks be affected. Homeland Security says all the Canadian delegates who attended and of having violated certain sections. follow by group photo opportunity with all the “May we also raise the point of whether the ban is not based on a threat of an represented the Canada Region in the 21st delegates. While Sir Gerry Singson, KGCR Uson has a professional broadcaster’s imminent attack. received the Rizal Pro Patria Award as the KOR International Assembly Conference. Non Omnis Moriar license?”

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Allies affected after vote on Death Penalty Arroyo, 10 others lose house posts

MANILA - House leaders on pushed nio Tinio, ACT Teachers party-list, public through with a revamp that punished allies information; Carlos Zarate, Bayan Muna who failed to vote in favor of the Palace- party-list, natural resources; Kaka Bag-ao of on his backed death penalty bill, including former Dinagat Islands, people’s participation; Jose President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Christopher Belmonte of , land loyalty to GMA Macapagal Arroyo, who gave up her post as use special; Evelina Escudero of Sorsogon, deputy speaker for Central Luzon. basic education and culture; Emmi de Jesus Network: “Never House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte of Gabriela Women’s Party, poverty allevia- Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas declared seats vacant tion; Jose Christopher Belmonte of Quezon nila ako pinabay- for 10 committee chairmanships and Arroyo’s City, land use special; Kaka Bag-ao of Dinagat post as deputy speaker. Islands, people’s participation; Emmi de Jesus aan” Arroyo, in a statement, said she has no mous said Arroyo resigned as deputy speaker of Gabriela Women’s Party, poverty allevia- regret for voting against the death penalty. before Fariñas’ announcement. tion; Emmeline Aglipay-Villar of DIWA Kapuso actor Mike Tan remains a loyal “The issue required a vote based solely on Before the announcement, Speaker Panta- party-list, women and gender equality; and Kapuso as he renewed his contract with conscience and the deepest of personal convic- leon Alvarez said the revamp would spare no Antonio Tinio, ACT Teachers party-list, GMA Network on Thursday, March 16. Join- tions,” she said. one. public information. ing him were GMA SVP for Entertainment Arroyo said she voted against House Bill “If I am burning bridges, then so be it. We Escudero, mother of Senator Francis Lilybeth Rasonable and SVP for Alternative 4727 despite her support for Duterte and can’t do anything about that,” Alvarez told Escudero, was replaced by Cebu Rep. Ramon Productions Gigi Lara. Alvarez. reporters. Durano IV. Escudero was appointed as vice In an interview after the event, the Ika-6 “I thank the President for his expression Aside from Arroyo, those who will be chairman of the basic education and culture Na Utos star shared why he is staying in his of understanding late last year regarding my replaced include Reps.-Recto committee. home network. position on the issue. I also thank the speaker of , civil service and professional The House passed the bill on third and final “Hindi ko lang makita at hindi ko lang for the honor of having served as deputy regulation; Sitti Turabin-Hataman of Anak reading by a 217-54 vote and one abstention. din ma-imagine na umalis sa network na speaker of the House of Representatives. It Mindanao party-list, Muslim affairs; Hene- Republic Act 7659 or the Death Penalty nagpasikat sa akin, nagturo sa akin, nagma- meant much to me. As a plain congresswoman dina Abad of Batanes, government reorgani- Law was abolished in 1986 during the term mahal sa akin. Kumbaga, ever since naman, I will continue to do all I can to support both zation; Carlos Zarate, Bayan Muna party-list, of President Corazon Aquino. It was restored andito sila for me. Never naman nila ako President Duterte and Speaker Alvarez,” Ar- natural resources; Mariano Velarde, Buhay by President Fidel V. Ramos in 1993, and was pinabayaan, in ups and downs, andiyan sila. royo said. party-list, overseas workers affairs; Anto- suspended again in 2006 by President Arroyo. Never nila ako binigyan ng hindi ko gustong A lawmaker who asked to remain anony- proyekto. Lagi kong nararamdaman ang pagtitiwala nila sa akin pagdating sa mga projects na binibigay nila.” Mike, who got into showbiz after being the Ultimate Male Survivor in StarStruck Season Probe ex-BIR chief on fake tax stamps 2, admits that playing the role of Angelo in Ika-6 Na Utos is a challenge. MANILA - Senator Emmanuel Pacquaio “There is really a need to investigate. We during Henares’ term as BIR commissioner. “Challenge siya sa akin siyempre. Parang said former Bureau of Internal Revenue have to know if there was big money involved Pacquiao made the call over the discovery ngayon lang ako ulit gumawa ng ganito (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares should be or if there was corruption,” he said in Filipino. of over P2 billion worth of cigarettes with al- kabigat na role. Aaminin ko, hindi siya ma- investigated in connection with the prolifera- The BIR’s tax stamp system requires all leged fake stamps by the Bureaus of Customs dali. Mahirap siya. Kasi ‘yung mga nakaraan tion of fake tax stamps that had deprived the cigarette packs, both local and imported, to and the BIR. kong ginawa, sa akin mahirap ‘yun pero government billions of pesos in revenues. bear tax stamps as part of efforts of the tax The cigarette packs belong to local manu- hindi kasing bigat nito, hindi kasing lalim ng Pacquiao noted that fake tax stamps have bureau to effectively collect excise tax from facturer Mighty Corp. owned by Alexander hugot nito.” been in existence even before the administra- manufacturers. Wong Chu King. He adds, “Kasi parang lagi mong ipa- tion of President Rodrigo Duterte and it is Cigarette packs that do not have the “And they should be made accountable if glalaban ang love mo sa tao na yun. At the only proper to determine why the previous required tax stamps are presumed to be illegal it turns out that they did not do something same time, vulnerable ka. Ipapakita mo na BIR leadership was not able to address the and could be ground for tax evasion. to stop [the proliferation of fake tax stamps],” kung kailangan mo umiyak, iiyak ka. Sa [The] problem. The tax stamp system was implemented the senator added. Millionaire’s Wife, kailangan mong pigilan. Dito, kailangan mong ibigay. Kailangan mong umiyak, magalit, magselos, minsan hindi ko na alam ang reaction kasi hindi ko na- man na-experience ‘yun. Ang ginagawa ko, More jobless after 2016 polls nakikinig na lang ako tapos kung ano ang maging reaction ko, ‘yun na ‘yun.” He likewise expressed his happiness on MANILA - Unemployment in the Philip- unemployment rate in January 2017 reflected hours a week, declined to 16.3 percent from the show’s consistently high ratings. pines worsened to 6.6 percent in January from an improvement from the average 7.4 percent last year’s 19.7 percent. That means there were “First time ko makasama sa isang show 5.7 percent a year earlier, when temporary jobs recorded from 2006-2015. 1.6 million less underemployed workers than na umaabot ng 8.4 [ang rating]. Iba ‘yung were created ahead of the May 2016 elections, “We mainly observe the employment losses in the comparative year-earlier period. pressure, nakakatakot. Kaya minsan, kapag the latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed. in the agriculture sector, which has been Pernia added that the government must bumababa kami sa 7, 7.7, walang nagpa- The National Economic and Development greatly affected by typhoons,” said Socioeco- focus its interventions on diversifying the pansinan sa group chat namin. Pero kapag Authority (NEDA) said the same trend oc- nomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia. sources of income for workers in the agricul- 8.1, 8.4, ‘Congratulations everyone!’ Lahat curred in January 2011, the year that followed On the other hand, underemployment, ture sector, increase women’s labor participa- naman nagtatrabaho ng 100 percent or the 2010 elections. which refers to the lack of enough jobs for tion, and address youth unemployment. more.” However, the NEDA added that the those who are working but for less than 40

10 2017 10 Klea comes of age Balita Newspaper, Cusipag committed criminal contempt Is the Ultimate Female Survivor of “Starstruck Season 6” ready to pursue her other dream? Toronto, March 8, 2017 – Today, the Honourable Frederick L. Myers, Judge of the Superior Court of Justice, in the contempt of court case: Enverga v. Balita Newspaper, Balita Media Inc., Tess Klea Pineda noted. kung ano ’yung idea nila, kung ano Cusipag, Romeo P. Marquez (a.k.a. Romy Marquez) and Carlos turned 18 last “Birthday wish ko po ’yung dapat ko bang gawin, gusto kong Padilla (deceased), ruled that the media defendants committed March 19 and para sa sarili ko, hindi manghingi ng tulong sa kanila. Ayoko criminal contempt of court after having continued to publish and many believe man ako maging nu’ng super independent ako.” distribute false accusations about the Honourable Tobias C. Enverga she is more than forever sa showbiz Jr., Ontario Senator. ready to fulfill her sana kahit man Not yet Senator Enverga filed the contempt motion after Cusipag goal of becoming lang magtagal at continued to publish and email defamatory statements in violation a bonafide beauty magkaroon ng tatak sa Klea is not ready to enter into a of a permanent injunction that prohibited her from publishing such queen. bawat tao. Okay na okay na romantic relationship, either. statements. Cusipag sent a number of emails containing defamatory The talented 5’9” po ako du’n.” “Wala po, bawal pa po eh,” she statements to several people, including the Speaker of the Senate, stunner, however, Klea also wants to have answered. “Pinagsasabihin din po ako Hon. George Furey, and Ontario Senators Salma Ataullahjan and would rather take her own car. “Ang sa akin lang ng parents ko na ‘Mag-aral ka muna, Thanh Hai Ngo. One of these states: “…Please help me disseminate her sweet time. po kasi para ’pag may taping tsaka na muna ’yan.’ Eh siyempre ayoko the truth out there. I have permanent injunction. I am asking all “Maybe three ako hindi ko na kailangan din namang i-disappoint sila.” our contacts all over the world for the truth to come out…” to four years from hiramin ’yung family car But what about her admirers, we To give an overview, in the July 13, 2016 judgment when Balita now,” she said in an interview. namin,” she said. asked. and Cusipag was found guilty of libel, the Honourable Ontario “Siguro ’pag 20 or 21 na ako, She has asked her father to “Wala rin nga po eh,” she said. Superior Court Justice Sidney N. Lederman stated that the kapag sobrang buo na ako, buy her one but she was made “Nagtataka nga po ako kung bakit eh, defendants, and in particular Cusipag, “has done virtually everything kapag sure na ako.” to choose between a car and kung anong mali sa akin, kasi parang she could to destroy and discredit Senator Enverga in an unrelenting If anything, she is now a party. wala talagang nanliligaw eh.” manner”. The judge ordered the defendants to pay the legal costs willing to start training for it. On having a party, she If ever she gets into a relationship, incurred by Senator Enverga, along with the general and aggravated “Actually gusto ko nga po sana reasoned, “Sa isang babae, isang beses she prefers being with someone not damages and punitive damages awarded, thus bringing the total ngayong taon ’to mag-start na mag- ka lang mag 18 years old, so bakit from show business. amount to which the Senator is entitled to $340,000 plus pre- training para sobrang hasang-hasa na hindi mo gawin ang mag-debut, ’wag “Kasi parang feeling ko po sobrang judgment interest. ako ’pag sumali ako.” mong sayangin ’yung chance. So ayun gulo ’pag showbiz ’yung boyfriend mo,” “They engaged in absolutely no investigation whatsoever as To this end, Klea makes sure she nag-decide po ako na party na lang, she explained. to the truth of what they were publishing. They were recklessly doesn’t tarnish her image, doing away kasi ’yung car naman po kahit kailan But it doesn’t meant she doesn’t like indifferent to the truth of the Article … At no time has there been with sexy pictorials. pwede lalo pa po’t working naman po anybody from showbiz. any retraction or apology given. Cusipag vows to continue to make But what about her pre-debut ako.” “Ang crush ko sa artista si Dennis defamatory statements against the plaintiff [Senator Enverga] and photos, which some deemed “sexy and Klea was hands-on in organizing Trillo, ang gwapo niya eh,” she has shown no interest in stopping her efforts or refraining from fierce?” her party. revealed, giggling. “At si André Paras… misconduct,” the Judge added. She maintained, “Hindi naman po “Kailangan ko kasing malaman ay sorry, nadulas lang.” Justice Lederman, in granting an injunction order on the same sexy ’yun, balot na balot nga po ako kung ano na ’yung progress ng party Klea related many of her followers July 13th judgement, recognized the likelihood that the media du’n eh.” eh, kung ano ’yung mga mangyayari,” wanted her paired with André. defendants would continue in their crusade to destroy the reputation Among her beauty queen idols is she explained. “Sabi nila, ‘Uy bagay kayo ni André of Senator Enverga, saying: “Here, there is an ongoing concern Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. Klea’s coming-of-age shindig had magka-loveteam,’ gusto raw nila that the defendants will continue to publish defamatory statements Klea hopes that like Pia, she’d be a modern bohemian-theme but with makita kaming magka-work together.” about Senator Enverga. They have engaged in a persistent campaign crowned Miss Universe, too. traditional elements like the 18 roses to injure Senator Enverga and ruin his reputation…They have “Sobrang nakaka-inspire lang po and candles. And how about her? refused to apologize and they have given no indication that they are kasi talaga siya eh.” Some celebrities present were Jeric prepared to stop their irresponsible defamatory attacks.” Gonzales, Juancho Trivino, Carlo The handwritten decision of Justice Myers dated March 8, 2017 “Gusto ko rin naman, kasi siya lang Transformation Gonzales, Pancho Magno, Rocco states: “For reasons to be delivered in the near future, I am satisfied ’yung kakilala kong guy na kahit naka- Nacino, and Jak Roberto. beyond a reasonable doubt that the ‘media defendants’ defined in heels ako, mas matangkad siya sa akin.” Klea had three wardrobe changes. the plaintiff ’s notice of motion have committed criminal contempt She shared to media her birthday wish. What if she and André are asked to Although now of legal age, Klea as alleged. I write this now so as to give the media defendants fair “Napatunayan niya po kasi na engage in a kissing scene for a project? maintained she will be the same old warning that the Order of Lederman J. remains binding on them kahit nag-fail ka at first, at ’yun talaga “Ay bawal po, kahit po 18 na po ako, her. and is to be obeyed in letter and in spirit…” ’yung dream mo, kailangan i-pu-push parang ayoko pa rin,” she said. She said, “Gusto ko pa rin mag- Sentencing will be scheduled at a case conference to be held after mo siya ng i-pu-push hanggang sa In the meantime, Klea continues to depend sa parents ko when it comes to Superior Court Justice Myers’ reasons are released. ma-reach mo ’yung dream mo, ’yung play Muyak on “Encantadia.” goal mo sa buhay and I like that,” she decision-making. Gusto ko malaman

11 2017 11 Philippines Bid to tax church-run schools a ‘wake-up call,’ says priest-dean MANILA - Remarks about expensive and put up a campus, you have to put up build- constantly increasing tuition charged by ings, you have to raise payment for teachers church-run schools should be a wake up call and employees. You have to buy all your FAVORITE PINOY STAR. wins for the Catholic Church, a priest working equipment, which explains kung bakit mataas Nickelodeon’s Favorite Pinoy Star. in the academe said, in light of a lawmaker’s ang singil at kung bakit binibigyan sila ng tax proposal to look into the church’s compliance exemption,” he said. with tax laws. (If the state cannot absorb all of the stu- Nadine Lustre wins “It’s really very hard to insist that we have dents, you have to put up a campus, you have options for the poor pero Catholic schools to put up buildings, you have to raise pay- as Pinoy Star at naman are pricey na only the rich can afford. ments for teachers and employees. You have Talagang wake-up call sa amin yan,” Fr. Ra- to buy all your equipment which explains Nickelodeon Kids’ nhilio Aquino (PHOTO), dean of the San why the tuition is high and why they are be- Beda College of Law, told DZMM. ing exempted from paying taxes.) Choice Awards (It’s really very hard to insist that we have Aquino said he considers it a problem that options for the poor but Catholic schools are standards set by regulatory bodies, such many of private schools are “elitists,” and 2017 pricey that only the rich can afford. This is as the Commission on Higher Education added that it is a good time now to discuss really a wake-up call for us.) (CHED) for tertiary education. these institutions’ purpose. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on “You have to pay for quality. If you want But, he said, while many popular Catholic Nadine beats Janella Salvador, Liza Monday said that the Catholic Church and to get good teachers, you have to pay them schools in Metro Manila like Ateneo and La Soberano, and for other religious groups should be taxed for well,” he said, stressing the fact that state Salle are considered expensive, there are still the award running schools and renting out property universities and colleges (SUCs) get funds a lot of good private schools in the provinces because these fall outside “non-stock, non- from the government. that are affordable, like St. Louis University MANILA, Philippines – For Nadine Lustre, However, he said that if a private school profit” activities. in Baguio. bagging the Favorite Pinoy Star trophy ventures into activities that gain some profit According to Aquino, while it is true that He added that the Catholic Bishops’ Con- at the recent Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice private schools, church-run or not, gain profit that do not go directly for education, like ference of the Philippines (CBCP) has been from students’ payments, there is a reason renting out buildings, these will be taxed. consistent in reminding Catholic schools Award was “#childhoodgoals achieved!” why these are considered “non-stock, non- Aquino said the Constitution provides tax “to keep their charges between the limit of “This means a lot [to me]. I grew up profit.” incentives for private colleges and universi- students’ ability to pay.” [watching] Nickelodeon [programs], and “A well-run school will make some profit. ties because they are doing a service that the Aquino said he is open to discussions on seeing that orange trophy being given to But you call it ‘non-profit’ because ang kita government cannot provide. the possibility of taxing church-run schools. amazing artists. I am humbled to get one for ay hindi mapupunta sa miyembro kundi sa He said that in the Philippines, a larger But the public should also understand the myself, even though I feel I am not worthy of operasyon ng eskuwela,” he explained further. percentage of college students are in private reason behind the tax incentives. this great honor,” she told the Inquirer in an schools because the number of SUCs is small (A well-run school will make some profit. He also said he welcomes the idea of e-mail. compared to the total studying population. But you call it ‘non-profit’ because the profit opening the gates of private schools to low- Nadine won the award over other Pinoy does not go the members, but to the opera- Latest data from the CHED for the income families, but these schools should tions of the school.) school year 2015-2016 show that there are also get help in their expenses. actresses Janine Gutierrez, Janella Salva- According to Aquino, private schools only 112 SUCs and 102 local universities “Let the church be true to its options for dor, and Liza Soberano. have their own audit and are also required and colleges (LUC) in the Philippines, as the poor. Let’s open the gates of these uni- “Thank you everyone for voting for me as to submit their statements to the Bureau of opposed to 1,706 private schools for tertiary versities to low-income families. But the next your Favorite Pinoy Star at the 2017 Kids’ Internal Revenue (BIR), even if these institu- level. question is, how do you help these schools Choice Awards. You’re all amazing, I love tions are not taxed. “Kung hindi makakaya ng estado na also finance themselves,” he said. you,” Nadine said in a video message. He also added the private schools follow i-absorb silang lahat (students), you have to Before the announcement, all 4 nominees went through a series of challenges. Janella had to dance while balancing a bucket of slime, Janine had to take SpongeBob Duterte bats for passage of tax reform bill SquarePants toys out of buckets of slime without using her hands, Liza had to catch and pop balloons without using her hands, MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has “Government runs on taxes. Iyon ang gaso- ko. So, ginagawa ko lahat. Nakita naman niyo, given his full support to the Finance depart- lina ng gobyerno. We cannot collect any other, simple things,” he said. and Nadine bobbed for apples in a con- ment’s tax reform plan, saying the govern- except taxes. We do not go into business. “We’re just trying to get the money on tainer of green goo. ment needs additional revenue for infrastruc- Walang profits ang gobyerno, except taxes. time to start on the things that we plan, we According to the release, Nickelodeon ture spending. We do not compete. That’s why government envision to have this year,” the President conducted a survey asking kids 14 years In a joint press conference with Senate is prohibited from putting up proprietary added. old and below to determine their favorite President Aquilino Pimentel 3rd and Speaker entities. Kasi we cannot compete with the Earlier, the Department of Finance de- stars. Voting happened between March 3 Pantaleon Alvarez in Malacañangy, Duterte private sector, that’s not allowed,” he added. cided to divide the proposed reform measure to 6 through Facebook, Twitter and ballot batted for the passage of the tax reform bill Duterte said he is also willing to accept into five packages to make it more acceptable boxes at Toy Kingdom. being pushed by Finance Secretary Carlos criticisms from taxpayers. to legislators. Eat Bulaga star Maine Mendoza won the Dominguez 3rd. “Well, to the Filipino people, I said I made The first one includes a cut in personal “Apparently it’s a rough sailing for the re- promises. Few, far in between the campaign income tax, higher oil excise levies and lower title of Favorite Pinoy Personality last year. form law ni Dominguez,” the President said. days, ginagawa ko. And if you think that value-added tax exemption. It aims to raise an Nadine is one half of the popular JaDine The President said he believes the proposed it’s out of order, then tell me. Why did you additional P200 billion in revenues. tandem together with real life boyfriend measure will be passed despite the difficulties vote for me? I told you na gagawain ko kung . involved. anong pinagdadaldal ko dito. So, gagawain

12 2017 12 PHOTOBOMBERS

Shirley Leblanc avoids photobombing Aubrey Panaligan and Joshua Panganiban but ends up doing it. ARIEL’S BIRTHDAY: FIRST & SECOND, Birthday celebrant Ariel Martinez (IN YELLOW TIE) and with wife Flor (IN AQUA DRESS) pose with friends. THIRD, Ampee Panaligan, Shirley Leblanc, Aubrey and Nadeene Panaligan pose at the lobby. What James Reid thinks of GF Nadine’s sexy photos

MANILA – James Reid does tive type of boyfriend, Reid simply erye at mas nakatuon ang kanilang career sa not disapprove of Nadine Lus- smiled and said: “It’s not that bad. musika at pag-gawa ng pelikula. “We’ve done tre posting sexy photos of her People wear bikinis at the beach.” two teleseryes in one year. It’s very tiring [and] in bikinis on social media. Meanwhile, Reid shared we really want to try something different. We In fact, the actor sup- that their recent trip to Japan want to focus more on music for a while. It’s Sister Aubrey then photobombs younger sister Nadeene twice with Joshua joining on the second ports his girlfriend, saying together was his ideal way of something I always wanted to do, something shot (INSET). Lustre is just “expressing celebrating their anniversary. I’m really passionate about so I’m giving it a herself.” “I don’t know what people try,” panimula nito. “It’s up to Nadine. She’s happy, usually do for anniversaries like go Malapit nang ilabas ang bagong solo music she’s expressing herself and she’s out for dinner or big surprise, a album ni James kung saan siya ang sumulat enjoying so I don’t know why they picnic. But for me, that was my ng mga kanta. Ani pa ni James, lahat ng have to stop her or limit her,” he said. ideal anniversary date. We went mga kanta dito ay tungkol kay Nadine na In January, Lustre made headlines to walk in a lot of parks, walking inspirasyon niya sa musika. after she flaunted her beach-ready around, shopping, eating, taking “Maybe a movie this year, but now my bod while on vacation in La videos of each other,” he said. album is 99.9 percent complete. Just finishing Union. She made the news again As to what he bought for Lustre, some touches. The music video is already done. in the same month when Reid’s he said: “We didn’t give each other We’re expecting to release the first single this sister, Lauren, shared a shot gifts. The trip was our gift to our- month,” ani pa ni James. 1 2 of her with Lustre showing off selves. But to be honest, mas ako ‘yung Mula naman sa kaliwa’t-kanan na their backsides in biki- nis [ipinag-shopping niya].” endoresment, pelikula, at masayang love life while on vacation in Na- sugbu, Reid and Lustre will be flying to kasama si Nadine, masasabi na ba ni James na CHOLLO Batangas. the United States on Tuesday for kuntento na siya sa ngayon? Last month, the 23-year- their concert tour in the east and west “I can’t complain. I feel like it’s almost LAGDAMEO old actress once again had the pulses coasts. Reid said they will also be work- perfect. We always want something more and of Toronto with of her fans racing after sexy shots ing on movies within the year. now that I’m here, my dreams are getting from her latest photo shoot were Ibinalita ni James Reid ang naka-line- bigger each time. Now that I have my album, the stars 1. with Morisette unveiled. up nilang mga proyekto ni Nadine Lustre I want to help and evolve OPM,” saad pa ng 2.with Asked if he is not the conserva- ngayong 2017. Wala daw munang teles- binata. 3 3. with KC Concepcion

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13 2017 13 GLAMOROUS LIFE LJ Reyes on fidelity

Shanaia RG Torres gets glammed up “Choose your husband wisely” by GMA7’s glamour team for a pictorial Nakapanayam ng GMANetwork.com si LJ Reyes na (FIRST & SECOND PHOTOS) while her isa sa mga bida ng pinakabagong Kapuso dramedy na D’ mom Ellen gets to pose (THIRD PHOTO) Originals para kamustahin ang kaniyang experience on set. with my look-alike, Kapamilya actor Ian Ani LJ, “Masaya ‘yung set kasi nga it’s a comedy show.” Veneracion. (TEXT BY JOSE BAKING) Sa D’ Originals gaganap si LJ bilang si Marge, isang martyr na misis na dahil sa pagkakayod, hindi niya mamamalayan na may kerida na pala ang asawa niya na BELOW LEFT, Three of the best chefs in Toronto (who happen to be Filipinos) work gagampanan naman ni . together for the first time to be stewards of Filipino Cuisine here in Canada. Pinoylicious Kung sa totoong buhay ay mangyari ‘yon PINOYLICIOUS Movement has begun. Chef Dan, Tita Flips, Chef Mel Galeon of FV kay LJ, ano naman kaya ang gagawin niya? showing the Bayanihan spirit, putting country first before ego.BY “Ayokong dumating sa puntong ‘yon kasi RAYMOND OLIVEROS BELOW RIGHT, Tita Flips, Chef Dan, soprano Lilac feeling ko hindi ko kakayanin din pero we Cana, and FV Foods’ Mel Galeon make music and food Pinoylicious. don’t know,” sagot ng aktres. Para hindi ito maranasan ng kahit sino, payo ni LJ na maging pihikan sa pagpili ng papakasalan. “’Pag mag-asawa, feeling ko you have this obligation to protect your family. Pero sana siyempre may hangganan ‘yon. Choose your husband wisely, bago ka pumili ng mapapangasawa mo, dapat talaga kilalang kilala mo siya para hindi mangyari ‘yon,” dagdag niya. May payo rin si LJ para sa mga taong nangangaliwa ng kanilang partners. “Ang kakapal ng mga mukha niyo! [laughs] You don’t know the consequences that you will face, yes probably you are enjoying what you’re doing pero walang sinong tao na deserve makatanggap ng ganoon. Kung ayaw niyo ng commitment, ‘wag na lang ‘di ba?” PCCF GETS READY Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation is busy with rehearsals with their pageants. Here are the contestants for the Miss PCCF, Miss Teen PCCF and Little Miss with their moms.

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Yen denies rumors linking her to director, politician

YEN Santos never thought Sabi niya, puro ka tawa, puro everyone. “Lahat kami, nagustuhan ang acting that in the very first movie she ka giggle, ang laki ng gastos niya. Very raw, very natural, but she succeeds and will ever do, “Northern Lights: ng Regal dito sa New Zealand, in delivering all the emotions required of her. are the best of A Journey to Love” that opens magtrabaho na tayo. Tiyak, masusundan pa itong pelikula niyang ito.” friends in real this coming Wednesday, her Tuwing umaga, nagpapauna Some folks insinuate she’s having an affair life. Now, they leading man will be no less ako sa service bus namin with Direk Dondon that’s why he got her for also play the than . “Ang laking from our hotel to the location “Northern Lights”? “Tinatawanan na lang best of friends pasasalamat ko kay Direk site, kasi gusto kong nakikita namin ‘yun ni Direk kasi hindi naman talaga in a special Dondon Santos dahil ako ang siyang lumalabas from the totoo. Na-meet ko na po misis niya, writer sa Lenten episode of “Eat Bulaga”, directed by napili niyang kapareha ni Papa hotel at lumalakad papunta ABS, at Ate ang tawag ko. Nakakaloka nga po . Titled “Kaibigan”, this is P, na lahat naman ng aktres, sa sasakyan namin. Kinikilig kasi ang daming tsismis sa’kin. Nili-link ako sa the heartwarming story of long time friends gustong makapareha,” she says. talaga ako. Feeling ko, slow politiko raw, may congressman, may governor. who face many struggles and trials together “Nagpapasalamat din ako kay motion ang lakad niya at Sino kaya ‘yung mga ‘yun na karelasyon ko that elevate their bond from the status of just Mother Lily ng Regal dahil may background music pa, raw? May nagsabi pang ‘yung youngest sister friendship into being family. pumayag siyang makasama ako napapabuntunghininga talaga ko, ang totoo raw, anak ko ‘yun. Kaysa magalit, “The theme of this year’s “Eat Bulaga” sa movie at pinapirma pa ako ako at di makapaniwala na ako inagtatawanan ko na lang. Sa totoo lang, wala po Holy Week presentations center on family ng kontrata as a Regal Baby.” ang katambal niya.” akong boyfriend. May mga nanliligaw, pero wala relationship and friendship that will offer hope But more than anybody else, she’d like to And how was she when they did their love po akong time. Sa career muna ako.” and inspiration and will surely melt your heart,” thank Piolo. “Higit sa lahat talaga, thank you scene in the movie? “Kinakabahan siyempre. says Vic. “Abangan nyo ang story namin ni Joey Papa P kasi tinanggap niya akong kapareha Pero excited. But naitawid naman namin nang dahil magdadrama kami rito, pero may touch pa gayong he could have requested for a more big maayos. He was such a gentleman at take one Vic and Joey will try to rin ng comedy na humahaplos sa puso. Siguro name leading lady. He was very patient with lang lahat.” make audience cry naman, mapapatunayan namin dito na kaya rin me kasi noong una, tawa lang ako nang tawa. Direk Dondon Santos says Yen impressed naming magdrama.”

16 2017 16 stays Kapuso Barbie gets

Kris Bernal renewed her ties with GMA Basketball Association (PBA). athlete, Blackwater also offers fragrances Network, Inc. But fate had directed him somewhere: in that target his different lifestyles. To keep four new She feels grateful for her strong relationship 2010, Derrick found himself portraying Rick him smelling good, he says, “While playing with GMA through the years, “Eto yung gusto Montano in the now defunct GMA youth- or working out, I prefer Blackwater Sports, leading men ng puso oriented series, Tween Hearts. but when I’m at tapings or attending events I ko, kung He recalls, “I tagged along always go for Blackwater Classic.” is temporarily dumping saan ako while my mom (actress Tina Whether he’s portraying a role or playing the four hunks she’s working with in the kumportable, Monasterio) who was appearing basketball, Derrick is always grateful for the hit primetime show, “Meant to Be”, to where I feel in a show, when my manager support he gets, especially from Blackwater. work with another set of four young complete, (now) saw me and asked me to “This is such a milestone for me because where I’m do a photo shoot so he could Blackwater’s campaign is to really build up men in the special “Eat Bulaga” Lenten satisfied and submit the photos to GMA. their endorsers,” he says. “I know I am in good presentation, “Home Sweet Home”. The contented. At that time, they were looking hands with them.” four new guys in her life this time are Jake I’m very to cast one more guy for a show they were Ejercito, plus the good-looking Baes of thankful about to launch.” Proving that he inherited his and “Trops”: Miggy Tolentino, Kim Last and Jon na nandito mother’s talent, charisma and persistence in Timmons. pa rin ako working hard, he clinched the role. Arci Munoz all set to “I enjoyed working with all of these new at binigyan Taking a leap into showbiz was something star in “Can We Still Be guys, for a change naman,” says Barbie. ulit ako ng to be grateful for – Tween Hearts catapulted “Sawa na kasi ako sa mga kasama ko sa chance.” him to fame. It led him to win Best Male New Friends” ‘Meant to Be’ kasi puro sila na lang ang Kris Bernal plays dual characters in TV Personality at the 25th Philippine Movie Gerald Anderson revealed he is excited to nakikita ko. Joke! The truth is na-miss ko “Impostora” remake Press Club Awards for TV and be nominated have a simple celebration in the U.S during After her commendable portrayal of a as New Male Recording Artist of the Year at the story conference for his new film “Can We nga agad sila, e.” woman with learning disability in Little Nanay, the 60th Filipino Academy of Movie, Arts, Still Be Friends” at the Star Cinema office. While “Meant to Be” is more of a GMA once again entrusted Kris with another and Sciences (FAMAS). He also earned The new Star Cinema project reunites romantic comedy, “Home Sweet Home” challenging project as she topbills the remake nominations at the Entertainment Press Gerald with Arci Munoz. is more of a serious drama about family of the successful TV series Impostora where Society (ENPRESS) Golden Awards in the Dubbed as “#TeamRelate,” Gerald relationships. “Tiyak na maiiyak kayo dahil she will play a dual character. Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor explained why he and Arci have been very touching ang story, may kurot sa “Masaya ako dahil ang ganda-ganda ng category. After playing mostly supporting roles, called that kind of love team. puso,” adds Barbie. project na binigay nila sa akin, yung Impostora. 2016 saw him play the lead in Tsuperhero. “Ganun talaga yung brand “And take note na ako lang ang Dito talaga ako mahahasa, at mag-go-grow. Ito While he enjoys the challenge of acting, he namin ni Arci eh. Makaka-relate babae sa buong big na siguro yung pinaka-challenging character maintains his natural athleticism and love for talaga yung mga tao lalo na sa movie na ito. para sa akin. Sobrang hirap din nung sa Little basketball. A self-confessed “super human,” he Kinukuwento pa lang nila kanina parang cast. Puro sila boys na Nanay pero at least dun, isa lang ang role admits that he doesn’t tire easily: “Even at 1 merong isa sa amin nakaka-relate na sobra kasama ko at inasikaso ko. Eto kasi sa Impostora, pabago-bago ako, a.m. after taping, or during my rest days, I play (laughs). Pareho kami. Sobrang nakaka-relate nila ako.”Also in the hindi lang sa acting, sa pananamit din, may basketball.” The dedicated fitness buff adds, din ako,” he said. cast playing prosthetics pa ako and iba’t-ibang makeup at “I go to the gym every other day, and I spend In “Can We Still Be Friends,” the story important roles look.” about one and a half hours doing workouts revolves around a former couple who try as senior stars that vary from weightlifting to cross fit. But to see if they can still be friends after their , Jose my personal favorites are cardio like burpees Derrick Monasterio failed eight-year relationship. “Gusto namin Manalo and and jumping jacks or body weight training. ” ni Arci na iparating sa mga tao yung totoong Jimmy Santos, leaps from athletics to Of course, both sports and showbiz demand relationship, yung mga nangyayari talaga sa acting that he be physically fit, well-groomed, totoong buhay.,” he remarked. When asked if under the and polished. And being the new face of he believes exes can remain friends, the Star direction “I really wanted to be a professional Blackwater, a brand that caters to men’s Magic heartthrob gave an honest answer. of Linnet basketball player,” Derrick Monasterio personal grooming needs, he stresses the “Siyempre hindi agad agad yan. Ang dami Zurbano. candidly shares in an interview during the importance of maintaining good personal niyong pinagdaanan eh tapos kunyari pag shoot for Blackwater the product he is hygiene: “My daily routine is composed of a nag-be-break kayo hindi naman puwedeng endorsing. It’s easy to see why —standing shower in the morning and another at night, agad agad. It takes time. Depende sa break up. six feet tall with a build that can rival that of and putting an ice cube on my face to close my Depende sa sitwasyon. And oras, time heals professional athletes, he has the traits of one pores.” everything. Don’t force it. But siyempre um- playing for the big leagues, like the Philippine Like his dual personality as an actor and effort ka kung kaya,” he added.

Kapuso fans fall in love with ‘Destined To Be Yours’

It was like holiday for every AlDub fan and sa actors as well.” the fans of either Alden Richards or Maine Meanwhile, Mendoza just wanted their Mendoza, most of them skipping work or classes supporters to be proud of their work. “Ginawa in school (especially those with late afternoon or namin itong soap na ito para sa aming fans. night classes) so they could watch the premiere Ang talagang importante sa amin ni Alden ay (simultaneous in every country where GMA magustuhan nila. Sana matuwa sila at maging Network has a significant presence) last night proud sila sa akin, sa amin.” of Destined To Be Yours after the top-rating Also in the cast are Boots Anson Roa, Lotlot Encantadia. De Leon, Gardo Versoza, Tommy Abuel, Ronnie After a long wait, the first primetime series Henares, Ina Feleo, Sheena Halili, Dominic starring Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza Roco, Juancho Trivino, RJ Padilla, and Koreen finally hit the small screen Medina. This romantic series also features Janice The long wait de Belen who has hopped over to GMA after a was over for couple of years trying if her mien could change these fans of the the landscape of the other channel. phenomenal love Destined To Be Yours airs Monday to Friday team of Richards after Encantadia on GMA Telebabad. and Mendoza for their first-ever Heard:’s teleserye together. It took the Kapuso dream roles entertainment TV TV host-actor Luis Manzano talks about his group almost a semester to cement a concept that dream acting projects: “I’m would fit the two stars and how it would impact not the best actor on the on the minds and hearts of their fans. planet, but I can hold my Destined To Be Yours revolves around Benjie own. You should always Rosales (Alden) and Sinag Obispo (Maine), play on your strengths. two entirely different people from two different That’s why ABS-CBN gets worlds, and how they meet as destiny works its me as a TV host. I’m more magic on both of them, eventually love weaves its used to doing that.” way into their lives. “However,” he adds, “I During the press conference held on still have dream roles. The Valentine’s Day in a ballroom at a Quezon City first one—as a complex gay character. I’ve already hotel, Richards expressed his happiness and had the chance to portray one in ‘In My Life.’ excitement over the highly anticipated series. I’d also like to portray someone who is disabled “Sobrang happy ako with the team and with the or mentally challenged. My peg would be Sean actors na nakakasama po namin dahil ramdam ko Penn in ‘I Am Sam.’ I’ve seen that movie several po ‘yung passion nila to make the soap work and times, and it never fails to amaze me.” to make the script very effective sa audience and

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All host Daiana Menezes sa Mars ang Janine, Andre chosen national youth tatlong katangiang napupusuan niya sa isang lalaki. ambassadors for nature + other stories Importante raw para sa Brazilian actress-model na ang kanyang pipiliing lalaki ay may ambisyon at pangarap sa JANINE Gutierrez, the star of the hit afternoon Banat naman ni Kim, “Kung ayaw ninyong buhay. show, “Legally Blind”, and Andre Paras, who’s makita mga post ko e ’di i-iblock n’yo ko. ’Wag “Walang kwenta” daw para sa kanya part of “Encantadia”, both feel honored to masyado dibdibin mga pinopost ko. ’Wag paapekto ang mga wala nito, “I don’t feel attracted be the National Youth Ambassadors of the sa buhay ng ibang tao. Love You.” to that. Dapat meron silang focus [sa World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines. kanilang] goals sa buhay.” Both of them are nature lovers so they’re Julia Barretto’s career gets Kinakailangan din na klaro ang happy to be part of a campaign to kanyang financial goals, “Lalo if you’re help protect our environment and a Loveteam Boost talking about asawa. Dapat may plano Mother Nature. kayo, talagang pamumuhay. Kumbaga, “I think it should be everyone’s Nagkaroon ng bagong buhay everything should be planned concern on how we can contribute ang career ni Julia Barretto nang before you actually get into a [deep] towards environmental protection,” makapareha niya si . Sanya Lopez, relationship.” says Janine. “I’m a beach lover and Matapos magpapalit-palit ng Kahit anong edad na daw ang every time I go to the beach, I can’t ka-loveteam, kay Joshua kuminang kanyang natitipuhang lalaki, help but feel sad whenever I see ang career ng young actress matapos kailangan bukas ang kanyang isipan people leaving their trash on the sand pumalpak ang kanyang launching series. being paired In para matuto sa mga bagay-bagay. or on the . Hindi ba puedeng Ngayon, visible na si Julia sa TV commercials na “I think we should always try to pag-alis nila, dalhin nila ang sarili kasama si Joshua. Take note, bida silang dalawa at Encantadia evolve or like always try to learn nilang mga basura. Sobrang ganda hindi suporta, huh! something new even if you know ng ating tourist spots, ng ating Maging careful na sana si Julia sa career niya everything. You feel you know natural resources, kaya dapat lang Hindi maikukubli ang chemistry ngayon dahil kapag umarte-arte pa siya, eh, tuluyan everything, [but] there’s always alagaan nating mabuti ang mga ito. ng Kapuso stars na sina Sanya Lopez na siyang lumubog, huh! something new to learn, and that’s like Let’s all do our part in keeping our at Rocco Nacino sa fantaseryeng very attractive to a man at saka nakaka- surroundings clean and nurturing Encantadia. likes a in love,” pagtatapos ng Brazilian beauty. Mother Nature through proper garbage Sa katunayan, gabi-gabi nga silang Tunghayan ang nagbabalik Kapuso disposal and waste management.” simple celebration tinitilian ng kanilang fans tuwing sa kanyang pinakabagong show na “I am so proud to be of help to this magkikita ang kanilang mga karakter modelling reality search, soon on significant organization that watches na sina Danaya at Aquil. At dahil TWENTY-ONE years old na pala si Kathryn GMA! over nature and our environment as I’ve parehong single ang dalawa, marami Bernardo last March 26. Dalagang-dalaga na pala ito been an active supportive of Earth Hour ang nagtatanong kung maaari bang pero napaka-wholesome pa rin ng for many years now,” says Andre. “I’m mauwi sa totohanan ang pagmamahal Rocco Nacino moves image. Batambata pa rin ang tingin learning a lot about how to be a more nila sa isa’t isa. sa dalaga na unang nagsimula ang on responsible citizen of Mother Earth at Napansin naman ng karamihan na showbiz career sa Goin’ Bulilit. sana, lahat ng mga kabataan, maging mas tila nagpakita si Rocco ng senyales na More than a year after he and Sa 21st birthday ni Kathryn, conscious kung paano sila makakatulong gusto niya si Sanya, “Isa siya sa mga broke up, Rocco Nacino finally found wala kaming balita kung kasi sila rin and the future generations nakakapagpa-smile sa ‘kin ngayon. And a chance to have a heart-to-heart talk magkakaroon siya ng magarbong ang makikinabang dito.” talagang na-e-enjoy ko ‘yung company with Lovi that lasted until the wee selebrasyon. Ang alam kasi namin at ayon na rin sa The two stars were present at the Earth niya,” nakangiting kwento ng aktor. hours of the next morning. kuwento ni Mommy Min, hindi mahilig si Kathryn House Philippines’ main switch off event held at Habang si Sanya, sinabing hindi “Finally, “I was able to get out of my sa magarbong birthday bash. Gusto raw nito ay the MOA Complex on March 25. We totally agree niya sinasara ang kanyang pintuan kay chest, kung anuman yung mga dinadala simple lang. with this advocacy of these two socially conscious Rocco, “Kung anuman ang mangyari ko.” Masaya na raw ang dalaga na kasama ang stars. We hope they can visit various colleges and (sa amin), I’m open sa lahat,” pahayag For one year, the hurting lover boy kanyang pamilya on her birthday sa isang simpleng universities so they can enlighten today’s young niya. So does this mean nalalapit na was in denial, refusing to talk about the dinner sa bahay o sa restaurant. Pero siyempre, lalong people on the need to be more vigilant and aware ito maging true to life? Yan ang dapat break-up. “Whatever the reason doesn’t makukumpleto ang birthday ni Kathryn kapag about the importance of protecting our environment nating abangan! matter anymore. What’s important is kasama niya si . Nag-date kaya sila o and nurturing all of nature around us. Huwag palalampasin ang painit nang that (Lovi) and I are okay now.” nagsusyuting ng Can’t Help Falling In Love nu’ng painit na mga tagpo sa Encantadia gabi There was a bit of hesitance (ilangan), mismong kaarawan niya? gabi sa GMA Telebabad. Kabilang na some ribbing and teasing from the un- Bashers ng topless post, Anyway, isa of course sa birthday wish ni riyan ang isang malagim na yugto na couple’s friend stars at the restaurant, binira ni Kim! Kathryn ay ang maging box-office hit ang pelikula muling haharapin ng mga Sang’gre. until Rocco turned serious and asked nila ni Daniel na ang balita namin ay ipapalabas sa Sabi nga sa teaser ng kanilang video, Lovi if they could talk. April 15 (Black Saturday). “Aagos ang luha…Dadanak ang dugo… “I felt light when I woke up the next PINAGKAGULUHAN ng netizens ang topless Nakakaaliw ang teaser ng pelikula at ma-rami Guguho ang pag-asa…!” day,” confessed Rocco. “Ang gaan-gaan photo ni Kim Domingo na kanyang pinost sa ang kinikilig sa version ni Daniel ng Can’t Help ng pakiramdam ko.” Instagram account niya. Falling In Love kaya ngayon pa lang ay excited na Lovi has had one or two romances Siyempre pa, ang malaking ang kanilang followers. Ano ang klase ng with foreigners since then while Rocco boobs ang dahilan kaya tulo-laway Saka na namin tatanungin si Kathryn kung ano opted to remain fancy-free. ang kalalakihan pati na tomboy na ang birthday gift sa kanya ng rumored boyfriend na lalaki na puwedeng With the “closure,” according to nakakita nito, huh! si Daniel. I’m sure very special ’yon. mapusuan ni Daiana Rocco, “I can move on and look forward Siyempre, may pumuri pero may Happy birthday, Kathryn! to my next relationship.” bumira rin sa post na ’yon ng Kapuso Menezes? Rocco is being matched with his artist. Ibinunyag ni The Fiercest of Them Encantadia co-star Sanya Lopez.

decision kung kami nga talaga ang siyang will Hindi ko talaga makalimutan yun and now, siya sa mga napapagpilian para dito. end up with each other. Malayo pa itatakbo ng nang magkita kami uli, at least, isa na ko sa “Nagpapasalamat po ako at flattered naman kuwento so abangan na lang nila.” leading men in ‘Meant to Be’.” ako na may mga kino-consider ako,” pahayag He was also surprised when he came up as ni Sarah sa press visit sa set ng The Voice Teens the top choice of gays in an online survey on Sarah Geronimo on kung saan ay isa siya sa mga coaches. who is the sexiest young actor on TV today. Pagbibiro pang sabi ni Sarah, “Wala akong “Honestly, I was not even aware na may ganung becoming the next boobs, anong magagawa natin?” survey, so maraming salamat na ako ang napili Darna: ‘Hindi talaga iyon Nilinaw din ni Sarah ang kanyang naunang nila. At least, nagbunga yung pagsisipag kong pahayag noon sa media tungkol sa mga mag-workout sa gym to have the kind of body para sa akin’ kumukonsidera sa kanya sa pagiging that I have now.” Darna. Has he received an indecent proposal Marami pa rin speculations tungkol sa “Baka naman na negative-an sila because he’s always shirtless in front of the kung sino ang gaganap na Darna, matapos sa akin noong sinabi ko na, ‘Eh, ‘di Jak and Barbie has camera? “May mga nagpapadala ng message na sabihin ni Angel Locsin na hindi na wow! Gusto niyo ba makakita ng pinupuri ako, yung abs ko, nakikipag-date din talaga niya pwedeng gawin ang role ng Darna na naka-jumpsuit?’ Kasi own Legion of Fans at nago-offer ng kung anu-ano. Wala pa akong super hero sa pelikula. matagal ko na po iyang sinasabi na tinanggap na kahit anong offer. Okay lang na Ilang mga pangalan ang lumutang hindi talaga iyon para sa akin kasi JAK Roberto was surprised to know that he makipag-kaibigan pero kung higit pa roon, sorry na maaring gumanap dito gaya nina iconic iyong role,” paliwanag ng and Barbie Forteza have their own loyal fans po, wala po akong maibibigay.” Nadine Lustre, , Jessy singer-actress. who are supporting their loveteam and who In “Meant to Be”, aside from Mendiola, Pia Wurtzbach , Liza Soberano Sa ngayon abala ang Pop Star have dubbed their tandem in “Meant to Be” as as his doting Lola Madj, he is now given his at Sarah Geronimo. Royalty sa pag buo at pagtapos ng JakBie. “Nakakatuwa nga kasi some are even own father, . “Happy akong siya ang Sa panayam na ito mariing pelikula na pagsasamahan nila ni John rooting for us na kami sana ang magkatuluyan tatay ko kasi some years ago, bit roles pa lang pinabulaan ni Sarah na isa siya sa option Lloyd Cruz at looking forward sa pag sa story ng ‘Meant to Be’ as Andoy and Billie,” ang ginagampan ko, sinabi niya dun sa isang upang gampanan ang role bilang Darna. uumpisa ng newest season the The he says. “But of course, wala naman sa amin ang manager ko, ‘Alam mo, sisikat itong alaga mo.’ Pero aniya ikinatutuwa niya na kabilang Voice. 18 2017 18

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Pope urges faithful to consult Bible as often as cellphones VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has called on the faithful to consult the Bible with the same frequency as they might consult their cellphones for messages. Francis urged a packed St. Peter’s Square following his weekly Angelus blessing Sunday to give the Bible the same place in daily life as cellphones, asking: “What would happen if we turned back when we forget it, if we opened it more times a day, if we read the message of God contained in the Bible the way we read messages on our cellphones.” The message was a twist on Francis’ frequent use of social media to reach the faithful, Pope Francis salutes as he leaves the St. John in Lateran including regular messages on Basilica after meeting parishioners in Rome, Thursday, Twitter. March 2, 2017.

Some married Filipino men admits to being unfaithful

MANILA - A construction worker, “Tom” (not his real name), admitted that he entered into an extra-marital affair right after he just got married. He said his work place at that time was far from his home. Tom, however, stopped seeing other women when he saw the negative effect of his actions on his wife. His wife cried when he admitted his infidelity to her. The Temptation of Wife stars , Dennis Trillo and “Siyempre, naawa naman ako sa kanya. Doon ako nagsisi...” Tom said in an interview with GMA News’ Tina Panganiban-Perez on from their husbands. “24 Oras”, Friday. “Almost always ang sinasabi nila gusto na Another construction worker, “Rome” nilang humiwalay eh. Pagdating na doon sa also did not deny that despite his 26 years of economic independence and dependence, marriage, admitted that he too had extra- doon na nagkakaroon ng problema kasi ‘yun marital affairs. ang hindi nila kaya,” said De Jesus. “Di naman ako pwedeng magsinungaling, Meanwhile, the Philippine Commission syempre andoon din ‘yun eh...” Rome said. on Women (PCW) advised women who have There are no available data on the number husbands engaging in illicit affairs. of men who engaged in extra-marital affairs. “She could have recourse to legal However, in a study conducted in 1995 empowerment by going to court kung gusto by advertising agency McCann-Erickson niya, para ihabla yung kanyang asawa or showed that half of 500 male respondents or pwede rin siyang mag-file ng legal separation 250 men admitted to having extra-marital kung gusto niya or annulment,” PCW affairs. executive director Emeline Versoza said. The National Commission on the Role Since 2007, Gabriela party-list has sought of Filipino Women, on the other hand, said to legalize divorce in the Philippines. in 2009, 36 percent of men admitted having The Philippines and the Vatican are the extra-marital affairs. only states that do not allow divorce. In 2015, the Philippine National Police “Kasi ito rin ‘yung nakikita namin na data showed that there were more than 300 option ng babae, na rights-based siya na cases of concubinage or married men having kinikilala ng lipunan na ‘yung kontratang extra-marital affairs in the country. pinasok niya ay pwedeng ipawalang-bisa “Given ‘yung culture natin ano... ‘yung dahil nawala na ‘yung mga sangkap ng prevailing machismo, mas ikinatutuwa pa marriage eh,” said De Jesus. dahil sukatan ng pagiging macho...” Gabriela There are divorce bills pending in Party list Rep. Emmi de Jesus said. Congress, but whether these will be signed During counselling sessions of married into law remains uncertain. women, most of them want to live separately

19 2017 19 Arci Munoz denies Entertainment reconciliation with ex: ‘Na-friend zone na nga ako’ 10 fun facts about ‘Legally Blind’ star Ashley After admitting to her breakup late last year, Arci Munoz said she has been Rivera + other stories busy focusing on her newest project Do you remember the Internet sensation Her. Isa ay Best Supporting Actor sa GEMS at So how is it working with his sister Megan with Star Cinema Petra Mahalimuyak who rose to fame in 2011? kamakailan lang ay sa 15th Gawad Tanglaw. Young’s BF, Mikael Daez? which reunites She is definitely back in the spotlight! “Sabi ko nga, ‘ano bang nangyayari, totoo “Parang may Kuya ako sa set. Six years na sila her former crush 1. She ba ito?’ Hanggang sa sinabi na ni mommy, kaya comfortable na rin ako sa kanya. I’ve met Gerald Anderson. used to joke ‘nanalo ka daw.’ ‘Talaga, baka sila-sila lang ang all his brothers and sisters and they’re all nice.” “Sino bang hindi around being nagsasabi na ako lang ang nanalo?’ Tapos yon So she approves of him as her Ate Megan’s magkaka-cursh kay the Kapuso nga, nu’ng binanggit na sa akin ng , future husband? “Oh yes. I want to see them Ge? (laughs) Nung Primetime ‘Ah talaga, ang galing naman.’ getting married, having their own kids. ” una pa lang na binigay nila sa akin yung Queen Marian “Tapos nu’ng nabasa ko nga yung sa Gawad She herself is very happy with her own non- script tapos nakalagay Can We Still Be Rivera’s “half- Tanglaw, napatawag nga ako kay Direk Joyce showbiz BF Robbie Garcia. Friends, hindi ko na nga binasa eh. Sa sister” every (Bernal). Pinuntahan ko rin siya sa taping Do they also have plans of getting married? title pa lang umoo na ako eh. Tapos si Ge time people niya para makausap at para personal na “Naku, we’re still too young to settle down. pa ulit. Para sa akin, sobra akong naging ask her if they were related. She claimed in an magpasalamat,” kuwento ni Xian. We’re only 23, so dapat mauna kumportable sa kanya sa Always Be My interview, “Pareho kami ng dad at magkaiba Patuloy pa ng actor, “I’m overwhelmed. ang sister ko kasi 27 na siya. Hindi Maybe eh so nung sinabi nila na si Ge kami ng mom tapos maniniwala na sila.” Hindi ko in-expect na nung naman kami nakikipag-contest o ulit makakasama ko ang saya ko (laughs). (PHOTO) ginagawa namin yung pelikula, nakikipag-unahan sa kanila.” Okay sige yes! Ganun talaga, ganun ulit. 2. Her most-viewed video to-date “How To sobra akong kabado, ang dami Happy happy set kasi kami nun eh so I Dance In A club” reached almost five million kong iniisip pero ngayon ano A Personal Film wouldn’t mind doing it one more time,” views in YouTube. “How To Get Abs In 1 (napansin pa).” she shared. Min” got two million views, while her “How to Kahit recognized actor na si For Direk Dondon One year after she was first paired Dougie” and “My British accent” videos have Xian, hindi pa rin daw siya sanay DIRECTOR Dondon Santos of “Northern with her Always Be My Maybe leading one million views each. na pinupuri. Lights: A Journey to Love”, says the movie’s man, Arci shared why they have now 3. Prior to becoming a social media May isang seksing aktres na gustong main story concerning a father who is estranged been dubbed as “#TeamRelate.” “Meron personality, the YouTube comedian was once makatrabaho si Xian in the future. from his son is inspired by the story of his na kaming team, #TeamRelate (laughs). an actress in the Philippines before she moved “Si Arci Munoz,” pabulong niyang pahayag. own dad and his half brother. “Years ago, may Kasi makaka-relate yung mga tao. Love to Las Vegas where she made her videos. She Pero pa-sexy ang image ni Arci at ang mga dumating sa amin, hinahanap ang father ko, story ko kasi sobrang relate ako,” she moved back to her home country to pursue her ginagawa niyang pelikula, kaya ba niya yung kung kilala ko raw si Ricardo Santos, at siya explained. showbiz career the second time around. ganu’n, like magpakita ng puwet? raw si Dondon,” he says. “E, sabi ko, ako rin, In Can We Still Be Friends, Arci plays 4. Ashley signed with GMA Artist Center “Okey lang naman. Topless, underwear, pero Dondon ang name ko. ‘Yun pala, half brothers a woman who will learn if she can still earlier this year. She is now part of the high- wag naman muna siguro yung puwet,” sabay kami. He’s ten years older than me and he be friends with her former boyfriend of rating GMA Afternoon Prime soap ‘Legally tawa niya nang malakas. passed away recently. ‘Yun, sayang, they never eight years. The timing could not have Blind’ as Diana Perez. “Yung topless, underwear scene, kung really got close to each other ng father namin. been better for the 27-year-old actress 5. She’s always had that star quality--may kailangan naman talaga sa story at kung hindi Dito naman sa ‘Northern Lights’, anak ni to relate to the film. “Yung ngayon, yung it be her talent, sex appeal, wit, and wacky naman siya para lang sa kalaswaan, kung may Piolo Pascual si Raikko Mateo. Nang magpunta nangyayari sa akin mismo sa present ko personality. sense naman kung bakit ginagawa, okey lang,” si Piolo sa Alaska, naiwan si Raikko as a baby sa talaga na love life ko talaga ngayon,” she 6. The talented actress has posed for FHM dagdag niya. mother niya, si Maricar Reyes. The story then admitted. as its cover girl for April 2014. She is as hot as Sa palagay ba niya kaya na niyang mag-solo? becomes how a father tries to win the love of When asked if it was true that she summer! “Kung mabibigyan po ako ng pagkakataon. his son na lumaking hindi siya kilala.” and her ex-boyfriend were back together 7. Apart from her acting career, DJ Ashley Yung lang naman ang hinihingi ko palagi sa He has never worked with Piolo in a again, Arci dismissed the rumor. “Na- spins in clubs, music festivals, and other events. kanila, eh. Chance lang talaga, mahirap po movie before but they worked in the “” friend zone na nga ako. Basta, huwag 8. Ashley Rivera made her alter ego Petra talagang manghingi ng chance, eh. Kaya kung soap starring Kristine Hermosa. “Actually, natin pag-usapan yung akin. Yung movie Sigamuymuy Mahalimuyak six years ago due bibigyan po nila ako, pagbubutihin ko naman,” guest lang siya roon, and after that, di na kami na lang. Kaya pag napanuod niyo yung to boredom. She is best known for her spoken sambit pa ni Xian na napapanood ngayon sa A nagkatrabaho uli. But after he read the script of movie, yun yun. Yun yung nangyayari sa English with “exaggerated version of the Love To Last kasama sina Bea Alonzo at Ian ‘Northern Lights’, nagustuhan niya agad. He’s present ko na buhay. Baka umiyak ako eh Filipino accent” in her viral videos. Veneracion. very cooperative and very collaborative while (laughs),” she added. 9. She’s traveled to several countries all over we’re shooting the movie and he gave a very The pretty actress elaborated on the world. Here, Ashley is in the Garden of Lauren hangs out with good performance here. There’s a two minute whether she thinks exes can become Versailles in France. scene with his parents, Tirso Cruz III and friends and seemed to share some 10. A body like hers is made in the gym! sister Megan’s BF Sandy Andolong, na wala siyang dialogue, puro unintentional and personal “hugot” Check her Instagram videos to see what we Lauren Young is happy that her soap with mata lang ang pinagagana niya, but he’s very with her answer. “Sa estado ko ngayon, mean. Janine Gutierrez, “Legally Blind”, is rating well good and it’s very effective.” depende eh. Pero sa ngayon kasi sinasabi on GMA’s Afternoon Prime and more and Direk Dondon is the only member of lang naman nila parang kung kaya mong Xian Lim ok to do sexy more viewers are making it a habit to watch it. the movie who got to actually see the Aurora makipagkaibigan sa ex mo, it’s either “Lahat kami, ganado sa taping dahil sa ganda Borealis or Northern Lights in Anchorage, mahal mo pa siya or never mo siyang roles with Arci Munoz ng reaction ng viewers and we’re doing our Alaska. “It’s really awesome at makikita ‘yun minahal. Yun lang yun eh. Eh sa ngayon Humakot na ng dalawang acting award si best to make sure na mas mapaganda pa namin dito sa movie in all its glory.” hindi ko alam, ewan ko. Ayoko sagutin Xian Lim para sa pelikulang Everything About bawat episode ng aming show,” she says. yung tanong (laughs),” she said.

New child stars of ABS-CBN TFC teleseryes capture the hearts of the viewers Adorable and talented child stars Awra Briguela, Xymon Pineda, James Sagarino, Rhian Lorraine Pineda, Shantel Ngujo, Nayomi Ramos and Enzo Pelojero charm in “” and “My Dear Heart”

Just like in every Filipino family, elements coming out showed viewers touches and lightens the respective timeslots and in terms of views since that add love, fun, and color to the viewing that there is nothing wrong hearts of the viewers. they started airing on Philippine television, experience of every Kapamilya are the cute and about being true to oneself. Though young and according to data from Kantar Media, a local talented child stars in ABS-CBN top-rating While Onyok’s despair small, Heart (Ramos) is viewership measurement company. The two teleseryes “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” and “My when Cardo (Coco Martin), her family’s biggest source shows are also part of the Top 15 shows with Dear Heart,” airing outside the Philippines via whom he treats as a father, of love and inspiration. So the highest views online (TFC.tv). These shows The Filipino Channel (TFC). got jailed exemplified that even after she falls comatose are also constant trending topics on Twitter and These child stars get intense support from one need not be related by and becomes nothing but a have also earned praises from netizens. viewers not only because of their superb blood to consider another spirit which is seen only by Continue to be inspired and spread love performances, but also because they are good as family. Dra. Divinagracia (Coney and positive vibes with the kids of “FPJ’s Ang role models to young audiences both in and out The series has also Reyes), Heart does what it Probinsyano” and “My Dear Heart” which air the country. brought fun to a notch takes to soften the heart of in key countries worldwide via TFC. Catch up Aside from action and drama, “FPJ’s Ang higher for Filipino families the doctor so she could be episodes are available via TFC online (TFC.tv) Probinsyano” offers fun and laughter, with the with the introduction of the newest young well again and be back with her family. and TFC IPTV. help of Macmac (Awra Briguela) and Onyok characters: Paquito ( James Sagarino), Dang Joining Heart in her journey is her best friend For more updates about the show, visit (Xymon “Onyok” Pineda). (Rhian Lorraine Pineda), and Ligaya (Shantel Bingo (Enzo Pelojero), who helps her find her TFC’s Facebook page applicable for your area. They have not only impressed viewers with Ngujo). way back and reunite with her family. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas, follow their characters’ wit, but also shared stories that Meanwhile, the touching story of “My Dear With the unwavering support of viewers, @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram. have left marks on people’s hearts. Macmac’s Heart,” which stars Nayomi “Heart” Ramos, also both series have maintained their lead in their 20 2017 20 ABS-CBN involved in Enforcement Effort Against Sellers of Flip-flop on China Pirated DVDs of ABS-CBN Content may lead to crisis’

DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA, March 21, & Distribution Ray Olano MANILA - Confusing remarks by President 2017 – Six stores selling DVDs in Toronto stated: “With the zero toler- Rodrigo Duterte about Philippine claims in and Montreal surrendered last March 7 and 8 ance policy of our ABS-CBN the Scarborough Shoal and Benham Rise over a thousand pirated DVDs of ABS-CBN Global COO Raffy Lopez, we could bring about a crisis in the country’s re- content. Included in the enforcement effort will continue to go after these lationship with its long-time ally, the United were the following stores: Bulacan Fashion, stores throughout Canada States. Stratbase ADR Institute Inc. trustee Bon-Bon, Waynes Collectibles, a store at 23 that sell pirated DVDs of our and program convener Renato de Castro Glen Watford Drive in Centre, Uni- content or illegitimate boxes warned that in the near future the Philippines verse Communication Ltd. in Oriental Centre, streaming our content.” could be downgraded to the weakest link and a store located at 6057 Victoria Avenue in David S. Lipkus of Kes- among other members of the Association of Montreal, Quebec. tenberg Siegal Lipkus LLP, Southeast Asian Nations. Defense Secretary ABS-CBN AVP and Head of Global Anti- Canadian counsel for ABS- Delfin Lorenzana revealed that a Chinese Piracy Elisha Lawrence remarked: “ABS-CBN (TOP ROW, Left to Right) Bulacan Fashion, Universe CBN said: “The distribution survey ship was seen in the Benham Rise Communications and Bon-Bon were among the six stores in which lies in the eastern part of the Philip- partners with the top DVD manufacturers to Montreal and Toronto which recently surrendered hundreds and sale of pirated copies manufacture DVDs of our movies that give of ABS-CBN’s intellectual pines on the Pacific Ocean, where there is of pirated DVDs of ABS-CBN content. (BOTTOM ROW, Left to no island or country nearby. A professor and customers the best viewing experience possible. Right) Samples of the pirated DVDs that the stores were illegally properties will not be toler- a maritime expert Jay Batongbacal slammed The stores were selling poor quality copies of selling in Canada. ated, and these enforcement ABS-CBN’s movies which tarnish our custom- activity efforts send a signal to China’s explanation, however, noting that ers’ viewing experience and damage the ABS- DVDs for cash and pay no taxes to the govern- all Canadians that ABS-CBN the “criss-cross or back-and-forth-pattern” of CBN brand. In addition, Canada is robbed of ment. Everyone are losers if this isn’t stopped.” will enforce their copyrights under the laws of the Chinese ship as reported by Lorenzana the taxes it deserves as these stores sell these ABS-CBN North America Head of Sales Canada.” does not look like an exercise of freedom of navigation. Asked about Chinese activities in the South China Sea, Duterte said there was nothing the Philippines could do if China started building structures on Scarborough More than 100 persons nabbed for violating Parañaque Shoal. De Castro said this remark would give the ordinances US, Australia, Japan, and the wrong impression. MANILA - At least 103 persons were arrested violated the curfew while 31 were arrested for Meanwhile, 24 motorcycles were confiscated “Given the policy of the government right on a Friday night under the Oplan Rody or drinking liquor in a public place, 15 were half after the drivers failed to present registration now... how do you think the US and its allies the Rid the streets Of Drinkers and Youth in naked and 11 persons had standing warrants of papers. The police is verifying the ownership would look at the Philippines? We might be Parañaque city, reported Luisito Santos for arrest against them. of the motorcycles to determine if these were the weakest link in this alliance,” he said. Super Radyo’s dzBB. The suspects who were arrested for drinking stolen. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate com- Parañaque City Chief of Police Senior liqour in public and for being half naked were Modequilo said Oplan Rody is aimed at mittee on economic affairs, cited the need Supt. Jemar Modequillo said the suspects were instructed to do push ups while the minors lessening crimes committed at night as well as to hold another hearing to paint a clearer arrested for violating a City Ordinance in were reminded of the ordinance on the curfew to impose discipline on young people who are picture of the facts as the lawmakers explore Barangays San Dionesio and San Isidro. before they were allowed to go home accompa- out on the streets late at night. long-term strategies to uphold and defend Among the suspects were 46 minors, who nied by their parents. the country’s sovereign rights.

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Paano mag-move on si Rafael Rosell sa isang breakup? + other stories

Hindi porket guwapo siya ay hindi na siya nakakaranas ng dalamhati media.” pagdating sa love life. Sa katunayan, isang lover boy itong si Kapuso star So she has no regrets on being a Kapuso actress? “Wala po talaga kasi Rafael Rosell. mababait sila pati ang staff at lalo na ang director namin, si L.A. Ma- Kapag ikaw ay nagmahal, dridejos. Alagang-alaga kami sa taping and even sa regional shows.” hindi maiiwasang mahahati How did she feel when some folks bashed her for leaving ABS- ang iyong puso sa dalawa at CBN? “Siyempre, hindi naman po maiiwasan ‘yun. Sinasabihan akong aminado ang Kapuso hunk walang utang na loob kasi sa ABS ako nagsimula as a child star. Pero na minsan niya rin itong ‘yung real fans ko from way back, they understand my decision na career Transit users napagdaanan. move lang po ito and they stay with me. Talagang you cannot please na- “There was a time in my man everyone. Basta I’m happy with my decision to be with GMA kasi lose tax break on life that was very dark. I was ang babait nilang lahat sa akin dito.” recovering from a breakup Is she happy with her role as Mariko in “Meant to Be”? “Okay naman monthly passes tapos pumunta ako sa dagat,” po kasi hindi naman siya talaga kontrabida like what kuwento ng aktor sa Unang others thought.” in federal budget Hirit. This week in “Meant to Be”, the rivalry of the TORONTO - The 2017 federal Sa dinami-dami ng kan- four guys over the attention of Barbie as Billie is yang outdoor adventures, ang slowly becoming more intense. as Jai has budget has delivered a financial surfing ang nakapagbuo ulit an edge because he got Barbie to be his coach in blow to frequent transit riders by ng kanyang puso. Dito niya teaching him Tagalog. In turn, Ken Chan as Yuan is eliminating a 15-per-cent tax credit naranasan ang katahimikan na inaasam-asam niya kaya siya ay nakapag- getting more and more grumpy when he sees Barbie on transit passes. move on mula sa matinding heartbreak. being more close to the other hunks than him, as he The decision means that TTC “Ang weirdo [ko] eh, feeling ko kinakausap ako ng dagat. I felt one cannot express his own feelings for her. Addy suggests that they have a passengers will no longer be with nature, and then I just crave to go out to the ocean para mag-surf. team building exercise and so they all go camping to have more intimate eligible for a tax rebate on monthly Nandun ‘yung sobrang tahimik ‘pag umaga eh, and you’re just there in bonding. Metropasses, weekly TTC passes, and the ocean. No one else. Nakalimutan ko lahat,” pagtatapos niya. weekly GTA passes and also affects Pagkatapos ng success ng GMA Afternoon Prime soap na Sinun- Alden treats lotlot as real mom galing Mong Puso, muling mapapanood si Rafael sa 2017 remake ng GO Presto pass holders. Impostora kasama si Kapuso star Kris Bernal. The measure was introduced by won an acting award last year at the All Lights Stephen Harper’s Conservatives in Happy and grateful for the continued International Filmfest at Hyderabad, India for the movie “1st Sem”. 2006. We’ve seen the film and Lotlot truly delivers a convincing and touching TTC chair Josh Colle said the success of ‘’ performance as a single mom trying her best to juggle her time for her agency doesn’t have statistics on three sons, but the film itself is amateurishly done. The film is now ac- how many people were making use GMA Network’s Pepito Manaloto is one the country’s favorite and cepted anew at the 50th Worldfest Houston International Festival from of the rebate, so it’s not clear what well-loved family sitcoms. April 21 to 30 in Texas, USA. effect it will have on transit usage. But Lead star Michael V. expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming Lotlot will attend the affair next month but she has to excuse herself because adult Metropass holders support of fans and viewers through the years. from the taping of GMA7’s hit primetime soap, “Destined To Be Yours”, “Ginagawa naman talaga namin ang Pepito Manaloto for all ages. where she plays the role of Alden Richards’ mother. So how is it working account for almost half of all trips on The people, our viewers, are the ones who inspire us sa bawat episode with Alden? the TTC, it’s something Colle said he’ll na pino-produce namin for seven years. Kung wala yung “Mabait na katrabaho,” she says. “Nang mag-taping kami sa bundok be watching closely. society, wala kami. Wala ito,” he said. sa Dolores, Quezon, napakalayo ng location at nagkasakit ako kasi ang “If this was in fact supporting The award-winning actor/TV host also revealed that lamig-lamig doon. Nilagnat ako sa set, so I have to lie down and rest. Ay, ridership growth and transit use, then their unity in the set is one of the reasons for the show’s talagang hindi niya ako pinabayaan. He watched over me and even made we of course would want it to stay.” continued success. me take my medicines.” This year, Metropasses cost “Actually, sama sama kami sa lahat dito e, sabay kami And what does she think of the Alden-Maine Mendoza loveteam? $146.25, which works out to a mag-brainstorm para lahat may partisipasyon. Hindi ka “Maganda talaga ang chemistry nila. Hindi naman makakaila, on discount of $21.94 for one pass, or lang artista dito, hindi ka lang writer, director. Dito sa screen and even off screen. No wonder ang daming supporters ng set, cool lang kami. Kita naman di ba? Sa seven years namin together, loveteam nila. Pareho rin silang okay umarte. Abangan $263.25 for a year’s worth. pamilya na kami talaga,” the Kapuso actor held. nyo kasi as the story goes on, mas paganda nang paganda When the TTC raised the cost Pepito Manaloto airs Saturdays after 24 Oras Weekend. ang plot developments sa love story nina Alden as Benjie of the passes in 2015, their sales and Maine as Sinag. It turns out, the two of them have dropped by 3.6 per cent, which Mika says she is not ‘ungrateful’ already met when they were kids, but they never found the agency said was a “significant out each other’s name. Now, Benjie is an architect in his contributor to the slowdown in the grandfather’s architectural firm na naatasan to do the MIKA De La Cruz thought she’d have a hard time doing ‘Meant TTC’s ridership growth.” company’s big project in Pelangi, while Sinag is a DJ at to Be’ as it’s her first show with GMA7. “Pero hindi, madali akong na- The TTC is already struggling with the local radio station who strongly opposes the development of their kapag-adjust kasi happy ang atmosphere sa set, good vibes lagi ang mga lower-than-expected ridership. Last town to preserve their land and culture. Now, Benjie starts courting kasama ko, so na-relax ako agad at comfortable na ako with everyone Sinag to make her fall in love with him and convince her to sell their year the number of trips fell 15 million kahit galing ako sa Dos,” she says. “Maganda ang bonding namin lalo land. Even though Sinag’s mother believes that Benjie is her soul mate, short of the target of 543 million, na when do out of town shows to promote ‘Meant to Be’ kaya mabilis Sinag still has her doubts because of the pain she experienced from her leaving a $46-million hole in the kaming naging friends ng mga kasama kong sina Barbie Forteza, Jak past relationship. Abangan n’yo if she’d open her heart again and fall for agency’s budget. Roberto, , Addy Raj at Ken Chan. Grabe ang dami ng Benjie’s sweetness to her o mabubuko ang tunay nitong motibo.” fans ng show everywhere we go, sa mall shows man or maging sa social

WHAT JULIE ANNE HAS TO ENDURE

JULIE Anne San Jose says her face has become ng trabaho namin,” she says. “Hindi maiiwasan. him so it’s no wonder that Vic Sotto, Joey de his dubsmash videos. Ryzza Mae Dizon is his numbed because of the slaps she got from LJ In fairness to Ms. , she asked me Leon and the rest are always requesting him to favorite Dabarkads then and it was in Ryzza’s Reyes and also Jean kung gusto ko raw, dayain na lang namin ang do a song number. now defunct morning show that he got his first Garcia while taping sampal. Sabi ko, totohanin na, itodo na ang Unlike another obese little boy, Balang, exposure on national TV. Now, he’s part of top her confrontation sampal, para take one lang. Ni-ready ko talaga who became popular because of TV honcho Mr. Tony Tuviera’s stable scenes with them in ang pisngi ko, kasi gusto kong maramdaman dancing, Baste’s advantage is he can of talents. “Pinulot Ka Lang sa ko talaga ‘yung sakit para makapag-react din really sing. Sometimes, you can’t Baste is seen daily in the hit Lupa”, whose ratings ako nang tama. Kapag fake kasi ‘yung sampal, exactly figure out the lyrics of what he’s Jackpot En Poy game portion where he have climbed up the baka ipaulit pa ni Direk Gina Alajar. Okay singing, but still, he never gets out of is considered the Most Valuable Player charts so it’s not true lang naman ‘yung sampal, ang mahirap ‘yung tune and he showed this when he had since he is the record holder in terms that it will be ending suntukan. ‘Yun, dapat, i-fake na lang.” his own Baste Concert in the noontime of having the most number of wins. He soon. Is she feeling inspired now that she’s paired show recently. is such a winner when he’s garbed as Cowbaeby Drama shows with her beau, Benjamin Alves, in the show? His female co-hosts led by Ruby Baste or PrinsePogi Baste who always beats his that feature the female characters engaging in “Basta masaya kami tuwing magkasama, lalo rito Rodriguez couldn’t help but cry out of opponents. violent catfights seem to be a favorite scene sa taping. ‘Yung loveteam, binuo ng fans namin happiness for him while he was performing, But we’re told Baste really feels so bad among local audiences. This is the reason why in May last year. So this coming May, first with his own mother, Mommy Shiela as and feels so down each time he’d lose that his “Sa Piling ni Nanay” (with and anniversary ng loveteam namin.” his personal coach. He even played musical Mommy Shiela would take him to Rockwell fighting all the time) and now, instruments while jamming with some co-hosts to go swimming to console him and lift up his “Ika-6 na Utos” (with and Ryza BASTE IS DIFFERENT and dishing out different kinds of songs, making spirits. So all we can say is: Go go, Baste! Don’t Cenon as the adversaries), are all winners in the him the youngest concert artist over. take Jackpot en Poy so seriously. It’s only a game ratings game. Baste’s full name is Sebastian Benedict and you win most of the time anyway! BAEBY Baste of “Eat Bulaga” is only 4 years So does Julie Anne now avoid doing Arumpac and he comes from General Santos old but he can certainly carry a tune. All the slapping scenes? “As an actress, part talaga ‘yun City. He first gained public notice through hosts in the number one noontime show admire 22 2017 22 PCCF donates to Charities in the Spotlight Philippines

Last January 2017, the PCCF Pageant beauties travelled to the Philippines to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Philippine Islands as well as to experience first hand what a positive difference one can make in the lives of others. Due to the success of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF)’s 2016 events including the Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show sa Toronto and Pageants with a Cause, PCCF was able to fulfill its mission to support various worthy causes in the Philippines. To-date, PCCF has donated over a million pesos to Philippine-based causes! The PCCF delegation led by EVP Rosemer A. Enverga and goodwill ambassadors, Miss Philippines Canada 2016 – Krista Bella, Miss Teen Philippines Canada 2016 – Chiara Silo, Mrs. Philippines Canada 2016 – Amelia Arcillo and runner-ups Len Salvador, Loida Cox and volunteer, Lilca Cana, travelled to the Philippines and distributed donations to ANCOP (ANswering the Cry of the Poor) towards the completion of the PCCF-TALA ANCOP Village, Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Theresa, Tahanan Session Road, Baguio City, 1960’s Walang Hagdanan Inc, Cornerstone Baptist Academy, “Ngiti Mo Sagot Ko” Dental Mission, Bukas Lapad Foundation & Elementary School and the Kapuso KILLINGS say that’s because of what the President said. kill alleged drug offenders, and concluded that Foundation. continued from page 1 What kind of investigator or lawyer [am I], what majority of the drug-related killings were “sys- We are proud of all our ambassadors is my basis [in making such a conclusion]?” she tematic, planned and organized” by authorities added. and could constitute crimes against humanity. and candidates! Mr. Duterte’s pronouncements defending his “I’m not Amnesty International, I’m not the The New York-based Human Rights Watch, Let us continue to have fun, while war on drugs were not proof of state-sponsored Human Rights Watch who are advocates and in its 2016 report, also slammed Mr. Duterte for helping others! Join us for this year’s killings, Gana said. probably can just say that. But we are CHR, we the “unprecedented level of apparent extrajudi- Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show sa Toronto “Honestly … You see I’m a lawyer and you have to [make conclusions] based on something. cial killings by law enforcement.” on June 24th, 2017 at the Metro Toronto have to show there is a direct causation to what We’re not an NGO, we’re in government. We “Amnesty International came up with a Convention Centre, Hall A. happened. If there’s a policeman involved [in have to be based on facts and evidence,” Gana conclusion with just 33 cases investigated. That’s For more info, please e-mail: an extrajudicial killing], can you say Duterte said. not CHR. That may be your style but not CHR. [email protected], ordered that, that (the policeman killed) because We have a mandate. We are after the truth. We [email protected], visit of what Duterte said? A lot of motivations come cannot just condemn anybody,” said Gana, who www.philippinecanadianfoundation. in,” she said. Gana said such policemen were Killings systematic heads the CHR task force on extrajudicial kill- com or LIKE www.facebook.com/ likely rogue officers who were trying to cover up ings. PhilippineCanadianFoundation their own criminal activities, rather than follow- She was referring to the London-based Amnesty She said after investigating 490 cases, “we ing orders. International’s 2016 report that accused the can’t say whether they are state-sponsored.” “As CHR [commissioner] I cannot randomly PNP of paying police officers and assassins to

FIL-AM ACTOR’S LIFE: The story behind selfless Rene Gube father in viral photo LOS ANGELES—“It’s important to me that the show is as accurate as possible with the Filipino stuff,” stressed Rene Gube, who is one of the MANILA -- A photo of a scrawny niyang sinundan sa Bulacan ‘yong writers of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” the comedy- man watching his daughters enjoy asawa niya, pero wala talaga,” she musical TV series where he also acts as Father Brah. a fried chicken meal in a popular said. The CW show has been hailed as the first series to fast-food chain recently went viral Although Arebuabo was unable portray Fil-Am life, with a number of Filipinos in on social media, garnering thousands to win his wife back, he succeeded in the cast, on primetime US television. of likes and shares from people who getting custody of their children. Rene, the son of immigrants from Batangas and were touched by the iconic image “Buti na lang iyung mga bata, Pampanga, is also an actor. In the show that stars that depicts selfless love. naibalik sa kanya. Baka kasi kung (she and Aline Brosh McKenna are The photo was taken by Jhunnel ano pa ang gawin niya. Baka sila ang creators), he plays chill and compassionate Father Sarajan, a real estate professional, maging lakas niya para humaba pa Brah, with whom Josh Chan (Vincent Rodriguez III) shoots hoops and has who returned the following day to ang buhay niya,” Ria said. heart-to-heart talks. get more details about the family as Half of his body was paralyzed, and Despite his condition, the Josh is the Fil-Am character that Rebecca Bunch, as delineated by people expressed interest to help. he had a hard time speaking. dedicated father persevered to bring Rachel (who won a 2016 Golden Globe for her performance) obsesses In his conversation with the man Another tragedy also struck him. food on the table and support his on. She gives up a chance to be a partner in a top New York law firm to in the photo, Sarajan found out that His wife left him, taking their two children’s education. Both Rose follow Josh in West Covina, California, where he and his family and many he is a stroke victim and a single kids with her. May and Rose Ann are studying at Filipinos live. father to his two kids. He also shared “Dati sabi niya may tindahan Jose Corazon De Jesus Elementary “I hope to see a lot more of Josh’s family (in the coming episodes),” details on how to help the family, daw siya sa Bulacan,” Arebuabo told School. said Rene who’s responsible for the Filipino storylines, including the including the phone number of JR ABS-CBN News. “Babalik, tapos Rose Ann, 8, is in Grade 2, while groundbreaking episode that featured Thanksgiving, Pinoy-style, in 2015, Arebuabo, the man’s uncle. aalis na naman. Hanggang sa hindi Rose Mae, 6, is in kindergarten. and the one where Lea Salonga showed up as Josh’s Aunt Myrna at his Ryan Arebuabo, the man in the na talaga bumalik. Isinama pa pati “Mahirap din, minsan napapagod sister Jayma’s (Tess Paras) wedding. Fil-Ams in the cast include Coryn viral photo, lives in a 4-square-meter mga anak ko.” ka. Pero kahit pagod ka, lumaban Mabalot and Albert Isaac. shanty made of used plywood and According to Arebuabo’s younger ka-- kahit ang tulog ko konti lang Rene also wrote and acted on TBS’ “Ground Floor,” where he played rusty iron sheets. Hanging just sister Ria, they expected that his wife kasi nagtitinda ako eh,” Arebuabo a character named Threepeat. Of this stint, he told Vulture magazine: “I beside the worn out door is a portrait will leave him. “Alam niyo naman, said. fought all year to get one joke in that identified me as a Filipino. I saw how of Arebuabo’s priceless possessions, karamihan sa mga lalaking na-i- Arebuabo is one of the much that meant to Filipino people on Twitter, and I can relate because his two children Rose May and Rose stroke ay iniiwan ng asawa,” she said. beneficiaries of the Pantawid growing up, there were only Rob Schneider and Lou Diamond Phillips.” Ann. “Kawawa talaga ‘yong kuya ko.” Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a Born in Waukegan, Illinois, but raised in San Diego, California, Rene The 38-year-old had a stroke Ria said her brother did all he government initiative that provides developed his interest in performing when he signed up for the speech and attack four years ago, back when he could to convince his wife to return. conditional cash grants to the drama club at Mount Carmel High School. He earned his BA in political was still selling boiled corn in the He even renovated their house and “poorest of the poor, to improve the science at the University of California, San Diego. Before Hollywood neighborhood. He said he never bought a second-hand television health, nutrition, and the education claimed him, Rene taught history at the Belmont High School in underwent therapy sessions, and to show her that he could support of children.” downtown LA. his last visit to the doctor was three them. Every other month, Arebuabo As a comedian, Rene still performs every Friday with his comedy sketch years ago. “Siya, kahit ano pang masasamang group, JV, at the Upright Citizens Brigade in LA. Due to his condition, Arebuabo marinig niya tungkol sa asawa niya, SELFLESS FATHER Rene and his wife, Briga Heelan, who’s also an actor and a comedian, are was unable to work for months after talagang gusto niyang mabuo ‘yong expecting their first child—a girl—“any day now.” he was released from the hospital. pamilya niya. Tatlong beses nga continued on page 26 23 2017 23 Entertainment For Sale Sanken CS1 Microphone $ 713.13 / best offer

She’s also in the new horror Maine-Alden relationship movie, “Pwera Usog”. In both projects, she plays very dark and sinister characters who possesses the + other stories body of another person. getting deeper In “Encantadia”, as the evil Reyna Avria, she possesses the body of as Call Cassiopeia. ALDEN Richards and Maine Mendoza are 416-945-2336 In “Pwera Usog”, Eula plays Catalina, an evil both very happy that their first primetime show, enchantress who possesses the body of Devon “Destined to Be Yours”, rated well and got positive Seron as Luna, a taong grasa. Needless to say, Eula feedback from all those who watched its pilot enjoys playing both roles to the hilt. “Matakot episode last Monday. “Nakakatuwa dahil nagbunga Ivan hopes na kayo habang pinapanood nyo kung paano ang pagpapagod namin ni Maine para mapaganda ako maghahasik ng lagim on the small screen ang show, lalo na ‘yung pagsu-shoot sa bundok Barbie would end in ‘Encantadia’ and on the big screen in ‘Pwera na marami sa amin ang nagkasakit dahil malamig Usog’!” she threatens. ’ at laging umuulan-ulan,” says Alden. “Lahat kami up with him ngayon, lalong naging inspired to give our best to make sure na each episode of the show Encantadia’ star Sanya IVAN Dorschner’s first claim to fame will be worth watching for all those Lopez talks about her role was when pop star Katy Perry performed who support us every night.” here in Manila in 2012 then she asked “Sobrang saya naming lahat na as Danaya in her latest someone to come up on stage while she’s connected sa show and we all want online fashion feature performing. Ivan did and she even gets to to thank our director, Irene Villamor, kiss him. The video of their kissing scene dahil nagustuhan ng viewers ang went viral. Sanya discussed her experiences show,” says Maine. “It’s nice to know “It was my aunt who pushed me portraying Danaya in the much- na appreciated lahat yung paghihirap to go up on stage,” Ivan says. “I was so awaited telefantasya. namin sa location taping sa Quezon embarrassed but after the kiss, it all According to Sanya, “Hindi biro. I Province.” became unforgettable.” went through a lot during the So what have they discovered about each He has now embarked on a new audition process. Now, we’re all other now that they’re taping the show chapter in his career. “I went back to my working hard and really preparing almost every day? “Si Maine naman, she’s studies in the States after that and tried for it. Aside from acting always very easy to work with kahit nung to forget showbiz. But when James Reid kalyeserye pa, kahit sa movie namin, and came for a show there and we met, he now, teleserye. Maganda talaga lagi ang encouraged me to return to Manila to working relationship namin.” try showbiz anew. And now, I’d like to “Never ending process naman ‘yung pag- workshops, thank GMA-7 dahil mas nakilala ako rito discover mo sa isang tao and yes, habang I’m preparing because of ‘Meant to Be’. People who see tumatagal, mas lumalabas ‘yung tunay na for my role by me in public now call me Ethan, my name Alden and Maine and we’re getting to know each other better,” says Maine. “With ‘Destined getting fit and learning in the show.” to Be Yours’, we are getting deeper knowledge about one another at mas nare-realize kong arnis.” It’s said that his tandem with Barbie napakagaling ni Alden umarte and he’s very generous dahil tinutulungan niya ako sa mga eksena The Kapuso actress Forteza as Billie has so many supporters, namin together, he being the more experienced one sa aming dalawa.” also talked about her calling their love team as Vanbie. “Yes, I reaction when she first know. But in fairness, may kanya-kanya Fans waiting for Julie Anne and Benjamin to kiss found out about her ring supporters ‘yung love role. team ni Barbie with the “I had mixed other guys. But and Benjamin Alves got positive comments emotions. At first, ang for their first kissing scene in “Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa” and it went siyempre, gusto sarap ng feeling. But I kong kami ni trending on social media. Their fans said it was really “nakakakilig” did feel nervous because Encantadia was such a and they’ve actually been waiting for that kissing scene to happen Barbie would huge hit before and was an amazing end up with since the show started nearly a month ago. actress. I just try to control the feeling of being “We’re really glad that they liked it,” says Julie Anne. “Pero each other, pressured because I don’t want it to affect my kaya lang, marami pa silang dapat abangan sa show. Mas paganda kasi nang work,” Sanya said. paganda ang story nito kaya huwag kayong bibitaw.” it’s not for Lastly, she shared what it’s like to work with her me to decide. Sang’gre sisters Glaiza de Castro, , Malayo pa Eula threatens viewers and , “We’ve all gotten very close. naman ang They’re very welcoming and approachable. I feel tatakbuhin ng EULA Valdes was in the afternoon soap, “Hahamakin ang Lahat”, that ended just recently. After blessed to be working with them because they’re show its taping, she went on a cruise to Alaska with her inamorato, actor-model Rocky Salumbides. so professional at ang sarap nila kasama.” so abangan But now, she’s back on TV and it’s on primetime, as Avria, Queen of , in “Encantadia”. na lang nila.”

PH cannot stop China’s plans in the South China Sea: Duterte President Duterte will eventually talk about the UN ruling with China during his term

MANILA- The Philippines neither can stop Duterte said he considers China as a friend of China from its planned construction in the the Philippines and will not discriminate against Panatag Shoal nor will declare war with the their ships exercising right to innocent passage. powerful Asian neighbor since it would only “Your ship are welcome, just like Russia, result to local casualties, President Duterte said. to come here and dock. And let me see your “We cannot stop China from doing his thing. armaments there — and Russia, sinabi ko rin Hindi nga napara ng Amerikano,” the President ang China,” he said. said in a press conference in Davao City before Duterte, however, reminded China not to leaving for and . harass the country’s coast guard protecting “Ano bang gawin ko? Declare war against territorial during their passage in local China? I can but we’ll all lose all our military waters. and policemen tomorrow, and we are a destroyed “Do not do anything to my coast guard nation,” he added. kung mamasyal-masyal rin sila diyan. Kasi you The President was reacting to reports that claim to own it, I claim it to be mine. In the China is preparing to build an environmental upholding the country’s maritime entitlements bring the issue back on the table on the four meantime, just keep open at ‘wag mong galawin monitoring station at Pantag Shoal located in the South China Sea at this time. square of the arbitral ruling and it will come,” ‘yung mga coast guard ko,” he said. within Philippine territory. The monitoring “We cannot assert even a single sentence of he said. “When? When they shall start to tinker Recently, the President announced he station will reportedly form part of China’s any provision that we signed,” he said. with entitlements. Tubig pa lang ngayon eh,” he permitted Chinese research ships to sail through island restoration and erosion prevention efforts But Duterte recalled that he told Chinese added. the Philippine-owned Benham Rise as part of slated this year. President Xi Jinping that he would eventually The President also found nothing wrong an agreement. He said no incursion happened As the country moves to strengthen economic raise the arbitral ruling in their discussion with his invitation to China to send its ships since he was informed ahead of the passage of ties with China, the President explained that within his term. to visit the Philippines, saying it was the same the Chinese ships. he would “not invoke” the arbitral judgment “There will be a time in my term when I will invitation extended to another ally Russia. 24 2017 24 Kalibo bans smoking, vaping Hunk Shot 17 year old IPEN model Kevin plays basketball, Sarah-Daniel, balak soccer and pagsamahin: volleyball.His ambition is to Payag kaya KALIBO, Aklan—The local be a firefighter. government here has announced that the We wish him all smoking ban in public places effective the luck in his ang Kathryn last March 23. Councilor Cynthia Dela Cruz, endeavour. chairman of the municipal council’s fans? Committee on Health, said the implementation would start soon after MAINIT na pinag-usapan ang duet the required local publication of the nina Sarah Geronimo at Daniel Padilla ordinance. sa ASAP kamakailan. Bagay daw ang The “no smoking and no vaping” in dalawa. At marami ang kinilig ayon sa public places is embodied in Municipal mga nabasa naming comment ng mga Ordinance 2016-008. Violators may be netizen. Maging si Sarah aminadong fined with as much as P2,500. kinilig din siya. “The anti-smoking ordinance includes Dahil dito marami ang nagsasabi na 18 provisions, including no smoking bagay silang magsama sa isang pelikula. and no vaping in public places and Malaking hamon ito para sa Star Cin- conveyances, and no selling to minors,” ema. Kapwa wholesome ang image nila. Dela Cruz said Wednesday. Kaya dapat hindi lilihis ang story mate- The violators would be apprehended rial nito sa kanilang image. Malaking not only by Kalibo’s auxiliary policemen, konsiderasyon din ang age gap nila. Pero but also by several volunteers who were sa totoo lang, maraming pwedeng gawing previously trained by resource persons istorya para sa dalawa. ‘Yun nga lang, from Manila and the Iloilo City Anti- papayag ba ang fans nila? Lalo na sa fans Smoking Task Force or ICAST. ni Daniel kung hindi kasama si Kathryn “Tourists coming to Kalibo will be Bernardo. But again, it is more exciting if informed of the new comprehensive Kathryn is also in the cast. Sigurado kami ordinance on ‘no smoking, no vaping’ in na pinag-iisipan na ito ng Star Cinema public places,” she added. dahil sa magandang feedback sa dalawa. Kalibo is a gateway to Boracay Island Kevin Paulan OK naman kay Kathryn. Pero, matuloy in Malay, which is expected to teem with naman kaya ito? local and foreign tourists as the summer hits its peak in April and May.

Senator Enverga questions federal government’s commitment to fund Scarborough subway extension

infrastructure project,” Senator Enverga said in a statement. “However, the Trudeau government has a tendency to not follow through on its commitments and to allow significant funding to lapse, as indicated in the recent report of the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance. This trend has become a source of alarm for many concerned citizens in Scarborough who would like to see the subway extension project come to fruition,” the Senator added. The question raised by Senator Enverga Ottawa, March 2, 2017 – Today, the aims to confirm the federal government’s Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario commitment to support public transit Senator, questioned the Government projects in the Greater Toronto Area, Representative in the Senate during specifically that of the subway system question period about the Trudeau extension to Scarborough. government’s commitment to provide The Government Representative, Senator funding for the completion of the Peter Harder, responded with a promise to Scarborough subway extension. inquire about the funding for this specific “Cost estimates for the Scarborough project. subway extension continues to rise, which “I assure all members of the public means that it is now more important than that the government’s response will be ever that the federal government keeps shared with them as soon as it is available,” its promise of providing funds for this Senator Enverga ended.

A woman accompanied her husband to him. Don’t burden him with chores, the doctor’s office. After his checkup, as he probably had a hard day. Don’t the doctor called the wife into his discuss your problems with him as it office alone and told her: will only make his stress worse. And “Your husband is suffering from a most importantly, satisfy his every very severe disease, combined with whim. If you can do this for the horrible stress. If you don’t do the next 10 months to a year, I think following, your husband will surely die. your husband will regain his health Each morning, fix him a healthy completely.” breakfast. Be pleasant, and make On the way home, the husband sure he is in a good mood. For lunch asked his wife, “What did the doctor make him a nutritious meal. For dinner say?” prepare an especially nice meal for “You’re going to die,” she replied.

25 2017 25 PH TELLS CHINA: Entertainment Explain What’s the one thing Gabbi Garcia hates about ? Panatag + other stories construction me,] I am straight to the point and when I She said, “Encantadia’s whole team has been want to say something, [I say it.] Ruru thinks working so hard, I am thankful that they also that he might hurt someone,” said Gabbi. want Amihan to find the peace she deserves MANILA has sought clarification from #abangan yan” Beijing amid reports China was planning to In January, Kylie’s Amihan character got build an environmental monitoring station Kylie Padilla will no killed off in Encantadia after it was revealed on Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. longer play Amihan in that she got pregnant by boyfriend Aljur “We are seeking information from Abrenica. Chinese authorities to clarify the accuracy of Encantadia; new Kapuso the report,” presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said. star takes her spot Glaiza on love, business Communist Party Secretary Xiao Jie has reported that China would begin Kylie Padilla’s Encantadia character Amihan and Coldplay preparatory work this year to build With her much coveted role as Alena on returns as a reincarnated spirit through the environmental monitoring stations on a Encantadia and a picture-perfect Instagram body of Ariana, played by StarStruck 6 finalist Glaiza de Castro has been wondering why number of islands, including Panatag Shoal. account (which is now a million followers Arra San Agustin. no one is courting her. This comes as the Philippines seeks a strong), all eyes are on rising Kapuso princess However, Kylie Padilla will not be She thinks its either men are intimidated of diplomatic solution with China to resolve a Gabbi Garcia. Due to her rising presence, portraying the role her or that – gasp – she is not good-looking dispute over the West Philippine Sea (South online publication Preen got together with anymore. enough. “May ganu’n,” she said. “Minsan China Sea). Gabbi to get to know the young actress better. In her last scene dumarating sa isip ko ’yung ganoong klaseng Manila is not insisting on its rights over Gabbi celebrated her debut last December in the telefantasya, insecurity na ‘Teka, pangit ba the contested waters despite an international and they wanted to know what the best thing Amihan ate a fruit ako?’” Not that she’s losing arbitration tribunal ruling favoring the is about turning 18 and she said, “Honestly, from a tree in Devas. sleep over it. “Mas gusto ko Philippines. my decisions changed. It surprised me that This caused her ivtre isipin siyempre na naandiyan China seized Panatag Shoal in 2012 after turning 18 changed me. I became more open- (spirit in Nchan) to be lang siya sa tabi-tabi, ’di lang a standoff with the Philippine Navy. It then minded about things.” Kylie Padilla’s reincarnated and find kami nagtatagpo pa.” At the denied Filipino fishermen access to the She also talked about her relationship with Encantadia the “Sarkosi” or her moment, she contents herself disputed area, forcing the previous Aquino her castmates in Encantadia. character Amihan reincarnated body. with crushes. Glaiza is into K-pop admitting administration to take legal action against returns as a According to her, “Right now, the Sang’gres Any ivtre that will she finds most Korean stars cute. Beijing. reincarnated spirit “Ang pinaka-nagpapakilig sa akin si Park in Encantadia are close. Kylie [Padilla] and I through the body of be reincarnated can The United Nations-backed Permanent get to bond even outside of taping. We always Ariana, played by only find her Sarkosi Bo-Gum ng ‘Love In The Moonlight,’” she Court of Arbitration in The Hague eat out. We love Japanese cuisine.” StarStruck 6 finalist through a newborn revealed. “As in ini-stalk ko pa ’yan sa social invalidated China’s claims to the West Gabbi adds, “She’s an introvert and [I’m an] Arra San Agustin. baby or a dead body. media.” And how about local actors? Philippine Sea in July 2016, ruling that extrovert. We talk a lot between scenes and Amihan’s ivtre found “Si Gil Cuerva siguro, type ko siya the Philippines has sovereign rights over our conversations are deep, sensible. I treasure the body of a Punjabwe physically, ang cute niya. ’Di ba kasi parang Panatag Shoal and other areas within its those conversations.” named Ariana, played by StarStruck 6 finalist Korean din siya? Ta’s long hair pa.” 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone. The Kapuso actress also shared one thing Arra San Agustin. She has met Gil through the instigation of China refused to recognize the ruling. she dislikes about her on-screen partner, Ruru On her Twitter account last March 3, Kylie her “Encantadia” co-stars. Tensions eased when President Rodrigo Madrid. revealed that she did a marathon of Amihan’s “Last Christmas, tinuro ko lang ’kila Kylie Duterte visited China the same year, telling “He’s too kind. I think some people abuse scenes in Encantadia 2016. (Padilla) at Sanya (Lopez) na cute, maya-maya his counterparts that he was not yet ready to him because he’s too kind. Sometimes, he can’t Kylie also expressed her gratitude and pinapakilala na sakin. Pero ’yun lan ’yun. Alam insist on the tribunal decision. stand his ground because he’s too nice. [Unlike appreciation for the Encantadia staff. ko naman bagets pa siya.” Recently, Chinese survey ships were monitored at the resource-rich Benham Rise, an area that is part of the Philippines’ extended continental shelf east of Luzon, for SELFLESS FATHER Early in his lalo na sa pamilya ko.” about three months. continued from page 1 life, Arebuabo According to Arebuabo, a father’s duty is The Chinese foreign ministry said the learned the not just to provide food on the table. He is Philippines did not own Benham Rise but meaning of also tasked to make sure that his children will the Philippine government maintains that said he receives P2,200, which he uses to unconditional achieve their dreams. it “belongs to the Filipino people and the buy school supplies and other needs of his love. “Gusto ko lang makapagtapos sila sa pag- Philippines.” children. Arebuabo’s aaral,” he said. “Kahit hirap akong magbasa, Last March 17, Friday, President Duterte He also received a stall cart from DSWD, father, now 60, tinuturuan ko pa rin sila.” met with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang which he turned into a sari-sari store wherein was also alone Arebuabo said he wants to prove to his in Davao City to unveil a new six-year he earns P100 to P200 in a day-- enough to in providing for estranged wife and the rest of the world that development cooperation plan, but the two bring meals to the table. his four siblings. His mother died after giving he can continue being a good father to his did not discuss the maritime dispute. Everyday, Arebuabo wakes up at 5 a.m. birth to their youngest. children despite being almost incapacitated by to help his children prepare for school. One “Sipag at pag-aalaga sa mga anak,” stroke. No monitoring afternoon, he decided to bring his kids to Arebuabo said. “Kung paano ako inalagaan ng The photographer, a fast-food chain to celebrate Rose Mae’s tatay ko, gano’n din ang ginagawa ko ngayon.” Jhunnel Sarajan did Malacañang denied that Chinese ships were upcoming graduation. Arebuabo’s father continues to work as a buy the father his meal in Benham Rise to monitor the alleged Both kids ordered their favorite meal, jeepney driver to help out with the family’s that is why in the next presence of US submarines in the country’s while their father just satisfied his hunger by expenses. In his spare time, he does the photo on facebook, the continental shelf. watching them enjoy the meal. “Hindi na po laundry for Arebuabo and his two kids. father is seen eating. Abella said the Philippine government ako kumain. Makita ko lang na busog sila, “Siya talaga ang idol ko,” he said. “Malaki does not allow Chinese vessels in Benham okay na ako,” he said. ang sakripisyo niya para sa mga kapatid ko, Rise to do such monitoring. “We have not heard of such information,” Abella stressed as he reiterated Duterte’s previous statement that he does not want the Philippines to be caught in the conflict (Pop-ups are not supposed to be taken between the US and China. seriously - EDITOR) opens his first “Be that as it may, the President will not Candid SPOOF allow that as he said in numerous occasions that he does not want the Philippines to be US restaurant caught in the middle of a conflict between I better move aside. the United States and China,” the Palace I might photobomb Actor turned entrepreneur Marvin official said. them. Agustin happily shared on Instagram Duterte had downplayed the presence that he already opened of Chinese ships in Benham Rise, China his first restaurant sought permission to send its ships to the in San Francisco, area. Californa. Bao Down The Palace official said the Philippines is Gastrobar is origi- duty-bound to protect its sovereign rights nally from Canada and over the Benham Rise and can oversee and serves contemporary regulate the ships that pass through the area. Pacific Rim fusion “Other countries can exercise innocent dishes. passage and territorial navigation. But they Marvin’s last TV series on ABS-CBN are disallowed to stay and establish any was Super D in 2016. He also went back structure in the area… The Philippines has to the Ateneo Graduate School to finish the responsibility to oversee and regulate his Master of Entrepreneurship. the sailing ships of other countries that The actor currently owns 50 restau- pass with the waters around Benham Rise,” Shirley Leblanc fails to un-photobomb Aubrey Panaligan and Joshua Panganiban at Ariel Martinez’s rants in the Philippines. Abella said. birthday party. 26 2017 26 Scenes in the City+

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1. PCCF-TALA ANCOP VILLAGE in Caloocan, Philippines 2-3. Krista Bella, Miss Philippines Canada 2016 and the PCCF delegation at the Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, Inc 4. PCCF delegation and recipients pose for a picture. 5. PCCF presents a donation to the Kapuso Foundation 4 5

In ‘Destined To Be Yours’ Thea Tolentino plays the girl that cheated on Benjie

It seems the Kapuso guys are bent on important part, she was overwhelmed even making the first soap with Alden Richards just by the thought that she’d be part of the and Maine Mendoza a real audience drawer. show with the popular love team. Recently, the production staff added another “Na-overwhelm ako, character to the series –Trish. siyempre sila Alden and Who did they choose to play the role? Maine yun eh,” Thea said. Well, it’s none other than the emerging diva “Naghalo yung excitement, of character roles – Thea Tolentino! at kaba, kasi kailangan Tolentino, a very versatile young actress kong pantayan yung energy and homegrown Kapuso, has been proving in nung dalawa, kailangan the industry how effective she is in playing makipagsabayan ako sa antagonist in many series. Among the well- eksena.” known roles she has played was the character Trish, the character Thea is playing in the of Ashley, the evil sister in GMA Network’s series, was raised in a refined family, ergo highly successful family drama series, The manifests poise as is usual among girls from Half Sisters. Since then, Thea has become a well-to-do families. Benjie loved Trish, the one of the network’s most sought-after first and only ever loved, but she broke his contravidas. She was last seen in the recently heart. Trish cheated. Trish makes a dramatic concluded series Hahamakin Ang Lahat, come back and will she attempt to steal also as the main antagonist. Benjie’s heart from Sinag. “I have been groomed by the network Certainly, this creates complications in to be the contravida,” she said during an the already convoluted relationship between interview with members of the press last Benjie and Sinag. Will Benjie’s feelings for week when the network decided to announce her be re-ignited? her entry to the primetime series with Thea’s addition to Destined To Be Yours Richards and Mendoza. will definitely make your nightly viewing She said that when she received the call even more exciting. That is if you’re an The send-off dinner party of National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) team was a well- telling her she should report to the set of AlDub fan. attended affair. Destined To Be Yours as she’d be playing an

Yet another VERY VERY SUCCESSFUL Toronto Men’s Fashion Week was held on March 7, 2017 at Waterworks in Toronto; under the leadership of Jeff Rustia. This full house event generated at least $23,535.35 for CHARITY. Nadeene (LEFT PHOTO) celebrated her 11th birthday with her PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS NADEENE’S BIRTHDAY friends and family at Sky Zone.

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