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Pinoy Fiesta 2014 Still The Biggest Annual Fiesta! PCCF Miss Philippines 2013 Caitlin Pantaleon, Miss Philippines 2014 Krisgelle Maramot, Kapuso star Lovi Poe and Miss Teen Philippines 2013 Alannah Sagici 2013 pose after the coronation of the pageant.

SINGAPORE - The Al Jazeera TV network practices to both their clients—the employer Super promo rates reported last month that foreign domestic and the foreign domestic workers—and Singapore workers were being marketed “like commod- expects them to exercise sensitivity when The report also said the workers were ad- ities” at the Bukit Timah Shopping Centre marketing their fees or services,” MOM said. vertised on “super promo” rates and “special in central Singapore and at Katong Shop- The ministry also deemed an “unaccept- discounts,” with Filipinos tagged as “smart- ping Centre on Mountbatten Road. able practice” the alleged “inappropriate er,” Indonesians as “less bright” and Burmese denies But MOM said it visited the two shop- display” of foreign domestic workers in the workers as “sweet-natured and compliant.” ping centers concerned and did not find “any premises of employment agencies. MOM said “it is not unreasonable for inappropriate display of foreign domestic The Al Jazeera report said foreign domes- foreign domestic workers to perform such workers.” tic workers were shown in galleries called chores as some employment agencies have maid ‘sale’ Homekeeper and Budget Maid demonstrat- training facilities in the same premises as Basic respect in practices ing household and care-giving chores, such their front offices.” as “pushing the wheelchairs of the elderly” MAID SALE “MOM requires employment agencies to be and “changing diapers of a baby doll.” continued on page 25 responsible and accord basic respect in their

CARING FOR KIDS’ KIDNEYS Lakambini Beauties at CHIN DOH starts testing pupils’ urine amid alarm over rising ailments MANILA, Philippines - The Department of and proper treatment helps reduce the chance of Health (DOH) has embarked on a program complications and kidney failure.” to detect kidney ailments among pupils early The problem begins simply enough: many enough to treat them, and has kick-started the children are not in the habit of peeing regularly initiative in MIMAROPA region. especially if they are outside their homes, health The DOH-Mimaropa (or Region 4-B, experts said. To make matters worse, children comprised of Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon usually prefer soda over water and food that and Palawan) recently conducted urine tests is high in salt, thus, making them susceptible among elementary students from Grade 1-6 in to urinary tract infections (UTI) and other South Central and Panique Elementary School ailments. in Odiongan, Romblon. “Proper nutrition and by eating the right The urine screening was done to determine foods can help prevent or delay the occurrence of who among the students have kidney problems, kidney diseases. It is vital for parents or guardians the DOH regional director Dr. Janairo said.. to provide their children with a healthy diet. “The earlier you know that you have kidney disease, the sooner you can get treatment to help KIDNEYS A man passing by glances at Lakambini beauties Keesha Cerezo, Krista Bella, Denice Raagas JULY 2014 delayJULY or prevent kidney2014 failure. Early detection continued on pageL. 27M. Confidentialand Alison Garcia taking a selfie during Filipino show at the CHIN picnic. 1 Basta Toyota, sa Scarborough na!

2 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Vagina traps TFAT Elects 2014-2016 Officers; Rey is President By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT treasurer; Rudy Olay, auditor; Tom Flores, education sited along the banks of Pasig The Featineans Association of Toronto business mgr.; and Tony A. San Juan, public River in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Student (TFAT) recently chose its new set of officers relations officer. For the past 25 years , TFAT has been en- and directors for the 2014-2016 term. The The other members of the Executive gaged and supported outreach and ongoing election was held at Thompson Memorial Board are directors Rolando Balangue, Tirso worthwhile programs and projects including Park, Scarborough, Toronto on June 29, 2014 Balitian, Cesar Banda, Ed Baruela, Ramon 1) university scholarship grants, 2) finan- during the alumni organization’s 26th annual Cespedes, Tony Gatongay, Fanny Grava- cial donations to Canadian and Philippine picnic and get-together. dor, Bert Pabustan, Jocelyn San Juan, Joey charities, foundations,and religious groups 3) Leading the new Executive Board is Engr. Saturno and Eric Serapio. Tirso Balitian, members benevolent fund , 4) calamity - di- Oliver Rey as president. This is the second Annie Buiza, Julio Buiza and Tony San Juan, saster relief assistance, 5) academic excellence term for Rey after serving as chief executive as living TFAT Founders, serve as Director recognition awards, 6) inter-university alumni officer from 2004 to 2011. He succeeds Engr. Emeriti of the organization. associations sports fest and 7) fundraising Moises Ga . Supporting Rey as officers are : TFAT, organized in July 1989, is com- socials and activities.(TSJ). Moises Ga, 1st vice president; Max Recaido, posed of alumni and former students, Tony A.San Juan,OCT 2nd vice president; Rudy Ortiz, secretary; employees, and faculty members of FEATI [email protected] Emergency responders in Germany Norma Guanzon, asst. secretary; Nenita University, an institution of higher learning Tony A.San Juan,OCT had to rescue a foreign exchange Recaido, treasurer; Greg Gravador, asst. in engineering, technological and professional [email protected] student after he became trapped in a stone sculpture of a vagina. Police in Tubingen received a call for a person who was “trapped in a stone vulva.” Marian Rivera like never before in GMA 7’s Primetime Musical MARIAN The student became trapped in Beginning June 21 (Saturday), make way for the namin sa show, Sharing the stage with Marian is one of Eat the Pi-Chacán sculpture outside of Kapuso Network’s Primetime Queen Marian Ri- mula sa mga Bulaga hosts Paolo Ballesteros. Known for his Tubingen University after he decided vera as she unleashes a different side of her in the magagaling na animated charm, Paolo will be engaging himself in to climb in to the narrow structure. newest Saturday primetime musical, MARIAN. choreographers, an insightful banter with Marian and the show’s The 22 firefighters who responded to She has captivated the people locally and dance crews, guests. Adding musical beat to the show is Kapuso abroad with her undeniable acting ability, charmed hanggang sa mga Pop Superstar Julie Anne San Jose. the call reportedly freed the man “by audiences with her striking beauty and presence, celebrity artists,” Captivating, grand and ever-surprising, every hand” without the use of any devices. and inspired them with her advocacies. And yet, says Marian. Kapuso will see Marian Rivera like never before The sculpture was created in 2001 there’s no stopping the Kapuso Primetime Queen Aside from as she pushes herself to the limits. The show is by Peruvian artist Fernando de la Jara, as she grooves to the beat of being the most beau- Marian’s special directed by Louie Ignacio with head writer Rom- who claims to see the vagina as the tiful Dance Diva in her self-titled show. production num- mel Gacho. Through her mass-oriented personality, specta- bers every week, Let’s make Saturday nights Marian Nights as “gateway to the world,” according to tors get the chance to celebrate with Marian as viewers will MARIAN premieres June 21 on GMA’s flagship Suddeutsche. a performing artist in the show. Marian heats up also witness the international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. Get the The city’s mayor Boris Palmer told the stage through her contagious energetic vibe, as high-powered, latest updates about MARIAN from its official the newspaper that he could not she will absolutely be a feast for the eyes with her face-to-face facebook page www.facebook.com/GMAMarian- show-stopping costumes, make-up and hairstyles. battle of dance crews together with celebrity danc- Show, twitter account @GMAMarianShow and imagine how the student got himself “Sobrang excited ako dahil isa ‘to sa mga pan- ers. Meanwhile, Marian reveals her playful side as the GMA Network website www.GMANetwork. into that predicament “even taking garap kong gawin. Ibang side naman ni Marian Yan-Yan in the segment Playlist when she grooves com. (30) into account adolescence fantasies.” Rivera ang makikita ng mga manonood at siy- to the top three dance hits of different genres empre kaabang-abang din ang mga makakasama every week. JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 3 Spotlight Diomedes Maturan Naku ha! by Jose Baking The Perry Como of the Philippines LMConfidential.com Puto & Cuchinta for Charity

Have you been approached in a mall by Filipinos selling cuhcinta and puto and claiming it is for charity in the Philippines? A long time ago, somebody approached me at Finch subway. I bought 2 packs yata. Of course, I did not believe her. My sis ter got approached at Walmart also by these Filipinos claiming to sell for charity in the Philippines. My brother in law asked for their permit to sell and claim that reason. They cannot produce any and they left. If you believe them, that is up to you. I have ssen some kababayans selling suman and tinapa at the corner of Bathurst and Wislon, the plaza at the NW corner, right at the doorstep of Starbucks. Every weekend lang naman yata. I cannot remember if the suman seller claimed charity or not but I ended up buying. I am not even fond of suman. I don’t mind them. I don’;t believe their charitable status anyway. I am jsut surprised that none of the businesses in that plaza have complained against them.

mourning,” do you click Like? I am confused. Do you like it Elections Left & Right that the spouse died, or that they are in mourning, or...? It’s Incumbent Mayor and candidate for re-election Rob Ford confusing, isn’t it? FB has become a place to show compassion jsut came back form rehab and is already a major factor in the without thinking much about it. If you do not click Like, you election. I think he just took a break because he has nothing new to say. Which is no different than the other candidates. are unsympathetic. But, what are you liking anyway? It was aactually a smart move for him. He got a vacation and was the talk of the town with this absence. He also managed to avoid the issue of the Pride parade. His opponents would Bring our daughters back have made a big issue of his refusal to walk the parade. Why We started believing tha social media is the solution to our marching or not marching in certain parades is a big deal is problems. When rebel Boko Haram kidnapped 300 girls in beyond me. Electorates do not care what parade they walk in Nigeria, US First lady Michelle Obama held up a sign “Bring Diomedes Maturan ( August 16, 1940-April7, 2002 ; dubbed the anyway. Back our Girls” and posted it on Facebook. Lots of like followed. “Perry Como of the Philippines”) was an actor who played in Botika sa Unfortunately, Boko Haram is not on facebook so he never got the message. Otherwise, he surely would have returned the girls. baryo (1960) and Tawag ng tanghalan. Filipinos in the Election Definitely. With his humble roots in amateur singing contests, Diomedes Maturan Filipinos are running in the municipal election. Manny Yanga, rose to fame when he became champion of the national TV show Tawag Ace Alvarez and Paulina Corpus are running for school Ford and Chow are running close? ng Tanghalan in 1958, with his interpretation of the song “Rose Tattoo; board trustees. Randy Bucao is running for councilor. Willie Municipal elections is still in October. Ford could have come earning for him a role in LVN Pictures’ movie Rose Tattoo ng Buhay Ko with Reodica is running for Mayor. Julius Tiangson is running as the back in September and still be a close second. Oh, wait, a close Conservative candidate for Mississauga Centre.Rafael Fabregas second? The last time the surveys called it a close race was...let Charito Solis as co-star, commencing a colorful acting stint that would lost his fight for nomination for the Liberals Scarborough- me think...Oh yeah, the recently-concluded provincial election last for 24 more musical films. Some of the classics that he popularized Centre riding by 50 votes. I am sure there are still others who I wherein the sitting Premier Kathleen Wynne, with all the were Velarde’s Dahil Sa’yo, and Gabi at Araw. In 1984, he garnered have not been aware of. Good luck to all of them and may they scandals hanging on her neck prior to the election and running a Cecil Award in Outstanding Light Classical Vocal Recording for his all win and give us Filipinos a political presence that is sorely a minority government, finally won her majority government. lacking. rendition of Ernani Cuenco’s composition Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal. Hmmm... I’d hate to think... Diomedes Maturan’s rise to stardom may actually be likened to that of Nora Aunor. Both were Tawag ng Tanghalan grand champions. Both Nobel Peace Prize for PNOY My neighbour mowed my lawn The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process were dark-skinned, but were able to penetrate an industry kinder and I was in the computer room when somebody started mowing headed by Secretary Teresita Deles is lobbying in Norway to their lawn at 10:55 am, June 28, 2014. I know because I was more hospitable to those with fair complexion. get President Aquino nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize so the chatting with Raymond Santos at that time. I did not pay at- President could play up an “accomplishment” during his fifth But unlike Aunor, Maturan wasn’t able to maximize the power of mass tention to the mowing. After all, it is summer. Then, I noticed State-of-the-Nation Address. media to further strengthen his career in show business. When he stopped that the sound of the lawn mower sounded closer, as if it was Naku, if a certain journalist hears about this, I will not be my front lawn being mowed. I peeked from my second floor making movies, he concentrated more on stage shows, then already on surprised if he asks his / her “friends” to lobby a Nobel Peace window and saw my neighbor mowing my front lawn. I was the decline. prize for him / her too. confused as to why he will do that. Well, besides the fact that Aside from his great musical ability, Diomedes Maturan also displayed my grass is long. Well, not that long. It has not gone above my a knack for comedy. In the 1959 film, Private Maturan, he comically Stateless? head yet and I am 5’6”. Then, I’ve thought of the winter we just had. I’ve often shoveled his sidewalk this past winter. And with reports to the army dressed to the nines – in a shimmering suit with Why do some Filipinos go all over the world without a final the winter we had, that was really often, often. If it was high, destination? They go all over the world and they go from one matching sunglasses. He is supported in this comedy film by Pugo, Patsy, I used the snow blower. If it was not, I do a quick-run with country to another without any intention of staying in one Bentot, Lopito and Hector Reyes (all deceased). In Detective Maturan my 2 shovels side by side from theirs to mine to my other side place? Even a jetsetter has place of residence that he or she can neighbor. No need to make it perfect. I still have to go to work (also filmed in 1959), he goes undercover in one scene by dressing up call. Hmmm... I wonder why. Some people cannot be called and catch the bus because I usually do it in the morning. After like a woman – wig, dress and all. Nineteen fifty nine was clearly his year wanted. In fact, they are unwanted wherever they go. Ehe, ano all, the city snowplow will pass by sometime during the day or ba ito? – with all his films making money at the box office. eventually. I guess he was just paying it back. Thank God for good neighbors. Maturan continued making movies for LVN in 1960: Lovingly Yours with Click Like in Facebook Mila Ocampo (now better known as Snooky Serna’s mother, she was Somebody wrote in Facebook “My spouse died and we are actually a Miss Philippine Press Photography winner, introduced by LVN to film via Biyaya ng Lupa), Botika sa Baryo (with Marita Zobel) and Doon Po sa Amin (with Ocampo and Zobel). Maturan died on April 7, 2002 of heart attack at age 61. He was survived by his wife Sylvia and children Dennis, Ma. Teresa, Submit ads & press releases by Dominic, and Marjorie. JULY 15 for the AUGUST 2014 issue.

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Dear Vincent, the luck in her I am feeling pretty bad because it endeavour. Rama & Galvante are OK looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just Naging mainit na isyu sa showbiz ang sagutan getting too old to be digging up a at demandahan nina Annabelle Rama at dating garden plot. If only you were here GMA-7 executive Wilma Galvante noon, kaya my troubles would be over. I know naman ngayon, marami sa mga kaibigan nila you would dig the plot for me. ang natutuwa na all’s well that ends well na Love Dad nga sa pagitan nila. Katunayan, pumayag agad si Annabelle His son replies: nang sabihin ng anak na si Raymond na interesado si Wilma na bilhin ang rights ng Dear Dad, reality show nilang It Takes Gutz to be a Not for nothing, but don’t dig up Gutierrez mula sa E! channel para sa TV5. that garden. That’s where I buried Kuwento pa ni Tita Annabelle, wala na the BODIES. silang samaan ng loob ni Wilma at pati ang Love Vinnie mga kasong isinampa, na-drop na raw. Ang second season, sey ni Tita Annabelle, At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI dito lang sa ’Pinas kukunan. agents and local police arrived at Out na raw ang ideyang kukunan sila sa the old man’s house and dug up the Istanbul, bansa ng dati niyang manugang na si entire area. However, they didn’t Yilmas Bektas, dahil mas gusto ng mga taga-E! find any bodies, so they apologized na ipakilala ang ’Pinas sa Asya. to the old man and left. Pero, mukhang tuloy daw ang biyahe ng That same day the old man received anak na si Ruffa doon. Isasama raw ni Rufing another letter from his son. ang dalawang anak na sina Lorin at Venice para dalawin si Yilmaz. Dear Dad, Nang tanungin kung payag siyang pumunta Go ahead and plant the tomatoes si Ruffa sa Istanbul, sagot ni Tita Annabelle, now. That’s the best I could do Amber delos Reyes “Ayaw ko, pero wala akong magagawa kung under the circumstances. gusto ni Ruffa.” Love Vinnie

JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 5 Filipino World Singapore blog riles Filipinos + Discount Maids in Singapore malls

suspended the accreditation of Homekeeper Agency, the recruitment firm responsible for the “discounts on maids” marketing strategy there. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said POLO-Singapore has suspended the accreditation of a foreign placement agency (FPA) of the Homekeeper, which was one of the two agencies alleged to be involved in the practice. KRIS TV TURNS 3! “Labor Attaché [Vicente] Cabe has reported that the POLO has suspended As Kris TV celebrates its third anniversary this July, its accreditation of Homekeeper our happy journey with our Kapamilyas comes in Agency,” Baldoz said. threes -- triple the EXCITEMENT, triple the EXCLU- Filipinos like the ones in this The manager of the agency was SIVES, triple the EXPERIENCE! photo inside the Lucky Plaza in invited to answer the allegations and Your favorite morning talk reality program is set Orchard Road are the target of an was instructed to bring their workers to to commemorate another milestone on Philippine anti-Filipino blog post recently. the Philippine Embassy for interview, TV! Kris Aquino explores the best of the world, she added. places never before seen, journeys never before A Singaporean blogger who posted shopping before approaching him/her Aside from the Homekeeper, DOLE taken, dares never before done. an anti-Filipino “guide” that suggested to make payment. When the cashier had also referred the Budget Maid Kris goes to the “unexplored” provinces of ways to displease Filipinos living in picks up the insecticide spray ready to Agency to the Singapore Ministry of Dumaguete and Siquijor. Together with the King Singapore has riled readers and said do a barcode scan, ask him/her wryly: Manpower (MOM) and the Budget of Talk Boy Abunda, they will highlight the beauty said “Filipinos have long overstayed ‘Is this effective against Filipinos? Maid Agency is not accredited with the of Siquijor’s pristine white beaches and natural their welcome, and they must be Sorry, I meant cockroaches. ‘“ POLO-Singapore. Earlier, DOLE looked into reports resources and debunks the impression that Siquijor advised in no less clearer terms that we The anonymous blogger believes he that foreign domestic workers, is a place full of black magic. are growing intolerant of their presence. is not violating any law by raising his including Filipino household service Kris TV once again conquers Asia. Coincid- Then again, let’s do this through largely points that are very critical of Filipinos. workers, were being put on display ing with the Asia Rainbow TV Awarding in Macau ‘peaceful’, non criminal means.” But Marc Titus Cebreros, chief of and made available for “purchase” at where the Queen of All Media was recognized as The blogger said Filipino waiters the Human Rights Information and “discounted prices” in some shopping ‘Outstanding Program Hostess’… Kris and Melai and customer service officers must be Communication Division, contradicted malls in Singapore. Cantiveros explores Macau, getting a taste of rejected. He said Singaporeans must this and said Singapore’s Sedition Act Meanwhile, two of the five overseas local cuisine and getting to know the lives of our request for the service of his fellow punishes offline and online remarks Filipino workers (OFWs) who were “Kapamilyas” living there. Lucky OFW fans of Kris countrymen. “If the idiot continues that tend to incite distrust and enmity victims of the marketing scheme will get the chance to be part of this special Kris rambling on, tell him/her with a smile: between the races with a jail term of underwent a settlement and obtained TV Asian Adventure. Your English sucks, capisce?… find three years and a hefty fine. a refund of the money claims with the For the third leg of our EXCITING adventure, Kris me someone else pronto’,” the blogger Cebreros said Singaporean Homekeeper and were present during and Pokwang visit Chiang Mai - the largest and advised. The blogger also suggested authorities should penalize the blogger the POLO investigation. culturally significant city in northern Thailand. to give a “little nudge” to Filipino concerned. “At the very least, what he On the other hand, the Philippine Loyal Kapamilya viewers will get the chance to commuters that get rowdy but “make it said was rather foolish but the fact Overseas Employment Administration spend special moments with Kris in her own home look accidental”. that it is stirring negative reactions (POEA) has identified the four POEA-licensed agencies that have – creating new memories to cherish. Kris, Pokwang, “We understand sometimes they just from Filipinos and other minorities Homekeeper Agency as their principal. Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi and Judy Ann Santos- don’t get it, so a little more force must in Singapore should convince the The four agencies are Maanyag Agoncillo will prepare dishes to be shared with be employed,” he added. authorities to push for tough legal International Manpower Corporation, selected Kris TV viewers. The Blood Stained Singaporeactions,” he added. Migrant Workers Manpower Agency, Kris also shares the stage with Vice Ganda to blogger said Singaporeans should eat “It is a black and white case of Inc., Kirsten Recruitment, Inc., and join our talk and musical special to celebrate love at Filipino restaurants and make a mess hate speech and hate mongering Uni-Link Overseas Placement Agency and life. by spitting the food out in their plate. that deserves to be condemned and Corporation. Another first on Kris TV, Angel Locsin joins Kris in If Filipinos figure in an accident, penalized,” he added. According to Baldoz, POEA a special food adventure. the blogger asked Singaporeans not to The sensationalist post has given the administrator Hans Leo Cacdac will Kris TV gathers Kapamilyas across the country. help but take photos and post them on blogger good traffic to his site after the meet the officials and representatives of Kris TV invites 300 Kapamilya viewers from the 3 social media with a caption: “Hopefully article has been viewed 529,301 times the agencies in the Philippines to hear main island groups of the country – Luzon, Visayas another Pinoy has breathed his last on and shared in several social media their side of the issue and why they and Mindanao, to a grand family fun day. The the little red dot. RIP. NOT.” platforms. allowed the Homekeeper to be their chosen families get to enjoy a day of fun and He said Singaporeans should pray principal agency. excitement at the country’s biggest amusement for a flood of biblical proportions to However, the DOLE chief explained park – Enchanted Kingdom. Free admission and descend upon Orchard Road which is POLO-SG suspends that the sanctions that will be imposed on the recruitment firms will still exclusive to Kris TV! frequented by Filipinos especially on recruiter for selling maids depend on the answers to the queries Starting July 7, times three the inspiration, times weekends. in malls of the POEA. three the discoveries, times three the love. As our Lastly, he said “If you see a Pinoy “The POEA will base its subsequent daily shared EXPERIENCES continue… Kris TV is 3! cashier at NTUC, Cold Storage or The Philippine Overseas Laboraction on their explanation [for the said Giant, throw a can of Baygon into your Office (POLO) in Singapore has marketing scheme],” she said.

Scenes in the City

FIRST, May Cabrias happily receives the certificate of Appreciation on behalf of hard-of-walking husband Jess Cabrias from Bicol president Rafael nebres and Congen Junever Mahilum-West. SECOND, Singer Ryan Orlanda poses with the Consul-general. THIRD & FOURTH, Proud parents of a new university graduate, Reeza the youngest of three girls graduated at the University of Toronto poses with her dad, senatro Tobias Jun Enverga and mom Rosemer and youngest sister Rocelle. 6 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Canada Address by Senator Enverga: RSH Travel Gladys S. Calderon New Funding for the Int’l Licensed Travel Consultant Organization of Migration License# ON 50018542 And it is why “Reliable & Affordable Travel Service” today I am announc- ing more Canadian support—in this case to help address the Tel: (416) 307-2699 ext. 101 immediate needs of thousands of conflict- Cell: (647) 267-2052 affected families in Email: [email protected] the Philippines. Decades of Address: 7100 Woodbine Ave Suite 211 ongoing fighting on Mindanao Island Markham ON L3R 5J2 have caused far too many people to suffer unimaginable conse- quences. They live in dire conditions, without Good morning/afternoon. the basic necessities Friends, I am pleased to join you today on to, if not live comfortably, then at least get behalf of my colleague, the Honourable Chris- by. tian Paradis, Canada’s Minister of Internation- Canada wants to help change that. al Development and for La Francophonie. So we are providing the International Orga- Minister Paradis regrets that he cannot be nization for Migration with $800,000 in new here for the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show. He humanitarian assistance funding. has asked me to convey his sincerest thanks for This contribution is going towards a project inviting him to attend. that will address immediate needs on Mind- Last fall, the Minister travelled to the Phil- anao Island. ippines, as the sun was finally rising to reveal It will improve access to safe drinking the full destruction that Typhoon Haiyan had water. left behind. Make sanitation and hygiene facilities easier It was, for Minister Paradis, an opportunity to find and use. to survey the damage. And to get a full sense of And improve nutrition for families and what role Canada could play to help meet the individuals who struggle to find enough nutri- growing humanitarian needs of the millions of tious food. people who were affected in some way. Our assistance will support the IOM’s ef- If the Minister was so quick to jump on a forts to better coordinate and manage camps plane and go into that disaster zone, it was for more than 25,000 internally displaced because of the long-standing friendship that people in 10 evacuation centres and four tem- exists between Canada and the Philippines. porary shelters. Indeed, our bilateral relations are strong and And it will improve conditions in these friendly, and marked by close cooperation in shelters by providing privacy partitions for ap- many areas. proximately 4,000 families. Our embassy in Manila, for example, works The IOM’s Chief of Mission in the Philip- with the Government of the Philippines, pines, Marco Boasso, has called our contribu- members of civil society, and international tion generous. And he has said that it will help organizations to promote democratic devel- thousands of vulnerable people. opment, good governance, rule of law, peace, Few rewards are greater than this… knowing and the protection of human rights for all that our assistance will make a difference in the Filipinos. lives of so many. These are the very hallmarks of Canada’s It has long been Canada’s commitment to principle-based foreign policy. provide appropriate, timely and effective hu- We believe in dignity for all people—that manitarian assistance, in response to conflicts freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule and natural disasters. of law are the values upon which pluralistic We do it to save lives, alleviate suffering, societies are built, and the values to which all and maintain the dignity of those who are human beings are entitled. affected. We know we have a responsibility to help With today’s announcement, Canada the global community reach its full potential. proudly reaffirms this commitment in the Phil- And we understand that our global reputa- ippines. And, more specifically, to the people of tion as a nation steeped in philanthropic Mindanao Island, who bear the scars of years engagement positions us well to offer assis- of conflict in that region. tance and expertise in areas of the world that May this funding help them find their way, need it. and overcome the challenges they face. It is why we were so quick to contribute to Thank you. the recovery effort in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

GIANNA MATIZEN’S 1ST B’DAY

Last June 28, 2014 was Gianna Matizen’s (LEFT) 1st b-day. With her are the happy parents Gladys and Junray Calderon (RIGHT PHOTO) and Lola Zeny & Lolo Dr. Calderon. (FAR RIGHT) JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 7 Daniel is more Philippines popular than 9 out of 10 mall goers has relatives Kathryn Daniel Padilla is billed ahead in his love working abroad+ other news team with Kathryn Bernardo. This is unusual in local showbiz, where the female is always ahead of the male and perpetual automatic adjustment for partner, as in Guy and inflation of the tax rate. Pip, Vi and Bot/Boyet, One of the law’s objectives is to curb Nida-Nestor, Gloria- the rising tobacco-related diseases in the Luis, Sharon and Gabby, Maricel and Philippines, induced by some of the lowest William. But this is understandable because cigarette prices in the world. there’s no doubt that between Daniel and More than a year after the enactment Kathryn, it’s Daniel who is the more “sikat” of the Sin Tax Law, the coalition said member of their love team. And this is not “we find positive signs that the country surprising because Daniel is just oozing with star quality and charisma, just like his is on track towards achieving the goals of Uncle Robin during Binoey’s younger days. protecting the health of Filipinos through We don’t doubt that Daniel will be like reduction of smoking, increasing revenues, John Lloyd Cruz, who can be paired with and raising additional funds for universal any female star and still come up with a hit health care.” movie. MANILA - Nine out of 10 people anywhere in the Philippines. Even more recently, a health Daniel and Kath have a new romantic who enter a mall have a relative living or With transactions being made online, department-commissioned 2014 Social film to be shown on July 16, “She’s Dating the working abroad, according to an official of the OFW sender is spared the hassle of Weather Stations (SWS) survey on Gangster,” based on Bianca Bernardino’s a leading mall chain in the country. shipping bulky packages to the product smoking has revealed lower smoking Filipino novel that’s a hit online in Wattpad with 600,000 readers and sold 70,000 Data from Philippine Statistics recipient back home. prevalence among Filipinos—from 29 Authority showed that 2.3 million The service is available for Filipinos copies on paperback. How is this different percent in 2012 to 26 percent in the first from the first 3 films they did, “24/7 in Love,” Filipinos were working abroad in April- in Asia and Europe, including the United quarter of 2014. September 2013 alone. Kingdom, but it will be expanded soon to “Must Be Love” and “Pagpag?” “Ito na ang pinaka-mature na nagawa Personal remittances of Overseas those in the US West Coast, according namin ni Kathryn,” says Daniel. “Yung mga Filipino Workers (OFWs) breached the to Eric Alberto, PLDT executive vice Priest: Ban One Direction una, pa-cute mostly, tapos ‘Pagpag’ is $2-billion mark in March this year, posting president for enterprise, international and horror. Ngayon lang ako umeffort nang a single-digit growth from last year’s level. carrier business. MANILA - An official of the Catholic husto in a movie and I’m so proud of it. I Figures from the Bangko Sentral The partnership “gives us theChurch said popular British boy band One learned so much from our director, Cathy ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that the opportunity to offer Samsung’s range Direction should be banned from holding Molina. The movie’s message is that true remittances in March grew 6.9 percent of products to our overseas Filipinos concerts in the Philippines. love surpasses the test of time.” to $2.08 billion from $1.99 billion in the who would want to provide the latest Fr. Conegundo Garganta, executive The movie was shot on location in Bicol, same month last year. gadgets and appliances for their families,” secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ which is an integral part of the story. The United States, Saudi Arabia, Chung Lyong Lee, Samsung Electronics Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal the United Arab Emirates, the United Philippines president and CEO, said in a Commission on Youth (CBCP-ECY), Charee has cold feet Kingdom, Singapore, Japan and Hong statement. said the group should be banned for they Kong were the major sources of the cash might set a bad example for the youth who over movie remittances. idolize them. The major role played by OFWs in Sin tax revenues exceed target Earlier, a video surfaced showing two ChareeE Pineda is one of the Kapuso of the members of the group smoking Kontrabidas who played villain to Lovi Poe in sustaining the economy prodded the SM “Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas.” She admits she somehow MANILA - The Aquino administration marijuana. Shopping Center Management Group to has exceeded anew its tax collection target regrets backing out from “Kamkam (Greed)” now “The government should act on this… that the film is eliciting very positive reviews. tap the huge Philippine market that is best on “sin” products in the first four months represented by Filipinos working abroad. Are you going to allow your people to be “Nanghihinayang ako not being able to of the year following a round of excise tax poisoned?” Garganta said in an interview. work with Direk Joel Lamangan, who’s my dream Glenn Ang, vice president for director,” she says. “Sayang nga, chance ko na rate increase last January. “I don’t know if they’ll do that but the operations of SM Shopping Center Year-on-year, sin taxes revenues siya makatrabaho, but I had to consider other government vowed to protect the people. factors. First, my family, especially my dad. Then Management Group, said three million increased by 12 percent from P20.58 people enter the chain’s 48 malls across the That’s why it should exercise its power,” he my constituents in Valenzuela. Kahit 23 na ako, billion. said. I don’t decide for myself when it comes to those country every day. things dahil I have to take into consideration ang Meanwhile, the civil society coalition Garganta also asked concert organizers On Tuesday, SM Supermalls, Samsung that supported the passage of the Sin Tax sasabihin nila. Kasi very daring talaga ang role. to be more discerning when they invite Iniisip ko na lang, hindi siguro talaga para sa akin and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Law (R.A. 10351) in 2012, has joined Co., through its international arm PLDT artists to do a show. ‘yung role at siguro may ibang artista talaga na the World Health Organization’s call for “While an actor or actress can entertain meant for that project.” Global, signed a partnership that will Direk Joel is going back to GMA7 now that countries to raise taxes on tobacco. us, we should also be discerning. Are we make available to the OFWs products and In 2012, the Philippine government his contract with TV5 has expired. What if he only for the entertainment? We should wouldn’t want to work with her in a future GMA services offered by the partners. passed the controversial Sin Tax Law that PLDT will carry Samsung’s domestic also be responsible,” he said. project? “If that would happen, I can’t do anyting resulted in steep and dramatic increases in The Manila concert of One Direction about it. Hindi mo naman siya puwedeng piliting appliances and electronics products that kunin ka kung ayaw niya. Wala akong choice tobacco tax rates and that reformed the tax is slated for March next year. Filipinos abroad can pay for directly and structure, leading towards a single tax rate kundi tanggapin anuman ang decision niya.” have them delivered to their loved ones

Filipino Entertainment at CHIN Picnic delights the crowd

FIRST, World-Famous Pilita Corrales poses with UMAC’s Perly Alilio, Esther and UMAC’S Anna Eusebio. SECOND, Keeana Cerezo entertains the crowd. THIRD, The beautiful and sexy candidates of Lakambini pageant was popular with the crowd. 8 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Laugh Resort Toronto Councillor candidate Randy Bucao Gellie-Edu Reunite Miss Beatrice, the church kicks off campaign with a concert Fundraiser GELLI de Belen has Edu Manzano as organist, was in her eighties and co-host in “Face the had never been married. She People” on TV5. We ask was admired for sweetness and her how she felt when she kindness to all. One afternoon the was informed that Edu pastor came to call on her and she will join her and Tintin showed him into her quaint sitting Bersola in the show. “I room. She invited him to have a got excited,” she says. seat while she “Kasi noong 14 years old ako, siya prepared tea. ang unang nakasama ko sa kanyang As he sat sariling show. Nagkasama na rin kami facing her old hosting variety shows like ‘Game and pump organ, the Go,’ pero iba itong ‘Face the People’. young minister I felt makakatulong talaga magkaroon noticed a cut- ng male perspective dahil pareho kami ABOVE, Randy Bucao gets on stage with all the performers. BELOW, Candidate Randy Bucao ni Tintin na babae in our viewpoints. Gelli glass bowl poses with singer Amsky Chan at his fundraising concert at Prestige. sitting on top is thankful that she can do both hosting of it. The bowl was filled with and acting on TV5. She just finished the Randy! Randy! Randy! was the concerted water. In the water floated, of tawaserye “Confessions of a Torpe.” calls by supporters and friends of Randy all things, a condom! When she Both her career and lovelife continue to Bucao. They were echoed loud and clear returned with tea and scones, they do well. Her marriage to Ariel Rivera is not as a sports rooting but made as began to chat. The pastor tried to one of the most stable in showbiz. What’s political chants during Bucao’s first main stifle his curiosity about the bowl their secret? fundraising activity. The successful event of water and its strange floater, “We have constant communication, was actually a Concert Show in support but soon it got the better of him which is a big factori.” of his campaign for councillorship to the and he could no longer resist. “Miss Are their sons not into showbiz? Toronto municipal council . Beatrice”, he said, “I wonder if you “Hindi nila hilig. They’re more into sports Yes, it was indeed Bucao’s impressive would tell me about this?” pointing sa school nila. ‘Yung isa, sa baseball. campaign kickoff - cum- dinner concert to the bowl. “Oh, yes” she replied, Marylou Malicdem, Maria Panaligan, And the other one, sa basketball, which held at Prestige Club in North York “isn’t it wonderful? Glenn Sevillo, Casey Lapira & Prestige is good. Pag-aaral muna ang asikasuhin on July 5,2014. The well-attended and I was walking through the park MoverZ Dancers. nila bago sila mag-isip ng kung anu- well- admired show was highlighted a few months ago and I found this Bucao is a solid candidate for ano.” by splendid performances involving little package on the ground. The Councillor of Toronto ‘s Ward 10-York For the first telecast of “Face musical talents of Toronto’s FilCan directions said to place it on the Centre, located along the Bathurst/ the People” today, don’t miss the established and promising singers, group organ, keep it wet and that it would Wilson corridors of North York. He is controversial Maegan Aguilar and her dancers and stage performers. prevent the spread of disease. Do proud to be the only Filipino running aunt Marlene walking out of the show Hosted by Deo Moreno, and you know I haven’t had the flu all for elective post in the City of Toronto when writers who were guests in the amongst the wonderful performers winter!” on October 27, 2014. For campaign show sided with and defended Freddie were: Jennifer Camacho, Bong Castillo, The pastor fainted. financial contribution, volunteers and Aguilar. Find out what are the other Jujelyn Lescano, Britney Waito, support to Randy’s quest, contact and complaints that Maegan voiced out Cheryll Samson, John Alix, Samantha connect via : www.BUCAO.ca. against her dad in the show. Gavin, Joshua Serrano, Amsky Chan, Send a BOX to your loved ones!

Nothing beats the overseas Filipino’s symbol of Love for family than the Forex Box.

JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 9 Edu has no tmet Philippines Angel Locsin yet

LUIS Manzano said that even in his grow- ing up years, he never felt insecure of his parents, Batangas Governor Vilma The Case of the Missing Santos-Recto and TV host-actor Edu Manzano. He was four, he revealed, when KalashnikovsCASES SOON. CIDG also face charges for the missing rifles, he added. Ate Vi and Edu chief Director Benjamin Estilles is already facing plunder charges for separated. Magalong says they will his involvement in a “questionable” deal with a soon file cases against 19 courier company Werfast alongside PNP chief “Ganun- PNP personnel over the Upbeat after revealing she has Director General Alan Purisima. paman,” Luis missing AK-47s. lung cancer, Sen. Miriam Defensor Although he did not give a specific stated, “’di ko rin Santiago gamely poses with reporters timeframe for the filling of cases, he said the ito naramdaman for pictures after her press conference MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine charges will be filed “soon.” dahil kapag kai- on Wednesday. The senator said she National Police (PNP) will be filing cases against langan ko silang will undergo chemotheraphy soon. at least 19 police personnel over a case of 1,004 missing AK-47 rifles, Criminal Investigation From the FEO to the NPA dalawa, nandu’n sila. and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Director “Kahit pa sa school activities ko, lalo Miriam vows Benjamin Magalong said. Magalong’s announcement comes after months na noong nasa grade school ako (San During a press conference, Magalong said of investigating the missing firearms. Agustin College), dumarating silang that while the investigation was still ongoing, In the middle of the controversy is a certain dalawa,” dugtong pa niya. Isidro Lozada, owner of security agency Caraga to beat cancer the CIDG is also preparing to file a case against At 33 and an achiever himself, Luis still Security. Lozada, said Magalong, procured the MANILA - Who’s afraid of cancer? “around 7 retired and incumbent police generals” rifles through authorized firearms dealer Twin feels na mahihirapan siyang i-achieve Not Sen. Miriam Defensor- over the missing firearms. PNP’s Firearms Pines Incorporated. ang anumang na-accomplish ng kanyang Santiago who admitted that she has and Explosives (FEO) office in 2013 revealed Lozada said the NPA threatened to kill him parents. Thank God na nga lang daw at lung cancer. there are 1,004 unaccounted for AK-47s that and his family in 2010 unless he supplied them wala siyang balak makipag-compete sa Feisty as ever, the senator expressed were supposedly acquired by mining firms and with firearms. optimism that she will beat the disease security agencies. dalawa. According to Magalong, the money used to although it is already in stage 4. The CIDG’s probe revealed the rifles ended “Gusto ko to work on my own dreams,” purchase the firearms came from the NPA as She was in high spirits when she up in the hands of members of the New People’s aniya. “Na ang ma-accomplish ko ay kung well. Lozada simply served as their conduit. made the announcement to the media. Army (NPA). Magalong said 5 of the rifles ano ang pangarap ko sa buhay.” The PNP officials were earlier asked to “I am not afraid of cancer. There have since been recovered, following encounters He couldn’t say yet kung ready na siya explain their involvement in the case. is nothing I am afraid of,” Santiago between the Philippine Army and the NPA. “General Meneses explained Twin Pines is a for politics at his age. His parents, pati stressed. Other firearms seized after the encounter could very established firearms dealer, one they trust. na ang stepdad niyang si Sen. Ralph She said her cancer is not spreading not be traced back to the missing AK-47s since They know it’s legitimate and safe. Twin Pines, Recto, neither encourage nor discourage perhaps “because I’m living a healthy they had already been tampered with. on the other hand, said Lozada’s track record him from running for the post of Lipa City life.” Magalong named the following police was spotless, so they saw nothing shady with his ”I don’t smoke, I don’t drink. I don’t generals and officers as respondents: mayor, his mom’s bailiwick. order… only to find out that the order was being commit adultery and tell lies to my Director Gil Meneses, PNP Civil Security Group Basta ang sabi daw nila sa kanya, delivered to the NPA,” Magalong said. husband,” the senator added. director who is currently on non-duty status; Director they are behind him anuman ang maging Napoleon Estilles, Director for Plans and former FEO Twin Pines may also be held liable for the Santiago said her doctors discovered desisyon niya. head; Chief Superintendent Raul Petrasanta, PNP Police release of firearms. Lozada himself, whom that she has a rare condition called Did we hear it right na hanggang ngay- Regional Office 3 chief and former FEO head; Chief Magalong described as “very cooperative” in the “behavioral mutants.” Superintendent Tom Rentoy, former PNP Supervisory investigation, may also face charges. on, ’di pa nakikilala nang personal ni Edu She announced that she will undergo Office for Security and Investigation Agencies chief; Magalong said Lozada purchased the ang girlfriend ni Luis na si Angel Locsin? a different kind of chemotherapy Chief Superintendent Regino Catiis, acting executive firearms in “trickles” from 2011 to shortly before Binanggit ito ni Doods during the press- where, instead of injection, she will be officer of the PNP Directorate for Comptrollership and the May 2013 elections. con of TV5’s Face the People. taking a tablet that targets molecules. formerly chief of the FEO licensing division; Senior Magalong described the transfer of firearms ”This is some sort of magic tablet Superintendent Eduardo Acierto Jr, former chief of the FEO licensing division between Lozada and the NPA as “very casual.” and I don’t have to take anything, just * * * The CIDG chief told reporters they may be The AK-47s were intended to be sold to a tablet which in effect will give all charged before the Ombudsman for violation authorized security agencies or for the security the benefits of chemotherapy without Speaking of Ate Vi, ’di namin alam kung of Presidential Decree 1866 and for graft under forces of private companies such as mining side effects,” Santiago told Senate bakit malaking issue ang wrong spelling Republic Act 3019. Ten private individuals may firms, he added. reporters. niya ng word na “truly” sa card na kasama “I hope to see you in six weeks, fully ng ensaymadang pinadala niya kay Kris cured of cancer,” she said. Aquino. She explained that the tablet aims Para tuloy to target the mass or tissue that should CHIN ‘s Joel degenerate, not spread. ang lumalabas, But if the tablet treatment fails, Recla with napakalaking Santiago will be compelled to seek issue nito na treatment at the Cedar-Sinai Hospital Lakambini pinag-usapan in Los Angeles. pa nationwide. The senator submitted to Senate Boss But we admire President Franklin Drilon a request Ate Vi dahil ’di for an indefinite extension of her CHIN Filipino siya pikon. With all the bashings, lalo na medical leave. Malacañang also on newscaster, radio sa social media, nanatili pa rin siyang expressed hope that Santiago will personality Joel Recla cool at indifferent. recover. poses with Lakambini “We are one with the people in Well, saludo kami sa iyo, Ate Vi! praying for the health and recovery of pageant boss Candace Sen Santiago. Mallari david at the CHIN Picnic.

10 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show sa Toronto, Still The Biggest Annual Fiesta!

Toronto, June 28, 2014 - Pinoy Fiesta Aljur Abrenica’s and Trade Show sa Toronto proved once again as the biggest annual com- munity based Fiesta under one roof in Family Hurt By Toronto or perhaps Canada as it culmi- nated the 2014 festivities. Having Fun Robin Padilla’s and Helping at the same time is the theme of the Fiesta. Thousands upon Offensive Words! thousands of well wishers rose to their feet as they welcomed the multitude of The family of kapuso actor Aljur Abrenica performers as they enter the stage and was reported being hurt by the offensive performed to their hearts’ delight. words of the award-winning actor Robin True to their words, the organizers Padilla, the father of her former girlfriend delivered their promises in bringing Kylie Padilla. the best of the best of our local talents, According to the source of Bandera. everyone was amazed by the quad, Inquirer.net, Aljur Abrenica respects the Martha Joy, Lilac Cana, Emil Zarris opinion of the action star however, his and Bong Castillo, back to back to back opinion towards him did not sit well to his with their talents as they showcased family. their magnificent gifts to the enchant- It can be remembered that the action ment of the huge crowd. The local star told her daughter to find a tough guy community groups performance cannot so she will not be hurt again. “Maghanap be outdone, from seniors to young ones ka ng tunay na barako, ‘yung barakong ... they were beauty to all the senses. Pilipino, ‘yung may dugong barako para Culture Philippines of Ontario, the hindi ka na iiyak, hindi ka nasasaktan,” premiere dance company, once again he said. Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica depicted Philippine culture and tradi- broke up sometime during summer when the tions with much expression and artistry. 21-year-old actress was in Australia. She Kapuso star Lovi Poe What is a Fiesta without a band. Pi- entertain the crowd at Pinoy said on her past interview with “Startalk” noy Fiesta was once again the recipient Fiesta. that the actor initiated their break up of the band extraordinaire Philippine hinting that his reason was not true. Heritage Band’s rendition of various BELOW, Officers of PCCF Her fellow kapuso star Geoff Eigenmann band music favourites, as they led the pose for a picture. was also rumored to be the reason of their ever exciting Santa Cruzan in Toronto, split since he also broke up with her long- full of beauties from the Miss, Little time girlfriend Carla Abellana that time, Miss and Mrs. Philippines Canada Lovi, Lovi, Lovi, as the audience chanted! Yes, it was Lovi Poe the crowd have which Kylie Padilla denied. pageantry. The pageant finale was such been clamoring on their seats. The whole Metro Convention Hall crowd rose to Kylie Padilla clarified that third-party a show to behold to everyone, the their feet, hollered their loudest as the young Music princess, Lovi Poe, gave them had nothing to do with their break up precision, the artistic choreography and an unforgettable renditions of their favourite songs. The King of Philippine Movies, but refuses to reveal true reason. She the entertainment provided the Can- Fernando Poe, her dad must be really proud of her talent. also did not comment about the rumored didates an ‘Experience of a Llifetime’ The Fiesta was indeed such a success, organizers have to stop accepting vendor blossoming romance of his ex-boyfriend and the audience alike. Where have you spaces two weeks before the big day. What is in store for next year? The president with Louise delos Reyes, saying that she seen a pageantry where a superstar of PCCF, Romy Rafael, quipped, “ It will be big, a really, really, big celebration does not want to be reminded by the crowns its queen? Miss Philippines because it will be the 5th year anniversary of Pinoy Fiesta!” To all those who want reasons of their separation. Canada is indeed a pageantry like no to celebrate Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show sa Toronto, 5th year anniversary, remember Kylie Padilla also told Aljur Abrenica other. Lovi Poe crowned the Miss to buy your tickets early and reserve those vendor spaces soon. MABUHAY ANG that a lot of people was angry at him and Phils. Canada and the Miss Teen Phls. PINOY! For more info, visit www. philippinecanadianfoundation.com or email she hopes that he would learn his lessons Canada 2014 Winners .The pageant [email protected] or find us on facebook and twitter. after what happened. with a cause!

noted that she have no plans on getting married. ko. Happy ako sa lahat ng ginagawa ko,” she became an official couple. Jodi Sta. Maria has no In an interview during the presscon for the said. Asked on what if Jolo Revilla will surpris- Jolo Revilla had also a romantic relationship second anniversary of their top-rating series “Be ingly propose to her, the 32-year-old star simply with the daughter of actress Rosanna Roces, plans to get married Careful with My Heart”, Jodi Sta. Maria denied answered with a smile. Grace Adriano and they also have a son named the speculations that she is planning to tie-the- Jodi Sta. Maria was previously married to the Gabriel. According to the reports, Jodi Sta. The Kapamilya actress Jodi Sta. Maria still knot with the current governor of Cavite. son of the former senator Panfilo Lacson, Pampi Maria and Jolo Revilla have been visiting other remain silent when asked about her relationship “Wala naman akong plans na magpakasal. Lacson, whom she had a son with. They sepa- countries together with their respective kids. with actor-turned-politician Jolo Revilla but she Maayos ang ginagawa ko. Happy ako sa trabaho rated months before Jolo Revilla and the actress JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 11 Jose Joey Baking’s (www.Filipinogoodlife.com) Will Maja Salvador Be Angel Locsin’s Filipino Good Life Contravida in ‘Darna’? One of the ABS-CBN’s finest actresses Maja Salvador answered the question if she will be the contravida in the country’s biggest movie “Darna” which stars the award-winning actress Angel Locsin. Maja Salvador have worked before with Angel Locsin in the top-rating defunct series “The Legal Wife”. She drew a lot of praises after she portrayed the role as the mistress and contravida. In an interview with reporters, the 25-year-old star was seemed having a hard time to answer if she will portray the Where role of villain in “Darana” and said that it would be difficult to follow their hit series since she wanted that her character as have they Nicole will mark on the people. “Parang ang hirap sagutin. Pero parang ano kasi, parang ang hirap sundan ng all gone? ‘The Legal Wife.’ Kasi hindi ba, tumatak kami as Monica and Nicole? So parang gusto ko munang ipatatak ‘yun sa mga tao,” she said. Where everybody Maja Salvador added that she would rather take a break from her contravida knows your name roles first. She said that she does not want to have a series of contravida roles. The singer-actress also said that she is looking forward to see the casts of “The Legal Wife” again because they will soon have an appreciation dinner to celebrate the success of their series.

Alev Usta of Culture Philippines Ontario performs at the picnic.

Be careful what you wish for or it might I did see Fe Tabago, come true. mother of singer Rita Alessandra De Rossi The annual picnic you go to and mingle Tabago but I did not see tired of playing bad with old friends has changed. her sing. I guess I missed I went to the Kalayaan picnic only to her singing. Kapuso actress Alessandra De Rossi be surprised when the old familiar faces Dr. Solon Guzman wants a break from kontrabida roles, which are not there anymore. I did not see Dr. had to preside at 3pm she has been playing since she was 19. Annette Simbulan, Dr. Solon Guzman, at a Santacruzan at “Parang gusto mo rin na ‘yung gift na Dr Cristina Gamo, realtor Clem Cabillan a builkding baeside binigay sa iyo ay magagamit mo rin to among the crowd. the park. I guess that LEFT, RIGHT, Kalayaan President Resty del Rosario poses with chessmasters. inspire people. Although hindi mo naman Dr. Simbulan and and Clem always explains his absence at maiiwasan kasi nga na-typecast ka. Pero had the hotdog fundraising going on. the picnic. Wouldn’t you like to get away? pumasok siya sa isip ko, kaya kailangan ko The trees all had tables of the different I still remember that time when the Sometimes you want to go siyang gawan ng paraan. Kaya nga sabi associations underneath them with all Kalayaan picnic had a separated areaas a Where everybody knows your name, ko na kung hindi babaguhin, magki-quit sorts of food that you can imagine. Now, beer garden. and they’re always glad you came. ako or gagawa ako ng something na may everyone is under a picnic shelter. I guess the mometum has shifted to You wanna be where you can see, saysay.” our troubles are all the same Besides, a handful of people, I barely kalayaan’s other event, the Fiesta ng Although Alessandra admits her non- You wanna be where everybody knows recognize anyone anymore. There is kalayaan, with it’s aura of glamour as it kontrabida role doesn’t challenge her as Josie de Leon, Alma Torreno, Resty del brings showbiz stars from the Philippines Your name. You wanna go where people know, much, she is happy spreading positivity Rosario and Mama Ching. Alev Usta, a like Jericho Rosales (2012), Bea Alonzo, people are all the same, through her feel-good character. dancer with Culture Philippines Ontario Paulo Avelino (2013) and this year, Sam You wanna go where everybody knows your “Kahit papaano nakakapagpasaya ka was there, just like last year, as was her Milby. name. ng tao at hindi na lang puro sama ng loob mom Denilee. But I did not meet Alev But the kalayaan picnic is different. It’s To me, the Kalayaan picnic is an event ang nararamdaman at nakikita nila.” and her mom from a Kalayaan event. I hard to put into words but it reminds me for seeing old friends in a relaxed setting. She is not closing her doors on playing met Alev when she joined the Philippine of the old TV show Cheers and it’s theme The picnic is not like an old shoe you an antagonist role. Canadian Charitable Foundation Miss song. grew comfortable wearing. “Okay ako basta ang kailangan ko lang Philippine Canada pageant run by Making your way in the world today takes Rather, it is like an old friend you like malaman kung saan siya manggagaling. Rosemer Enverga, wife of FilCan senator everything you’ve got. seeing. Ayaw ko rin tanggap lang nang tanggap Taking a break from all your worries, sure Tobias Jun Enverga. She won the pageant kasi ako rin ang mahihirapan.” in 2012. would help a lot.

Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto Picnic

Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto holds a picnic. It is a time of relaxation, of taking it easy before the start of the very hectic preparation for the Filipinas Expo and Multicultural Trade show on Augsut 16. The show promises the appearance of Philippine stars Janno Gibbs, Jillian Ward, Gardo Versoza and Mona Louise. 12 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Filipino Centre Toronto Pistahan 2014 sa Nathan Phillips Square

Iza Calzado and Nikki Gil NEW SERIES “HAWAK KAMAY” REACHES OUT TO THE MODERN DAY FILIPINO FAMILY How much can the life of a drunkard and aspiring musician change when he finds himself left with the responsibility of acting as a father to three adopted children? This is what ABS-CBN’s newest family drama, “Hawak Kamay,” will be taking on as it hits TV screens to reach out to modern day Filipino families. The series is set to take off with acclaimed actor Piolo Pascual at the helm, who will be making a much- anticipated return to television drama following the success of his movie “Starting Over Again” earlier this year. Piolo stars in “Hawak Kamay” along with three of the country’s most powerful child stars, Zaijan Jaranilla, Andrea Brillantes, and Xyriel Manabat. The series will also introduce Grand i-Shiner Yesha Camille, who was under the mentorship of Piolo during her stint in the second season of the Promil Pre- School i-Shine Talent Camp. Taking on the role as a father in Filipino Centre Toronto “Hawak Kamay,” Piolo has expressed the kind of connection he feels with the The Filipino Centre, Toronto had their Pistahan sa Nathan Philips Square festival. It is a celebration country’s young stars, especially being of Independence Day, Santacruzan, Parada a single parent himself. “I like working ng lechon, singing contest, and assorted other with children because I kind of see Philippine festivals rolled into one. It was a myself in them,” he said in an interview complete success. Filipino food vendors courtesy of Ilocandia, and our always-reliable friendly vendors with TV Patrol. FV Foods. “Hawak Kamay” details the story of a beat down man named Gin (Piolo ALL PHOTOS ARE TAKEN BY ARIEL RAMOS Pascual), who has dreams of making MORE PHOTOS AT Filipinogoodlife.com it big as a musician and is faced with various challenges that may make or break his belief in himself and in the value of the relationships. He begins the story by the side of the woman he loves, Me-ann (Nikki Gil), and is joined by three parentless children, Emong (Zaijan Jaranilla), Harriet (Xyriel Manabat), and Ningning (Yesha Camille). Their situation unfolds under the watchful eye of the estate executor, Atty. Bianca Magpantay (Iza Calzado). As time passes and the situation grows deeper, Gin finds himself developing a different sort of attachment to the three children, and decides to get his act together for them.

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Manny Yanga, Ward 7 Trustee Candidate for the Toronto Catholic District School Board, with The Hon- ourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Trans- port of Canada, when she announced an expanded Canada-Philippines Air Transport Agreement that allows for more flights between the 2 countries. Minister Raitt was joined by Senator Tobias Enverga, when she made the announcement at the Gateway Centre for New Canadians in Mississauga, Ontario, home to a growing Canadi- an-Filipino Community. The agreement offers increased flights to any destination between Canada & the Philippines, greater flexibility for airlines to offer air ser- Fr. Regulo Imperial of Prince of Peace Parish in vices using the flights of airlines of other countries (code sharing) and greater flexibility Scarborough and Msgr. Dennis Imperial from Lucena, for airlines to introduce new prices to respond to consumer demand. Dr. Solon Guzman poses with Congen Junever Philippines visit Fv Foods Lawrence and taken care Mahilum-West and her husband during the Santacru- of by FV boss Mel Galeon (CENTRE) during the busy zan sa Mississauga. Taste of Lawrence festival.

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JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 15 Meet Gabrielle Garcia, Filipino World Ruru Madrid’s Daughter of Anti-Marcos activist squeeze in ‘My Destiny’ elected LA Superior Court judge Newcomer Gabrielle Garcia plays Nicole in the primetime series My Destiny. She is the The first Fil-Am judge in the US, her father became one of the victims younger sister of Jacob (Sid Lucero) and the LA Superior Court Judge Mel Recana, of the extra-judicial killings under the girlfriend of Paul (Ruru Madrid). gained a Los Angeles Municipal Court Marcos regime. Her father’s experience Kuwento ni Gabrielle sa aming eksklusibong makapanayam, apat daw silang seat in 1981 by appointment. Magno is motivated her to fight for justice, Magno nag-audition para sa role at the court’s first elected Fil-Am judge. said. malaki ang pasalamat niyang siya Magno’s fellow student leader at As a gang homicide prosecutor in the ang napili. UCLA, Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido, Hardcore Gang Division of the District “Super surreal pa actually na congratulated the incoming judge on her Attorney’s Office, Magno prosecuted I got the role. And I still can’t “historic election.” hundreds of serious felonies and handled believe it, hindi pa rin nagsi-sink “Teresa was definitely one of our most 41 gang-related murder cases. in sa akin na kaeksena ko sina Kuya Sid Lucero gifted, dynamic leaders on campus,” She has been recognized by advocacy and Ms. Ayen Munji-Laurel.” recalled Pulido, the first Fil-Am mayor groups, such as the Justice for Homicide Paano nga ba napunta sa kanya ang role? “I just signed a contract noong March. I also of Cerritos who recently led the first Victims, for her staunch commitment to took Basic Acting workshops, simula sa Basic Philippine Independence Day celebration help crime victims. Acting 1 from May to June, and then June 5 was in the city. Magno has received commendations our culminating activity. June 6, they invited me “There is no doubt in my mind from numerous agencies, including LOS ANGELES – A female deputy for a look test for My Destiny. That night, I got that Ms. Magno could hit the ground the LA District Attorney’s Office, San the role, and I’m so thankful, sobrang blessed.” district attorney prosecuting the most running, said Judge David Milton, Bernardino District Attorney’s Office Marami na raw natututuhan si Gabrielle mula violent gang-related crimes in Los Magno’s predecessor. “She has the and the LA Police Department. sa kanyang co-stars at director. “Andami kong Angeles County – and whose father was experience, intellect, temperament, sense “Teresa’s experience as a deputy district natututuhan sa kanila, from acting to angles of an anti-Marcos activist – has become the of responsibility and perspective to set attorney prosecuting the most violent camera. Pati values, natututuhan ko sa kanila. It’s first elected Filipino-American judge in very fun to talk to them, to chat with them.” aside the prosecutor’s hat and don the offenders as well as her work as a victim’s the LA Superior Court. Dagdag pa niya, “It’s very good kasi lahat black robe.” advocate has given her the knowledge Teresa P. Magno, 43, was officially tinuturo niya sa akin, my emotions, voice Milton retired February this year and and fortitude to make the right and fair declared as judge-elect of the LA modulations. Itong experience na ito with Direk endorsed Magno, who ran last month decisions as a member of the bench,” Superior Court – the largest trial court in Joyce Bernal, I’ll treasure it forever kasi Direk against Songhai Armstead for LA said Erick Lee, president of the Gardena Joyce Bernal ‘yun eh. This is my first teleserye so the United States – after the Registrar’s Superior Court Office No. 97, the seat Police Officers’ Association, one of napaka-heartwarming talaga.” Office certified the election results on vacated by Milton. several organizations that endorsed Hindi naman niya napigilang sabihin na Monday (Tuesday in Manila). She will Magno said her father was an anti- Magno’s candidacy. kinikilig siya kay Tom Rodriguez, ang lead begin her term in January 2015. Marcos activist and that a colleague of actor at ka-love team ni Carla Abellana sa show. “Si Kuya Tom, sobrang nakakakilig kapag kaharap ko siya. Sobra siyang open, very friendly. Aalalayan ka niya all throughout the scene.” Alternative jobs for Overseas maids Gwen Zamora says Look for higher-paying jobs boyfriend Raymund range of better and higher paying employment career growth,” she said. Romualdez is ‘The One’ opportunities abroad is available for millions of Baldoz said HSWs could also work as Filipino HSWs. caregivers or seek employment in resorts, Almost two years na ang relationship ni “Filipino HSWs are now well equipped with restaurants and other tourism-related Gwen Zamora at ng kanyang boyfriend na si skills that our country can be proud of,” she said. establishments as room attendants, waitresses, Raymund Romualdez, anak ni Tacloban Mayor “What we intend to do is to move them cooks and kitchen helpers. Alfred Romualdez. Tinanong ng GMANetwork. from the typical household jobs and we wish Salaries for food and beverage workers range com kung may balak na silang to see them flaunt their skills by working in from $3.51 to $7.65 in the US and between magpakasal. Sagot ni Gwen, establishments in positions that require similar A$10.10 to A$15.02 in Australia, she added. “We’re taking it slow. One day at and needed skills.” Baldoz said the basic pay excludes allowances, a time. We’re opening businesses Baldoz said HSWs could consider working bonuses, overtime pay and other benefits or together. So at least, if ever we do as massage therapists in spas, salons, offices incentives such as customer service tips. get married, we’ll be financially of physicians and chiropractors, fitness and She has directed the Philippine Overseas ready. No plans of getting married yet.” recreational sports centers and hotels. Employment Administration (POEA) to lay We asked her if si Raymund na ang “The The average income is about $6,351 per the groundwork for a paradigm shift to improve One” for him. “Yes. Why would you be with month or higher, she added. the employment and lives of Filipino HSWs, someone if you don’t see your future with him? Baldoz said it’s time for millions of Filipino she added. You’re wasting your time. We’ve been together for HSWs working abroad to slowly reinvent Baldoz said the Department of Labor and almost two years.” MANILA, Philippines - Filipina domestic themselves as home-based workers and become Employment (DOLE) has implemented At higit sa lahat, “He makes me happy. He helpers abroad were urged to consider other establishment-based service workers. numerous reforms in the past four years to help makes me laugh. He understands me. He is my employment opportunities. “Knowledge and skills are acquired mainly HSWs. soul mate.” The government is offering alternative through years of experience; but I encourage “We have continuously adopted reform Hindi raw naniniwala sa soul mates si Gwen employment for women seeking to work as them to at least obtain additional training, so policies that will upgrade the skills of our three years ago pero simula nang makilala niya household service workers (HSWs) abroad. they could vie for more opportunities and enjoy HSWs,” she said. si Raymund naging strong believer siya that soul Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said a wide mates do exist.

Summer Serenade with Jose Mari Chan & Jamie Rivera

FIRST, Jose Mari Chan and Jamie Rivera entertained the crowd (PHOTO RAYMOND SANTOS). SECOND, the MNP group of Paul Biaoco, Noel, and Mitchell Biaoco and Alyssa datu provided a very lively front act to the concert. (PHOTO BY RAYMOND SANTOS) THIRD, Belen Biaoco, Elsienor and Larry Jardin, Steve Biaoco and friends enjoyed the show immensely. UMAC sponsored the show and UMAC’s Anna Eusebio and family found the show very entertaining worth it for nearly three and half hour show. 16 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Why Foreigners love calling PH, Australia sign pact vs Philippines Home human trafficking fondest memories because I’ve MANILA - The Philippines and Australia our commitment with the government never showed up in a country and signed on Thursday a AUS$50-million of the Philippines through the AAPTIP someone just walked up and offered subsidiary agreement on the Australia program,” Tweddell added. to help you like that,” he added. Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in The AUS$50-million funding for the Anna Rabstun-Baylosis Persons (AAPTIP) to further strengthen program will be divided among seven the country’s and Southeast Asia’s Asean nations that Australia is working (PHOTO), a Russian singer who capability in combating human trafficking with to stop trafficking in persons — the now lives in the Philippines, said and prosecuting offenders. Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, she finds her Filipino husband The five-year program aims “to reduce Myanmar, Indonesia and Cambodia. Erick very sweet, loving and caring. the incentives and opportunities for The program builds on Australia’s “It’s so personal here in the human trafficking in the Philippines 10-year experience on supporting anti- and Asean [Association of Southeast trafficking program. It aims to help the Philippines. There’s no handshake, Asian Nations] more broadly,” Australian Philippines on innovative responses in MANILA - It only took one there’s kissing and hugging. You Ambassador to Manila Bill Tweddell said investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating random act of goodwill, a smile, and really feel taken care of,” she shared. during the signing ceremony. trafficking crimes, the envoy said. the positivity that Filipinos have Bryan Gallinger, who volunteers Justice Undersecretary Jose Vicente “It is a crime that can occur within a for a local child welfare organization, Salazar, head of the Inter-Agency Council country or across national borders. to convince some foreigners that Against Trafficking, signed in behalf of Trafficking contravenes fundamental they have found a new home in the said that he only had one thing in the Philippines. human rights, denying basic and broadly Philippines. mind when he first arrived in the “The signing of this arrangement accepted individual freedoms to women, In a video uploaded online on country -- business. demonstrates the strength of the men and children all over the world,” Monday, a popular local fastfood However, after “falling in love” partnership between Australia and the the AAPTIP program fact sheet said of with the positivity of the Filipinos, Philippines in tackling the scourge of human trafficking. chain sought to find out the answer trafficking in persons. We hope that our Tweddell lauded the Philippines’ role in to the question: “Bakit ang sarap he decided to stay. “I can honestly partnership can be deepened as AAPTIP the fight against human trafficking in the maging Pilipino?” say that I’m a better person by living progresses,” Tweddell said. region. He said the passing of the anti- Marcus Davis, an American here in the Philippines,” he said. In his speech before the signing of the trafficking law in 2004 is a “tremendous singer, lauded Filipinos’ spirit of As of writing, the video has Memorandum of Subsidiary Agreement signal in the Philippines and criminal already reached over 40,000 views (MSA), the envoy noted that human justice response in trafficking.” volunteerism and reaching out trafficking is the “biggest criminal Salazar said the number of convictions “even if no one asked for it.” on YouTube. organization in the world,” next only to from 2004 to 2010 tripled because of a “When I arrived in the airport, I Most netizens who commented drugs and illegal arms trade. renewed commitment to run after these was a bit lost. Someone saw me and were touched by the glowing words He said over half of trafficking incidents offenders. walked up to me and offered me to the foreigners had for the Filipinos, occur in the Asia Pacific region, and that “When it comes to human trafficking, but also took a chance to take a as part of that region, Australia is now the prosecutors are involved in the case use their cellphone. While I was “largest trafficking donor.” build-up. That’s the reason why there calling, he actually went and got me swipe at the current state of the “Australia is committed to practical was an increase in the human trafficking a drink,” Davis said. country’s government. solutions to combat trafficking in the cases pending before the prosecution,” he “I think that was one of my region and we are very pleased to renew explained.

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It’s your choice.” the magazine as she uploaded a What if she finds out her boyfriend has a photo of the cover featuring her relationship with a gay? daughter. “Go and get Sense & Style’s July “Ay, yun ang hindi ko makakaya. Mapapraning ako sa kaiisip na issue with @Dominiquecojuangco on ang karelasyon, nakipagrelasyon sa kapwa niya lalake, ayoko! Di dun the cover,” she wrote. na lang siya.” Cojuangco made her magazine Some folks insinuate she’s a tomboy because she has no BF. “Porke debut via the society magazine wala lang lovelife, tomboy na. Hindi ko priority’ yun. I trust the Lord Philippine Tatler, where she ap- na He’s preparing someone special for me at pagdumating ‘yun, gusto peared on the cover with her ko ‘yung seryosohan na at magkakatuluyan talaga.” father. Used twice Last April, she was launched as one of the endorsers of a whit- $1450.00 /Best offer Allen defends Indie Films ening product by the homegrown lifestyle brand Bench. 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Heto nga, The daughter of the former couple Janice de Belen and itong dalawang bagong indie films na John Estrada, Inah Estrada has joined the showbiz industry. katatapos kong gawin, ‘Kamkam o Greed’ She first appeared in the award-winning fantasy-drama an- ForDMC-FZ200 Sale thology “Wanspanatym”. ni Direk Joel Lamangan at ‘Magkakabaung $350 o Coffin Maker’ ni Direk Jason Paul Laxa- Janice de Belen, who last ap- mana, pareho nang nakuha as entries in peared in drama series “Honesto”, Camera, charger, extra battery said that her daughter is being an international film festival in Canada. E, w/ Imperfection managed by Star Magic. She thinks ‘yung mga mainstream na pelikula, nakukuha ba diyan lately? 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And when the film was previewed by the press, nagandahan Janice de Belen opened up also about her former husband, naman sila. At ‘yun na nga, naka-A sa Cinema Evaluation Board ang the “Ikaw Lamang” star John Estrada. She said that their children had been seeing their father regularly including the ‘Kamkam’ at uncut naman lahat ng sexy scenes sa MTRCB, so mapa- actor’s wife Priscilla Meirelles panood yun ng viewers ng intact, pati sa premiere night namin. Meanwhile, Janice de Belen is gearing up for her upcoming tv series this year however, the show was not yet revealed.

Scenes in the City

FIRST, Maria Panaligan keeps her friend and IPEN Beuaty Meghan Garvida campanya t the IPEN party. SECOND, IPEN President Edgar Sulit poses with his candidates. THIRD, the Biaoco family poses with singer Jamie Rivera (SEATED LEFT). FOURTH, The biaoco family poses with compose-singer Jose Mari Chan (FAR RIGHT). 18 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Marian Rivera can relate as bashers attack Vilma MANILA -- Actress Marian Rivera threw lang ako,” said Rivera, who did a cameo in the her support for her idol, Batangas Gover- indie movie “Ekstra,” which starred Santos. nor Vilma Santos, amid the social media The veteran actress also previously an- firestorm over nounced that she will be one of the sponsors her spell- should Rivera decide to marry actor Ding- ing mistakes, dong Dantes. which were “Ang importante diyan, nagkakaintindihan highlighted in kaming dalawa dahil alam niyang nasa likod Kris Aquino’s niya ako.At mahal ko siya, ‘yon ang impor- Instagram post tante,” Rivera said. “Kaya niya ‘yon!” of her thank- But the GMA 7 actress said she can empa- you note to the thize with Santos, given that she also has her TV host. share of bashers online. Rivera, who “Alam ko ang pakiramdam na ganyan. has been simi- Kahit sa akin nangyayari ‘yan,” she said. larly criticized “Matagal na akong immune. Hindi na by netizens, also hit social media users for big deal, ‘yong mga taong nangba-bash. Ibig their unrelentless bashing of personalities, sabihin niyan malungkot ang buhay nila kasi when she talked to reporters and bloggers at a wala silang nakikita sa kapwa nila kung hindi FHM magazine reception over the weekend. puro kapintasan. Rivera once again topped the magazine’s “Kasi, kung masaya ka sa buhay mo, mas top 100 sexiest poll. makikita mo ang kagandahan ng isang tao “Ang laki ng respeto ko kay Ate Vi. Tinext kaysa pintasan mo siya,” Rivera said. ko siya at sinabi ko mahal ko siya at nandito

In celebration of the Asian Heritage Month the East York Dancers performed the Igorot dance

JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Yam Conception admits Ejay romance + Nora Aunor denied National Artist Award by President Aquino+ other stories good dad to Baby Zion. “National Artists should have contributed Rich Asuncion doesn’t “As of now, expert na ako in changing much to the Filipino race. But (Aunor) mind being tagged as a diapers,” he grins. “He has really given me a was implicated in a drug case and served Kapuso Kontrabida. “Ang different direction in life. Tigil na ang night sentence for it,” he added. mahalaga, tuluy-tuloy ang outs. I’ve opened a bank account for him. The President clarified that his decision trabaho,” she May feelers for him to do commercials but was nothing personal. says. “And Sarah and I still have to talk about it.” “My father is a fan. And even I admire I’m happy her story -- from a vendor of water bottles na right TV5 Game-changing Plans in bus stations to becoming a superstar,” after my TV5 is all set to unleash a storm of game- Aquino added. kontrabida changing programs with its “Signal No. 5: In 2005, she was arrested in California role in Umuulan ng Saya” third quarter campaign. for possession of shabu. In a Facebook post, ‘Kambal Sirena’, may No less than TV5 President and CEO Noel California lawyer Claire Navarro Espina kasunod na akong project, Lorenzana led the official unveiling of the clarified that she was never convicted. ‘Yagit’, where I’ll play network’s new line-up of Entertainment, Morality is also not a criterion in the another kontrabida role as News and Sports offerings at a trade launch selection of a National Artist, a process that Odette Patacsil. attended by a number of business partners, took three years. She says she’ll miss taping media agencies, key sponsors and other “Kambal Sirena”. Why? VIPs. Kris Aquino truly loved Because her ex-BF Aljur Weekends will see the launch of three Herbert Bautista but is Abrenica is the leading exciting weekly programs: the exclusive man? “No, hindi naman free-tv airing of “It Takes Gutz To Be a ‘graciously letting go’ kami magkaeksena kasi Gutierrez”; the much-awaited return of tagalupa siya at sirena ako so the country’s original and longest-running More than three weeks after Herbert underwater ang mundo ko. talent show of its kind, “Talentadong Pinoy”; Bautista admitted to a panel of news Is it true Aljur and Louise and the premiere of a new game show that anchors on national TV that he loved Kris de los Reyes have a secret challenges contestants to complete a series Aquino but has no intention of pursuing her relationship now? “Like I of tasks without making any noise at all, again, the actress and TV host dubbed as the said, hindi ko nakikita si “Quiet Please! Bawal ang Maingay!”, hosted Queen of All Media finally broke her silence Aljur. Si Louise lang ang by the multi-hyphenate Richard Gomez. and poured her heart out in nakakasama ko sa sirena And very soon, viewers can look forward a lengthy and emotional role niya. Mabait siya and to the musicalserye “Trenderas”, with the interview on “The Buzz”. we’re friends, pero hindi ko country’s one-and-only Superstar, Nora When pressed by Julius siya tinatanong about her Aunor. Babao to explain why their personal life.” The thrilling and action-packed reality relationship did not prosper, Rich continues to pursue show “The Amazing Race Philippines” also Herbert said it was because her college studies in UP returns with a bang with its 2nd season as he loves his children. where she’s majoring in Yam Concepcion was introduced by Viva as Kapatid hunk Derek Ramsay now takes As she tried to maintain her smile Tourism. a daring nymphet in the sexy flick “Rigodon”, viewers also across Asia. throughout the segment and declared that which sadly didn’t do well at the tills. It’s she’s neither angry nor crying, Kris even good she was later given the chance to go Baby Zion is now Richard’s recalled some of their fondest memories, PNoy: Nora Aunor not including the time they went to Starbucks wholesome on TV in “Dugong Buhay”, Priority where she played Ejay Falcon’s leading lady. and split the bill for their orders. Despite deserving of National Artist all the heartbreak, her simple message for She now plays a supporting role as the best Richard Gutierrez is all smiles after the friend of Alex Gonzaga in “Pure Love”. Award because of ‘drug Herbert in the end was simply, “True love preview of “Overtime” at the Podium. He graciously lets go”. Yam is honest enough to admit that it was played a very dark character and he’s able conviction’ with Ejay that she had a relationship while to pull it off quite believably. At the press President Benigno Aquino III admitted that taping the show. Ejay himself it too. preview held at Podium, Lovi understands why the drug case of veteran actress Nora Aunor “But after the show ended sa ere, bigla Richard’s special someone, was behind his decision not to proclaim her netizens side with Maricel na lang siya naglaho. Hindi na nagpakita o Sarah Lahbati, was there to National Artist, but his claim that she was nag-text man lang.” support him. “convicted” in the US was quickly disputed Lovi Poe’s role in the hit “Ang Dalawang Obviously, there’s no proper closure. It’s So what is Richard’s plan by Aunor’s lawyer. Mrs. Real” is making her quite controversial. apparent that what transpired between after “Overtime”? Is it true “I respect her. I respect her As Shiela, Dindong Dantes’ second wife them is not “Pure Love”, as the title of her he’s doing a film with Star body of work, but my problem based in Cebu, some netizens are now new show implies. “Hindi talaga. Shallow Cinema and also moving to TV5? “Nothing is our administration’s calling her Shielandi. “Yes, malandi raw love lang. Parang ‘yung relasyon namin, co- definite. I’m a free lancer. May offer ang message is zero tolerance ako kasi nilandi ko si Dingdong kahit kasal terminus ng show.” Star but I still have one movie to do in my for drugs all the time,” na siya kay Maricel Soriano,” says Lovi. contract with GMA Films.” Aquino said. “Lalong nagalit sa’kin ang ibang viewers Rich mum about ex-bf ’s affair What’s sure is that he’ll continue to be a noong ipakita ang kasal namin ni Dingdong

The Panaligan Girls’ Graduation

FIRST, Dad Sherwin Panaligan, daugheters Ampee, Nadeene, and Aubrey. SECOND, Friend Alyssa, dad Sherwin and Aubrey. THIRD,dad Sherwin, Ampee and mom Genelie FOURTH Dad Sherwin, Ampee, Aubrey and mom Genelie FIFTH Joshua, baby Joshua, Aubrey, Alyssa and Maria Panaligan. 20 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 as Anthony Real. Nielsen TV Audience Measurement What can she say surveys show that “My BFF” dominated to those who call her its timeslot not only in viewer-rich Mega “Kabitenya” since she’s Manila but also in Urban Luzon that just the “kabit”? “Natural represent 77 and 60 percent of the total lang ‘yun kasi mabait si urban TV household population in the Millet as the real wife, entire country. laging very supportive kay Anthony. Samantalang ako, fighter, may pagka-war Robin cringes at possible freak, kaya understandable na mas mag- romance with Jasmine side sila kay Millet. Ako ‘yung gusto nilang sampalin at sabunutan.” What have been the conditions that Robin Padilla demanded Yen gets biggest break from TV5 for him to Yen Santos is part of PBB Teens 2010. accept the vital role in Just like its winner, James Reid, it’s only “JasMine,” a TV5 self- now that she’s 21 that she’s given her titled series of Jasmine big break as the other leading lady in Curtis Smith? “Pure Love.” Yen actually has the more Robin explained that it was not demanding role than Alex Gonzaga in actually a demand but a “request.” “Ang the story because she plays two roles no unang tanong ko nang ialok nila (by less. Wilma Galvante, Kapatid Network’s “I can say na biggest break ko talaga entertainment content head) sa akin ang ‘Pure Love’,” says Yen. “Kailangan ang JasMine, kung papatayin ba ako kong makopya si Alex kasi sumasapi dito? Kasi ilang episodes na nga lang siya sa akin. So kailangan ang lalabasan ko papatayin pa nila ako… kong makuha kung paano ayoko naman nun,” he said. siya gumalaw. Magalaw Robin added that it was Ms. Galvante siya pag nagsasalita siya. who promised him that his character will Parang kiti-kiti. Babaeng not be “killed” in the series and he’ll be bakla siyang talaga. May the “hero” who’s going to save Jasmine isang eksena nga na from the hands of her stalker. However, nahihirapan ako. Sabi when Robin read the script, he became niya, sa akin, ‘I-OA mo na lang kasi OA hesitant to accept his role. “Kasi bad naman ako, e!’ Noong una ko siyang ma- boy ulit ako… dating matinik na pulis meet, na-intimidate ako, but it turned na naging lasenggo… so nag-request ako ang bait niya at masayang kasama.” na kung puwede mag-usap-usap muna kami ng production people ng “JasMine” ‘MY BFF’ an instant hit nangyari naman at ipinaliwanag nila ang logic ng character ko… maganda naman THE combination of talented tot stars ang paliwanag kaya umokey na rin ako.” Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey He also mentioned that the “offer” with the reunited love team of Janno is good. Meaning Robin’s talent fee for Gibbs and Manilyn Reynes proved to portraying again a bad boy image is be attractive to viewers who made the difficult to refuse. newest GMA family drama series, “My BFF,” an instant hit among viewers after posting high ratings in its pilot telecast.

JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment Philippines TFC’s One Kapamilya Go 2014 in Toronto turns into a giant TFC 20 anniversary party Gary V, Vice, Angel, Maja, Xian, Enrique, Tart & Vivieka deliver laughs & world-class num- bers before thousands of Filipinos in Canada Housing agency

of Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) raffle draw for two round-trip tickets chief says Binay did from Toronto to the Philippines. The lucky one was Rosalie Siaga from North York, Ontario. not receive DAP The show turned wild and wacky when Tart and Vivieka called back Angel and Maja to channel their TV alter egos, Monica and funds Nicole, respectively, and act as warring coaches for the The Legal Wife Royal Rumble Acting Game. The game had two contestants MANILA - Vice President Jejomar Binay each for the Monica and Nicole teams who had to reenact the and the Home Guaranty Corp. (HGC) famous catfight scene from said show. The contestants’ very game did not receive any funds from the attempts had the entire crowd inside Ricoh Coliseum, as well as the Disbursement Acceleration Program celebrities, in stitches. Judging via audience claps and cheers, the (DAP), HGC President Manuel Sanchez pair of Team Nicole ran away with the victory. said on Sunday. After the ladies came in the man for the ladies of the house: “We have not received nor asked for matinee idol Xian Lim whose entry was greeted with a flood of P2.243 billion from the DAP,” Sanchez camera flashes from adoring fans. Xian thrilled them with two added. numbers: his own single, “Di Bale (Never Mind)” and the super Recent reports said Binay, also the band Paroka ni Edgar’s “Harana (Serenade)”. He also delighted two chairman of the Housing and Urban lady fans who he called to join him on stage and gave them gentle Development Coordinating Council hugs and kisses. (HUDCC), received DAP funds through The entire crowd went from swooning to standing, screaming HGC and the National Housing Authority and jumping as stand-up comic, Philippine box-office King and (NHA). among the most watched TV hosts, Vice Ganda, barged into the “The reports are apparently intended to malign the Vice President’s name as part of the demolition job against him,” Sanchez said. Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador delight the crowd. He clarified that the amount, which was PHOTO BY RAYMOND SANTOS allegedly reflected in the Department of Budget and Management’s records, TORONTO, CA, June 26, 2014 – The fireworks for Canada’s 147th corresponds to the appraised value of the birthday on July 1 are yet to launch but the all-Filipino Kapamilya gang “air rights” above the Philippine National from ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC) had already started one Railway (PNR) tracks from Buendia in humongous party of thousands when it held last June 21 One Kapamilya Makati City to the junction of Samson Go in Toronto at the prestigious Direct Energy Centre and Ricoh Road in Caloocan City. Coliseum. “What we are asking for is proper As long lines filled tens of activity booths of TFC, myRemit and event compensation for the transfer of the PNR sponsors, and waves of hungry ticketholders packed the dining hall of air rights to the Department of Public Filipino food vendors, many attendees trooped early to the game hall for the Works and Highways (DPWH). We bought Celebrity Bingo which was emceed by Tart Carlos and Vivieka Ravanes, the it, it is only right that we get paid in return comedy duo from TFC’s global rom-com hit, Be Careful With My Heart. Kapamilya Go performers close the show. PHOTO BY ARIEL once we transfer it,” Sanchez said. RAMOS Gleeful shrieks pierced the air not only when winners called out “Bingo!” “We were surprised when we read the but also when celebrities like Maja Salvador, Enrique Gil and Xian Lim reckless reports claiming we got more than made surprise appearances. There were also well-applauded performances P2 billion when, in fact, we have received stage packing megatons of energy with his “Boom Panes” number from local talents Inah Canlapan and singers from the Josie De Leon no payment so far,” he added. that played like a national rock anthem. Two game men excitedly School of Performing Arts. As head of the housing sector, Binay joined him on stage to do the dance moves and won Boom Panes The main show under award-winning film and TV director John-D serves as ex-officio chairman of the NHA shirts that Vice Ganda autographed right there. To the thousands, Lazatin and his team opened with one of the most creative and hilarious Board and is not involved in the agency’s Vice had the presence and charisma of a charming cult leader with video spoofs in Filipino television done on the famously viral Monica vs operations. followers ready to do whatever he tells them to. Then he blew Nicole catfight scene of TFC’s phenomenal teleserye hit, The Legal Wife. As for HGC, the Vice President acts everyone away with his voice and range via a Rey Valera hits medley. Intentionally cheesily overdubbed with dialogue that involved mangling as ex-officio vice chairman of the board The show was reaching its ultimate climax. of hair extensions and the French language, the spoofed scuffle ended with while the Secretary of the Department Enter TFC 20th Anniversary Ambassador – Mr. Pure Energy Nicole inviting Monica to OK Go in Toronto, a dolled up Vice Ganda of Finance functions as the ex-officio himself, Gary Valenciano. Ageless, dynamic and kinetic, Gary V approving and a countdown that led to the electric opening number with chairman. kicked off a veritable mini-concert segment with the nostalgic, Maja Salvador doing her song-and-dance rendition of J.Lo’s upbeat dance The “air rights,” along with other assets, “Babalik Ka Rin (You Will Return)”, peppering it with his unique megahit, “Goin’ In”. was conveyed to HGC in March 2003 dance moves. Then he showed what world-class means with his The cheers haven’t died down when the reigning Philippine king of the after the agency paid the P1.38 billion TFC teleserye theme song medley, followed by the TFC 20 theme dance floor, Enrique Gil, joins Maja before breaking out with the back-up obligation to investors of the failed song, “Galing ng Filipino (Greatness of the Filipino), and climaxed dancers with his own hit, “OHA! Kaya Mo Ba ‘To (Can You Do This?)”, Sariling Pabahay sa Riles (Sapari) project. with his own greatest hits medley that had everyone dancing on as his colorful music video with an infectious beat plays on the big screen. Aside from the P1.38 billion guaranty their feet. Enrique followed this up with a sexy, updated version of the Hagibis classic, call payment, HGC also shouldered the “We promised to turn Toronto into the happiest place for our “Katawan (Body)”. P1.083 billion project expenses. fellow Filipinos and we hoped that we achieved it with this year’s Maja returned and invited two obliging males from the audience to sing The Sapari was a joint-venture project One Kapamilya Go. Our brothers and sisters deserved it,” said along with her as she performed her first hit, “Dahan-Dahan (Slowly)” of PNR, NHA, New San Jose Builders Inc. ABS-CBN Global Head of Events, Ad Sales & Trade Marketing while scenes from the music video is flashed. She then called in Tart and and HUDCC in 1996. Funding for the Ricky Resurreccion. Vivieka who had the audience giggling with their version of Tuesday project was raised through the issuance “This is TFC’s 20th anniversary offering so we should showcase Vargas’s classic novelty hit, “Babae Po Ako (I’m Really A Girl)”. of bonds called Asset Participation the best 360-degree entertainment experience that we have Giggles turned into more shrieks when Tart and Vivieka introduced Certificates (APCs), backed up by a pool nurtured in the past two decades,” said Olivia De Jesus, ABS-CBN Angel Locsin who exuded wholesome charm with her rendition of Katy of assets as security. HGC was mandated North America Managing Director. “We will continue to deliver Perry’s “The One That Got Away”, followed by a cool performance of Zia to guarantee payment of the certificates. this and even aim higher all in the service of the Filipino globally as Quizon’s jazzy pop hit, “Ako Na Lang (Let It Be Me)”. There were insufficient funds to redeem our founders mandated.” Tart and Vivieka, joined by ABS-CBN North America Managing the APCs when they matured, however. For more, visit okgocanada.com. Director Olivia De Jesus and ABS-CBN Global Head of Sales & Distribution Marco Amoranto, took a brief break to announce the winner

Pinoy Fiesta in the City FIRST, Miss Alev Usta co- hosts the pageant protion. SECOND, FV Foods owner Mel Galeon poses with Kapuso star Lovi Poe. THIRD, Scarborough Toyota & Toronto trustee candidate Manny Yanga poses with fred Chinangan Tomas. FOURTH, FV Foods’ mel Galeon poses with model Olivia Miranda. 22 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 Santacruzan of Mississauga

MAXENE ON PLAYGIRL TAG: Santacruzan The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary which is also part of the Santacruzan. Sanay na ako sa bashers

Dr. Solon Guzman presents Consul-General Junever Mahilum-West with a birthday cake because the parade Maxene Magalona was at the “Overtime” pre- coincided with her birthday. view at the Podium to support Lauren Young, a ward of her Mommy Pia and ex of her brother Elmo. She hasn’t had a new soap since “Basang Sisiw” ended last year but she looks so sexy in her black short pants that night. She quickly ad- mitted that she’s loveless once again after break- ing up with her 5th boyfriend, Chino Capuyoc. Her past BFs were JC Tiuseco, Dominic Roco, Neil Arce, at Renz Fernandez. She knows she’ll be bashed for this and people will call her a playgirl but she doesn’t care. “It’s my life,” she says. “Ang tagal-tagal ko na sa industriya, wala na akong pakialam sa sasabihin ng ibang tao. I appreciate those who are concerned and also the haters because you guys make me stronger. Sanay na sanay na ako sa bashers. Opinion n’yo ‘yan, so it’s fine with me.” Why did they split? “Let’s just say we’re both not ready to be in a relationship. There’s no third party involved. It just wasn’t the right time for us. So single muna ako ngayon. Before, I go from one relationship to an- other. Now, 27 na ako, rest muna, time to focus on myself.” And here’s hoping GMA gives her a new show soon.

‘My Destiny’ rates High

Carla Abellana and her co-stars in “My Destiny” are jubilant because their show is rat- ing very well. AGB Nielsen rating show that the pilot episode of “My Destiny” registered a rating of 22.7% in Mega Manila, which is very impressive. The only show that got a higher rating was GMA7’s primetime series “Niño,” which is the Drs. Solon and Josephine’s elder daughter Princess is one of Dr. Solon Guzman and wife Dr. Jo with daughter Angeline walk topnotcher at 23.3%, defeating the shows of the Reynas of the Santacruzan of Mississauga. the parade. They are this year’s Hermanos and Hermanas. their rival station. We’re happy for their director, Joyce Bernal, who said at the presscon she didn’t really care for ratings. At least, she now has a toprat- ing show compared to the last one which she Santacruzan of Mississauga directed, “Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw,” that was quickly Santacruzan is held annually in the warm month scrapped because it’s a non-rater. ofThe May and Santacruzanis considered to be the “Queen Parade of Filipino Festivals”. Beautiful town belles are selected to participate in this colorful pageant parade. The stars are selected not for their looks alone, but for their embodiment of traditional feminine qualities. It is a week-long street pageant in almost every town; from ‘Guts’ show on Free TV the dirt road barrio to the metropolis honoring beautiful Philippine maidens and their handsome escorts under the hand-carried bamboo arc’s decorated by fragrant native flowers. The entire Gutierrez family is very pleased May is also the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Christ. Filipinos turn each of and proud that their reality show, “It Takes Gutz the 31 days in May into a charming honor to the virginal virtues in Flores de Mayo, the flowers of May to be a Gutierrez,” which is shown Sunday night fiesta. Spiritual virtue searches to reach even the young. Every day in May, children, with cut flowers and on E! Channel, is a big hit in all of Asia. They baskets of petals in hand, march down the church center aisle. As the children march down the aisle they sprinkle the fragrant petals for Mama Mary. This custom is called alay sa Birhen. In Filipino, because it is will definitely have a second season. an offering (alay) to the virgin (birhen), at the main altar, the youngsters sing hymns to Lady Immaculate, “There’s also a clamor by local viewers to and leave their bouquet of flowers loose and dethroned. show it on a free TV channel kasi, paano nga naman yung walang cable service providers, e gusto rin nila itong mapanood?” says matriarch MORE PHOTOS AT Filipinogoodlife.com Mark and wife Josie de Leon are Hemanos and Hermanas Annabelle Rama. “Dahil dito, we decided to 2015. Dr. Josephine Guzman and hsuband Dr. Solon pose with give it to TV5. But dito sa TV5, we have seven their daughters Angeline and Princess. episodes dahil may gagawing additional special ang TV5 para sa amin. This will also be shown on TV5 International. Never ko na-imagine na magiging international ang beauty ko.” “But we’re really happy when E! told us that ours is the most watched TV show in E! Channel Asia,” says Ruffa. “The E! people are so impressed. When we went to their office in Singapore, all the employees came out to see us in person. Because of the show’s huge success, case study na raw kami ngayon sa E! at NBC in L.A. And later on, they plan for us to meet the Kardashians. For our second season, we’re told to showcase the beauty of the Philippines. So my daughters and I are going to Bohol while sina Richard, Sarah and Baby Zion are going to Palawan. Kaya salamat sa lahat ng suporta ng viewers and advertisers. They never had a show raw at E! with a huge commercial like we had.”

JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 23 Entertainment Bill pushes Higher pay for Greatest love, Greatest sacrifice in graveyard shift

GMA Network’s My Destiny MANILA - A new bill at the House of Representatives plans to increase compensation for employees working the Rhian Ramos, Sid Lucero and Ms. Lorna My Destiny offers the story of love and night shift in business process outsourcing Tolentino in the ensemble. sacrifice between man and woman, siblings, (BPO) centers. Showing off Carla’s versatility and child and parent. Witness how much Filed last May, House Bill 4414 seeks to in acting is her portrayal of Grace every character would be willing to sacrifice repay BPO workers “for their exposure to Dela Rosa, a woman who’s willing to for the one they love. health hazards brought about by the nature sacrifice everything, even her romantic Can Grace and Matthew fight for their of their work.” The extra pay will be 25% aspiration, for her family. Grace decides love when they know that Joy’s life is on the more than their normal per-hour salary to work abroad and walk away from her line? Will Joy learn to sacrifice for her sister’s rate. This is 15% higher than the 10% own family to give way to her sister’s happiness? Can Agnes sacrifice the happiness specificied in the Night Shift Differential happiness. of Grace to keep her dying daughter Joy rule that’s currently in effect. Playing equally important and happy? If approved, companies that do not exceptional roles in the program are some My Destiny is created by the GMA Drama comply with the suggested law will have of the industry’s respected artists: Al group headed by Lilybeth G. Rasonable, their business permits suspended for Tantay as Arnold Dela Rosa, the father of Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV; a month. They will also have to pay a Grace and Joy; Dennis Roldan as Mateo Redgie A. Magno, Vice President for Drama; P250,000 fine. Andrada, a cardiac surgeon and father of Cheryl Ching-Sy, Assistant Vice President for The pay increase is something BPO Matthew; Ayen Munji-Laurel as Ruth Drama; Program Manager, Nini S. Matilac companies can afford, said Maguindanao Perez, the devoted mother of Jacob; and and Rebya Upalda, Executive Producer. 2nd District Representative Zajid the Asia’s Pop Diva Ms. Kuh Ledesma as The creative team is composed of Creative Mangudadatu. Selena Andrada, an in-demand cosmetic Director, Jun Lana; Creative Head for He noted “that BPOs are owned surgeon of celebrities and a mother to Primetime, RJ Nuevas; Creative Consultant and operated by foreigners and are in Matthew. and Headwriter, Aloy Adlawan; Writers, Philippine Economic Zone Authority- Set to add romance in the series is the Marlon Miguel, and Glaiza Ramirez; Beginning June 30, GMA Network accredited locations. This proposed increase tandem of Ruru Madrid and Ashley Ortega. Brainstormers, Homer Novicio, Jihan captivates viewers with a sweeping love story is just a small price to pay for owners and Ruru plays the role of Paul Andrada, the Condecido, and Michelle Amog; and Concept for all generations entitled My Destiny. The operators of BPOs, some of whom enjoy adventurous younger brother of Matthew and by Glaiza Ramirez. series resonates the great love we have for the tax benefits for being located in PEZA- boyfriend of Nikka (Gabrielle Garcia). Due My Destiny airs worldwide on GMA’s people we have dedicated our life’s sacrifices. accredited locations.” to her closeness to the couple, Alex (Ashley) flagship international channel, GMA It is a heartwarming drama that nurtures The congressman also cited the act of bestfriend of Nikka, becomes Paul’s confidant Pinoy TV. For updates on GMA Network’s every viewer’s identity as a selfless lover. taking and making irate calls, selling, and when Nikka fails to comfort him. Will there programs, artists and events, visit www. After their successful team-up in the problem solving as sources of “undue stress” be a chance for Paul and Alex to be together? gmanetwork.com/international, Facebook phenomenal drama series My Husband’s for BPO employees. From making the hit TV series Marimar, pages www.facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV, Lover, Kapuso prime artists Carla Abellana The bill defines the graveyard shift as Dyesebel, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking www.facebook.com/GMALifeTV and www. and Tom Rodriguez once again charm TV work between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Tadyang, Stairway to Heaven, and I Heart facebook.com/GMANewsInternational, audiences through a great love story that As of May 20, 2014, HB 4414 has been You, Pare!, to name a few, Bb. Joyce Bernal and Twitter pages @GMAPinoyTV and @ features their addicting chemistry and how it referred to the Committee on Labor and once again takes pride to helm this primetime GMA_LiveTV. (30) is made even more exciting by the presence of Employment. series. Sangley chosen as Maja Salvador as Concert Singer? site of new airport It’s final. The Department of Actress-singer non-singer, had been inspiring a lot of “Para po ikumpara niyo ako kay Anne Transportation and Communications Maja Salvador people because she was able to fulfill her ay isang malaking karangalan po. Siyempre (DOTC) has chosen Sangley Point in entertains the dreams to have album and perform at the hindi ba nakapag-concert siya sa Araneta Cavite City as the location of the new crowd in To- airport, virtually shelving a similar proposal ronto last June large crowd though she knew that she is tapos sold out pa?,” she said. to build on reclaimed land in Manila Bay. 21. PHOTO BY not that good in singing. According to Maja Salvador, people ARIEL RAMOS Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said the After the “Legal Wife” star recently re- does not need to be a good singer and DOTC will adopt the recommendation leased her first album “Believe” under Ivo- dancer because everyone has their own of the Japanese International Cooperation Actress ry records, a lot of people said that she was ways on entertaining and giving joy to Agency ( JICA) to build Manila’s next Maja Salva- following the “Dyesebel” star. Like Anne other people. international gateway in Cavite. dor was said Curtis, Maja Salvador admitted also that Maja Salvador dreamed also on per- The Cabinet official disclosed that the to have following the path of actress-host she is not skilled in singing. forming at the historic venue Smart Ara- JICA site-selection study for the new Anne Curtis after she recently released her But the issues did not negatively affect neta Coliseum, where Anne Curtis held airport in Manila had also considered album and announced her upcoming first Maja Salvador and she even find it flat- her two successful sold-out concerts on Manila Bay but Sangley Point emerged as solo concert. the best choice among seven locations. tering to be compared to “It’s Showtime” 2012 and 2014. “If you look at the JICA study, Manila Bay Anne Curtis, who is a self-confessed host. was also studied. Among seven locations, Sangley ranked on top after all factors were considered,” he said. PIDC 2014 Pageant Winners Although JICA is already working on the feasibility study of constructing a new LEFT PHOTO : From left to right: ALYSSA airport in Sangley Point, Abaya clarified that GUANZON (2nd runner up); RAINA the project is still subject to the approval of RESPLANDOR (Miss Philippines PIDC 2014); the National Economic and Development NIKKI DE OCAMPO (1st Runner Up) Authority (NEDA) Board, which is chaired by the President. RIGHT PHOTO : From left to right: HAZEL KAYE KNIGHT (2nd runner up); SAMANTHA GAVIN (Little Miss Philippines PIDC 2014); EMMA VIOLA TICSAY (1st runner up)

Scenes in the City

FIRST, Camarines Norte Association lead by President Suzy Llanera join the PIDC Salo Salo sa Earl Bales. SECOND, The Waito family enjoy the festivities. THIRD, The officers of the PIDC pose for a picture. 24 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 CLASSIFIED Spotlight ADS

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The ministry also quoted Philippine Labor Attaché to Singapore Vicente Cabe as saying that while he saw some foreign domestic workers sitting on one side of a room in some agencies, waiting to be interviewed by clients, “it seems a bit exaggerated to say that there is anything wrong with that.”

Proactive audit of agencies

MOM said it proactively audits Singapore employment agencies and those found to have acted “in a manner detrimental to the interest of the foreign domestic workers” will be dealt with in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. “MOM’s rules are clear that employ- ment agencies have to ensure the well- being of foreign domestic workers in their care,” the ministry said in the statement. Answers on “Employment agencies are also informed Page 26 that they are not allowed to restrict the foreign domestic workers’ movement or make them remain outside the employ- ment agencies’ premises against their will.” JULY 2014 JULY 2014 L. M. Confidential 25 Confidentials FEATURETTES People & Parties LIFE HEALTH ARTS Women Fake Orgasms for...Pleasure Study shows some women are faking it for themselves

Maricar Reyes Summer Serenade postpones baby was very Entertaining

The Summer Serenade concert plans anew headlined by composer Jose Mari Chan Almost a year after they got married, and Jamie Rivera was well worth the Maricar Reyes and Richard Poon price of admission. have postponed baby plans anew. At nearly three and half hours long, it “We want to wait at least a year na was a very enjoyable and entertaining kaming dalawa lang. Ayaw ko mag- concert. taping ng buntis. So tsaka na. I wanna Jose Mari Chan is not really a singer focus on being a mom,” the actress- but thankfully, he can sing well. He model said at the press conference of is known more of a composer than a ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye “Sana singer. His songs are well-known by Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon.” older generation of Filipinos. Songs like Maricar and Richard originally Thanks to Meg Ryan in When Harry Met A huge proportion of young men say they Sally, even guys know that women fake the have ended up submitting to unwanted sexual “Can we just stop and talk awhile,” “Tell planned to wait a year after they got big O—but who knew they did it for pleasure? advances—and 95% of the time, a female they me your name,” are just a few of the married on June 9, 2013 before hav- A study published in the Journal of Sexual knew was the aggressor, according to new catchy tunes that hhe created. ing a baby. Archives says women will fake orgasm not just research. The study found that 43% of high He mentioned being here around Marriage has made the actress- for the relationship or their own insecurity, but school or college-age men reported being 12 years ago. I saw that concert at model more mature. to feel sexually excited, the Huffington Post coerced into unwanted sexual behavior, CBS John Bassett theatre. He has improved “Because you have to really con- reports. The US study looked at 481 sexually reports. “Sexual victimization continues to be a a lot. While some people complain sider the other person. Marrying active, straight women with an average age of pervasive problem in the United States, but the that he tells jokes in between and that 20 who weren’t in a committed relationship, and victimization of men is rarely explored,” the lead really exposes how selfish you are. You they prefer that he just sing, we have have to think of the other person now asked why they faked it. Their top four answers: researcher said in a press release. “Our findings Altruistic deceit (making the guy feel better) can help lead to better prevention by identify- youtube for that or a cd. The jokes, the more than yourself.” Fear and insecurity (avoiding bad feelings about ing the various types of coercion that men face stories in between the songs are what The couple are still discovering each the experience) and by acknowledging women as perpetrators makes a concert enjoyable. Twelve other’s differences, but they make it Elevated arousal (turning herself on) against men.” years ago, he just sang from one song a point to work things out and avoid Sexual adjournment (getting sex over with) How the coercion broke down: 18% said they to another and it was a bore. arguments. The first two answers fit traditional thinking were physically forced into it; 31% said they Unfortunately, he did not sing all “He confronts every small thing. about a faked orgasm—that it’s for the man, or were verbally compelled. Around half of the the popular songs in this concert. Half Ako kasi if I have a problem, I usu- a woman’s emotional well-being—but the third students who gave in ended up having inter- the concert is taken by jamie Rivera, shows a new self-determination by women in course, while 40% said the result was kissing or ally run from it. Or nananahimik na who is known for her Miss Saigon stint. lang ako. But with him, he wants to bed, says study co-author Erin Cooper. One ca- fondling, the Smithsonian notes. Some 7% said veat: The study looked at young, single women, they were coerced after being given alcohol or Unfortunately, not a lot know her. confront it, ayusin. So nag-aaway and earlier studies have found this group can’t drugs—and experienced “significant distress” MNP, a trio of guys named Mitchell kami. But on the same day, ayaw achieve orgasm as easily as women in serious as a result. The unwanted sex, however, did not Biaoco and his brother Paul with namin matulog nang hindi kami bati,” relationships, Time notes. Still, an earlier study appear to affect the young men’s self-esteem. “It their friend Noel and a singer Alyssa Maricar said. showed that 80% of women admitted to having may be the case that sexual coercion by women Datu provided the front act. With She added, “As much as we argue, faked the big O, reports NBC News. doesn’t affect males’ self-perceptions in the choreographed moves, they reminded nagbabati rin kami.” same way that it does when women are coerced. me of the Jersey Boys, which I just Maricar is grateful to her hus- Instead it may inadvertently be consistent with watched a week before this concert. Nearly Half of Young Men expectations of masculinity and sexual desire,” band for always understanding and These front acts really gave a good the lead researcher says. supporting her. She also shared that Report ‘Sexual Coercion’ show. Richard always cooks for her.

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Steve Pagao and Action Honda’s Rafael Nebres partake of the lechon at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto’s picnic at Milliken Park. 26 L. M. Confidential JULY 2014 JULY 2014 KIDNEYS According to Janairo, if the screening is continued from page 1 positive, urinalysis will immediately be done and appropriate treatment will be given to Eating moderately such as reduced intakes the patient to avoid leading to an End-Stage of salt, sugar and protein can help lessen the Renal Disease (ESRD), wherein the kidneys incidence of developing a kidney disease,” no longer function. Janairo said. Hunk A patient with ESRD requires either Shot The DOH-Mimaropa has screened a total Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis before of 401 students - 193 pupils from Panique undergoing renal or kidney transplant. It Elementary School and 208 from South usually costs a patient P 40,000/month to Raven is born Central Elementary School. At least 74 undergo dialysis sessions while waiting for a in Canada but students referred to the Rural Health Unit kidney donor. speaks and for urinalysis and 15 showed abnormal results. A kidney transplant will cost P800, 000 to They are now undergoing treatment under the P1.2 million excluding maintenance medicines understand RHU in Odiongan. costing P20,000-30,000/month for a lifetime. Tagalog. Urinalysis is one of the strategies of the Janairo said the top three causes of kidney He plays DOH-Renal Disease Control Program failure in the region are diabetic nephropathy, (REDCOP) to detect the presence of albumin hypertensive nephrosclerosis and Chronic hockey. His in the urine. This protein can be seen in the Glomerulonephritis. favorite urine when the kidneys are damaged. MIMAROPA region ranks last in the subject is After a urine sample is collected, a nurse number of ESRD patients on dialysis treatment places a specially treated chemical strip but Palawan tops the list of provinces with the Math and he (dipstick) into the urine. The patches on the highest dialysis population. wants to be an dipstick will change color to indicate the Accountant. He loves pizza. Raven is very driven, hardworking and optimistic. From Vaughan

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