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Still the Biggest Annual Fiesta! ittle anila LJULY. 2014M.Confidential 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 JULYdelay 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.
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