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2017 DVD Pirates losing to Social Media uploaders Abroad Killing Film Industry

MANILA - “It’s not enough to live off of anymore,” sell in other parts of , but in the Quiapo district, *Antonio said while sitting on a monoblock chair in the where he has been selling for at least 10 years, there is middle of a narrow Manila sidewalk. He was facing a little reason to hide. baroque-style church thousands of devotees flock to every The area is a hotbed for all things bootleg. Behind week, but Antonio’s eyes were not on the 400-year-old Antonio was a table offering fake driver’s licenses and site; they were on the makeshift stall he was manning. college diplomas. Antonio sells pirated DVDs. And until recently, At his peak, Antonio said he earned as much as business was good. After all, he was in the perfect location. He would have ONLINE PIRATES to hide inside dark alleys or under flyovers if he were to continued on page 4

Communism in the RHIAN : A new generation of rebels

Ramos A kerosene lamp flickers beside a Macbook in a jungle camp as aging Philippine communist leader Jaime Padilla plots the next step in one of Asia’s oldest insurgencies with a new generation of fighters. Fueled by one of the world’s starkest rich-poor divides, a The Delicate Maoist rebellion that began months before the first human landed on the moon plods on even though the country now boasts one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Art of “There’s a big pool of young people who will pursue the people’s war even if it takes us a hundred or more years,” 70-year-old Padilla, one of the Philippines’ most-wanted men, said at a rare news conference for a small group of reporters. Balancing Padilla, who joined the New People’s Army a few years after

COMMUNISM Career continued on page 10 & Lovelife P.A.DAYZ’Summer Day

“I’M NOT BOSES KIKI

ANYMORE” P.A. DAYZ’ Peyton Garcia and Arielle Fina Abrazaldo enjoy a lechon at the park. Kim Chiu STORY INSIDE PHOTO BY ARIEL ABRAZALDO 1 2017 1 2 2017 2 Alexander gets the Chance to Travel and Entertain Pinoys KOREAN heartthrob Alexander Lee is go here, they’re all warm and friendly. more than satisfied that being the leading That’s why I said I can stay here for good. Honey man in GMA7’s “My Korean Jagiya” also I really feel so welcome here. I also want Shot gives him the chance to travel and visit to thank all the viewers who watch our various places and cities in our country. show every night. Please just continue After doing shows with the cast in Davao watching every episode of ‘My Korean Cariana plays and Sorsogon, he joined the annual Jagiya’.” volleyball. Peñafrancia Festival in Bicol. The fans of the show are asking He was with leading lady Heart in GMA’s Artistambayan on the net Her favourite Evangelista and co-star Edgar Allan if Alexander would get to sing in the dish is sushi. Guzman and entertained the Bicolanos in show and they want to have a copy of SM City in Naga who paid their respects its soundtrack. “Yes, I’m now preparing Someday, to the Virgin of Peñafrancia. Alexander to record a Korean song and I’m excited she wants to plays Kim Jun Ho in the romantic- for our fans to be able to hear it soon. be a doctor. comedy while Heart plays Gia, short for Also, watch out for the scenes that we Guadalupe Immaculada Asuncion. will shoot on location in Korea for the She is the “I’m happy to know more about the wedding scene between me and Heart. daughter Filipinos,” says Alexander. “Anywhere I It’s a great highlight of the story.” of Matt and Carla. We wish No taxes on P150K yearly Income, 3-in-1 Coffee he all the luck in her Tax Reform Studied endeavour.

MANILA — Filipino favorite 3-in-1 discuss and vote on whether or not to pass coffee, along with milk, and natural juices the tax reform measure. If passed, this are spared from taxes in the Senate’s latest will be transmitted to the Lower House version of the tax reform program. and both houses will convene to resolve These are among the changes the Senate the differences. The final version approved committee want on the Tax Reform for by both houses will be sent to President Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) for veto or verification. bill being pushed for by the Duterte administration. Millions benefit with lower taxes Senate Bill no. 1592, also exempts Millions of Filipinos will benefit from from personal income taxes those earning lower income taxes, Senator Sonny a yearly income of P150, 000. This is Angara, chairman of the Senate ways lower than the P250,000 threshold in the counterpart measure passed by the House of Representatives last May 31. TAX REFORM STUDIED Cariana Romeral The Senate plenary is expected to continued on page 24

3 2017 3 A Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement Benefits All - Senator Tobias Enverga Canada is a trading nation to its core and our between Canada and this fast- So the potential for a free Moreover, Canada takes great pride in its agreements with the United States, Mexico and growing region be strengthened?’ trade deal with ASEAN nations diversity and multicultural fabric, as well as in the the European Union are testimony to our desire The ASEAN region — Brunei, — and the opportunity it would benefits it derives from welcoming communities — indeed, our need — to reach far beyond our Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, offer Canada to build on that from around the world. This has helped Canada borders to seek trading partnerships. Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, already solid relationship — develop remarkable people-to-people ties with Many Canadians are familiar with the North Singapore, Thailand and needs to be our next free trade Southeast Asia. Since the 1970s, more than one American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Vietnam — boasts a population frontier. And while the notion of million people from Southeast Asia have made Canada’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade of more than 600 million a free trade agreement between their home in Canada Agreement (CETA) with the European Union, people and a nominal GDP of Canada and ASEAN is not a As this year marks the 40th anniversary of but flying below the national radar is the huge 2.31 trillion. This region is fast new one — the idea has been Canada becoming a dialogue partner of ASEAN, potential of a free trade agreement with the ten- becoming a hotspot for global tentatively discussed before — its I can only look forward to the fifth decade of member states of the Association of Southeast growth and investment, as many attractiveness continues to grow. partnership between Canada and ASEAN with Asian Nations (ASEAN). countries continue to shift their Beyond this being in our interest, enthusiasm. On an official visit to the Philippines gaze east. over the course of the assembly The tightening of economic, social, and last month, I led Canada’s delegation to the Canada already has a significant trading it became quite apparent during our meeting that political relations with the ASEAN region truly 38th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter- position among these nations and ASEAN the desire for a free trade agreement is mutual. holds great promise for a brighter future for Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA). Delegates members are collectively our sixth largest trading Beyond our dynamic trade relationship, Canada. discussed a wide range of issues over the course of partner, to the tune of $21.6 billion as of last year. Canada’s unique history and development the assembly — including disaster management, The economies of ASEAN stand out as has given our country many tools that are Tobias C. Enverga is a senator representing Ontario. combating terrorism and human trafficking, being increasingly important to Canada, useful to the region. Regional integration, He is a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, just to name a few. When holding a meeting across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, interfaith dialogue, transnational policing and Trade and Commerce, the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, as well as the Senate Committee with these ten ASEAN nations, the conversation telecommunications, financial services and counterterrorism, as well as disaster risk reduction, on Fisheries and Oceans. turned to asking the question, ‘How can free trade consumer goods. are among the insights we are able to share.

Producer explains after Pirates losing to Pirates realistic catfight scene hurt Your illegal streaming habit is hurting the Lovi, Erich Philippine film industry

LOVI Poe and are currently shooting the movie about infidelity, “The Significant Other”. Lovi is a Kapuso while Erich is a Kapamilya and this is their first film together, playing two women fighting over the same guy, with Tom Rodriguez as their leading man. In a recent confrontation scene since we are supposed to be doing a high-end fashion that became physical on cam, they get to really hurt show in that scene. each other. “We feel bad na naduguan si Erich, pero nasaktan Erich slaps Lovi so hard that her face gets swollen din si Lovi, namaga ang panga niya sa tindi ng while Erich’s hand hit an earring of Lovi and gets sampal ni Erich. Ang maganda sa dalawa ay tinapos wounded and bleeds. The camps of both actresses nila ang eksena. Sabi nga ni Direk, this is the risk magnified what happened and blamed each other, of being an actor, si nga muntik ng leading to a word war in social media. maputulan ng tenga sa isang pelikula na ginawa niya. ONLINE PIRATES Because of this, Dennis Evangelista, the line second week in theaters. Some “So please stop bashing and making “contravida” si continued from page 1 producer of “The Significant Other”, intervened and copies are still available online. . Just like Erich Gonzales, mabait siyang bata wrote his own piece on Facebook (en toto): “Being PHP5,000 (about USD100) on Cruz-Alviar said a big portion at pareho silang mahusay na artista. All’s well that the Line Producer of the film ‘The Significant Other’, DVD sales every day, but now it’s of the budget now goes to fight ends well naman dahil nagkasundo rin sila agad after na-witnessed ko ang insidente. Multi-awarded down to PHP500 (USD9.79). piracy.” shooting. What happened is just part of their job as director instructed both Lovi Poe and While the Philippine government This budget goes towards actresses at sila mismo, hindi nag-aaway kaya kayong Erich Gonzales to be very realistic in this catfight has been cracking down on extra post-production costs. The mga fans, huwag nyo nang palakihin pa.” confrontation scene. The scene is so intense that an intellectual property violators in director explained that today, Dennis is also the producer of “Bomba”. But accident happened. What you saw in the video is that the past year, Antonio said the every copy of a film the local MTRCB has given his movie an X rating, Lovi Poe is the only one slapping Erich Gonzales, but real threat today comes not from has a unique watermark edited meaning it’s not fit for showing in local theaters. hindi po ’yan ang kumpletong video para i-judge and police, but the internet. into it. This helps them determine We’re sure Dennis will make an appeal because blame Lovi Poe. This month, the box-office hit what cinema a pirated copy came it will really be such a pity if the movie would “I love both Lovi and Erich Gonzales but the was posted and shared from, but also adds to the film’s not be allowed to be seen in local theaters. But a truth is no one is to be blamed in this kind of on Facebook while it was still in final price tag. local movie exec told us: “Sobrang higpit talaga ng accident. Kaya duguan si Erich, tumama ang kamay cinemas. A quick search will result Many of those who stream MTRCB ngayon. ‘Yung mga members, ang daming niya sa hikaw ni Lovi sa sobrang lakas ng sampal in multiple copies of the film in or download local films are ipinagbabawal kaya maraming producers ang niya dito. Again this is also part of this intense its entirety. One video posted Filipinos living in other countries natatakot ngayong magpa-review ng pelikula nila. scene. Nakahikaw si Lovi hindi para sa intensyon last Friday has more than 3,000 who do not have easy access ‘Yun ngang ‘Last Night’ ni , original, na paduguin ang kamay ng kaeksena niya kundi views and more than 100 shares. to local content. Star Cinema R-16 ang rating doon pero na-appeal kaya naging accesories talaga ’yun na nilagay ng kanyang Stylist This does not include the views has countered this by holding R-13 na lang.” and shares from videos uploaded simultaneous premieres around earlier and ones shared in secret the world, a practice that increases Facebook groups and streaming the film’s budget even more. websites. According to Marizel Samson Social media has not only made Martinez, manager for production it easier to share pirated movies, it at Star Cinema, simultaneous has also made it more difficult to premieres require them to track and penalize violators. It has make two masters for one film, affected how local films are made doubling the work for the staff and distributed, shaking up the and equipment. EMAIL: [email protected] PUBLISHER / Editor: Jose Baking lives of not only those involved in While changes like 416-609-1176 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group TEL: movie productions, from whom simultaneous release dates are they are stealing from, but old- understandably seen as benefits PUBLISHER CORRESPONDENTS school movie pirates like Antonio from the audience point of view, as well. one negative effect of piracy and its resultant costs can be A shift in the industry appreciated by everyone: lower- quality films. “What jumped out at me is “We’re struggling. We’re that we have less budget for event struggling to survive,” Mae Cruz- films, for big films,” Cruz-Alviar Jose “Joey” Baking Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran Alviar, a film director for Star said. Cinema, one of the biggest movie She offered Star Cinema’s studios in the Philippines. NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS 2000 film Anak as an example. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM In 2015, her film Everyday I Ed Tubale Anak was shot on location in Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception Love You, a romantic-comedy applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. starring and Liza www.FilipinoGoodLife.com Soberano, hit social media and ONLINE PIRATES www.LMConfidential.com streaming websites after only its continued on page 7 4 2017 4 Under both CAO 05-2016 and CMO Customs loosens 04-2017, Filipino citizens who send balikbayan boxes to the Philippines guidelines on tax-free are required to submit a photocopy of ANSHA JOY their Philippine passport to avail of the balikbayan boxes government’s tax exemption. They are also required to provide a Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will no HIPOLITO copy of the invoice, receipt, or proof of longer have to submit a proof of purchase payments of the goods contained in the Celebrating Canada for items inside balikbayan boxes sent to balikbayan box. the Philippines, as the Bureau of Customs 150 at PCCF Previously, such requirements were not (BOC) on Thursday said it suspended such needed for OFWs to qualify for the tax guidelines for the meantime. exemption, as long as shipments did not In a statement, the BOC said it Ansha Joy exceed a value of P150,000. suspended both Customs Administrative Hipolito, Miss “Although it is our duty to facilitate Order (CAO) 05-2016 and Customs customs clearance of balikbayan boxes, Teen Petite Memorandum Order (CMO) 04-2017 we cannot set aside the sentiments of Canada 2017, until March 31, 2018. our fellow Filipinos abroad,” Customs walks the runway “The BOC has temporarily suspended Commissioner Isidro S. Lapeña said. the guidelines in the implementation at the Philippine “With the suspension of the current of the duty and tax-free privilege of Canadian procedure on balikbayan box, the previous consolidated balikbayan boxes, following regulation will be enforced,” he added. Charitbale the upsurge of criticisms among overseas Foundation Filipino workers,” it said. dinner for the 150th Canada Michelle at Pokwang, parehong girl ang isisilang celebration at Peter and Paul PAREHONG baby girl ang nakatakdang na si Mae na kasalukuyang nagti-training isilang nina Michelle Madrigal at Pokwang ng kanyang culinary course sa France dahil Banquet Hall. (Marietta Subong), courtesy of their respective magkakaroon na ito ng baby sister. Ansha competed American partners na sina Troy Woolfolk at Lee in the Miss O’ Brien. RAYMOND, SIKAT SA SINGAPORE Michelle is due to give birth in the U.S. Canada Globe next month (November) at meron na silang KILALA na sa Singapore ang twin brother Productions in nakahandang pangalan sa magiging first baby ni na si Raymond Gutierrez August 2017 and nila, Anika. Si Pokwang naman ay nakatakdang hindi lamang dahil sa tumatakbong reality show magsilang sa huling linggo ng January or first ng Gutierrez family, ang “It Takes Gutz to Be A was amazingly week of February 2018. Malia Francine naman Gutierrez” on E! Channel kundi dahil madalas crowned Miss ang ipapangalan nila sa kanilang magiging baby. na ring maimbitahan ito to host various events Teen Ontario, Engaged na sina Michelle at Troy na nangyari there. nung July habang nagbabakasyon sila sa Kamakailan lamang ay isa si Raymond sa winning the Dominican Republic. Kamakailan ay nag- mga kilalang personalidad na naimbitahan sa organize ang future mother-in-law ni Michelle launching at opening ng Oakwood Premier ANSHA JOY HIPOLITO ng isang baby shower na dinaluhan ng kanilang QUE in Singapore na dinaluhan ng iba pang continued on page 7 mga kamag-anak at mga kaibigan sa Quail kilalang celebrities ng nasabing bansa tulad ng Valley Golf, Grille and Events in Texas, USA actor na si Mike Lewis, Radio DJ Simone Heng, kung saan naka-base ngayon ang engaged couple social media star na si Andrea Chong at iba pa. at mga kaanak ni Troy. Kung si Richard ay focused sa kanyang First apo naman ng parents ni Lee ang pagiging actor, sa hosting, directing, writing at isisilang ni Pokwang. pagiging entrepreneur naman nakabaling ang Natutuwa naman ang panganay ni Pokwang attention ni Raymond.

5 2017 5 Kapuso comedienne Philippines Divine sympathizes with Xander Ford; admits Philippines-Canada FTA on hold being bullied for her Regional Approach is Being Stuidied instead looks Kapuso comedienne Divine Aucina feels good Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo of the preliminary joint feasibility study about Xander Ford’s recent makeover: “Yung announced the incentive at the Philippine (which) provides an overview of the idea na his dream finally came true yun yung Independence Day Council (PIDC)Philippine ASEAN and Canada economies; highlights nakaka-good vibes! Proud of this kid kasi kinaya Tapestry Fashion show. key bilateral trends in terms of trade in niya, kumbaga one way

goods, services and investment; examines lang pero siya sinuong MANILA - A bilateral free trade each party’s broader approach to FTA niya yung one-way to agreement (FTA) between the Philippines negotiations; and evaluates the potential meet his goal.” and Canada has been placed on the back benefits of an ASEAN-Canada FTA,” Nakaka-relate burner as a regional approach is being put daw ang Kapuso Lopez said. into motion instead. comedienne na si Divine “The outcome of the preliminary joint “The approach now, because of the Aucina kay Xander feasibility study showed good results, resource constraints on both sides, is really Ford, ang internet positive on both sides and that there’s to go for the regional. So our exploratory sensation na nag-trend strong complementarity between ASEAN kamakailan dahil sa talks with Canada in 2015 has been put and Canada. The instruction (of the Palace repeals mga pinagdaanan on hold because we’re trying to look ministers) is to complete a feasibility study nitong cosmetic surgery. at a region-wide approach,” said Trade so that it would become more complete,” Arroyo’s austerity Noong nakaraang October 2, nag-post si Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo, who Rodolfo added. Divine sa kanyang Facebook account tungkol also serves as the Philippine lead for the measures sa mga nalaman niyang hirap at sakit na The Philippines was earlier chosen by ongoing ASEAN Economic Ministers pinagdaanan ni Xander, na dating kilala bilang Canada to be its gateway to the ASEAN (AEM) meeting in Manila. Malacañang has repealed an Arroyo- Marlou Arizala. region which would be made possible “You have to balance the commitments era order on the adoption of austerity Ito raw ay dahil sa pambu-bully dati kay through a bilateral FTA. with the potential that you can get and measures in government in a bid to pave Xander dahil sa kanyang hitsura. The two nations agreed to explore a Ikinatuwa ni Divine na natupad na ang the potential will definitely be bigger. Of the way for intensified infrastructure bilateral FTA in 2015. pangarap ni Xander at napasaya niya ang course the sensitivities may be deeper but and social spending. Discussions for the FTA, however, mga taong hangad din ang kaligayahan niya sa the possible gains will be bigger because In Administrative Order No. (AO) 6, were halted as Canada had a change in kanyang bagong katauhan. you’re talking of one big region,” he added. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea administration while the Philippines also Pag-amin ni Divine, “Naawa ako kay Marlou An ASEAN-Canada FTA is seen for said the country’s fiscal condition has kasi I have realized masyado siyang binibigyan had its own last year. now as the best way forward as trade already improved since AO 103 on the ng expectations ng mga tao na hindi naman niya In August 2016, an annual Canada- ministers in the regional bloc agreed to cost-cutting measures was introduced kailangan sundin. ASEAN trade policy dialogue was launch exploratory discussions to examine back in 2004. “Dahil sa mga bash, siguro bata palang din launched and senior officials were tasked the potential of the deal following the 6th Despite the repeal of AO 103, siya bullied na siya despite having a confident to prepare terms of reference for a Canada- character so yun yung drive niya to change. AEM-Canada consultations yesterday. Medialdea assured that the existing ASEAN FTA feasibility study. “I somehow felt kawawa yung bata for living In his report, AEM chair and Trade laws and rules on the judicious and The feasibility study sought to provide up to the people’s expectations. But at the same Secretary Ramon Lopez said the ministers prudent use of government funds will Canada and ASEAN countries with an time natuwa ako upon hearing that it was his endorsed the terms of reference for a remain in force. Government agencies assessment of the potential economic dream.” joint feasibility study toward an ASEAN- must continue to ensure there would be Kuwento nito, tinutukso at pinagtatawanan impact of an FTA as well as steps moving Canada FTA. “no irregular, unnecessary, extravagant, siya dahil sa kanyang kakaibang hitsura. forward. “Ministers welcomed the completion excessive and unconscionable expenses” May isang insidente raw kunsaan nagtago pa that will be incurred by the government. siya sa school comfort room at doon siya umiyak. Back in 2004, then President Gloria Pero dahil sa suporta at pagmamahal ng Macapagal-Arroyo ordered government kanyang pamilya at mga tunay na kaibigan, agencies to reduce expenses to meet pinatunayan niya na kaya niyang higitan ang Dashcams required soon? mga taong nambu-bully sa kanya. the country’s fiscal targets, maintain “Hindi ko pinapabayaan na masira ako sa MANILA - A measure pending at the The videos will be confidential, and their macroeconomic stability, and improve pambu-bully sa akin. House of Representatives seeks to make use, viewing, disclosure, or publication will investor confidence. “Minahal ko ang sarili ko at naging productive dashboard cameras mandatory in all not be allowed, except for use as evidence. The austerity plan includes the ako para ma-overcome ko ang lahat ng pang-o- vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers and private own- suspension of all foreign and local okray sa akin at ma-build up ang confidence ko. House Bill No. 6265, or the “Dashboard ers will be fined P100,000 if they fail to travels unless allowed by the head of “Ngayon di na ako apektado kahit na may Camera Act of 2017,” gives vehicle manu- install dashcams. PUV operators who do agency, purchase of motor vehicles mga bashing pa akong natatanggap paminsan- facturers six months to ensure that all its not comply will meanwhile be fined. except ambulances and those minsan sa social media. “Kaya naging strong ako. I turned my fears into models are fitted with dashcams once put Licenses or franchises can be revoked for required by the police and military, something unbreakable. expansion of organization units and or on the market. The Land Transportation subsequent offenses. “Sa awa ng Diyos, I was able to excel in Office will likewise reject the registration Those who violate the secrecy of the vid- creation of positions, and paid media school. of vehicles with no dashcams, and public eos, meanwhile, can face imprisonment of advertisements, “I graduated cum laude sa FEU [Far Eastern utility vehicle (PUV) operators will not be one to three years, and a fine of P100,000 AO 103 also imposed a 10 percent University] at naging active ako sa pag-arte sa granted a franchise if they do not comply. to P2 million. reduction in the cost of services of teatro via PETA. PUVs already in operation prior to the A similar measure is also pending at the consultants and casual employees as “Kumbaga, my looks do not define who I am. effectivity of the measure should comply Senate. well as consumption of fuel, water, and But it’s my determination and the will to be the with requirements upon renewal of regis- Known as the “Dash Cam Law”, Senate power. It also suspended all expenditure person I was meant to be sa mundong ito,” sabi pa ni Divine. tration, or not later than six months from Bill No. 1457 mandates the installation of subsidies to government owned and Ngayon ay napagkakakitaan na raw ni Divine controlled corporations and local the issuance of implementing rules and dashcams in all PUVs, government-owned ang kakaibang ganda niya. regulations. The LTFRB will be in charge patrol vehicles and similar vehicles used by government units except those approved Isa siya sa busiest comediennes ng Kapuso of maintaining an archive for all recordings law enforcement agencies, service vehicles, by the Fiscal Incentives Review Board. Network na mapapanood sa primetime teleserye from vehicles involved in traffic accidents. and others. na My Korean Jagiya at sa weekly comedy anthology na .

Golden Balangay Awards 2017

FIRST, Josie de Leon entertains teh crowd. SECOND, Cariana Romeral assists during the awards night with friends. THIRD, Kayleigh, Emm and Alyssa of Sugarpops perform during dinner. FOURTH, Arielle Fina Abrazaldo, Joseph Cunanan and Peyton Garcia pose after the awards. FIFTH, First Pinoy of the Year awardee Patrick Alcedo and the first Golden Balangay Lifetime Achievement Awardee Tomas “Tatay Tom” Avendano Sr. from Vancouver, British Columbia. 6 2017 6 ANSHA JOY HIPOLITO from page 5 overall highest score and then brought home the winning crown and sash of Miss Teen Petite Canada 2017. She will soon expand her pageantry by competing in 2018 for Miss Teen Petite UNIVERSAL.

ONLINE PIRATES responsibilities. from page 4 The very nature of online piracy is often Andi, gustong Hong Kong and the Philippines and starred difficult for consumers to conceptualize. veteran actor and Claudine Burning truckloads of pirated DVDs is an mag-quit; Lola Barretto, who at the time was one of the image people can easily remember; deleting Rosemarie, Gustong most popular young actors in the country. files from a cloud, not so much. These days, the studio mostly produces “It’s difficult to teach people something Magbalik romantic comedies that are safer bets to they can’t see. Especially, talk about perform well at the box-office but rarely end intellectual property rights,” Adriano said. TOTOHANIN kaya ni Andi up with as much critical success. billion (about USD20 million) worth of Facebook doesn’t do much to help either. Eigenmann ang planong pagku-quit sa For Cruz-Alviar, the rise in online piracy pirated media including film, movies, and Their copyright infringement policy says showbiz? roots from people’s changing viewing software. Their 2016 accomplishment report that only the owners of pirated content are Gusto umano ni Andi na mag- concentrate na lamang sa pag-aalaga sa habits. She thinks that many people used to says that this is the highest estimated value allowed to report posts that violate copyright finding their content online probably don’t recorded since the agency was established 13 kanyang five-year-old daughter na si Ellie laws. “Facebook moves slow. and they don’t (courtesy of Jake Ejercito). see much of a difference between watching years ago. really provide options for it. Some [videos] Nakakapanghinayang naman kung Unfortunately, the OMB still has no videos on authorized streaming websites and get taken down, but not quick enough,” hihinto si Andi sa kanyang showbiz career. videos uploaded illegally. jurisdiction over cases of online piracy. Cruz-Alviar said. Huli siyang napanood sa TV series na “The age of Netflix. You’re used to “A lot of our stakeholders incidentally “The Greatest Love” na pinangunahan ni streaming. So it’s become a norm. So you Doing it for the ‘gram Sylvia Sanchez na nagtapos nung April feel that [illegal streaming is] the same [as 2017. watching on Netflix]. One and the same,” Many of those who stream Samantala, gusto naman umanong The penalty for camcording in theaters magbalik-showbiz ng Eigenmann she said. For her, this, coupled with Manila’s or download local films is common knowledge to many. The sheer bad traffic situation, are why people prefer matriarch na si , lola ni number of pare, pulis ako Andi. to watch films at home. are Filipinos living in other (Dude, I’m a cop) memes show that many Si Rosemarie ay misis ng veteran countries who do not have have seen the Philippine National Police’s singer-actor na si Eddie Mesa at ina The hard truth about soft copies easy access to local content. public service announcement about the nina , at issue. Even then, people continue to do it, namayapang actor na si . Mga A few blocks away from Antonio’s stall often openly. apo naman niya sina Gabby, Ryan, Geoff, is a mid-rise budget hotel painted blue, Andi, Maxine Eigenmann at . have been complaining that a large amount Sometimes it’s pirates, but usually, it’s yellow, and red. Anyone who frequents Ang mag-asawang Eddie Mesa at of pirated materials actually comes from the overly zealous fans showing snippets of Rosemarie Gil ay naka-base sa Amerika the area knows that the building’s ground internet,” OMB chairman Anselmo Adriano. movies they’re watching on their Instagram pero matagal na umanong nami-miss floor is packed with pirated DVD vendors “You may be wondering, why is it that stories. ng 75-year-old na Rosemarie ang with selections that would put Antonio’s there are films that are being uploaded “Everyone wants to be popular. Everyone showbiz. Last September 23, 2017, ang to shame. All the booths were covered with into Facebook? Why don’t we catch them? wants to be noticed,” Cruz Alviar. “Everyone 78-year-old na si Eddie Mesa ay muling DVDs from floor to ceiling and contained humarap sa concert scene after 25 years sa Because they’re not inside containers. So the wants to be liked. So they do anything everything from Filipino classics to the pamamagitan ng kanyang “Sing Us Your only time we can [get involved] is if your and everything to get those likes. To get all recent Netflix release Okja. Love Song Again: The Music and Legacy pirated content is in a container.” those added friends. To get all those added While pirated DVDs can be confiscated, of Eddie Mesa” na ginanap sa Meralco The Philippines does not have a law that followers.” films posted online cannot be taken down Theater at kung saan naman niya naging specifically prohibits online forms of piracy, For Adriano, to be able to say you’ve guest ang kanyang mga anak at apo. so easily. making it difficult to penalize intellectual watched something, shared something, or Ang 5-year-old daughter ni Andi Last year, the Optical Media Board property violators on social media. Adriano posted something is what drives many to Eigenmann na si Ellie ay apo na sa tuhod (OMB), the government agency in charge said that the OMB is almost ready to submit nina Eddie at Rosemarie. of regulating media manufacturing and a draft of amendments to Congress that will ONLINE PIRATES replication, confiscated more than PHP1 incorporate online piracy into the agency’s continued on page 26 7 2017 7 Philippines Duterte bats for food security ‘We can’t rely on ASEAN neighbors for food crops forever’ MANILA - President Duterte urged the we have to reserve enough Department of Agriculture (DA) to develop plants, where to plant for more land for food crops so the country won’t our own supply,” he said. No offense to Ai Ai: Zsa have to rely on its Association of Southeast Asian “Otherwise, we would Nations (ASEAN) neighbors forever. always and forever be a Zsa wants a simple Duterte made the call in his speech at the dependent on Thailand, opening ceremony of the Agrilink/Foodlink/ [and] Vietnam,” he added. wedding Aqualink 2017 in City . Duterte said that while the According to Duterte, one of the problems in greatest promise of food does not mind if her the sector, especially in Mindanao, is that vast security is Mindanao, he role in “Bes and the Beshies” was first tracks of land now are being used to produce said programs cannot be cash crops like bananas and pineapples which are implemented in the region offered to other actresses. “I know that I being exported to other countries. effectively because of the wasn’t the first choice from the start but “’Yung karamihan ng lupa sa (Most of the threat of terrorism and that’s just okay with me,” she says. “Ang PRIVATE WORDS — President Duterte chats with Agriculture Undersecretary land in the) peripheral of these provinces, itong Berna Romulo-Puyat during the opening ceremonies of the Agrilink/Foodlink/ armed groups. importante, ako ‘yung last choice kasi malapit sa siyudad (those near the city), they’re Aqualink expo at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. “Wala ho kaming bagyo maganda ‘yung role ko. And that’s the almost converted into cash crop. Wala ng (There doon (There is no storm first thing naman I consider when I accept is almost no more land for) food crop,” Duterte and its staff to be able to attain food self- there). Once in a blue moon, a project, kung maganda ba ‘yung role said. sufficiency. However, he said there has to be land if there is such a thing, may baha dito, baha they’re offering to me. Also, I make sure According to Duterte, he respects Agriculture for the country’s own supply. doon (there may be floods), but otherwise, it is wala akong tinatapakang ibang tao. Secretary Emmanuel Piñol and the department “We have to rationalize things there; that really a fertile land,” he said. “Very challenging ang role ko rito as Melba, kasi Bisaya ako rito and I have to deliver all my lines with a Visayan accent. Mahirap, a. Lalo na kapag nagdadrama Manila among world’s most stressful cities ka, umiiyak ka, tapos Bisaya pa rin ang salita mo. Kung minsan, nakakalimutan MANILA - Manila is among the most 2. Kabul, Afghanistan ko kaya nakakagalitan ako ni Direk Joel stressful cities in the world, according to a 3. Lagos, Nigeria Lamangan. Siyempre nga naman, I have new study. 4. Dakar, Senegal to be consistent all throughout the movie. In a study conducted by UK-based dry- 5. Cairo, Egypt It’s a joy to work again with Direk Joel na cleaning and laundry service Zipjet, Manila 6. Tehran, Iran nakatrabaho ko na before on TV and in ranked 10th, garnering a rating of 8.92 out 7. Dhaka, Bangladesh the movies sa ‘Zsa Zsa Zaturnaah’ and of 10, with 10 being the most stressful. 8. Karachi, Pakistan ‘ 6’.” The study analyzed 500 locations based 9. New Delhi, India Zsa Zsa’s leading man in “Bes and construction activities. on pollution, traffic levels, public transport, 10. Manila, Philippines the Beshies” is Emilio Garcia. “He’s my Public transportation remains one of the percentage of green spaces, financial status husband na laging wala kasi traveling Filipinos’ woes, with trains encountering of citizens including debt levels, physical Meanwhile, European cities dominated salesman siya. Buti na nga lang, may best glitches every so often. and mental health, among others. the world’s least stressful metros, with four friends ako ritong sina Ai Ai de las Alas, As for mental health, a senator said it With Manila one of the highly-urbanized cities in Germany making the cut. Carmi Martin and Beauty Gonzalez to remains a concern in the country as data cities in the country, green spaces have 1. Stuttgart, Germany keep me company.” show 7 Filipinos commit suicide every day. given way to high-rise buildings. 2. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Both she and Ai Ai will get married A mental health bill was recently passed The Environmental Management Bureau, 3. Hanover, Germany soon, but unlike Ai Ai who will have a on third reading at the Senate and the however, said the air quality in Metro 4. Bern, Switzerland grand church wedding with her groom, Department of Health allocated more than Manila has been improving. 5. Munich, Germany Zsa Zsa prefers to keep it simple. “Wala P1 billion for mental health projects this Its data showed 80% of air pollutants are 6. Bordeaux, France pa kaming definite date kasi may inaayos year. from motor vehicles, while the remaining 7. Edinburgh, UK pa. Kapag tinatanong nga ako ni Conrad 20% are from area-specific and stationary 8. Sydney, Australia (Onglao, her groom) about the details The world’s most stressful cities: sources such as open-burning, factories and 9. Graz, Austria and Hamburg, Germany of our wedding, sabi ko, huwag mo nang 1. Baghdad, Iraq problemahin. No offense meant to Ai Ai who’ll have a big wedding but me, I really want to keep it simple. Sabi ko, kaysa BPO investment’ decline traced to Uncertainties gastusin namin doon ang hard-earned money namin, ilagay na lang sa business MANILA - The American Chamber of Authority (PSA), new IT-BPM pledges The Duterte administration’s first package o itabi na lang namin for our retirement. Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) reached P4.9 billion in the second quarter, of its comprehensive tax reform program Tanggap kong 53 na ako, so I just want to sees domestic uncertainties in both the falling 34 percent from the P6.27 billion wanted to reduce the tax perks that the be practical. Mas gusto ko for us to have short and the long term as factors that may registered in the same months last year. This IT-BPM industry is currently enjoying, a small resort in Palawan where we can explain the continued drop in IT-BPM continues the decline that the industry has choosing to remove some value-added tax offer bed and breakfast to tourists.” investment pledges in the first half of the been facing in terms of new investments exemptions in favor of a VAT equivalent of She broke up with Conrad for a while. year, a top official said. since the start of the second semester of 12 percent of gross receipts. “Ngayon lang ako nakipagbalikan with AmCham senior adviser John Forbes 2016. Stakeholders have opposed this someone I’ve broken up with. I had to said that a mix of short- and long-term “There are some short-term uncertainties move, warning that it would affect the have some healing sessions muna and uncertainties, including the move to change in the sector such as future tax policy and competitiveness of the Philippine IT-BPM had to forgive some things in my past to the industry’s tax policy, might be factors insufficient supply of Peza-approved office industry, which has recently slipped in its come to terms with the acceptance na behind the 34-percent drop in new IT- space, while in the longer term lower skilled global ranking. makikipagbalikan ako. Nahiya kasi ako BPM investments in the second quarter. call center work will be automated and may noong una kasi, parang niluwa ko na, According to the Philippine Statistics be returned to sites in the US,” he said. tapos kakainin ko pala uli.”

FIRST, Katharine Reyes performed at the Berczy Statue Dedication. SECOND, Erica Sayles, Ambassador of the Fairs, Edessa Andrada, 2nd Runner Up & John Kiru, CNEA President pose at CNE Rising Star contest. THIRD, PCCF VP Rosemer Enverga and husband Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga pose with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. FOURTH, Maria Panaligan pose with actress and Governor Vilma Santos. 8 2017 8 Romi Mananquil, Philippine Artist Group Filipino Canadian Teachers Group The 1st Golden (Ontario); professional boxer (Ontario), Marc Pagcaliwangan for Excellence Award Balangay Awards: A in Sports & Fitness; Krystle Alarcon, Slates 11th Annual Teachers multimedia artist (Quebec) for Excellence Night to Celebrate & Award in Media; multi-instrumentalist Conference By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT. Remember musician (British Columbia), Raffy Ramiro, for Excellence Award in Music Summer is almost over and the autumn breeze is olunteer run socio-professional organization in Achievers, movers and shakers gather & Entertainment; Annie Chua (Alberta) moving in the horizon. Back to school jitters have Ontario. It is composed of Filipino Canadians for Manggagawang Pilipino of the Year; passed and school work is again in the agenda who are former educators in the Philippines for the first-ever nationwide search for Norma Carpio (Ontario) for Senior of students, parents and teachers . Purposeful and /or are certified-and- practicing teachers outstanding Filipino Canadians professional development & enrichment time is in Catholic, public and private educational As the sun set on September 9, 2017, Achievement Award; Zenee May Maceda, in order. institutions in the province. Filipino Canadians from all over Canada National Representative, United Food and In this light, the Philippine Teachers The Association provides free professional started arriving at the doorstep of the BMO Commercial Workers (Ontario) for Young Association of Canada ( PTAC) is holding services, seminars and assistance to registered Institute for Learning for the premiere Leader of the Year; Tony San Juan (Ontario) anew the 11th Annual Teachers Conference on members and other interested individuals in awards night of the Golden Balangay for the Community Service Award; and, October 14, 2017, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 such areas as: pre-teacher certification assessment Awards. It is the first ever nationwide Ancop International Canada for LBC Most p.m. at the Barbara Frum-Toronto Public Library, guidance; teacher resume & cover-letter search for outstanding Filipino Canadians Influential Community Organization. The 20 Covington Road, North York, Toronto, writing; professional networking & referrals; first Pinoy of the Year award went to Patrick Ontario. teacher- interview clinic & preparation; and – individuals and organizations – who have Alcedo, a multi-awarded associate professor, Invited to the gathering, as speakers and career planning & career alternative strategies. made significant contributions to their presenters, are leading educational professionals, PTAC has continuing partnerships and linkages community through their achievements writer, director and producer from Toronto, teachers and educators , among which are : with professional, social and community-based exemplifying leadership, good citizenship Ontario. Dr. Phillip Kelly ,York University professor & organizations on specially - developed initiatives and dedication. After five (5) months of One of the highlights of the evening head of the Asian Research and Studies and Ms. and targeted projects. gathering nominations, there were almost was the first Golden Balangay Lifetime Luz Del Rosario, Trustee of the Dufferin Peel Teachers, former teachers and other 150 submissions then whittled down to 90 Achievement Award conferred to Tomas Catholic District School Board. Additionally, education- related professionals are completed and valid nominations from 5 “Tatay Tom” Avendano Sr. from Vancouver, experienced Filipino Canadian teachers from cordially invited to the free whole day event. provinces. That night, the top 3 nominees British Columbia. The 88-year old, founder different school boards will sit in a panel Complimentary meals and snacks will be served. of the Multicultural Helping House Society, discussion. New PTAC members will also share For further information, interested parties were called out and only the winner of the won the hearts of everyone in the room. In how the Association has helped them in their are requested to contact : Maricon Bernasor 16 categories went up on stage to claim the journey towards reconnecting to the teaching at [email protected], Perly Laganas at honor of being the first recipients of the his 8-minutes acceptance speech, he filled profession and engaging in education career- [email protected], or Cielito Drapeza at Golden Balangay trophy. the four corners of the room with laughter related jobs. [email protected] not later than October The first Golden Balangay awardees and applause. “We have to be conscious of Organized in 2006, the Philippine Teachers 3, 2017. ( Tony A. San Juan) were as follows: Sandra Sabongui from our historical background. It (the Golden Association of Canada is a registered non-profit, Toronto Montessori School (Ontario) for Balangay Awards) is a development of Educational Excellence Secondary; Adrian historical consciousness. And when you De Leon from the University of Toronto admit you are a Filipino, you must promote for Educational Excellence Post Secondary; the culture of the Filipinos. Hindi porke Advertise with Robert Diaz from the University of Toronto marunong ka ng mag-English nakalimutan for Educator of the Year; Christopher David, mo na ang Tagalog or Ilokano. No. Your LM interior designer and owner of David Visual color is your color. Regardless of what it is, Communications Limited (Ontario) for we have to love our own country, we have to Confidential! the WFG Young Entrepreneur of the Year; promote our own culture.”, one of his many Entrepreneur of the, Julian Baricuatro, remarks that was loudly applauded. Email: owner of BitSource Interactive (Ontario); Over 250 guests from British Columbia, [email protected] PCCT Business Excellence Award goes to for details WFG; Excellence Award in Arts & Culture, GOLEDEN BALANGAY continued on page 19

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Officials assess dip in Duterte satisfaction and trust ratings Cops in drug killings drag Duterte ratings

MANILA - THE involvement of policemen in his net satisfaction and trust ratings which they have spilled over,” Abella said. the killing of teenagers pulled down President admitted were “affected” by the continuing In the Senate, opposition Senator Antonio Rodrigo Duterte’s satisfaction and trust ratings, spate of unresolved killings as a result of the Trillanes IV Monday said Filipinos “are presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo said. bloody drug war. beginning to see the light,” following the drop “Well I kind [of] expected that because of In a Palace news briefing, Presidential in Duterte’s net satisfaction score based on the the incidents involving the minors...” Panelo Spokesperson Ernesto Abella admitted the latest Social Weather Stations survey. said. “honeymoon period” was over, “given the fact “It’s very encouraging to know that the Panelo was referring to the killings of that people start measuring their expectations” Filipino people are beginning to see the light. teenagers Kian Loyd delos Santos, Carl Angelo about the administration a full year after They are now seeing Duterte for who he really Heart Arnaiz and Reynaldo de Guzman, all killed by Duterte took office. is: a lying, rude, amoral, corrupt and oppressive Caloocan City policemen last August. These things usually happen, Abella said. former mayor who is totally incompetent about introduces But Duterte’s legal counsel said the latest “This is traditionally happening after a year, governance at the national level,” Trillanes said survey results of the Social Weather Stations a year-and-a-half, and you know, the love is still in a statement. showed the president still enjoyed the support there,” he claimed, adding public satisfaction Based on the latest SWS survey, Duterte’s husband Chiz of millions of Filipinos. remained “good” and public trust remained net satisfaction rating dropped 18 points, from “But you know, if you would translate the “very good.” +66 last June to +48 in September. percentage [of the] survey in relation to the The Palace spokesman, however, said the Duterte’s net trust rating also declined, from to ex-BFs population of the Philippines, there is a huge drop in ratings might have been a result of the an “excellent” +75 to “very good” +60. difference, he got 60 percent? That would be National Day of Protests against the Duterte The survey was conducted from September goes daring wearing roughly 67-million Filipinos,” he said. administration. 23 to 27, more than a month after the killing a sexy black swimsuit showing off her Malacañang itself said Filipinos continued to “I’m sure there was a full spectrum of of the three teenagers. ample cleavage in a revealing episode love Duterte despite the double-digit drop in emotions out there, and some of these could this week of GMA7’s hit primetime romcom, “My Korean Jagiya”. The scene shows her having a showdown in a swimming pool with the show’s kontrabida, Valeen Montenegro, A New Generation of Communist Rebels Emerges who’s in a two-piece bikini. But the scene is treated more as a comedy since Heart, in her role as the kooky Gia, trips down while COMMUNISM NPA continued to extort from slain police and soldiers. sashaying on the poolside, much to her from page 1 money from businesses and It also collects “revolutionary taxes” embarrassment. ambush security forces. from businesses, ranging from big power The show’s director, Mark Reyes, has the insurgency began in the late 1960s, Padilla, a slight, plants and even small pig farms, as well as nothing but praises for Heart. “She’s a insisted the rebels were not concerned by bespectacled ex-farmer local politicians, Padilla said. real pro, kahit anong ipagawa mo, kahit President Rodrigo Duterte’s threats to end who goes by the alias “Ka The guerrillas sleep in hammocks near mapahiya siya, gagawin niya basta sa peace talks. (Comrade) Diego”, heads the Melito Glor streams and rural hamlets, help farmers ikagaganda ng show,” he says. “And the A self-proclaimed socialist, Duterte Command, one of the most important harvest crops, and melt into nearby forests scene showing na natalisod siya habang swiftly launched negotiations with units of the NPA, the communists’ to evade any approaching large military rumarampa sa may pool turned out to be the Maoists after winning presidential 3,800-member armed wing, military forces. really funny. We never thought she’d be elections last year and there were high commanders told Agence France-Presse. They choose only to fight smaller units, truly effective in this kind of hilarious vehicle hopes he could end the rebellion, which The unit operates across the south of according to Padilla. kasi mas kilala siya in doing heavy dramas the military estimates has claimed 30,000 the main island of Luzon, the country’s His press conference was held on a before. She even shows great comic timing lives. industrial heartland that lies next to the in delivering her punchlines.” But last month Duterte angrily declared capital of Manila, typically attacking COMMUNISM “Ako mismo, na-surprise sa sarili ko there would be no more talks because the isolated security outposts and taking guns continued on page 25 kasi I’ve never really done this kind of out and out comedy before,” says Heart. “At first, kabado ako but kaya ko naman pala. And I’m so encouraged by the comments LBC WALKS WITH ANCOP I’m getting from the show’s viewers. They’re really enjoying daw the new Heart that they In support of the charities that the ANCOP this yearly ANCOP event. And in order to see in ‘My Korean Jagiya’. Even my husband (Answering the Call of the Poor) organization generate greater interest (Sen. Chiz Escudero), natatawa siya sa regularly undertakes, LBC Express Cargo and participation by various once again took part at this year’s 5K ANCOP sectors, LBC through comic scenes ko sa show. He thought daw Charity Walk held recently at the David Pecaut its Country Head, Raffy drama lang ang kaya ko. And this is really Square in downtown Toronto. Consisting Policarpio, raffled off a a great breaker for me kasi nakakasawa na of a contingent of some 70 participants, the large Samsung HDTV. As rin ‘yung iyak ka nang iyak sa TV.” LBC group joined with thousand other charity well, LBC offered plenty Even if she’s now a true blue Kapuso, walkers who completed a leisurely stroll around of corporate giveaways Heart attended the recent the major thoroughfares of the city, thereby and meal coupons to its Ball and she was able to introduce her raising substantial funds intended to finance participants as a token husband Sen. Chiz Escudero to her past the educational and housing needs of indigents of appreciation to those BFs, including John Prats, back home. who share LBC’s vision of In line with the company’s continuing corporate responsibility and . This is a sure sign goal of teaming up with the local community of giving back to the that they’ve all moved on as Heart is now initiatives, LBC was again a major sponsor of community. so happily married to Sen. Chiz.

10 2017 10 Joma says Duterte building What’s keeping Michelle from joining Beauty Contests ‘fascist dictatorship’ MICHELLE Vito is one of the leads in the youth-oriented horror thriller of that opens today in theaters nationwide, “The Debutantes”. She was at the MANILA - Communist leader Jose statement that Duterte is heading premiere night held at Ayala Malls Vertis North last night and Maria Sison slammed President towards dictatorship. was so proud when she and co-stars Sue Ramirez, Chanel Rodrigo Duterte, describing him as “The way the budget is made, it’s Morales, Miles Ocampo and Jane de Leon were congratulated the “worst kind of president” who a killing budget, a budget for killing for their fine performances in is on his way to declaring a “fascist people, and a budget for expressing the film by those who watched dictatorship.” contempt for human rights.” the film. Writers urge Michelle Sison, founding chairman of the “Reducing budget of the CHR to to join a Communist Party of the Philippines, just P1,000 and then giving ‘tokhang’ as she’s a potential beauty said Duterte controls all branches of this scheme of mass murder, 900 queen. “Noon pa po maraming government and has drafted a “killing million plus other funds of the Armed nagko-convince sa akin na budget” that allocates only P1,000 for Forces of the Philippines and a huge sumali ako sa Bb. Pilipinas,” she the Commission of Human Rights and intelligence fund of Duterte—this is a says. “I’m not closing my doors laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga millions of pesos to law enforcement in budget for fascist dictatorship and for pero siguro later na kasi I’m just Bayani with the high court’s nod. the campaign against illegal drugs. killing more people,” he said. turning 20 this month. I will wait “That Supreme Court has already “I think I have a lot of criticisms to Sison claimed P50,000 is the “going for 2 or 3 more years muna, given a blank check for proclaiming kapag mas mature na ako nang kaunti. I also want to undergo make of previous presidents, but this is price” for each head of drug users and martial law nationwide,” Sison said. serious training para mas may chance ako to win. Kasi, as of the worst kind of president,” Sison told street-level peddlers, while P100,000 is “But the attack of Duterte on [Chief now, wala pa akong confidence magsuot ng two piece swimsuit ANC’s Early Edition. for each suspected communist rebel. Justice] Sereno is meant to complete, sa harap ng mga tao dahil maski sa beach, never ko pang na- “I would say that Duterte is very “They’re preparing for massacres in to tighten complete control over the try na magbikini. Medyo conservative kasi ang family namin. So well on the way to proclaiming a fascist the Philippines,” he said. dapat, masanay muna ako for me to gain more confidence.” Supreme Court,” he added, referring dictatorship. He’s preparing for martial “We are looking forward to How about the Q&A portion? “Palagay ko, kaya ko naman. to the impeachment complain filed law and to impose a fascist dictatorship despotic regime of widespread death While I undergo training, aaralin ko rin lahat ng possible against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes in the Philippines,” he said. and destruction. That is already well questions na puwede nilang itanong. Hindi ako kinakabahan Sereno. Duterte’s control of the Supreme demonstrated in the destruction of doon, e, kundi sa swimsuit lang talaga. Okay rin lang sa’king rumampa nang naka-long gown, pero ‘yung swimsuit, takot ako Court, he said, is manifested by the Marawi,” he added. maglakad na parang naka-bra at panty ka lang sa harap ng “quick acquittal of Gloria Macapagal- Gov’t Preparing For Duterte earlier said he has decided maraming tao.” Arroyo as a way of paying for the to abandon peace negotiations with support” the former president gave the Massacres? the National Democratic Front of incumbent. the Philippines (NDFP), saying the Tori wants to try showbiz The leftist leader also slammed the Sison also denounced the Lower fighting between government and TORI Garcia is a 21-year-old singer-actress who was “glorification” of the late dictator, House’s move to allocate only P1,000 communist rebels could go on for to the CHR, which supports his born in Manila but raised in Singapore. She now tries her Ferdinand Marcos, whose remains were “another 50 years.” luck in local showbiz. “I was four years old when we moved to Singapore,” she says. “My parents are both architects who have established careers there. I’ve finished masscomm at the Republic Polytechnic in Singapore and also started shrugs off pregnancy rumors: “It’s funny na may mga ganung issue.” singing solo while playing my own guitar. I also got the chance to act on TV in a comedy. About a year ago, I decided to Nadine Lustre on pregnancy rumors: kasi nagdi-dinner Mataas na uli ang platelets ko. come home and try to have a career here. I trained with Star “It’s funny na may mga ganung issue. kami one time, “Di ko talaga alam na may dengue ako Magic but it was GMA7 that gave me a break as a co-host At least, I know kahit medyo matagal ang sabi sa akin ng until after three weeks na on and off ang in ‘Wowowin’ for two months. I also got to appear in TV5’s akong nawala, napag-uusapan pa rin kahit Daddy ni James, ‘So lagnat ko. ‘Wattpad Presents’. I’ve done four movies so far: ‘ papaano. At least, may kaunti pa ring everybody thinks “Sobrang thankful ako na yung body ko ng Droga’ with Direk Carlo Caparas, ‘Guro Kong Di Marunong relevance.” you’re pregnant.’ sobrang lakas ng resistance.” Magbasa’ with Direk Perry Escano and ‘Durugin ang Droga’ Ipinagkibit-balikat ni Nadine Lustre ang “Sabi ko, di ako “Honestly, di ko alam kung saan galing. for Direk Dinky Doo. I also did an international film, ‘Life in kumalat na balita kamakailan na buntis pregnant, maybe “Puwedeng sa Sagada, puwedeng sa Manila’. I play a supporting role and the other cast members siya, courtesy of boyfriend James Reid. James is pregnant. bahay. are all foreigners. Now, I’m trying my first stage play, ‘Solo Para Lalo pang tumindi ang espekulasyong ito “Nagtatatawanan lang kami, weird lang “Di ko talaga alam kung saan Adultos’, which will be staged at Music Museum on October 20. nang mag-tweet ang aktor ng mensaheng, talaga siya na issue.” nanggaling. I’m enjoying the challenge so much kasi I play a character who “Today my world has changed,” na inakala “Basta ang alam ko lang, few days simula speaks only in Tagalog and yet I’m not really that good with my ng iba ay may kaugnayan sa kundisyon ni HAPPY FOR JAMES’ NEW nang bumalik kami, nag-start na siya. Tagalog. Also, you’re not allowed to make mistakes. Walang Nadine. BLESSING. Tungkol naman sa tweet ni “Uso rin naman kasi talaga.” Take 2 when you’re on stage.” Positibo pa rin ang pananaw ni Nadine James na, “Today my world has changed,” The name of her character in ‘Solo Para Adultos’ is sa isyu dahil nangangahulugan lang daw ipinaliwanag sa amin ni Nadine na may NEW PROJECTS. Masayang-masaya Georgina, known as the Scandal Queen. “It’s because I have itong relevant pa rin pala siya sa industriya kinalaman ito sa bagong blessings na naman si Nadine sa mga bagong projects three sex videos and you can all watch them in the internet. at napag-uusapan pa. natanggap ng kasintahan. ni James. My plan is to steal the title of Porn Queen from Veronica Fox, Lahad niya, “It’s funny na may mga Aniya, “It’s another blessing for James, Kabilang na rito ang remake ng played by April Gustilo. I’m paired here with Andres Vasquez, ganung issue. pero di na ako yung magkukuwento. pelikulang Pedro Penduko na gagawin ng who plays Nicolas, a male stripper.” “At least, I know kahit medyo matagal “Hayaan na natin siya.” Viva Films, at ang isa pang project kunsaan She came to the presscon of “Solo Para Adultos” in a dress akong nawala, napag-uusapan pa rin kahit maaaring sinasabing makapareha ni James with plunging neckline, baring her ample cleavage. Someone papaano. DENGUE ORDEAL. Naospital si Sarah Geronimo. asks her if her boobs are real or augmented? “Everything in me “At least, may kaunti pa ring relevance.” kamakailan si Nadine dahil sa dengue. Sabi ni Nadine, “Super excited kasi it’s is real. Nothing has been retouched.” Napag-usapan din ang Instagram story Nang kumustahin namin ang health an action film kasi, parang kumbaga hero What’s her vital stats? “36-24-36. And I stand 5’6”. But I ng kapatid ni James na si Lauren Reid condition niya, siniguro ni Nadine na nasa na siya dito sa Pilipinas. need to lose a bit of weight kasi sa pictures, I look bigger.” kunsaan dinig na dinig ang pagbibiruan mabuti na siyang kalagayan matapos nang “Sobrang saya ko na siya na yung Why doesn’t she join a local beauty pageant? “That’s the ng ama ni James, si Daddy Malcolm, at ni halos tatlong linggong pagkakasakit. susunod na gaganap at gustong-gusto plan of my manager, Throy Catan, for next year. Sasali raw ako Nadine tungkol sa pagbubuntis diumano Kuwento ni Nadine, “Okay na, still on naman niya talaga kasi nga action. sa Philippines.” ng aktres. and off pa rin yung fever. “With Sarah? Ayokong i-confirm ‘yan, We heard she was linked to Inigo Pascual when she was with Tinanggi ni Nadine ang isyu at pabirong “Mayroon pa rin kaunting weakness, pero mayroon talaga. Star Magic? “Yes, but we’re just friends. We haven’t seen each sinabi na baka si James ang buntis at di pero I think ganun naman yata talaga ang “But then, sila na ang bahala sa updates other nga for a long time na kasi wala na ako sa ABS. Wala siya. dengue, hindi kaagad nagre-recover. about that.” akong boyfriend.” Paliwanag niya, “Naglolokohan kami, “But then again, okay na rin naman.

11 2017 11 Pinoy nurses recruited for UK fail English test Kim Chiu on changes in her voice, UNITED KINGDOM - Fifty-two out of 59 The recruitment was part of a plan to bring testing the oral, reading, writing and listening nurses recruited in Manila for a job in Medway 200 nurses from the Philippines to work in skills of applicants. Maritime Hospital in the United Kingdom Medway Maritime Hospital in Kent. Hospital chiefs have previously criticized the “Hindi na ako have failed an English language test, stalling In April, managers from the hospital visited test for being “too stringent.” their employment. the Philippines to recruit nurses. The hospital A report of Kent Online in April said the boses kiki.” Most of the Filipino nurses offered jobs had vacancies for 349 nurses by August. nurses were given a “£3,000 recruitment and were still in the process of taking tests, said Applicants from non-European Union retention bonus paid over 26 months, flexible At the launch of her third album executives at Medway NHS foundation trust, countries have to take an English language test working hours, and a relocation loan.” Touch of Your Love, which runs Medway Maritime Hospital. set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Kim Chiu made the entertainment press laugh out loud as she unexpectedly threw a punchline PCCF CELEBRATED CANADA’S 150th WITH A GALA directed at herself. “Hindi na boses kiki ang boses On September 16th, 2017, the Philippine “I’m so thankful that the Filipino community The fashion show showcased Canadian- ko,” she said with a laugh. Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) held was able to unite and celebrate Canada!” based fashions modeled by the gorgeous PCCF Taking note of her young fans, the largest Filipino-led Canada 150 Gala in said gala chairwoman & PCCF VP Rosemer beauties who strut their stuff on the catwalk. she rephrased her choice of Toronto! The sold-out event had a parade of Enverga. “This is the best 150 Canada However, the can’t-miss event of the words. the Canadian flag with the PCCF Officers & celebration!” said PCCF Pres Romy Rafael. evening was the Rigodon de Honor. After “Hindi na po pang kindergarten Council of Leaders, food and entertainment. While in the Philippines representing Canada much practice and hardwork, the dancers of yung voice ko. Nag-mature na The dance floor at the Sts. Peter & Paul at ASEAN, PCCF Founder Senator Tobias PCCF in coordination with SOSA performed siya.” Banquet Hall was packed with over 350 Enverga conveyed his well wishes through While she admittedly enjoys community leaders and MPP Raymond Cho. video. PCCF 150th GALA continued on page 14 being a performer, Kim went on to say that she’s far from being confident as a singer. The ABS- CBN actress explained, “Inaamin ko naman po na hindi po ako explains, “Intermittent singer, but I’m proud to say that How intermittent fasting fasting, di ba, we sleep for reveals I’m an entertainer. about eight hours? helped Kapuso actor “I want to entertain people with reason why she’s not “So, what happens is, we my voice. reverse the cycle. Ralph Noriega lose “Kahit papaano may in a hurry to marry: “In effect, for those eight binabagayan ang boses ko. hours, we substitute eating for “The concept of settling weight fast “Huwag mangarap ng pang- the sleeping. na kanta. Hindi Kapuso teen actor Ralph Noriega swears by “So, in a day, we down scares me.” po abot yun. the effectiveness of intermittent fasting. From only eat within eight She added that she can barely Rhian Ramos on why she’s not in a rush to get 190 lbs., when he got his “fat memo” from hours. imagine herself performing at a married anytime soon: “When I think about that, GMA-7 last April, he has trimmed down to “For example, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, huge venue such as MOA Arena. it’s not like, ‘Oh my gosh! That’s my dream also.’ 160 lbs., thanks to a well-managed diet and that’s the only time you eat. Parang I freak out when I’m thinking about it for “Pang Skydome lang po ako o workout regimen. “Unlimited, so you can eat anything you myself... It’s a lot of work and pang KIA Theater. Nahihiya ako.” Kapuso actor Ralph Noriega, one of the you have to choose it every want. single day.” stars of GMA-7’s Super Ma’am fantaserye, “And then, from 6:00 pm onwards, you Rhian Ramos said her admits that he was issued a “fat memo” last can’t eat anything anymore. You can only relationship with non-showbiz year. have tea, coffee or water. You can’t eat boyfriend Jason Choachuy is A “fat memo” is the network’s way of anything else. going strong for two years, but reminding its talents that they are gaining “You tend to get cranky though. Nakaka- getting married is far from her weight and starting to look too big on TV. init po siya ng ulo, pero kung tiyatiyagain, mind at this time. The actor, who is a regular high school effective po. The Kapuso actress explained, “It’s just strange. student, admits, “Yes, I got the fat memo last “I stuck with it ‘coz I felt pressured to lose “When I was a kid, I was such in a hurry to April. grow up and do all the things that we adults are weight fast. doing. “Now, I just wanna go back. I just wanna “My handler told me that if I don’t lose “I must admit that I became too retreat. “Honestly, the concept of settling down weight, they won’t give me any projects complacent back then. I would go on Dingdong, scares me. anymore.” vacations and, of course, I would always tend “When I think about that, it’s not like, ‘Oh my Not wanting to lose a job he enjoys, Ralph to eat a lot also because of that.” pinayagan ng GMA gosh! That’s my dream also.’ hit the gym and resorted to intermittent Ralph admitted that he reached 190 lbs. “Parang I freak out when I’m thinking about it fasting to lose weight in record time. that time. na mag-promote for myself.” “So, that’s what I did. I went to the gym, Thankfully, he was able to trim down to The 27-year-old Rhian made a list of the things and then started on intermittent fasting. It’s 160 lbs. after a few months. sa ABS-CBN that go through her head when she thinks about not diet fasting,” he clarifies. the concept of marriage. Hindi lang si Ai-Ai de las Alas HOW IT WORKS. The Grade 12 student “First of all, love is not all rainbows and ang pinayagan ng GMA-7 na butterflies and fairy tales. mag-guest sa show ng ABS-CBN “So, I’m just thinking about, like, in a para mag-promote ng Star Cinema boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, that takes effort movie na Seven Sundays. Maggi- and pain. Paano pa kaya yung marriage? And a bigger challenge for all its when all the other things come along when you Kris faces big cast and crew. “Siyempre, lalo guest si sa guys aren’t that good looking anymore. You know kaming nacha-challenge how Magandang Buhay, nag-taping na what I mean? challenge, to sustain the high ratings,” ang aktor kasama ang mom niyang “You have kids na… hindi na kayo masyado adds Kris. “Especially now si Mrs. Angeline Dantes. mysterious sa isa’t isa. Nakikita niyo na impresses that extended kami hanggang Kahit sa October 11 na ang nagbabanyo yung isa’t isa, yung mga ganun. It’s a January, kailangang magawa showing ng movie sa direction ni lot of work and you have to choose it every single number one naming mas interesting ang Cathy Garcia-Molina, puwede pang day.” takbo ng kuwento in each mag-guest ni Dingdong sa ibang The presscon was for GMA Network’s still- episode para hindi bumitiw fan shows ng network gaya ng Tonight untitled primetime series that she is co-headlining ang viewers sa panonood. with Lovi Poe and . KRIS Bernal is so thankful Abangan lang nila dahil With . The presscon for the series, currently known that she was given “Impostora” talagang mas maraming Mamaya sa presscon ng Seven as #KuwentuhangEx, was held at GMA Network as her next project after exciting twists and turns sa Sundays, malalaman natin kay Center last September 21. “Little Nanay”. “Maraming nakagusto noon sa plot na magaganap in the next few episodes. Maski Dingdong kung isasama niya si It’s all about timing for Rhian, who credits her performance ko as a mentally challenged young kami ng leading man kong si Rafael Rosell, and sa premiere night boyfriend for being supportive of whatever that mom in ‘Little Nanay’, pero iba ang impact ng our co-stars na sina , Assunta ng movie. Tumutulong si Marian makes her happy. ‘Impostora’,” she says. “Kahit saan ako magpunta, de Rossi and Rita Daniela, nagugulat kami sa sa pagpu-promote ng movie by She went on to say that Jason doesn’t get jealous sinasabi ng mga taong nagugustuhan nila ang galing ng writers namin in cooking up surprises posting sa IG story niya ng video easily. “Hindi ko nga na-realize before, pero in portrayal ko sa dual roles ko as Nimfa and Rosette. to make ‘Impostora’ more interesting to watch. nina Dingdong, Enrique Gil at Aga order for me to have a healthy relationship, the As a matter of fact, even members of my own Like noong isang episode na gustong lunurin ni guy has to be so confident with himself. Because family praise me, na ngayon lang nangyari. They Rosette si Nimfa sa swimming pool so dalawang Muhlach na nagsasayaw. I’m being partnered with guys all the time and I’m never miss a single episode of ‘Impostora’, lalo ako ‘yung mapapanood na nilulunod nung isa Samantala, kinilig ang fans nina required to get to know them a little better. na ang mommy ko na talagang bilib na bilib sa yung isa sa tubig. Nakaalpas si Nimfa pero walang Dingdong at Marian nang dumalaw “And these guys aren’t bad-looking, right? performance ko. Nagagalit siya sa sobrang sama ni witness so people think she’s sick and just having si Dingdong sa taping ng Super “Just for my boyfriend to be so secure and so Rosette but she gets carried away raw siya kapag hallucinations. Ang taas ng rating ng episode na Ma’am ni Marian. Ang caption supportive and he’s, like, ‘Go do your thing.’ nasasaktan ako sa eksena as Nimfa. Iyak siya nang ‘yun and after that, binibigyan naman ni Rosette ni Marian sa isang picture “Ay sus “I’m lucky to have found that, especially for iyak as my number one fan at super proud raw siya si Nimfa ng habit-forming na gamot to hook her kinilig si Super Maam at dinalaw someone na non-showbiz, for him to understand sa akin dahil sa husay ko.” kaya mas grabe pa ang pagdaraanan ni Nimfa rito.” siya ni Robinhood.” so well.” The fact that the show is a toprater makes it 12 2017 12 ** 2012 Honda Civic From $8,989

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13 2017 13 Emmanuel “Manny” Yanga, A Tamed Lion At The Helm Of Kapuso Lions Club Toronto BY LI ERON

Lions are dominant beasts in the wild. Once you are on their sight, there is no way out. They are the Kings in the jungle. The word “Lion” resembles a lot of no nonsense demeanour; fierced and determined. Lions became symbols of strength, power and endurance. Lions Club sprouted across the globe and Filipinos are embracing this organization profoundly. I’ve been invited a couple of times on Lions Club gatherings and so I am aware that they pledge allegiance to the Queen in a form of a toast to all the Lions and Lioness and guests in the room to commence an event with ABOVE Kapuso Lions President Manny Yanga receives the Centennial Charter. ABOVE RIGHT, President Manny Yanga pose with Noemi Millanes and Fe Taduran. RIGHT, MANNY YANGA Congen Prospero addresses the crowd as Judith Gonzales listens. continued on page 25

ABOVE LEFT, Lions and Lioness get inducted. MIDDLE, Attorney Alex Guarnes (left) poses with friends and Kapuso Lions President Manny Yanga. ABOVE RIGHT, President Manny Yanga pose with a guest. RIGHT PHOTO, Sir Jojo Taduran gets his pin memebrship.

ABOVE LEFT, Nepthali Ramos bets his certificate of memebrship. ABOVE, Fiennes Mendoza sings to the crowd. LEFT,Noemi Millanes, Rose Ramos and Fe taduran enjoy the night. RIGHT BELOW, Nep Ramos, Primo LBC Supports Filipino Events in Canada Millanes, Jojo Taduran and Mario Alpuerto pose with their certificates of Membership. LBC Express headed by Country Head Raffy Policarpio is continuously supporting Filipino events in Canada. Filipino Consul General Rosalita S. Prospero (beside the LBC banner) is shown in photo together with (left-right) Lion Michael Roland Cruz, Lion Joaquin T. Taduran, Jr., and Lion Virgilio Vergara during the charter presentation of the Toronto Kapuso Lions Club headed by President Lion Emmanuel (Manny) Yanga at the JCs Banquet Hall, 1686 Ellesmere Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 15, 2017. (Dindo Orbeso, St. Jamestown News Service)

RIGHT, Toronto Kapuso Lions Club 2nd Vice President Mario Alpuerto, Director for Membership Joaquin T. Taduran, and Secretary Michael Roland Cruz, Philippine Consul General Rosalita S. Prospero and Senior Deputy Consul Edna May Lazaro pose at the Kapuso Lions Charter Presentation Gala.

Maxine ‘good’ in first movie+ other news

MAXINE Medina, the enchanting 2016 Bb. Maxine definitely shows a lot of promise as an Peralejo, Ciara Sotto, , for the next seven Sundays as he Pilipinas Universe, has joined the movies. When actress and she was not left behind in her scenes , Drew Arellano, and Marvin would soon be departing due she won, she said she’s with her more experienced co-stars. As a filmmaker, Agustin. to a terminal illness. not closing the door on Joey Reyes is best known for the meaningful Why did Aga choose to showbiz, and now, she’s dramas about relationships he has done before, d o a family drama like “Seven officially being introduced like “Iisa Pa Lamang”, “Minsan May Isang Puso”, Aga restricts self from Romantic Sundays” as a comeback in the horror flick, “Spirit “Mga Mumunting Lihim”, “May Minamahal”, Movies Again vehicle when he’s better of the Glass 2”. An interior “Katas ng Saudi”, all of which won acting awards known as a romantic leading designer and professional for his players. man paired with much younger leading ladies? is back on the big screen in Star model, she represented our But Joey is also known for his macabre horror “Kasi nga, hindi pa ako nakakagawa ng ganitong Cinema’s “Seven Sundays”. His last film was Viva’s country in the flicks that are big box office hits, like ”Malikmata”, family drama,” he replies. “Of All the Things” with Regine Velasquez in 2012. Pageant held in Manila last January and was part of “”, “Regal Shocker” (his personal favorite) So he no longer wants to do the kind of romantic “Seven Sundays” is the story of the dying father of the Top 6 candidates. and “”, a Metro filmfest 2004 films he used to do before? the Bonifacio family, Ronaldo Valdez, whose last The film’s director, Jose Javier “Joey” Reyes, says topgrosser which starred Dingdong Dantes, Rica “Puwede pa rin naman, pero siyempre, ‘yung request to his four children is for them to visit him 14 2017 14 Virgen ng Penafrancia Fluvial Parade

FIRST, Suzy Llanera watches the Virgen ng Penafrancia passes by. SECOND, the Virgen ng Penafrancia. THIRD, Paulina and Ben Corpuz, Actiion Honda’s manager Rafael “Paeng” Nebres and Suzy Llanera take a break from the fluvial parade. FOURTH, Devotees pose with the Virgen ng Penafrancia.

vehicles na mas babagay na sa’kin ngayon. One They have their own fans who watch “My Korean ng depression, bilang reaksyon to promote her song under OctoArts, everyone was movie I’d really like to do is my reunion movie Jagiya” because they’re entertained by the duo’s sa naunang sinabi ng Eat Bulaga surprised with her powerful voice. Regine is back with Lea Salonga after we did ‘Bakit Labis Kitang comic antics, especially when they are hilariously TV host na si na with her former home studio, Viva Records to Mahal’ and ‘Sana Maulit Muli’. Matagal nang competing over Raymart Santiago as Dodong. “gawa-gawa” lamang ito. record her 30th anniversary album, “R3.0,” a triple pinaplano ‘yan but hindi matuloy-tuloy. E, ngayon, When they visited GMA’s Artistambayan, they Sinusuportahan ni Kylie ang album that will contain 30 new recordings. she’s doing a musical on Broadway, so ewan kung were surprised when “My Korean Jagiya” lead stars ipinasa na Mental Health Bill, Regine is one of the most successful recording kailan pa kami magkakasama. Heart Evangelista and Alexander Lee also came at tumulong din siya sa pag- stars in the Philippines na nagawang mag-crossover One of his younger leading ladies, Claudine to drop by and the reaction of the fans was very launch ng “Let’s Talk” campaign ng World Health sa telebisyon at pelikula. Barretto (“Kailangan Kita”, “Dubai”), has positive, with matching lots of “kilig”. It’s obvious Organization at Department of Health sa World Regine was awarded by the Philippine encountered some problems lately. What can he that the four stars of the show are now very close to Health Day noong April 2017. Association of the Record Industry (PARI) as the say about her? “She’s a misunderstood person, but one another and treat each other as family. Ang “Let’s Talk” ay nag-e-encourage sa mga Philippines’ Best-Selling Artist of All Time with if you’d really get to know her, you’d understand Meantime, Heart continues to have sexy taong dumaranas ng mental illness na humingi ng more than 7 million units sold in the Philippines her and you will love her more. I wish her to be showdowns with her co-stars in the show. First is tulong at maging open sa kanilang sakit. and another 2 million across Asia. more brave at huwag magpadala sa mga naninira sa with Valeen Montenegro, and later with Korean Kabilang si Kylie sa mga taong umamin na In 1994, she won the grand prize in the Asia kanya. Hayaan na lang niya sila because people will actress Jinri Park, who are both her rivals over the nakaranas ng depression noon, pero dahil sa Pacific Singing Contest held in Hong Kong. In always judge, so let them be. She should just really attention of Alexander Lee. “I agreed to go sexy kanyang advocacy ay nagagawa na niyang i-share 2000, Regine also recorded a duet song with Jacky go back to work and resume her career.” para ikagaganda ng show na ito that I really love ito sa marami. Cheung, “In love with You”. The of so much. And I’m so pleased with the very positive Ito raw ang sarili niyang paraan para makatulong the song landed on the No. 1 spot on MTV Asia’s comments that I am now getting kasi malaking sa maraming taong dumaranas din ng ganitong Top 20 Asian Videos. Ricky as Tita Josie’s fans pasabog talaga ang mga eksenang ito,” says Heart. uring sakit. In 2012, she’s the first Filipino artist to stage a solo concert at the SM . She was says he is enjoying playing also the first Asian solo artist to have staged a solo his gay role in “My Korean admits ordeal Regine after 31 years: I couldn’t concert at the Carnegie Hall in New York as part of Jagiya” to the hilt. “Kung dati, with depression; supports Carnegie Hall’s centennial concert series. restrained pa ‘yung character ko, ask for more After Concert Queen , Regine ngayon, mas out na siya, mas mental health advocacy could have been her successor to the concert flamboyant at nagmumuher na ASIA’S Songbird Regine Velasquez was only throne mounting sell-out concerts not only in the with matching blonde hair,” he 2016 Kylie Verzosa openly 14 years old when she bagged the grand prize Philippines but all over the world. says. “But I make sure na hindi acknowledges her past ordeal with depression, and of “Bagong Kampeon” hosted by Asia’s Queen of Being in the business for almost 31 years, she’s sumosobra ‘yung kaharutan ko as calls herself a “proud survivor.” Because of this, she Songs Pilita Corrales and the late Bert Marcelo in still on top of her career. Tita Josie. Malanding matrona lang ang dating ko, has taken the initiative in urging others “suffering 1984. She was signed up by Octoarts International “I couldn’t ask for anything more,” aniya. pati sa wig, sa make up at sa outfits ko. Hindi man in silence” to speak out, and eventually win their and recorded her debut single “Love Me Again” Samantala, marami pa rin ang humihiling kay ako kasing-ganda ng nanay mo, o kasing-sexy mo, own battles against depression. (which was also recorded by Jamie Rivera). Regine na muli itong gumawa ng pelikula. Her last malay mo, baka ako ang ate mo, Day!” Kabilang si Miss International 2016 Kylie When Regine guested on “Penthouse Live” movie was in 2012, “Of All the Things,” her third Ricky and Janice de Belen as his sister Tita Verzosa sa mga celebrities na nagbigay ng kani- hosted by ex-couple Pops Fernandez and Martin team-up with Aga Muhlach which was shown in Aida are now referred to as the Titas of Manila. kanilang saloobin via social media tungkol sa issue Nievera with Ronnie Henares as executive producer 120 theaters at kumita ng P15-M sa opening day.

Jane gets first break JANE De Leon is a stunning Star Magic talent who gets her first big break in the movies as one of the five title-rolers in Regal Entertainment’s teen- oriented horror flick, “The Debutantes”. Jane was chosen to be one of the four Star Magic talents sent to Los Angeles to join the bootcamp of Now United, a global pop group formed by Hollywood producer Simon Fuller, along with Bailey May, Ylona Garcia and AC Bonifacio. Nag-perform po kami sa harap Seafood City CEO Carlos Go, Edwin Rebaya, Dr. Solon Guzman and wife ng big Hollywood stars, like Miley Cyrus. Lovely couple Harold Dr. Josephine Guzman gives the thumbs up at the opening of the 23rd How was it working with Sue Ramirez, Guarin and Nenita Lora outlet, and first in Canada of US-based, Filipino-owned grocery chain Michelle Vito, Miles Ocampo and Chanel are making the rounds Seafood City in Mississauga. Morales in “The Debutantes”? “Ay, masaya of glamourous spots and po. Nagpapasalamat kami kay Mother Lily events. Ariel Abrazaldo gives co-hosting pointers to for giving us the chance to work with each They went fine dining Peyton Garcia and daughter Arielle Fina at the other. We’re proud of the movie kasi ‘yung at the 360 Revolving Lions Mini-concert for a Cause. mahihilig sa scary movies, masisiyahan Restaurant at the sila dahil maraming scenes na nakakatakot CN Tower. And on talaga.” Thanksgiving weekend, PA Dayz’ Peyton Garcia and Several young Kapamilya actors have Harold, an awardee, daughter Arielle Fina Abrazaldo been courting her for months now but she’s brings Nenita to the interviews Grammy Award Winner not keen on having a boyfriend yet. “Sayang Outstanding Canadian and 3 time Tony Award Recipient naman ang career ko, nagsisimula pa lang, Awards Gala at the Jhett Tolentino! so dito muna ang focus ko.” Sheraton.

BELOW, Bicol Canada Community Association’s Annual Summer Picnic & Volleyball Tournament : “Kaogmahan sa Earl Bales Park” , Toronto on July 30, 2017, led by BCCI President and Action Honda general manager Rafael “ Paeng” Nebres.( Photo by Earl Francis O. Dacara) BELOW RIGHT, Camarines Norte couple Joy & Tony San Juan pose with Action Honda general manager & BCCI President Rafael “ Paeng” Nebres at the “Bicol Canada Kaogmahan & Picnic sa Earl Bales Park” , Toronto on July 30, 2017. Bicol Canada

15 2017 15 ANGELINE GUZMAN’S 9TH BIRTHDAY Angeline Guzman celebrated good food and goods tories among her 9th birthday with family friends. and friends. Angeline is the younger daughter of Drs. Solon and Josephine Guzman. The party was a picture of happiness,

16 2017 16 #KuwentuhangEx Staying Friends With Your Ex’s Sometimes, the best kind She is family-oriented and of friendships are the ones works hard to contribute to you least expect. But what if her family’s finances. that friendship is with your And to helm this upcoming ex-boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend? program is no less than multi- Can you really be friends with awarded and esteemed film Gladys S. Calderon women who have dated your and TV director Maryo J. Licensed Travel Consultant ex-lover? Delos Reyes. GMA Network marks another Having won in the Berlin milestone as it brings to light International Film Festival, CHEAPEST BALIKBAYAN RATES! an extraordinary story about Brussels International “Reliable & friendly service, speaks English & Tagalog” three women who formed an Independent Film Festival unlikely but strong friendship as well as in numerous (Direct line) 416 307 2699 (Cell) 647 267 2052 after discovering that in different Philippine Film Festivals and Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 times in their lives, they were after doing drama soaps like Liberty Sq. 303-3621 Hwy 7 East romantically linked with the Someone To Watch Over Me, same guy. Niño, Pahiram ng Sandali, Markham On L3R 0G6. 905 752 5077 This primetime series, filled Munting Heredera, Little Email: [email protected] with intriguing characters, Star, Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak, funny dialogues and interesting Direk Maryo is truly one of plotlines, is headlined by three the country’s best directors beautiful, talented and versatile when it comes to relationship dalaga ako. Mas masaya ako ngayon kasi of a general named Stone (Bato). She’s Kapuso leading ladies: Rhian stories. magpapakasal ako dahil mahal ko si hubby determined to do everything just so she’ll get Ramos, Max Collins and Lovi Catch Rhian, Max and Lovi ko at gusto naming magsama forever. pregnant even if she’s past her child bearing Poe. soon on GMA Pinoy TV. Hindi tulad noon, may hidden agenda ako years. Zsa Zsa Padilla is Melba, who has two Rhian is Zoe. She is a happy- So, can YOU really be friends kung bakit ako nagpakasal, like gusto kong kids she tries to raise by herself since she go-lucky and flirty swimwear with your ex’s exes? inisin ‘yung babaeng nanggugulo sa amin, has a good-for-nothing husband. Beauty designer. A social media darling, pero nakarma nga ako kasi hindi tama ang Gonzales is Sophie, the youngest in their she comes from a wealthy family and lives Ai Ai reveals ‘hidden dahilan. Kapag naumpisahan mo talaga sa group who is a beauty queen wannabe and in an upscale condo. Zoe lacks parental love mali, sa mali rin mauuwi. But now, it’s all doesn’t get tired of joining all kinds of beauty that is why she becomes desperate for love agenda’ in getting out of love, at nagdaan kami ng maraming pageants. and attention. married seminar to prepare us, merong solo-solo at Ai Ai adds she likes “Bes and the Beshies” Max is Darcy. She is strong-willed and merong kaming dalawa.” as the story is not only about friendship practical. A personal trainer who always AI AI De Las Alas is so happy that Regal “Bes and the Beshies” is a story of and honesty in relationships. “Tungkol speaks her mind, Darcy likes to do things friendship between four different women din ito sa woman empowerment,” she herself and hates relying on others. She lives Entertainment is releasing her new movie, “Bes and the Beshies” of Cineko Productions, who call themselves Beshies. These are says. “Patutunayan ng movie na hindi tayo alone in a small apartment and gives financial Charla, Melba, Tisay and Sophie who each kailangang mag-depend o sumandal lang support to her siblings in the province. since it’s also Regal that did her earlier hit this year, “Our Mighty Yaya”. has her own story to tell. Ai Ai plays Charla, lagi sa mga lalaki. We should learn to be Lovi is Alex. She is a workaholic with a who was abandoned by her husband Willy independent at dapat, tayong mga babae ang sunny disposition and everything she does is Ai Ai is also busy with her coming wedding to Gerald Sibayan on December 12. (Alan Paule) 15 years ago and is a single unang magtulung-tulungan sa isa’t isa kapag on schedule. She works in a cable network mom to their son, Dan (Nikko Natividad.) may problema tayo.” and dreams of hosting her own travel show. “First time ko nag-prenup photos at masaya ako,” she says. “Feeling ko, parang Carmi Martin is Tisay, the mistress SHANAIA GOMEZ: Star in waiting , Philippines — At 15 years old, Shanaia part of a group try to go home every six months. As long as you Gomez’s greatest fear is having regrets. that performed in know something good is going to come out of it, Now an up-and-coming GMA Artist Center concerts and shows it’s okay,” quips Shanaia, who’s gained new friends talent, this half-Cebuana was discovered through in Canada. under the GMA label. a Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation “It’s really You only need two words to get Shanaia’s (PCCF) pageant in a GMA Pinoy Fiesta event overwhelming when attention: Criminal investigation. She’s obsessed that celebrates the Filipino community in Canada. people at school with reading mystery thrillers and watching Shanaia was hailed Miss Philippines Canada would tell me how documentaries and television series like “CSI.” 2016 first-runner up and has been training under they’re inspired by Another thing that gets Shanaia excited: Selena GMA since, appearing in various commercials, what I’m doing Gomez. the latest being a Maggi Sinigang ad with Ian now,” Shanaia says. “I want to be like her. She’s one of my biggest Veneracion. After the TVC, she named her puppy Even before inspirations,” Shanaia gushes. “Maggi” with a “Maggi Sinigangi” nickname. signing with a major Although adventurous in her musical genres, “I thought at the time that pageants weren’t my network, Shanaia Shanaia’s influences include the soulful and thing. I don’t think I could be prim. It was my would encourage impassioned Adele, and Demi Lovato’s realness mom who encouraged me to do it and in the end others to see where among many other artists. For now, Shanaia I’m thankful that I had that opportunity,” Shanaia performing can take is busy preparing song covers.As for original says. them. “They would content, Shanaia is still learning to write her own Although she might join other pageants, say that they’re not songs, and acknowledges that she needs to get out Shanaia’s focus is on preparing herself for a arts school in Canada. going to make it in the open and live to have the currency to write showbiz career. Shanaia is free-spirited and can talk for days on anywhere, or that they really didn’t have much better. Born in Ireland, Shanaia, her mom, and sister end. She’s well aware of how crazy she can get and talent. But I disagree. I’m really happy when I’m Shanaia admits she has a lot of catching up moved to Canada after a few years. Her mom, is unapologetic about it. If anything, her bright on stage, and I want them to find and experience to do, and has a lot of training to go through who hails from Talisay City, started a performing disposition and honest reactions make her all the that too.” before officially breaking out in the entertainment more relatable. Shanaia’s inspiration is her family. Now based industry. If anything, she’s totally enjoying her The young lady began singing at four years old, in the Philippines, she doesn’t get to see them time in boot camp. but it wasn’t until she was 12 that she realized much, but doesn’t worry since she texts them all “I just try to be fully prepared. I don’t like she could elevate that hobby into something the time and speaks to them online. being half-ready. I just have to take things one more. Lover of all things Disney and Marvel, “I do get a bit homesick but it’s alright. I miss SHANAIA Shanaia is a sucker for performing, and was even my family and my friends but I’m doing this for them. My mom and my sister are everything. I continued on page 23

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WOMEN WE LOVE Kapuso teen star Prince Villanueva glad to be out of She’s Still the Maine Event ’s shadow

“Yes! Wala na, wala nang Daniel, Prince “Yung Instagram ko is both about my na ako!” exclaims Kapuso teen star Prince personal and about my work, so hindi naman Villanueva, who ibig sabihin kung sino ang katrabaho ko, yun was initially being na yung special someone ko.” compared to Nang usisain si Barbie sa lagay ng relasyon Kapamilya star nila ni Jak, sinabi nitong mayroon silang Daniel Padilla. mutual understanding. Noong unang pasok sa showbiz ang GMA-7 talent na si Why did not go Prince Villanueva to China ay madalas siyang maikumpara sa Bureau of Immigration spokesperson Atty. Kapamilya star na si Antonette Mangrobang clarifies that Robin Daniel Padilla. Padilla has no hold departure order from the Marami kasi noon ang nagsasabing government agency. magkahawig sila. Sabi ni Robin, lilipad sana siya patungong Ngunit ngayon daw ay hindi na sila China upang dumalo sa pagdiriwang ng On the October 5 episode of Eat considering that the Philippines has the magkahawig ng La Luna Sangre actor. China-Sultanate of Sulu relations September Bulaga!, host Joey de Leon made a few highest number of depression cases in Ikinatuwa naman ni Prince na nakaalis siya 12-15, subalit hindi raw siya makakaalis dahil unenlightened comments about depression Southeast Asia. Earlier this year, the World agad sa anino ni Daniel. mayroon siyang hold departure order mula sa after a contest winner revealed that her Health Organization concluded that 86 “Yes! Wala na, wala nang Daniel, Prince na mother was suffering the condition: million people in Southeast Asia suffer from BI. ako!” bulalas ng 19-year-old newbie actor. “Hindi, wag niyong suportahan, gawa- the condition. Manila Bulletin reported According to BOI, there is no record of gawa lang niya yun, pabayaan niyo.” how depression can lead to suicide which Pagdating sa kanyang showbiz career, inamin Padilla having passed any exit points. “’Yong depression, gawa-gawa lang ng is the second highest cause of death ni Prince na ang talagang idolo niya ay si China refused a visa to Robin Padilla. mga tao iyan. Gawa nila sa sarili nila.” among people of age group 15-29 years Dingdong Dantes. “Nagpapasosyal lang.” in the region. Ano ang hinahangaan niya kay Dingdong? “’Pag mayaman, depression. Pag One shining moment during the awkward “Yung tindig niya, yung galaw niya, at kung Kris Bernal confuses Rafael mahirap, wala, wala ka nang pag-asa sa exchange between de Leon and “Sugod paano siya umarte. buhay.” Bahay” winner Maria Christina was Eat Samantala, inamin ni Prince na crush niya Rafael Rosell is super grateful to be part of After some online backlash, the veteran Bulaga! co-host Maine Mendoza who ang kapwa-Kapuso na si Bianca Umali. a hit show like “Impostora”. But how does he comedian has since apologized for his quickly tried to defuse the situation by Kaya biro sa kanya, isusumbong namin siya feel when the MTRCB called their attention abrasiveness. In today’s episode, he saying, “Hindi biro yang depression. Hindi said that he regrets making the comments siya joke. Hindi kasi maraming nakakaranas sa ka- ni Bianca na si Miguel Tanfelix. because of his daring love scenes with Kris after his family explained the reality of ng ganoon lalo na sa mga kabataan. Mabilis namang depensa ni Prince, “Crush Bernal that look so real? depression and after discovering that Kaya ‘pag may nakakaranas ng ganoon, lang naman, maganda kasi si Bianca. “Parang real talaga kasi magaling na aktres some people close to him were suffering kailangan natin bigyan natin ng suporta.” si Kris, e,” he laughs. “But as much as possible, from the condition. It’s no wonder the other half of the we try to really make it magmukhang totoo, While we applaud de Leon for taking a AlDub phenomenon has kept her fame Barbie Forteza to lie low on but it’s actually just all acting. Nakakataka step back, his statements have nonetheless shining bright. We just can’t get enough of social media while promoting lang kasi ang daming violence at patayang revealed how little Filipinos understand her. pinapakita sa TV, pero okay lang. E, kami, depression—which isn’t a laughing matter movie with Ken Chan what we show is love. So why hide love and Barbie Forteza wants to show the real side of show all the killings? It’s weird, di ba? Also, her via social media: “Kasi ayokong makain kami ni Kris, we just collaborate to follow what kabataan, kasi ito palagi ang role mo.’” Kim Domingo bid bye masyado ng showbiz, na lahat na lang ng our director orders us to do. Sa workshop pa to her sexy image? nakikita sa taong iyon, ka-showbiz-an.” lang, alam na naming in playing our roles as Heart ready to have Nagdesisyon ang Kapuso actress na si Barbie Nimfa and Homer, we’ll be doing love scenes “Gusto ko nang makatawid sa pagiging Forteza na mag-lie low muna sa social media, so we’re conditioned na that we’ll have to do aktres kasi yun ang goal ko—maging baby next year kasunod ng mga posts niya tungkol sa such scenes.” aktres ako at tumagal pa napapabalitang boyfriend na si Jak Roberto. Doesn’t he get confused with Kris’ dual roles ako sa industriya,” says Kim Heart Evangelista is thankful that her new Baka raw kasi malito ang mga tao sa pagbi- as Nimfa and Rosette? “I’ll admit na kung Domingo about being part primetime show, “My Korean minsan, nalilito ako kung sino sa dalawang of GMA Network’s newest Jagiya”, quickly gained a lot build up ng tambalan nila ni Ken Chan. Kris ang kaeksena ko. So bago pa mag-take, fantasy series Super Ma’am. of loyal followers every night Pagkatapos nilang “magkatuluyan” sa Umaasa si Kim Domingo right after it started airing. “I Kapuso primetime series na Meant To Be, I make sure kung si Rosette ba o si Nimfa na sa bagong proyektong should also thank all my co- magtatambal muli sina Barbie at Ken sa Regal ang kasama ko sa scene. Kay Nimfa kasi, mas kinabibilangan niya, ang Kapuso primetime stars, kasi nagkatulung-tulong movie na This Time I’ll Be Sweeter. malambing ako. Si Rosette, mas mataray, so series na Super Ma’am, makikilala na hindi kaming lahat to make sure we give a highly Ngunit dagdag ni Barbie, “Pero sana nakakatakot siya.” lamang siya sexy star kundi isang aktres. entertaining show in every episode,” she says. lang, hindi sila mag-go beyond totally na It’s said that “Impostora” is so successful Pahayag niya, “Iba ‘to sa mga nagawa ko She and her husband Sen. Chiz Escudero pagbabawalan nila ako. Kasi, it is my social it’s now extended until January 2018. “I before. Before, ang focus kasi madalas ay are planning to have a baby by next year. media account. learned about it from the fans of Kris, ‘yung yung pa-sexy side ko. Ito, yung character ko “Kapag natapos ang show, we will prioritize Kris Bernal Warriors sa Instagram. Magiging mismo, ang pagiging palaban. it na, kaya baka maging last show ko “Ako pa rin ang nagma-manage, ako pa rin maganda rin ang pasok ng New Year 2018 for “Pambata na kasi, before, talagang may muna itong ‘My Korean Jagiya’. Chiz isn’t ang nagha-handle. Pangalan ko yun, e. mga nagrereklamo, marami akong nababasa. pressuring me but at my age, which is 32, I “Para sa akin kasi, iba ang personal life and all of us.” “’Ay, hindi ka magandang ehemplo sa think it’s the right time to have my own. iba yung work.

Randy Bucao produced a fundraising concert for the Toronto Golden Vision Lions Club and a lot of great performers in the community volunteered their talents. FIRST, Shairah Garrido and Ryan Orlanda pose backstage. SECOND, Cheryl Malanum of Mini-Pop kids pose with producer Randy Bucao. THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH, Lots of performers join the fundraising. 18 2017 18 The Knights of Rizal to hold 17th Commanders’ Ball on October 14, 2017 By Dindo Orbeso & Manny Papa Rizal Canada Region at email: edprillo@ The 17th Commanders’ Ball of the gmail.com, Tel. (416) 557-6240; Sir Joe Knights of Rizal is scheduled on October Damasco, jdamasco@rogers,com, Tel. (647) 14, 2017, Saturday, at JCs Banquet Hall 717 - 3461; and Sir Elmer Manzo at (647) located at 1686 Ellesmere Road, Toronto, - 629 - 4732. Ontario, Canada. Former Rizal Regional Commander for According to Sir Ed Prillo, the regional Canada Sir George Poblete is the chairman commander of Rizal Canada Region, said of the souvenir program. He can be that the event will be participated in by contacted at the different Rizal Chapterts throughout Emailsl: [email protected] Canada. and [email protected], Tel. (416) He cited that a souvenir program will 712 - 5735. The Rizal Etobicike Chapter be put-up to include the History of the is hosting the event with the support of the Order of the Knights of Rizal in Canada, other chapters in Canada, Directories of Rizal Supreme and Canada The event is also strongly supported by organization (Chapters), photos of Rizal Sir Lapulapu Canada, KGCR; Sir Jaime activities in Canada Region and the Marasigan, KGOR who is also the deputy program of activites. pursuivant of the Rizal Supreme Council; Proceeds of the 17th Commanders’ Ball Former Deputy Regional Commander of will will go to worthy community projects the Rizal Canada Region, deputy area and of the Knights of Rizal Canada Region. chapter commanders. For more information they can St. Jamestown News Service, DO/MP) communicate with Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR,

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show, “Super Ma’am”, will end soon. “Hindi reyna ng mga Tamawo. As the show goes on, Marian denies totoo yan,” she says. “Natutuwa nga kami makikita nilang mas gaganda pa ang story kasi the ratings continue to go up at halos at mas mahu-hook sila sa panonood dahil scuttlebutt pumantay na kami sa rival namin. A lot darami rin ang action scenes ko. Kaya kahit of viewers say they won’t be surprised if it nahihirapan ako in doing my challenging would eventually emerge as the numero fight scenes without a double, okay lang about show uno in its slot kasi mas tumitindi ang mga sa akin basta masiyahan ang viewers sa kaganapan sa bawat episode ng ‘Super panonood ng ‘Super Ma’am’. Gusto ko ring MARIAN Rivera is excited about her Ma’am’.” pasalamatan ‘yung real teachers who send husband Dingdong Dantes’ movie with Star She wants to thank GMA management for me messages na naa-appreciate nila ang Cinema, “Seven Sundays”, to be shown its great support in giving the show superior aming show dahil maraming ini-impart na soon. The comeback flick of Aga Muhlach, production values. “Ginagastusan nila talaga good messages lalo na sa mga kabataan. Very it also stars Ronaldo Valdez, Enrique Gil and and we’re really all doing everything para encouraging po lahat ng comments nyo.” Cristine Reyes, directed by Cathy Garcia mas subaybayan ng tao ang show,” adds Marian also wants to thank La Salle Molina. Marian wrote in her social media Marian, who plays a teacher who becomes Araneta University for giving her an award account: “Excited na ako to watch this. a superhero. “Last week, ipinakita na ako as one of the Most Outstanding Media Congratulations Mahal.” in my superhero costume na may dalang Communicators in the country. “I’m really Dong’s last movie was also with Star latigo as a Tamawo slayer. Very positive ang thankful kasi La Salle graduate rin ako,” she Cinema, ‘The Unmarried Wife’, which was a feedback doon sa episode na tinulungan says. blockbuster. ko’t iniligtas ang mga batang kinidnap ng Meantime, Marian denies the scuttlebutt grupo ni Jackielou Blanco as Greta, ang that her new GMA Telebabad primetime

showcased a heart-stopping cultural dance during the Balangay Ball while the guests September 08, 2018. Host city is not yet GOLEDEN BALANGAY from the Luzviminda: the Philippines enjoyed the sumptuous dinner prepared by confirmed although Golden Balangay from page 9 Dances for Canada 150, a dynamic program Chef Alvin Guilas of BMO IFL. Lifetime Achievement awardee, Tatay of dance that celebrates Filipino-Canadians The Golden Balangay Awards is the first Tom, offered to host next year’s event in Alberta, Quebec and Ontario proudly and the embodiment and expression of ever nationwide search for outstanding Vancouver. 2018 nominations will be walked the red carpet in their barongs their diasporic identities. Rachelle Cruz, an Filipino Canadians – individuals and opening March 2018. For more information, and Filipinianas. P.A. Dayz, a child duo,

FIRST, Tony San Juan accepts his award. SECOND, Andrew, nominees Arielle Fina Abrazaldo and Peyton Garcia and Chollo Lagdameo performed at the awards night. THIRD, IRemit’s Belinda Herrera, Golden Balangay Lifetime Achievement Award conferred to Tomas “Tatay Tom” Avendano Sr. from Vancouver, Senator Tobias Enverga, Golden Balangay’s Ronnie dela Gana and Jovy Favila. FOURTH, Belinda Corpuz, Suzy Llanera and Ronnie dela Gana pose withsome placques. entertained the audience with their lively ABS Correspondent, and DK Tijam of DK organizations - who have made significant check out www.goldenbalangayawards. song and dance number. Josie De Leon, Talents, hosted the awards presentation. Lilac contributions to their community through com and follow it on Facebook, Twitter and hushed the audience with her heartfelt Cana, Wanda Gaddon, Sugar Pops, Emil their achievements exemplifying leadership, Instagram. (UGNAYAN.COM) rendition of “Hahanapin Ko”, an Anthony Albania and Shairah Garrido filled The Bow good citizenship and dedication. The 2018 Castelo original. A group of cultural dancers with a mix of classical, pop and Pinoy music Golden Balangay Awards will be held on 19 2017 19 Former Pinoy street Entertainment kid now drives a Porsche in America

Fernando Kuehnel is now living his Meg in love but being breadwinner gets in the American dream in the Sunshine State. Fancy cars, a nice home, and a loving way + other stories family did not come easy for Kuehnel. From pushing MEG Imperial is so slim and sexy at the directly say to the Megastar his reasons for a kariton (cart) presscon of “Super Ma’am” where she plays not accepting Star Cinema’s offer. as an orphan contravida to title-roler Marian Rivera. “Mas explains failed movie “Kasi kami, hindi kami nag-uusap when it to driving a kontrolado na ang pagkain ko ngayon,” she with Sharon comes to our professional line of work, yung Porsche Carrera says. “Noon kasi, when I feel low at nade- mga decisions na ganyan. in his Dania depress, I Gabby Concepcion, 53, said he is partly to He then reiterated that he still wants to Beach, Florida compensate blame why his reunion movie with ex-wife work with Sharon in the future. home, it took him three by eating , 51, has been shelved. “That’s how I feel, maski one time lang— parents to a lot. Like Although he made it clear that he wants to whether it’s the last movie we’ll ever gonna weather the worst storms of his life. when my work with Sharon, the Kapuso actor said he do—at least meron kaming prinisinta.” First, at age 6, his biological parents left dad suddenly has two considerations preventing him from him and his two brothers on the streets of died dahil sa accepting the offer of Star Cinema, the film Enrique Gil denies being Project 8, for reasons unknown cardiac arrest, company of ABS-CBN. to Fernando until this day. kaya ako na The first reason Gabby cited was that he “suplado” in recent fan “They found us on the street, all three ngayon ang was not satisfied with the material of the photo; says social media of us. They brought us to the orphanage. breadwinner story presented to him. I remember carrying couple bags, we were “very, very dangerous” crying you know,” he said. sa amin. My “Maganda kung may istorya, tapos from Later on, living in a second orphanage, friends know there, puwede nang baguhin. Nayong Kabataan, wasn’t easy as well. He and kapag may Gabby also explained that Binatikos sa social media si Enrique Gil nang kumalat nitong naka- his siblings were bullied. pinagdaraanan ako, kasi I gain weight nga. he had to prioritize taping “They do things like that or they put hot But those days of feeling depressed are over his TV soap with GMA-7 shades at nagte-text habang nagpapakuha ng pepper on your eye when you wake up, or for me, move on na ako, kaya I can now take over shooting a film with litrato sa isang fan sa airport. your lips or your t*t* (sex organ),” he said. better care of myself. Super happy na ako the rival network’s film Ang litrato ay nakunan habang papunta si At 10, he escaped from the orphanage, being a Kapuso. After the afternoon soap na company. Enrique, kasama ang ASAP cast and crew, sa pushed a kariton and ate trash food to survive ‘D’Originals’, heto, nabigyan naman ako ng “Pero eto, alam niyo, Toronto, Canada, upang gumanap sa Ricoh the streets of Manila only to come back to the orphanage at 13 when he found out that his chance sa primetime in ‘Super Ma’am’ and I another truth, ‘no, kapipirma ko lang sa Coliseum nung July 28. Ayon sa 25-year-old actor, “Nasabi sa akin brothers had a one-way ticket out of poverty welcome the chance of working with Marian Seven,” said Gabby, who signed a two-year and into America. Rivera na aapi-apihin ko rito. Nakakapag- contract with GMA Network back in August ni Tita Mariole pagdating ko sa Canada.” The “Tita Mariole” the young actor refers “So, they were gonna be adopted, just the work out na rin ako uli and this is the new 2016. two of them, and then one kid ran away from Me, more confident and happy.” He continued, “Nahihiya ako sa Seven na to is Mariole Alberto, head the orphanage looked for me, he said: Your It also seems that she’s inspired by gagawa ako sa kabila. of Star Magic, the ABS- brothers [are] gonna go and get adopted, someone now. “Yes, I’m dating a non- “Although meron si Dingdong [Dantes], CBN talent-management so better go back, so I went back… I’m not showbiz guy at napapasaya niya ako. But gumagawa naman din. arm that takes charge of stupid, right? I came back,” he said. nothing serious yet. Getting to know stage “Pero ako, bagong pasok ako. Enrique’s career. But things didn’t work out well in Wisconsin. Their second parents brought pa lang. He’s a Pinoy who worked in Italy “So, I just felt na ayokong mawala yung “Nasa airport ako nun dito, nag-a-attitude daw them back to an orphanage. for many years. 27 siya, 24 ako. Mas gusto momentum ng Seven, na kauumpisa lang Then, the Kuehnels came, adopted them, kong mabuo muna ang isang magandang namin, tapos bigla akong gagawa sa iba.” ako, naka-glasses ako, di raw ako tumingin. “Pag nagpi-picture sila marami, naalala treated them like their own, and put the boys friendship between us. Isa pa, now that I’m GUT FEEL. Gabby reiterated that it was to public school. busy taping ‘Super Ma’am’, madalas na hindi a matter of going by his “gut feel” about the ko yung babae na yun, lahat nagtatanong Fernando even took an hour bus ride ako makapag-commit sa kanya when he asks acting projects that he accepts. nagpapa-picture naman. just to attend an ESL (English as Second me to go out kasi, siempre, priority ko muna “Gusto kong gawin talaga because “Yung account na ‘yun mismo pinuntahan Language) class in Greenbay, Wisconsin to ang work ko. So, wag na munang mag- matagal nang hinihingi ng fans. Ang daming ng mga fans, tatlong pictures ang mayroon learn English. serious relationship at tama na yung pa-date- humihingi talaga, nagri-request. na pinost niya, isa lang ang pinakita. He graduated with a bachelors in nursing and a summa cum laude in business date lang muna.” “Istorya lang. Ayoko rin silang biguin. “Hindi nila alam maraming pictures ang nakunan.” administration in healthcare. How is it working with Marian in “Super Istorya lang talaga.” Today, this clinical scientist for Ma’am”? “We have a happy set. Para siyang “Katulad ng... balik ulit sa I.T.A.L.Y, hindi Paliwanag ng binata, nakatingin daw siya sa camera sa iba pang mga litrato. pharmaceutical giant Novartis has written Ate sa aming mga kasama niya. Nagbibiruan ko sila sinisiraan, that’s GMA. about his journey from the orphanage to the kami, kuwentuhan. Pero on cam, inaaway “Pero nakita ko kasi na wala akong makita. “Sabi ko kay Tita Mariole, ‘Tita Mariole, American dream in a book called “My Third ko siya. Teacher siya sa school where I’m Yun lang ang point ko naman dito.” di po ako ganun, ako pa.’ Parents.” the assistant principal at magiging rivals Gabby was referring to the 2008 GMA “Pinakita sa akin, nag-check ako, ‘O, tatlo “You have to determine what success is to kami over Matthias Rhoads na isa namang Films movie I.T.A.L.Y., which, according to nga yung pictures.’” you. It doesn’t have to be millions of dollars. I archaelogist who’s doing research sa bayan him, he had to turn down because “takot na tell my kids, there’s no problems that can’t be solved. You just won’t like the solution, but namin. Talagang sine-seduce ko rito si takot ako sa istorya.” THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA. Dahil sa panibagong intriga, nasabi ni the problem can be solved. The takeaway is, Matthias at kung makadikit ako sa kanya, It was in 2008 when Gabby came back you do have to work hard,” he said. para akong linta. Tiyak na maraming fans to the Philippines and revived his showbiz Enrique na napakadelikado ng social media at kailangang mag-doble-ingat ang mga Kuehnel said there are 1.8 million street ni Marian ang magagalit sa akin sa pagiging career after many years of living in the kids in the Philippines and only 300 of them maldita ko sa kanya rito.” United States. tulad niyang artista. get adopted each year. The whole cast and staff of “Super I.T.A.L.Y. was being pegged as Gabby’s Pahayag ni Enrique, “Very, very dangerous A 100% of the proceeds from the book Ma’am” are very happy and thankful because comeback film at the time, but his role was ang social media. (from Amazon and Barnes and Noble) will go the pilot episode of the show rated quite well eventually given to Kapuso actor Dennis “Talagang isang maling move mo lang, to orphanages in the Philippines through the and got a lot of good feedback from netizens Trillo. kahit tama ang picture, puwedeng i-edit. Kabataan Charity he founded. Fernando is hoping more Filipino orphans get adopted to who’ve seen it. “Sana magtuloy-tuloy,” prays Going back to his supposed reunion movie give them better lives the same way he did. Meg. “Para tumagal sa ere ang show namin.” with Sharon, Gabby said he was not able to

Kapuso Lions Charter Club Presentation

FIRST, District Governor Sharinda Sharma addresses the guests. SECOND, Lion Jojo Taduran, President Manny Yanga, Lion Mario Alpuerto and Lion Mike Cruz pose with ther membership placques. THIRD, Miss Teen Canada Petite 2017 Ansha Joy Hipolito was a guest at the Lions Charter Club presentation. FOURTH, PCCF beauties pose with Miss Globe Petite 2017 Ansha Joy Hipolito and Miss Canada Petite Alicia Ohana. 20 2017 20 Comedian Empoy Marquez Heartthrob Ng Bayan

ngayon. Kaya hindi kataka-taka kung interesado ang marami sa pribadong buhay ni Empoy. May girlfriend ba siya o may pananagutan na ba siya siya sa buhay? Biro muna ni Empoy, “Focus muna ako sa work, kasi strict ang parents ko.” Pero pag-amin niya, “Bale wala na kami, nasa Singapore na yung dati kong girlfriend. “Siguro work muna ngayon, darating din yung tamang panahon para dun. “Sakto lang, may communication kami, may family na siya. MANILA - Comedian Empoy Marquez “This Tuesday, pupunta ako ng is making hay, and his family is proud of Singapore.” his achievements. “Sobrang proud sa akin, May chance kayang magkita sila ulit ng ngayon pinaglalaba na ako ng medyas at ex-girlfriend niya? brief, dati T-shirt lang,” he jokes. “Wala, wala naman... Friends kami Nag-iba ang takbo ng career ng sa Friendster. Yung pagbukas mo ng comedian na si Empoy Marquez Friendster, may tugtog,” biro niya ulit. pagkatapos maging surprise box-office hit ang pelikula nila ni Alessandra de Rossi na GOOD SON. Ayon kay Empoy, halos Kita Kita. hindi niya ginagalaw o ginagastos ang Itinuturing na isang indie film kanyang kinikita sa trabaho. ang Kita Kita, at bago ito ay hindi “Sa ngayon, ipon muna. maikukunsiderang box-office stars sina “Wala pa akong nagagawa kung anuman Empoy at Alex. yung mayroon ako ngayon. Kaya marami ang nagulat nang tumabo “Ipon, impok muna, family.” nang husto ito sa takilya. Malalim ang pagmamahal at Dahil din dito ay nagkaroon ng pagpapahalaga ni Empoy sa kanyang panibagong sigla ang kani-kanilang career. pamilya. Sa kaso ni Empoy, sunud-sunod ang Kamakailan nga ay nag-post si Empoy sa mga proyekto niya ngayon at maging Instagram ng larawan kasama ang ama at endorsement deals. buong pamilya. Sabi nga ng 36-year-old comedian, Kuwento niya, “Birthday ni Daddy, “Sobrang blessed ni God sa lahat ng sarado 60 siya, kaya trineat namin siya ng tinatamasa at mga natatanggap ko ngayon. family ko. “Thankful sa lahat ng mga magagandang “Somewhere in Manila kasi gusto niya nangyayari sa buhay ko ngayon.” magkakasama kami ng mga kapatid ko.” Ipinagpapasalamat din ni Empoy dahil Pati ang pagpunta niya sa sementeryo pipirma na siya ng exclusive contract sa Star kung saan nakalibing ang kanyang lola. Cinema. “Lola ko, nanay ni Mommy, nung Aniya, “Sobrang proud at nagulat din sa nabubuhay pa siya, alam niya na ito ang pagkakataon na yun. naging trabaho ko sa industriya. “Sobrang thankful sa mga nangyayari sa “Kaya bago niya kami iwan, sinigurado buhay ko ngayon.” niya muna na maging okay ang kalagayan Nakausap si Empoy sa shooting ng ko.” upcoming comedy film na Kwento ni Proud nga raw ang pamilya niya sa Money. achievements niya. Biro pa ni Empoy, “Sobrang proud sa EMPOY’S LOVE LIFE. Dahil sa akin, ngayon pinaglalaba na ako ng medyas tagumpay ng Kita Kita, nag-iba rin ang at brief, dati T-shirt lang.” tingin ng mga kababaihan kay Empoy. Mula sa ordinaryong komedyante ay isa na siyang “heartthrob” kung ituring

21 2017 21 Entertainment Marian and Dingdong dominate GMA primetime + other stories wife Marian’s new show and they’re Kunsabagay, marami talaga sa mga artistang Ma’am. both confident that their loyal fans and sikat ang ’di nakakalimot tumanaw ng utang na Sabi nga namin kay Ash, it’s her time to shine. supporters will regularly watch “Alyas loob sa nakatulong sa kanilang pagsikat. “Yeah, actually sobrang daming projects!” Robin Hood” and “Super Ma’am” every Gusto naming i-cite din si , Bukod sa Super Ma’am na daily show ay host week night. “So right ‘24 Oras’, dire- na labis ang pasasalamat ng kanyang discoverer, rin si Ash sa Wowowin na araw-araw (Monday to diretso na ang panonood nila sa shows mentor at dating talent manager na si Jun Friday) ding napapanood sa GMA. namin ng wife ko,” he says. Reyes, who, when he had to be hospitalized, “Pero actually now irregular ako sa Wowowin,” He’s happy that the viewers of ayon kay Jun, ay si Gerald ang nag-shoulder ng paglinaw niya. “Alyas Robin hospitalization and medical expenses. Sabay-sabay kasi ang trabaho ni Ash, may Hood” were At hanggang ngayon yata, may inaabot-abot pelikula rin siya, ang The Haunted: Spirit of the able to quickly pang tulong kay Jun si Gerald. Glass 2 na Halloween offering ng OctoArts Film. appreciate the May both your tribe increase, Richard and Sa Super Ma’am ay mean girl ang papel ni Ash. introduction of Gerald. new characters STUDENT LIFE. Sa tunay na buhay ba ay MARIAN Rivera is back on primetime in in the story, naging maldita siyang estudyante? “Super Ma’am”, a show that pays tribute to and Ruru Ash Ortega refuses to “Oo naman, oo naman! As a student. teachers and also tells a highly entertaining story Madrid. “Very positive ang comment on breakup of “Siyempre may respeto naman ako sa mas about a teacher who has super powers that she reception sa kanila and nakakatanda sa akin, sa mga teachers. uses to fight a group of evildoers called Tamawo. we promise na magtutulung-tulong kaming lahat Gabbi Garcia- “Hindi ako yung spoiled na kid.” “Dream ko talaga noon na maging teacher kaya para mas mapaganda namin ang bawat episode ng love team Wala ba siyang nagawang kamalditahan bilang super excited ako sa project na ito dahil natupad aming show,” adds Dingdong. estudyante? Solenn’s appearance in the show was very “Siguro yung nalalagay ako sa noisy students din ang pangarap kahit dito sa show lang,” she Kapuso star Ash Ortega refuses much talked about as she exuded so much pag minsan,” at tumawa ang Kapuso young says. “In the story, I play Minerva Henerala at to comment on the alleged breakup sexiness. “Grabe ang galing niya kaya maraming actress. love and passion ko talaga ang maging teacher. At of the Gabbi Garcia-Ruru Madrid viewers ang agad na-impressed,” says Dong. “Very “Kasi nga di ba matsika ako sa mga friends ko, kahit na maraming struggles akong mararanasan love team: “Well, no comment natural ang presence niya as the new character di ba friendly ako?” along the way, I will never give up ang pagiging siguro. I think they’re friends now na rich heiress, si Iris Lizeralde. Very raw at very Pero never raw siyang nag-cutting classes. high school teacher ko. Pinagtatawanan ako rito sa naging ka-loveteam nila. Marami rin silang na- refreshing rin na makakita ng ganu’ng klase ng “Never ako nag-kodigo, never! Noisy, oo!” pag- ng mga tao dahil naniniwala ako sa existence achieve sa career nila. I’m happy for them, pero performance so isa siya sa mga aabangan sa show.” amin niya. ng mythical creatures called Tamawo. Until wala akong masasabi and no comment. Basta, Because of such good words from Dingdong, something happens na magbibigay sa akin ng they’re both my friends.” Solenn should get ready and brace herself up in THRILLED WORKING WITH MARIAN. super powers para mas makatulong pa ako sa Hiningan namin ng comment si Ash Ortega expecting to get acerbic comments from bashers Unang beses ang Super Ma’am na nakatrabaho ni aking kapwa. Dedicated ito sa lahat ng teachers tungkol sa tila pagkabuwag na ng tambalang who would surely be very protective of Dong’s Ash si Marian. at sa lahat ng fans kong noon pa nagre-request GabRu nina Gabbi Garcia at Ruru Madrid. marriage with Marian Rivera. Even Aniya, “Sobrang kinikilig ako!” na magka-show uli ako sa primetime at maging Sila kasi dati ang magkakasama sa Instadad who’s also in “Alyas Robin Hood” was not spared Bakit siya kinikilig? superhero uli ang role ko. I really trained hard noong 2015 nang simulang buuin ang GabRu, by haters who accused her of trying to snatch Saad niya, “E, kasi super-fan niya ako! for this role dahil marami akong fight scenes at although mas unang naging magkapareha sina Dong away from Marian. “Right now nga pina-follow na niya ako sa ayokong magpa-double. And I’m really proud Ash at Ruru sa pelikulang Bamboo Flowers noong Instagram and nagre-reply siya sa mga IG stories of this dahil puwede kong ipapanood sa baby 2012. ko.” naming si Zia as it teaches good moral values.” “Talaga? Hindi ako aware sa isyung iyan,” at Alden, binigyan Halos hindi nga raw siya makapaniwala noong Marian’s new action-fantasy series will be natawa si Ash. una na kasama siya sa show ng Primetime Queen. air right after “24 Oras” to be pitted against ng house and lot “Si Gabbi at si Ruru? I don’t know. Lahad pa niya, “Super excited! “Probinsyano” and her husband’s hard hitting “Actually, sa mga showbiz friends, hindi ko na ang naka-discover “Sabi ko, ‘Yes, after four years in showbusiness, action-drama, “Alyas Robin Hood”, will be shown sila masyadong nakakausap. makakatrabaho ko na yung idol ko!’ right after it. This makes their husband and wife na talent manager “Well, no comment siguro. “Hindi ako kinabahan na katrabaho siya, kasi team dominate GMA-7’s Telebabad, making them “I think they’re friends now sa naging ka- sobrang gaan ng feeling ko sa kanya. their real Primetime King and Queen. GENEROUS to the max loveteam nila. “Palagi lang siyang naka-smile, nag-a-approach itong si . “Marami rin silang na-achieve sa career nila. siya. Balitang niregaluhan niya ang kanyang “I’m happy for them, pero wala akong masasabi DINGDONG PRAISES “Siya pa yung una, kinakausap niya ako, ‘Saan discoverer ng house and lot. Plus kotse rin. and no comment. ka nag-aaral?’ Kaya pala may garahe ’yung ibinigay na bahay “Basta, they’re both my friends.” SOLENN “Ganun siya, napakabait! Gusto niya na kaming ni Richard sa kanyang disco-verer, bulong pa ng At least si Ash ang may ka-loveteam ngayon, lahat sa show maging close as a family.” DINGDONG Dantes is so proud of his nagba-lita sa amin. si Enrico Contreras na kapareha niya sa Super

Filipinos pack Seafood City on opening day

A large Filipino grocery chain opened its first City Supermarket finally brings that nostalgia for as Canada’s top source country for immigrants, already sampled adobo, kare-kare or other Filipino Canadian store in Mississauga, one of several Filipino cooking. according to the federal agency. dinner staples, she said. planned markets catering to the country’s growing The Canadian Seafood City Supermarket will The Greater Toronto Area and Vancouver are The company expects that growing interest Filipino population while also aiming to turn include a Grill City, a Filipino barbecue fast- home to the largest Filipino communities in in Filipino food will pay off at its Mississauga others onto international cuisine. food joint, and a Crispy Town, which sells fried Canada. location. “Whatever culture you belong to, everybody Filipino snack food and Noodle Street. Valerio’s Seafood City Supermarket considered both While some Filipino restaurants like Lamesa eats seafood,” Mildred Smith, the marketing Bakeshop will open also. cities, said Smith, but found the perfect storefront has been pushing the cuisine into the mainstream, manager for Seafood City Supermarket, said. Seafood City Supermarket primarily targets in Mississauga — though she adds a future Filipinos still want the traditional Filipino dishes. Seafood City Supermarket stocks staple communities with a large Filipino population, Vancouver spot is not out of the question. Another Filipino fast food chain, Jollibee, will pantry goods and fresh ingredients for cooking said Smith, so Canada made good business sense. Non-Filipino people who are increasingly reportedly open its first Canadian location in Filipino and Pan-Asian dishes. It already boasts In 2011, more than 662,000 Filipino people exposed to the country’s cuisine, as they are in the February. The comfort food giant operates more 22 American locations along the West Coast and lived in Canada, according to Statistics Canada’s GTA and Vancouver, are another target customer than 750 stores in the Philippines serving burgers, Hawaii, and Canadian visitors have often pleaded 2011 national household survey, making up about base for the company. noodles and rice meals. The company did not for a store north of the 49th parallel, Smith said. five per cent of the country’s population. In 2014, “Filipinos love food and parties,” said Smith. respond to a request for comment. Not to worry. The Sept. 28 opening of Seafood the Philippines pushed ahead of China and India So their friends of other nationalities have likely By noon opening day, thousands of people

FIRST, Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga (2ND FROM LEFT) and other community leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon. SECOND, Consul Generla Rosalinda Prospero unveils the placque commemorating the store that will be placed in front. THIRD, Cassy Go, Marketing Coordinator and Mildred Smith, Marketing Manager addresses the guests. FOURTH, Crispy Town, along with Grill City, and Noodle Street are fast food take-out outlets inside the store. Valerio’s Bakeshop (OPENING SOON) and Jollibee (OPENING FEBRUARY 2018) will folllow. 22 2017 22 SHANAIA continued from page 17 Spotlight step at a time,” Shanaia muses. “Acting is great because you have to have a connection with your co-actors or else it shows that it’s fake. I’ve learned a lot during the workshops, and they even let us do crazy things like pretend to be other things aside from people.” As Pinoy showbiz rides on love teams, we asked her if she was willing to be in one. “It would be great, but I think right now I want to set my roots first and build myself. I want to be known first as someone independent and not just the other half of a love team. I want to start as someone separate from another thing and just be myself.” Despite breaking ground on her dreams, Shanaia is still a teen after all—she’s indecisive, excited, and needs her phone. She knows there is a lot to learn from those who came before her, and understands that there are big decisions to make, responsibilities to meet, appointments to see through, and flights to catch. But despite that, she can’t help but go on adventures, and explore and just do it, Virra Mall, Greenhills Shopping Centre 1970’s whatever “it” was—even surprising those closest to her, and learning as she goes, even as we spoke. A certified caramel and dog lover, and establishments on Sunday and found 2,011 establishments must strictly observe to slowly getting into makeup, Shanaia is of them already complying with DOLE’s include provision of sufficient rest breaks for competitive, charming, and confident. NCR malls comply If there was one other thing that Shanaia order against the compulsory use of high workers, including the presence of accessible is extremely good at, it is being true to policy vs high heels heeled shoes for women employees. seats; installation of appropriate floorings or herself, something that young girls should Late last month, Bello issued Department mats for the workplace, and tables or work keep in touch with. Shanaia isn’t afraid to Majority of retail establishments in malls in Order 178 directing establishments to allow surfaces with adjustable heights. do wacky poses, and while outspoken, also the National Capital Region are compliant women workers to wear appropriate and D.O. 178 was issued to address the listens well. with the policy on the use of comfortable well-fitting footwear in the workplace. occupational health and safety concerns “What do I want to be remembered as?” footwear by their workers, which is one Bello’s order prescribes that the footwear related to the wearing of high-heeled shoes Shanaia repeats the question as she ponders of the measures to address the risks of must not pinch the feet or toes and non- for women employees and prolonged a reply. prolonged standing at work. slipping. It also provides that the footwear standing at work. “I just want to be known as someone In a report to Labor Secretary Silvestre inspirational, someone who stayed true to must have adequate cushion and support to It covers workers in retail and service Bello III, the NCR regional office of the the arch of the feet. industries; assembly lines; teachers, and herself. I want to be known as someone Department of Labor and Employment said who didn’t pretend to be perfect.” The same department order also set security personnel. yesterday its field officials inspected 2,617 other safety and health measures that the

had come through the store, said marketing large produce section and an array of fresh manager Mildred Smith. noodles, tofu and more. When it comes to Located on 800 Boyer Blvd., the massive food, the supermarket is best known for supermarket will boast everything from offering an incredible selection of Filipino popular Filipino, Asian and American meats, snacks. fish, produce and snacks to five (yes, five) fast “Filipino people are big on snacks, we food and takeout service areas. have so much,” says Smith. “We have “We serve the Filipino-American lifestyle,” popular Filipino biscuits, all imported from says Mildred Smith, Marketing Manager Philippines. We offer one stop shopping for with Seafood City Supermarket. “This is not these brands, as they’re all in one place.” only a supermarket. We offer all the Filipino Another interesting addition to the store food people miss from home, and most of the is its inclusion of an impressive amount of products—about 60-70 per cent—come from big screen TVs. While some TVs will display the Philippines.” menu items at counters, others will broadcast The fresh, bright and airy space is indeed important cultural events, including concerts, unique. Full of both local meats and seafood to shoppers excited to experience an even (with a huge selection of fish, shrimp and more interactive taste of home at Seafood squid laid out on enormous tables full of ice) City. and imported Filipino snacks and dry foods, But while Seafood City is going to become Seafood City truly offers Mississauga’s sizeable a hub for the Filipino community, it will offer Filipino community something of a home something for everyone. away from home. “It’s a store for everyone,” says Smith. “It’s a It also caters to the city even more by complete supermarket.” offering North American and other Asian The Grand Opening Madness kicked off goods—think Japanese noodles and sauces, when the store opends its doors on Sept. 28. Chinese dumplings and beloved Canadian The celebration was indeed a special one. products. The Grand Opening Madness special, was As for what truly sets Seafood City apart, that the first 100 people got a 15 pound bag it’s probably the brand’s well-known Filipino of rice for $1. fast and takeout food spots, especially all-time Regular customers—better known as Suki favourite Jollibee. Card Members—will be given the chance the “Between the brands, we can serve people win prizes, such as a one year supply of rice. any kind of food they’re craving,” says Smith. Other lucky winners could end up with a cart As far as the grocery store portion of the full of free groceries. store goes, Seafood City offers customers a 23 2017 23 Entertainment For Sanken CS1 Sale Microphone $ 713.13 / best offer Bianca’s choice is Miguel + other stories

remaining days of their participation in bashed him because of this, telling him: “ Vs. Ravena” that ends on Friday, “Feelingero ka. Mahiya ka naman kay Call to be replaced by Marian Rivera’s “Super Dingdong Dantes. Huwag kang umastang Ma’am” starting September 18. bida ka dahil STARLET ka pa rin.” 416-945-2336 “Napakarami pang exciting na mga But some fans of Marian defended him, mangyayari sa story kaya huwag na huwag saying: “There’s nothing wrong with the nyong kalilimutang manood gabi-gabi posts of Matthias dahil na-appreciate lang on our last few nights,” says Bianca. niya ang pagiging mabait ni Yanyan sa “Pinaghandaan talaga namin ang finale kanya. Walang masama roon and he does week at maraming kakaibang pasabog so not deserved such negative bashings.” For Sale you should not miss the spectacular and Well, let’s just say that Matthias is getting Panasonic DMW-MS2 Microphone explosive climax.” his usual baptism of fire in showbiz. “Super $ 313.13 / best offer Ma’am” will start airing on September 18 to Matthias bashed by fans replace “Mulawin vs. Ravena”.

MATTHIAS Rhoads feels so lucky to JoshLia loveteam kaya nang BIANCA Umali is the cover girl of an be chosen by GMA-7 as the leading man magdala ng pelikula! Call 416-945-2336 online magazine called Fair and she looks of Marian Rivera in exceedingly chic and beautiful, oozing with her new primetime HAPPY kami para kina at so much star quality that GMA7 should show, “Super Julia Barretto. After ng success ng unang really prepare her for future superstardom. Ma’am”. Matthias team-up ng Star She’s currently being seen as Lawiswis in was first noticed Magic teen stars PH nuclear “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” that ends this week when he appeared sa Metro Manila and we think she should be given a solo as the prospective Film Festival project next time, not a teeny bopper love groom in a Jollibee movie na Vince energy still story but a more mature drama since she TV commercial. He and Kath and also happens to be a very good actress. was then introduced James, muling under study At 17, Bianca is definitely ready for by GMA-7 as one of the JEYA Boys in kuminang ang the big time as she’s about to bloom and “Meant to Be”. And now, he gets launched kanilang loveteam sa Star Cinema movie na MANILA - The government is still blossom ever more beautifully in the days as Marian’s love interest no less. Love You To The Stars And Back. studying the possibility of tapping nuclear to come. Right now, she’s tied up with her “At first, I was really intimidated,” he Ipinakitang muli nina Joshua at Julia energy, including using the mothballed ka-love team, Miguel Tanfelix, who plays says. “I just get stunned when I look at her ang kilig sa unang pagtatambal nila under Bataan Nuclear Power Plant for the first Pagaspas in “Mulawin Vs. Ravena”. because she’s not only very beautiful but “Hugot Director” . time, a spokesperson for the Department And judging from recent interviews with she also acts great. They tell me nga, why Kumita ng P60M ang Love You To The of Energy said. her, she doesn’t want to be paired anymore are you tulala? But she turned out to be Stars And Back sa loob ng isang linggo. The Philippines has adequate power with any body else but just Miguel. “Yung very warm and friendly. She’s been doing Napatunayang hindi lang basta kilig ang supply, though reserves sometimes get puso at isip ko, kay Miguel lang naka- this for a long time and she’s ready to help mayroon ang JoshLia sa ikalawang pelikula thin, Fuentebella told ANC’s Market focus,” she says. “Para akong may one-track newcomers like me. She gives me valuable nila, napansin din ang lalim, chemistry, Edge with Cathy Yang. Luzon was mind na siya lang ang nakikita ko.” acting tips and for that, I will forever be sinseridad at maturity nila bilang aktor. briefly placed on “yellow alert”, due to What if she’s paired with another actor? grateful to this super sweet, super ganda, Trending topic at naging usap-usapan insufficient back-up power after some “Ayoko na sa iba. Si Miguel lang ang gusto super galing na leading lady.” din ang LYSB online mula nang ito ay plants were shut down. ko.” Marian says Matthias learns easily. “Okay ipalabas sa bansa. Mula sa malalapit na “With regards to nuclear energy, the We honestly don’t think this will be naman siyang turuan kasi may willingness kaibigan sa industriya, mga direktor at iba scientists and the government are still healthy for her career, even if Miguel shares siya to learn para mas gumaling siya bilang pang artista tulad ng multi-awarded rising working on it because we are still on the the same feelings for her. She should be aktor,” she says. “Noong una, halatang actor na si Christian Bables, ay patuloy first phase of whether or not we will go to more open-minded when it comes to her nahihiya pa siya kaya biniro kong turuan na ipinarating ang kakaibang emosyon at nuclear energy,” Fuentebella said. career. She must be ready to go solo and be niya ako ng English at ako naman ang “feels” ng pelikula. The Philippines is hosting Association paired with other actors so she can have a magtuturo sa kanya ng Tagalog para mas At mayroon din itong international of Southeast Asian Nations on energy, more well rounded career, rather than just ma-relax siya.” screenings sa Canada, US, Australia at New with the goal of ensuring affordable be identified with one ka-loveteam. Matthias freely praised Marian in his Zealand. power in the region while bringing down But right now, the fans of her love social media account and he got the subsidies. team with Miguel should enjoy the few surprise of his life when some fans quickly

TAX REFORM STUDIED retained, consistent with the House version. be imposed thereafter. poor. from page 1 Small businesses with total annual sales of Revenues will go to the implementation of P3 million and below will also be exempted the Free College Law, among other programs. and means committee, said. Almost all or 99 Staggered petroleum taxes from paying value-added tax (VAT). Commission on Higher Education percent of the 7.5 million registered taxpayers The Senate bill agrees to raising excise taxes Chairperson Patricia Licuanan told senators can save more as they pay less taxes, he said. on petroleum, and wants this implemented in the commission needs at least P51.4 billion to Although the Senate bill exempts from Cutting sugar taxes three tranches for three years or an increase of fund the students’ free tuition, loan program, personal income taxes only those earning Angara said changes were made to the P1.75, P2.00, and P2.25. That’s from 2018- and technical-vocational needs. P150,000 yearly, it gives additional P100,000 proposed taxes on sweetened beverages to 2020, should it be passed into law this year as Tax revenues shall also be used to give free exemption for those who earn more but have benefit the poor. targeted by the administration. medicines to poor families in government four dependent children. “We heard the grievances of many. That’s “We think people can adapt to the measure hospitals, expand the PhilHealth package. “That means anyone who has four why we chose to exempt coffee because 90 if implemented gradually, not hastily,” Angara Incremental revenues from excise taxes will dependents and earning P25,000 monthly is percent of its consumers come from classes D said. The Senate bill, however, wants kerosene be used specifically for a P300 per month exempted from income tax,” Angara said. and E,” Angara said. Milk is exempted from to remain untaxed since it is used by most unconditional cash transfer for the bottom For instance, a teacher who has two children taxes for its nutritional value for infants and Filipinos. The TRAIN as earlier proposed by half of the country’s poorest households for and earns a monthly income of P17,254 children, Angara added. the Department of Finance wanted an excise a period of three years, and to help in the currently pays P20 percent tax. But under the There will also be no taxes for healthier tax of P3 in 2018, P5 in 2019 and P6 in 2020 implementation of the PUV modernization proposed measure, the teacher will no longer options such as natural fruit and vegetable for kerosene, diesel, and LPG. project. pay taxes. juices, unsweetened tea, beverages meant for Taxes for expensive cars will be higher than Meanwhile, government income from The exemptions will be applied across the meal replacement or medical purposes, and lower-end models. sugar taxes will go to health programs for board, including self-employed workers and those containing coco sugar and stevia. poor households to address obesity, diabetes, entrepreneurs. The Senate bill proposes a two-phase Where will our taxes go? and other non-communicable diseases, The self-employed will also enjoy easier approach on the House bill’s imposition of Critics have slammed the government’s tax feeding programs in areas with high incidence payment schemes. P10 per liter tax for local sugar and P20 per reform proposal as anti-poor, arguing that of hunger, and employment and training They can choose to pay the flat 8-percent liter for others. During the first two years working Filipinos benefit from lower personal programs in the sweetened beverage industry. tax on their annual gross income instead of of implementation, taxes for beverages with income tax, but the poor pay for it through The government hopes to generate P134 filing tax returns every quarter. caloric sweeteners will just be P5, P3 for heightened tax on fares, diesel, and sugar. billion from the new tax package to fund the The P82,000 tax exemption for 13th month those with non-caloric sweeteners, and P10 Angara said the Senate bill included an administration’s infrastructure projects. pay for the employed and other bonuses are for those with High Fructose Corn Syrup earmarking provision to directly benefit the (HFCS). A tax of P0.5 per gram of sugar will 24 2017 24 COMMUNISM They net the rebels up to PHP2 billion from page 11 each year, Philippine military spokesman Brigadier-General Restituto Padilla, no hilltop ringed with wild banana plants, relation to the rebel leader, told AFP, about two hours’ hike from a poor, branding the practice plain “extortion.” coconut-growing hamlet. The 50 or so “This paralyzes the local economies, keeps Hunk gunmen escorting him wore olive military- Shot people poor and makes it easier to recruit style uniforms inspired by Chinese them. It’s a vicious cycle,” the general said. Peyton Garcia is the revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, the Another key reason that the Philippines other half of the singing movement’s ideological godfather. Most group P.A Dayz. His talent continues to host a communist rebellion also had on thick red makeup, many is singing and dancing. when Marxism has dissolved almost decorated with the hammer-and-sickle He can also do hosting everywhere else around the world is an communist logo rendered in yellow, duties. 10 years Old grade economic system that has created huge to conceal their identities. While their 6 at Poplar Bank French wealth but left tens of millions in deep Immersion School. He numbers are relatively small, there continue poverty. The Philippines has one of the Loves School, never wants to be frequent reports of communists killing fastest growing economies in Asia and has to miss a day. He loves to security forces across the Philippines. grown by more than six percent for much learn different languages. Last month the rebels killed six of the past decade. But 22 million, or one He did Soccer, Taekwondo, policemen and a civilian in an ambush on gymnastics and hockey but in five Filipinos, continue to earn a dollar or the central island of Negros, according to he fell in-love with music less each day, according to government data. the police, and wounded five of Duterte’s and performing. Playing Padilla, the NPA leader, said millions military bodyguards in another encounter piano and guitar and singing more young Filipino adults fared little in the southern Philippines. Padilla said the is his passion. better working in low-paying contractual Going out for adventures rebels wanted the talks, held in Europe, to jobs after completing their schooling. and making new friends and continue. But they stood ready to fight. This made the NPA a viable option even going to places with his “We’ve been fighting for 50 years. for fresh graduates of the country’s top family and doing extreme What does it matter if it takes another universities, he added. adventures is what makes 50 years,” said Padilla, who gave a slide him smiles the most. He One of them, a 25-year-old from a presentation by lamplight with the help of is a quiet boy with lot of middle-class family who called herself Ka a young female guerrilla. Padilla defended things going on his head. Kathryn, told AFP she joined the NPA five the continuing NPA attacks, calling them He spends his spare time years ago after her father, an engineer, was a form of “self-defense” against military making videos for his fired for organizing a union at an energy group called P.A.Dayz operations in areas where their shadow company. and writes anything he government was in place. “We are facing an enemy who has can think of on a piece of committed atrocities against the people,” paper. He hopes to write Extortion said Kathryn, who had studied to become his own song and make a television presenter but now carries an his own music just like his Uncle Rap-Rap who he He also insisted it was legitimate to M-16 rifle. demand the equivalent of two percent of looks up to. He dedicates “We should stand up to them and not all his performances and any business project in revolutionary taxes, Peyton cower in fear.” achievements to his number but admitted companies that refused to one fan Auntie Babes pay were punished “harshly”, with their Topacio who passed away a equipment usually burnt. Garcia year ago from Cancer. The payments are vital to the communists’ survival.

MANNY YANGA Mike Cruz of Crossover Basketful both from continued from page 14 Durham Region, the VIP that evening who called the toast for all the Lions and guests, Mrs. the Lions Club. Rose Tijam and many other known faces. Last weekend on Friday, September 15, At the helm of this Chapter for 2017- 2017 in Scarborough, Toronto, KAPUSO 2018 is a man of few words, indicative of his LIONS CLUB roared on a highly spirited event well- polished personality and leadership, Mr. on their Charter Night where Lions display Manny Yanga. In his message, he accepted his their badges with pride. I am kind of slow in responsibilities as charter President and pledge understanding how many Lions Club there are total commitment of his goals and along with in the world. Now I think I had a grasp that it is the club members, the club will aim at helping an organization with many charters led by abled people who are needing assistance and support Lions who can steer their purpose and goals to in line with the Lions International. the world. Other Club Officers are as follows; What is Kapuso Lions Club all about? It is a 1st Vice President Charter in Toronto joining an over 46,000 clubs Rosalinda Tijam in more than 200 countries and geographical 2nd Vice President areas all over the world. The Lions motto? “We Mario Alpuerto serve.” Lions Club is about dedication with Secretary compassion to serve the community ensuring Michael Roland Cruz that Lions Club leads the world and remains the Treasurer global leader of helping people in need. Tounie Keopraseuth Now I can understand why my friend, a Director of Membership retired Engineer and owner of the longest Joaquin Taduran running sari-sari store in Oshawa, hauled me on his events when he became the Charter Members: president. He always want me seated beside him Jose Nolasco to be able to take my shots during the course Lilian Dungo of the night. Everyone seated in the room were Zeeshan Qassim so prepared to roar. Lions Club touches lives Judith Gonzales by feeding the hungry, by restoring sights for Chona Stinson the blinds, by protecting the environments Primo Milanes and many, many more. It is one of the world’s Elsie Ann Licyayo largest humanitarian service club organizations, April Gonzales according to its Charter President, Mr. Manny Melinda Manlapaz Yanga. Manuel Ignacio I’ve known him as a businessman in Romy Rafael Scarborough’s Toyota Dealership. Aside from Yoly Talandato that, my vision about him is blurry until I came Simeon Sarte into the Toronto Kapuso Lions Club last Friday. Consolacion Carreau When you are thrust in a place and event where Virgilio Vergara you are clueless what it is and what you’re in, Romelia Vergara you will grab anything to read or eavesdrop Dario Agustin like a hovering fly across the room. That’s what Nepthalie Ramos writer’s do, they stole stories, dismantle its Ernie Tanglao structure and make it our own. Maclaren Fugen My journalism mentor, Jojo Taduran was already there. There were so many familiar Congratulations to Toronto Kapuso Lions faces, all serving the community at their various Club! platforms i. e. Judith Gonzales of Pinoy Dreams,

25 2017 25 Entertainment Sanya and Thea are forced to hurt each other + other stories

kamay ko, dumudugo. Akala ko, galing gaano kahirap hawakan ang pera at yung sa kanya ‘yung dugo. ‘Yun pala, it’s my decision making, sobrang importante hand that’s bleeding. It got wounded nang pala talaga,” tuluy-tuloy na kuwento ni Taking a Hot Bath sampalin ko siya at tumama yung kamay Roxanne. ko sa earrings niya. Pero lahat ng hirap Kahit nangangapa sa simula ay balak pa Burns As Many namin, it’s all worth it kasi nga ang ganda rin nina Roxanne at Will na mag-produce lagi ng feedback ng viewers and netizens pa ng isang indie film next year. sa ‘Haplos’ at consistent din na mataas ang “Yeah, go ako diyan. I want to produce Calories as a rating namin, so we’re all happy.” again. Empowering siya para sa isang artista kasi puwede kang gumawa ng mga projects 30-minute Walk, na talagang malapit sa puso mo. Hindi ka Roxanne Barcelo, na rin maghihintay para yung ibang tao Study Says maniwala sa yo,” sambit pa ng aktres. pinapangarap Eh, sinu-sino ba ang mga artista na gusto Good news: researchers are saying that niyang i-produce ng pelikula in the future? relaxing in a hot bath and doing absolutely ipag-produce ng “I think given na yung mga . Sanya and Thea ‘forced’ to hurt each other It’s such a big step to producer for her. Si nothing may be just as beneficial for your IT’S getting to be a trend lately, scenes showing two body as a 30-minute walk. A group at actresses doing violent catfights on cam. It seems action film si Maja , actually gusto ko siyang Loughborough University did the strenuous viewers really enjoy it so much when they see two i-produce ng pelikula kasi napakahusay job of tracking this theory with 14 men female stars pulling their hair, clawing and slapping Salvador niyang aktres. each other in various TV soaps. This is one reason “At saka siyempre si na who were put through two tests: a one- why “Sa Piling ni Nanay” was immensely successful Ibinahagi ni Roxanne ang hour bicycle ride and a one-hour bath in before. challenges bilang isang movie kasamahan ko sa Wildflower. Kasi magaling siyang artista, lalo na ngayon na parang 104-degree-Fahrenheit water. producer. The goal was to raise the body’s core The “sabunutan” scenes between Yasmien nag-iiba yung expectations ng tao sa temperature by one degree. All in all, the Kurdi and as perfect foils to First time co-producer ang magkasintahang kanya, actually malaki ang expectations sa cycling burned many more calories, but each other delighted viewers to the max so Roxanne Barcelo at Will Devaughn ng kanya and I believe na she would be able the researchers did come across something they became a frequent feature in the show. pelikulang I Found My Heart In Santa to give more justice sa roles that are more somewhat surprising: Relaxing in the hot Now, there’s no doubt that similar hot Fe, kung saan sila rin ang bida. Nakipag- challenging. Alam kong kaya niya. bath did burn 130 calories, which is about encounters between as the co-produce sina Roxanne sa Bluart “If I were a producer and I will be given the amount you’ll burn on a half-hour walk. wife and as the mistress have Productions nina Lyn at Direk Bona a chance to producer for her, I would love The study shared some additional helped in making their show “Ika-6 na Fajardo. to give her a role na action-packed. Yung findings. The blood sugar of all participants Utos” the number one day time show on After the advance screening of I Found talagang would showcase her fierceness as a was also tracked for 24 hours after the TV today. My Heart In Santa Fe na ginanap sa SM woman,” pagtatapos ni Roxanne. tests, and it was discovered that peak blood Now, the latest actresses to have violent The Block, kaagad kinuha ng PUSH ang sugar was around 10 percent lower when confrontations in an afternoon soap are reaksyon ni Roxanne on how to produce a Metro Manila subway ok’d a bath was taken in place of the bike ride. Sanya Lopez and Thea Tolentino, who play film. The bath also seemed to have the same warring half siblings in “Haplos”. Sanya Pero ibang klase din yung fulfillment MANILA - The proposed Metro Manila effect as exercise when it came to the anti- as Angela has a healing touch that helps niya. Kasi we’re so attached to the film, subway has been approved by a body inflammatory response post-activity for each cure people of their ailment, while Thea as parang baby namin at gusto namin na chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte, one of the participants. Lucille is her opposite as the evil sister who maitawid nang maayos at maibigay yung of his economic managers said. The study suggests that passive heating— practices witchcraft. Their fight scenes seem the best na puwede naming ibigay.” Construction on the P355.6-billion exactly what it sounds like, relaxing in a quite real. Don’t they really get mad at each Saan ba siya mas nai-stress ngayon – sa subway, one of the centerpieces of the hot bath for an hour—can help reduce other after doing such scenes? pag-arte o bilang producer? President’s P8-trillion infrastructure inflammation. The idea of passive heating “No, we don’t let it affect us personally,” “Parang magkaiba sila ng stress levels program, will begin early next year, said as a medical treatment is relatively new, says Sanya. “Totoong nagkakasakitan kami. kasi… depende sa role mo at saka depende Socioeconomic Planning Sec. Ernesto and popular with one country in particular: Hindi naman maiiwasan ‘yun. But we both kung paano ka makisama sa ibang tao. So, I Pernia. Finland. A study in the JAMA Internal know it’s just part of our job as actresses. think everything is based on relationship. Mega Manila subway to partially open Medicine journal from 2015 suggests that Hindi naman intentional na saktan namin “With acting, it’s based on your within Duterte term spending time in saunas — another act ang bawat isa. We remain friends pa rin relationship with your director and your co- Pernia said the subway would of passive heating—may help ward off naman ni Thea kahit nagkakasakitan kami.” actor, and the staff of course. As a producer “significantly improve” transportation in cardiovascular diseases. “Talagang intense ang mga eksena naman, it’s the same din halos – your the capital, where an estimated P2.4 billion One thing to note: All of these study namin at hindi kami kumukuha ng ka- relationship with your director, actors, your is lost everyday due to traffic jams. participants were men, and given that the double for our fight scenes,” says Thea. staff but also with clients – na hindi ko The subway, partly funded with aid from male and female bodies can act in drastically “Kami talaga ‘yun mismo. Kung maging na-experience before. And also the whole Japan, will run from Mindanao Avenue different ways, there may be some variety totoo man ang mga sampal at sabunot, production itself, nakikisama ka sa lahat. in Quezon City to Food Terminal Inc. in in the results. But even if it doesn’t replace hindi maiiwasan ‘yun, e. One time nga, “Exciting siya para sa mga taong mahilig and may be extended to the Ninoy a day’s exercise, soaking in a warm tub can nang sampalin ko si Sanya, tinamaan ko sa flavor sa buhay, ako, nagagamit ko yung Aquino International Airport. only do good things for your mental health. ang ngipin niya. Nang tingnan ko ang pagkatsikadora ko. Napi-feel ko rin kung

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