FEBRUARY 2016 L ittleM anilaConfidential THAT’S MY AMBOY Balikbayan Andre Paras Box tax- . . & Barbie Forteza exempt value increased

MANILA - Vice President Jejomar Binay said it was only right for the tax-exempt value of balikbayan (returnee) boxes to be raised to more realistic levels as he wel- comed Senate approval of the provision in the proposed Customs Moderniza- tion and Tariff Act (CMTA). The CMTA set the ceiling at P150,000 last January 18. “The approval is a way of thanking our countrymen living or working abroad, including overseas Filipino workers [OFWs], for their sacrifices and contri- butions to the economy,” Binay added. Raising the tax ceiling, according to him, is but a small token of gratitude for the millions of dollars that the OFWs and other locals based abroad pour into the country. The Vice President previously said the current P10,000 tax limit was “no longer realistic and in tune with the times.” The limit was set in 1978 when the exchange rate was only P7.37 to $1, he noted. OFW remittances alone reached $20.6 billion from January to October last year, a 3.67-percent increase from the same period in 2014, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Binay, a former presidential adviser on OFW concerns, said money sent to the Philippines is helping drive the economy through domestic consumption activities done by families of OFWs. Last year, OFWs sent a record high $24 billion to the Philippines, which ac- counted for almost a tenth of the coun- try’s gross domestic product or GDP) JDL’S Candy Crush Binay said foreign currencies are 5, with Samantha also used by the economy in paying for Gavin sings at the imported goods and services, aside from Syrian Refugees keeping the peso stable. Benefit Concert at the Dance For Rhythm BALIKBAYAN BOX Dance Studio in continued on page 24 Markham.

Lots of Sex is Good for You Hot Topics And Here Are The Scientific Reasons Why

sex can be great or even mind- during intercourse can act as an antidepressant Working out regularly tends to improve our blowing and has some legit for women. But don’t worry: Doing the deed has sex lives, and having sex regularly can improve benefits beyond our brainwaves. positive mental-health associations for everyone! physical fitness. Everyone who’s ever watched an In general, intercourse can make blood pressure R-rated movie knows sexytime can be quite the Read on for more reasons to get less reactive to stress and reduce overall stress cardio workout—in fact, half an hour of sex can it on (as if we needed ‘em)! levels. burn more than 144 calories. Studies have also S 3. It boosts brainpower. shown that exercising frequently can enhance 1. It fights off Cold and flu. A study on adult rats found that the sexually sexual performance. Researchers found that university students who active rodents experienced an increase in neurons 5. It relieves pain. engaged in sexual activity a few times a week had in the hippocampus—a part of the brain that Oxytocin, the “cuddling hormone” that makes Toronto’s Action Honda General Manager Rafael higher levels of immunoglobulin A—an antibody stores memories—compared to their virginal rat folks want to snuggle up after sex, reduces stress “ Paeng” Nebres posed with Talakayan Radyo that helps fight infections and the common buddies and found that sexual encounters may and promotes feelings of calm and wellbeing. Filipino AM 1430 co anchor Karen Tan and politi- cold—in their saliva. improve people’s analytical thinking. cal commentator Tony A. San Juan at Fairchild 2. It reduces depression. 4. It improves physical fit- LOTS OF SEX Radio Station on January 9, 2016.( Photo by : Some studies show that contact with semen ness. continued on page 26 Nelson Galvez) FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Philippine Red Cross: You Won’t Believe Matteo prais- Working to give hope How Many People es Liza Sober ano be instrumental in the betterment of every Are Having Sex at community. Matteo Guidicelli is grateful for the Through our partners, individuals or the Gym opportunity to star in the upcom- organizations, the work of alleviating human suffering is accomplished one individual at a time. Do you want to get fit and That is how the PRC makes a difference. Through the PRC, anyone with a philanthropic find love in 2016? Some people heart, or desire to help others, can do so. The Red kill two birds with one stone. In Cross is not just a beacon of hope, but a conduit of a recent survey of 2,000 Brits, a compassion for suffering humanity. Take, for instance, the communities that were quarter admitted to having sex hit by typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Last month, at the gym. Even more steamy: ing soap Dolce Amore. Matteo felt we marked the second year of typhoon Yolanda’s About a fifth of those gymgo- passing. In its wake, typhoon Yolanda left a path blessed to shoot in Italy, which is of death and destruction the likes of which none ers have hooked up with their the home country of his father. By Gwendolyn Pang of us has ever seen. The Philippine Red Cross was trainer, and another 10 percent “It feels great. Sobrang bless- ing ito dahil biglaan lang ‘to be- Secretary-General, Philippine Red Cross stretched to its limits. said they always carry a con- We did not lose hope. Because we were inspired fore the [past] year ended lumapit by everyone who trusted the Red Cross to do what dom in their gym bag because, sila sa akin, ‘yung Star Creatives MANILA - In the rush and glitter of the had to be done so that these people could rebuild sabi nila they pitched a show and holiday season, let’s not forget to slow down and you know, “just in case.” their lives again. The world showed up at our they are going to be shooting in remember the things that are really important in How exactly does one entice doorstep, and everyone pitched in to help us. Italy sabi ko ‘Wow are you serious?’ life, and what it means to be really happy. As the country’s premier humanitarian another to get it on at the gym? Mag i-Italiano ako and I am going From every corner of the country, there are organization, the PRC led the way in providing to portray an Italian character so communities who are struggling to rebuild after More than half of men said they shelter, livelihood, health services, water sanitation meant to be kumbaga. Pangarap being hit by a natural disaster, so many people use the lat pulldown machine and hygiene, and ensuring that the disrupted ko talagang magkaroon ng project are fighting to overcome various infirmities, and education of the youth is restored to normalcy in (nice, bro) to attract potential na ganito,” he said. transcend whatever hardships. all communities hit by typhoon Yolanda. On working with Liza Soberano, I have seen the worst and the best of humanity partners while women said they Together with our partners in the Red Cross Matteo has nothing but good in my travels to many parts of the world. The one prefer the elliptical machine. Red Crescent Movement, we have built over words for the actress. He remarked thing that never fails to amaze me is our ability as 66,000 homes, provided livelihood opportunities This number that he enjoyed working with her. Filipinos to be compassionate and resilient. to over 90,000 families, gave conditional cash “Liza is great. It’s my first time Every year, the Philippines is hit by multiple isn’t repre grants to over 59,000 families, enrolled over 1,000 working with her and sabi ko batang natural disasters. Our society is saddled with so senta- people in skills training courses, and thousands batang artista but when I was work- much poverty and lack of opportunity that impede more were trained in other livelihood programs. tive of the whole ing with her, she’s very nice, she’s progress and upward mobility. But we somehow In the worst hit areas, the devastation was such very fun to be with. I thought she manage to rise above it all. population, but, that not only did those people lose their homes was going to be shy and what not This is, in large part, due to the wonderful still... maybe “go- and their loved ones, but also the means of income but she’s very talkative, she has a web of relationships that we weave and the ties for the surviving members of the family. ing to the gym” is the lot of hidden talents in her so na- that bind us to each other. The glue that holds We worked hard so that the victims could move kakatuwa kumbaga si Liza. It is so everything together is compassion, and the stuff new Netflix and chill in beyond their grief and despair. In the end, we were fun to be with her. ‘Yung mga car that allows us to bounce back from the worst that the U.K. able to surprise ourselves by exceeding even our scenes na kami lang, tawanan lang, life has to offer is resilience. own expectations. And that is the gift that keeps kuwento, and all that stuff.” At the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), we on giving. see this every day, and we make it a point to FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 Arci Munoz is excited to be Wat Da FACT? paired with Gerald Anderson in BY JOSE BAKING new post-Valentine movie

After landing her first lead role in Star Cinema’s still untitled post- Why Pia won’t date PNoy Valentine movie this year, Arci Munoz feels blessed to be starting the 2016 on a high note. The Kapamilya actress recently turned 26 last January 12. “Napakagandang birthday gift po ninyo ito sa akin. I don’t usually celebrate my birthday pero I’m really happy anytime soon that in the first few weeks of the year there was good news right away tapos napakagandang blessing and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach admitted on that it would be difficult for regalo talaga ni Lord yung movie and it’s my first her to go on a date President Benigno Aquino III due to her hectic schedule, movie so I’m really happy and thankful,” she said. In the Star Cinema film which will be especially after winning the international pageant. directed by Dan Villegas, Arci said she is also looking forward to working with Gerald TRANSLATION Anderson for the very first time. “I’m really excited and it’s a very overwhelming feel- Uh...he’s not her type. PERIOD. And rumours of PNOY dating only came ing since it’s going to be my first movie up during his one and only presidential election campaign. This time, it’s the so I’m really thankful sa opportunity that Liberal party’s campaign people who are spreading the rumours to add a touch of they gave me and I’m just excited to work with Gerald. And he’s my dad’s romance and glamour, and hoping that it rubs off on their candidate, Mar Roxas. favorite (actor) so when I told me dad he was really happy. He was really excited for me also,” she admitted. Arci said she immediately felt at ease being with Gerald. The two lead Miss Universe Wurtzbach said it is OK it seems Mar Roxas has already topped the list of stars showed they had natural chemistry the biggest election spender before the election together during their story conference for the movie held last January at the for the Americans to have bases in the Star Cinema office inside ABS-CBN. “You can see it naman. Actually this period started and he is still at the bottom of Philippines and every leftist and wannabe morning was the first time I was able to talk to him. I only see him during Supreme Court Justice judge Mariflor popularity surveys. He already made a TV with ASAP and then siyempre Gerald Anderson yan, ganun. Pero you can see it lots of showbiz artista with the color yellow Punzalan-Castillo wants to talk to her in him na he’s very cool, mukha naman siyang mabait and he’s very ap- dominant in the footage. Besides, Roxas has a proachable. And yun naman yung napatunayan ko kanina when I met him I Uhmmm...why bother her with this issue? It’s her lot of factors going against him. His handling of was able to talk to him easily,” she added. opinion. You have your opinion. The last time I the Tacloban disaster is a...well...a disaster. People For the movie, Arci said that her character will be very different from remember that. Filipinos do not always take to her past roles. “Actually ang naiisip ko dito (na peg) is yung sa 500 Days of checked, it is still a free country. The only reason Summer, yung character ni Zooey Deschanel dun. Yung parang cool lang people want to drag Pia into this issue is to make the streets for every grievance or injustice. But we have a habit of waiting for elections. Freddie siya, laidback. Kasi in my role I am a make-up artist. Siya naman sa isang sure people pay attention to them. Without Pia, relationship siya yung medyo seryoso pero yung guy yung hindi. Parang sa Webb was not re-elected as senator when his son nobody will pay attention to them. Whether it is kanya tumatakbo sa isip niya, ‘Ano ba ito?’ pero ginagawa nila yung bagay na constitutional or not is irrelevant. It is an opinion. was convicted of the Vizconde massacre. pang-boyfriend-girlfriend pero walang label, ganun,” she said. END OF STORY. PNOY Heartless? Big Election Spending not a sure win Is President Aquino heartless in turning down Jack Enrile was the biggest spender in the 2013 an increase in SSS pension? Some analysts say senatorial race and he did not win. In this election, that the politicians who passed the bill were playing politics hoping that Aquino will pass the bill in an election year. But, the SSS cannot afford it. If it passed, the government will have to bail out SSS and we do not know how much it will cost. So, in short, alam na ng mga politiko na unaffordable ang increase nila pero pinasa pa rin para pumapel lang.

LEFT, Jennifer Sy (CENTRE) of Dance to the Rhythm dance Studio poses with Candy Crush 5 group. The CC5 performed at the studio for the benefit of Syrian refugees. Not with the CC5 during the concert is Shanaia Galorport, who is still in the Philippines. The health benefits of kissing

Is a kiss just a kiss? We all know that kissing is a part of a relationship, it is an Submit ads & press releases by act of expressing your love. More often than not, kissing is associated with emotional matters. February 15 for the March 2016 issue. But did you know that kissing has its health benefits as well? Some of the health benefits of kissing are as follows: 1. Kissing reduces blood pressure - Studies have shown that kissing is actually good for you as it helps ittle anila L M Confidential lower your blood pressure because when we kiss our heart pumps intensely that it cause your blood vessels to dilate. EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] 2. Kissing burns Calories TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group - Just like exercising, according to Dr. Stills, kissing burns about 2 to 3 calories per minute. CORRESPONDENTS: 3. Kissing activates your happy hormones . . - Kissing releases endorphins that are responsible for keeping your day happy.The feel-good chemicals in the brain get Percolating: Serotonin, Dopamine and Oxytocin. 4. Kissing helps boost self-esteem - kissing can actually help your partner to be more productive because he / she feels happy and in a good mood. 5. kissing naturally relaxes yourself Noli Gumapac Gerrard Amparo Froilan Baking Sheila Camangian Jojo Taduran - Scientists says kissing increases the levels of oxytocin, the body’s natu- ral calming chemical and also increases endorphins, the body’s feel-good CORRESPONDENTS chemicals. NOTICE 6. Kissing makes your facial muscle strong The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception - Researchers say you use 30 muscles when kissing and smooching helps applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. keep your cheeks tight. www.FilipinoGoodLife.com A kiss a day really can keep the doctor away. www.LMConfidential.com 4 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Kiray plays it LAUGH cool with Derek

RESORT In the movie “Love is Blind,” Kiray Honey Shot Celis is so in love with Derek that IF caught sleeping on she uses a gayuma Born under the or love potion to your desk… sign of Capricorn, seduce him. Ev- “They told me at the blood Angela is lucky to erytime he looks bank this might happen.” have several natural her, he sees Solenn abilities that can Heussaff and not Kiray. “May eksena “This is just a 15 minute lead to success sila sa beach na power-nap as described in any field. One ewan kung papasa sa MTRCB,” says in that time management of them is singing Solenn. “Parang rape yung scene kasi course you sent me.” and that is why nakabukaka si Kiray, nahulog sila sa she is part of the buhangin at nakapatong si Derek then “I wasn’t sleeping! I was nag-doggy style ang position nila.” Candy Crush 5, the meditating on the mission “Hindi doggy style ‘yun, pramis,” statement and envisioning a all-female group says Kiray.“So alam mo naman pala new paradigm.” created by Josie ang doggy style, tapos yung halik, de Leon School hindi mo alam?” says Derek. “Grabe naman, babae rin naman ako, e. Tao “I was testing my keyboard of Performing rin, so may alam din ako. Pero hindi for drool resistance.” Arts. Sharing the naman porke alam, ginagawa mo na, same birthdate di ba?” “I was doing Yoga as Hollywood star So considering how handsome exercises to relieve work- Nicolas Cage, we and macho Derek is, didn’t she feel related stress.” wish her the same anything? “Huwag po natin kalimu- tang trabaho lang po ang lahat. At ang success in the “Damn! Why did you trabaho, nilalayo po yan sa kalandian. entertainment world interrupt me? I had almost Ayokong magkaroon ng malisya sa figured out a solution to our if she chooses to mga katrabaho ko.” She has no desire or pagnanasa at biggest problem.” pursue a career in the field of all with Derek? “Pramis, wala akong naramdaman. Virgin pa po ako at “The coffee machine is showbusiness. proud ako about that.”“Love is Blind” broken…” opens in theaters on February. One of its stars is Kean Cipriano. When asked “Someone must’ve put about his wife Chynna Ortaleza, he decaf in the wrong pot…” said their privacy is sacred to them so he’d rather not answer any question “ … in Jesus’ name. about them. So we respect his request Amen.” and we’ll no longer write about him Angela Castillo at all.

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PCG to recruit 1,000 for new CBCP disputes vessels from Japan, France Duterte on death penalty Janice happy for

MANILA - An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines ex-husband’s (CBCP) said reforming the country’s criminal justice system is the solution to worsening criminality, not the restoration wife Priscilla of the death penalty as proposed by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. “John should be proud that Priscilla is The statement was made by Fr. Jerome Secillano, executive secretary of the carrying his name,” said actress Janice MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard At present, around 8,807 personnel are CBCP Public Affairs Committee, who de Belen when sought to comment on (PCG) is pursuing plans to hire close to employed in the PCG. They are composed was reacting to the statement of Duterte, Brazilian beauty queen Priscilla Meire- a candidate for president, that he will lles’ move to change her screen name to 1,000 personnel this year to address the of of 7,096 male non-officers, 847 female recommend to Congress the restora- manpower shortage in the command and non-officers, 608 male officers, and 256 tion of the death penalty, by hanging in “Estrada.” Priscilla is married to actor-TV boost its maritime capability, with the arrival female officers. public, if he is elected to Malacañang. host John Estrada, with whom Janice has of new vessels from Japan and France. The PCG is short-handed in guarding He said Duterte has been misled four children. into thinking that the death penalty Janice is working closely with Priscilla Rear Admiral William Melad, acting the country’s 36,289 kilometers of coastline. deters crime. “You do not deter crime by commandant of the PCG, said that “massive There are three to four personnel assigned hanging criminals. You deter crime by in ABS-CBN’s latest morning teleserye, recruitment” of Coast Guard men will push for every PCG sub-station, but the ideal is having efficient and effective law enforc- “Be My Lady,” which premieres Monday, through in 2016 since it is included by the one guard per kilometer of coastline. ers, incorrupt judges and lawyers and replacing “Ningning.” Janice plays nanny strict and fearless prison administrators,” to Priscilla’s son in the series. The kid will Department of Budget and Management Melad said they would focus on giving said Secillano. “On impulse, it appears (DBM) in the budget. their uniformed personnel a “specialized that killing criminals is effective. But If later become the character of lead star “We are allowed by DBM to hire 900 training.” criminals believe that they can buy their Daniel Matsunaga. for 2016. These are uniformed personnel,” Commander Armand Balilo, PCG freedom, of what use then is the death “I’m actually happy for her. Let’s not penalty?” he added. dwell on the past anymore,” Janice told Melad said. spokesperson, said the hiring of more Secillano said reforming the criminal The PCG, an attached agency of the personnel is meant to fill up the vacancies in justice system is the ultimate solution reporters, pleading to them not to make a Department of Transportation and the three new vessels from Japan and four to crime. controversy out of the change in Priscilla’s Communication (DOTC), was able to hire 24-meter vessels from France that would be Meanwhile, retired Lingayen- name. Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz was For her part, Priscilla explained that she an additional of 1,452 personnel this year. acquired by the command on or before June, saddened to hear such a statement made The number of new recruits, however, is 2016. by someone who is running for president decided to use “Estrada” as screen name still not enough to meet the PCG’s goal of “The 24-meter vessels might be the first next year. because “it’s easier to pronounce than having a 10,000-strong command before to arrive. Next are the Japanese ships on It’s sad that there is a candidate of this Meirelles—and also because it’s my real kind during this century, he said. “This is surname now.” President Aquino’s term ends next year. June,” he said. very shocking.” She is the first Brazilian to be crowned Miss Earth in 2004. The pageant was held in Manila. Priscilla and John were married in Febru- New land body backed Binay thanks OFWs for ary 2011. They now have a 3-year-old MANILA - The Department of Justice has supported the daughter named Sammantha Anechka. legislation of a proposal in the House of Representatives keeping economy afloat The former beauty queen pointed out seeking the creation of a Land Development Authority. that “Meirelles” was used in the produc- In a three-page legal opinion rendered last Dec. 16, the MANILA - Vice President Jejomar Binay yesterday thanked overseas tion credit. “But before the press con DoJ said there is nothing legally objectionable in House Bill Filipino workers (OFWs) for helping started, I was asked for the correct No. 6004 as proposed by brothers Cagayan de Oro 2nd keep the economy going with their pronunciation of Meirelles. I said just use district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Abante Mindanao party-list foreign remittances. “Malaki ho ang aking Estrada to make it easier for the event Rep. Maximo Rodriguez Jr. pasasalamat at ng ating bansa sa ating mga “We believe it is well within the Congress’ power and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) dahil ho host,” she explained. prerogatives to create such an office to eradicate sa mga remittances na ipinapadala nila dito “I don’t see anything wrong with that. poverty as a follow-through to the accomplishments of the sa ating bansa. ” As John’s wife, I should honor my husband, comprehensive agrarian reform program,” the DoJ through The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) and what better way to do it than to Undersecretary Zabedin Azis stated. party standard-bearer hailed the migrant publicly use his surname.” The LDA aims to develop land and relocation with the Filipinos just days after Christmas, which is the peak season for Priscilla is of Portuguese, Spanish objective of poverty eradication through cultivation of remittances. “Hindi lamang pamilya nila ang natutulungan ng perang and Brazilian descent. She was born in various cash crops. ipinadadala nila, kundi na rin ang ating ekonomiya,” he said. Amazonas, Brazil. She admitted to have Under the bill, the proposed body can carry out projects Binay, who served as presidential adviser on OFW concerns for come from a family with “parents who are of land development and agricultural activities, industrial five years said the money being sent to the Philippines helps drive the and commercial social economy. economy by boosting the domestic consumption of the OFWs’ families. divorced. My last name is Almeida. I used my mom’s surname because she raised me on her own. I’m proud of her—and I want to honor her!” Solons clash on taxing lotto “When I came here, I was happy to find Filipino spy satellites ready out that an actress was actually using the surname Almeda,” the Brazilian actress MANILA- Veteran lawmakers registered strong opposition to govern- MANILA, Philippines – The country will see the launching of its said, referring to the retired Filipino sexy first satellite in April, Department of Sci- ence and Technology ment plans to tax lotto and casino winnings, saying that the move is like (DOST) Secretary Mario Montejo said. “killing the goose that lays the golden egg.” star Priscilla Almeda, whose real name is He said the sched- ule was set after the Representatives Emil Ong (NUP, Northern Samar) and Amado Bagats- Abby Viduya. DOST firmed up the arrangements ing (LP, Manila) assailed the recommenda- Asked what advice she can give to with an American provider of space shuttle tion of government finance agencies to lift real-life couple Erich and Daniel when it services on which the “micro satellite” would be tax exemption privileges now enjoyed by launched. comes to having a lasting relationship, Se- lect scientists from the DOST are state-run lotteries and casinos which have Janice said: “Erich and I get to talk a lot now in Japan, collaborating with been in effect since government went into on the set. I share with her my life experi- space scientists from Hokkaido Univer- lottery games to raise money for charity ences, hoping that she could pick up sity, in the assembly of the micro satellite. projects. Ong said a big portion of lotto something from them. But I don’t dare give Though the assembly is now getting much assistance from bettors are poor, dreaming of hitting it big Japanese scientists, Montejo said the Filipino scientists are doing and tasting the comforts enjoyed by the her love pointers, because I myself don’t the actual design and fabrication activities. rich. “Taxation must be uniform and must have a love life.” DOST Assistant Secretary Raymund Liboro said the micro be reasonable. Is it reasonable to tax lotto winnings whose purposes and Priscilla, on the other hand, advised the satellite will be a key component of the cutting edge remote sensing technology capability being developed by the DOST, which will use proceeds are used for charitable projects?” Ong, senior vice chairman of the young couple to “love and live one day satellite imagery and ground data processing to generate data and in- House Committee on Appropriations, asked. at a time—although it’s always better to formation on agricultural and also marine and mountain conditions. He pointed out that when a bettor or a jackpot winner buys a lotto plan for the future. They may be young, Liboro said the remote sensing technology research and develop- ticket, he or she already “directly contributes to the charity projects of the but they’re also smart and talented.” ment effort of the DOST was greatly benefited by the DOST’s government.” “Be My Lady,” codirected by Theodore recent hosting of the 2015 Asian Conference on Remote Sensing Both Ong and Bagatsing warned that imposing taxes on lotto and ca- Boborol and Dick Lindayag, also features during which it gathered the world’s foremost experts and resource sino winnings will drastically reduce patronage for state-run gaming, thus, persons last October. result in low charity fund allocations. Al Tantay, RK Bagatsing, Karen Dematera, Ass. Sec. Liboro also noted that there is a emerging Space Pro- Devon Seron, Mike Lauren and Karen gram for the Philippines, “the country is now headed on that way”. “Why kill the goose that lays the golden egg?” Bagatsing asked. The Liboro said. Manila solon also said the timing of the proposal is “questionable,” consid- Reyes. ering that Congress no longer has time to act on new measures. 6 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Too Much tooth- Lacson, Zubiri, Ople paste being used Pia Wurtzbach to We want to keep our pearly whites ‘most shared’ Senate pursue modeling shiny and cavity free, so we use a generous amount of toothpaste every in the US time we bets “If I have any offers here, I want to try act- brush. ing, hosting or modeling, why not? I’ll definitely But the try that and see bristles where it goes,” do most said Wurtzbach in of the a recent interview cleaning, with Pix 11 News so we’re in the United actually overdoing it when it comes States. to toothpaste, says Steven Gold- Wurtzbach added: “Then I’ll berg, a dentist in Manhattan. All you be able to go Former Senators Juan Miguel “Migz” need is a pea-size amount of fluoride Inc. survey of senatorial preferences, back home as Zubiri, Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and Zubiri came out as the fifth most toothpaste to get the job done (see well and continue overseas Filipino worker (OFW) advocate favored candidate, with 55.9 percent photo). Kids younger than 6 should Maria Susana “Toots” Ople have voter support, after re-electionist with my career emerged as the “most shared” senatorial use even less—about the size of a Senators Vicente Sotto III and Ralph there. I’ll cross the candidates in the 2016 election. grain of rice. Recto, Lacson and former Sen. Richard bridge when we The recommendations are smaller for Gordon. get there.” The three are in the Senate slates of as In the same survey, Ople, daughter of The Filipino-German beauty queen also said children because there’s concern they many presidential hopefuls. the late Senate President Blas Ople, was that she was finally able to cook chicken and may swallow some toothpaste, and Zubiri and Ople are both in the the 24th most preferred senatorial runner. in extreme cases, they can experi- senatorial “dream teams” of Vice pork abodo, a staple dish in the Philippines, in Zubiri believes that his strong voter her luxurious apartment in New York City. ence fluorosis, brown spots on the President Jejomar Binay, Sen. Grace Poe support is also due to his solid track “I was cooking adobo for my friends who and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. record as a senator for four years and as teeth from too much fluoride. There Lacson is in the senatorial lineups of went to my apartment,” said Wurtzbach, 26, is no harm if adults use more tooth- third congressional district representative former Interior and Local Government of Bukidnon for nine years. on her Instagram post that showed her cook- paste than recommended, says Ana Secretary Mar Roxas II, Binay and As Senate Majority Leader, Zubiri ing the dish. Paula Ferraz-Dougherty, a dentist and Duterte. oversaw and managed the legislative This developed as Miss Colombia Ariadna spokesperson for the American Dental Zubiri, who is running as an business of the Senate. Gutierrez is scheduled to face off with pag- independent candidate, attribute his Association. But as Goldberg points During Zubiri’s tenure as Majority eant host Steve Harvey for a broadcast inter- strong showing in pre-election surveys to Leader, the Senate passed a record out, a lot of (fairly) expensive tooth- his being a guest senatorial candidate of view on January 18, according to a report by number of more than 650 bills, many of Entertainment Tonight. paste will go down the drain. the three leading presidential aspirants. which have helped to create badly needed Gutierrez will be the special guest of pag- “Using enough toothpaste to cover “We are treading the path of greatest jobs. voter support,” the former senator from eant host Steve Harvey in his talk show called the entire brush head will only go to He also authored the Renewable Mindanao said. The Steve Harvey Show. waste and be spit out into the sink,” Energy Act, the Biofuels Act, the “Our being a guest candidate of Wildlife Resources Conservation This will mark the first time that the two will Goldberg says. “Most people are the three most popular presidential and Protection Act, the Magna Carta face off, following the awkward moment in using too much, because they follow contenders has helped us in a big way. for Homeowners and Homeowners’ the 2015 Miss Universe beauty contest when Wherever we go, we are received warmly what they’ve seen in advertisements Associations Act, the Cooperative Code, Harvey mistakenly announced Gutierrez as the by their followers, not just by our own and commercials.” and the Rent Control Act, among other winner, when in fact it was Miss Philippines. supporters,” he added. laws. In the Dec. 4-11 Pulse Asia Research

FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines

VP pushes for total ‘Public hanging for criminals’

A Duterte Presidency health care will see the return of the death penalty and the public hanging of convicted criminals to end criminality and corruption, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said once he gets elected to Andre at the country’s highest post. “Within three to six months I will stop corruption in the Yassi, government,” Duterte said. “I will stop criminality, I will stop drugs in other itinatago pa places. I will recommend to Congress the restora- ang relasyon MANILA - Vice President Jejomar Binay “Critical Condition: Privatized Health in tion of the death penalty by vowed to improve government health the Philippines,” was conducted among poor hanging in public. I will not Andre at Yassi, itinatago pa ang relasyon services, as he noted that health services families in Metro Manila, Sorsogon, Nueva hesitate to use the military MAG-ON na pala sina Andre Paras at Yassi in the country have deteriorated and have Ecija, Mindoro Oriental, Eastern Samar, and the police to stop it.” Pressman. become more costly based on a recent study. Capiz, Iloilo and Negros Occidental. Duterte also said half of Isang very reliable source ang nagtapat “Joey Salgado, Office of the Vice President Those interviewed included sponsored the 3,000 to 5,000 drug sa atin nito. Sa presscon kasi ng “Wang chief for media affairs, cited a report from patients whose contributions are paid for lords would be eliminated Fam” noon sa Viva films, nabanggit na IBON Foundation thatsaid health services by other individuals, the local government once elected. botong-boto ang daddy ni Andre na have not improved at all and even became or government agencies, paying patients He would add P1,000 to the monthly salaries of si Benjie Paras sakaling maging GF ng more costly. who are usually government or private school teachers. “It’s time panganay niya ang kanyang leading lady. The study showed that PhilHealth sector employees and individually enrolled to finish the sad Christmas Tapos ngayon, nadadalas na silang members still shell out a large amount of members, and lifetime patients who are experience by our teach- napagkikita na magkasama sa mga money for confinement, medicine and other senior citizens who have paid at least 120 ers,” Duterte said. He said lakaran. Pagka’t nasa bansa ngayon for medical needs, which defeats the purpose of monthly premium contributions. that in some areas the the holidays ang sumisikat nang collegiate PhilHealth membership. The study showed most PhilHealth people were buying drugs basketball player sa US na si Kobe Salgado said a Binay administration will beneficiaries interviewed still bought medical with their farm animals. Paras, nakababatang kapatid ni Andre, not only improve the PhilHealth system paraphernalia or equipment prescribed by “The drug trade has gone to nakakasama din nila ito. Ganun din ang BFF but will also develop and implement a doctors and nurses and which were not the countrysides. They buy drugs using their pigs, their nilang si Elmo Magalona. comprehensive health program–with provided by the hospital. goats, their cows,” Duterte First GF ni Andre si Yassi and for the emphasis on preventive health care–that is Some of these medical paraphernalia are said. record, nakaka-dalawang GF na si Kobe accessible to as many Filipinos, even in far- breathing tubes, intravenous (IV) therapy He said he would na parehong nasa U.S. flung areas. paraphernalia such as needles, syringes, propose to Congress the Huwag na raw piliting aminin ni Andre IBON, citing Philippine National Health dextrose, surgical paraphernalia, birthing creation of special criminal ang relasyon nila ni Yassi dahil pino- Accounts (PNHA) data for 2013, said paraphernalia, urine bags, catheter, blood- courts to try drug cases. protektahan din nito ang love team nila ni patients still had to shell out almost 70 transfusion related paraphernalia, oxygen He criticized the Juvenile Barbie Forteza sa GMA7. After the super- percent for their health spending. masks, ampoule and vials, gloves and cleaning Justice and Welfare Act of hit teleserye nilang “The Half Sisters” na It said this is contrary to the administration’s implements. 2006, the law that protects the rights of minors in con- tumagal ng mahigit isang taon sa ere, hindi claim that through PhilHealth, families The beneficiaries also bought medicine flict with the law. kataka-takang pakiusapan siya ng GMA 7 belonging to the poorest or 20 percent of the outside the hospital as these were not “It has not helped the na ingatan din ni Andre si Barbie. population “will not have to shell out a single available in the hospital’s pharmacy. country at all and instead In time naman kasi, lalantad din sina centavo” for public hospital services because These included antibiotics, anti- has promoted criminality,” Andre at Yassi. of PhilHealth in 2012. inflammatory drugs, and drugs for Duterte said of the law au- The research group added that this number pneumonia, tuberculosis, cough, allergies, thored by LP senatorial bet has risen to 40 percent in 2014. dialysis, pain and fever. and former Agriculture czar Shocker: Julia Clarete leaves The IBON study, contained in the book Francis Pangilinan. ‘Eat Bulaga’

TV host-actress Julia Clarete has left GMA- 7’s noontime show “Eat Bulaga.” Clarete made the announcement on her PH scraps funds for contraceptives Facebook Page. She said she had MANILA, Philippines - The legislature in the mainly Catholic Philip- decided to migrate to pines has eliminated the government’s budget for contraceptives, the Malaysia, leaving her health department said, despite a law mandating the state provide them to the poor. hosting career with the Health Secretary Janette Garin has confirmed the department’s 2016 longest-running noontime budget for contraceptives was scrapped when it passed through Con- variety show in the gress, the bureau’s press office said. “This will have a huge effect since a Philippines. lot of mothers depend on what the Department of Health provides,” the Clarete started hosting “Eat Bulaga” office quoted Garin as saying. Foreign and local authorities have long in 2005. She admitted she wasn’t able to cited the need for improved birth control in the Philippines which has say goodbye but promised to return when Angel Lagunzad of UNTV joins senatorial candidates Rey one of Asia’s highest birth rates as well as high maternal mortality rates. everything was fixed. “Sky” Langit and Susan “Toots” Ople in this post-taping The cut infuriated legistlators and advocacy groups. photo. “Nakatira na kasi ako sa Kuala Lumpur “We are so insulted by this. “Women are dying from maternal compli- cations, teens are getting pregnant and people are dying from HIV-re- ngayon… Pasensiya na kung hindi ako lated causes. Lives of Filipino citizens are at stake,” said Rom Dongeto, nakapag-padespedida man lang. Pero Roxas campaign early executive director of the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Popula- hayaan niyo, pagnaayos ko na ang lahat, tion and Development Foundation (PLCPD) comprised of lawmakers babalik ako para magsama sama tayo. Sa MANILA - An official slammed Liberal Party standard bearer Manuel and members of civil society. #tamangpanaghon,” Clarete said in her Roxas II for tagging along with President Benigno Aquino III during Bic Bic Chua, executive director of Catholics for Reproductive post. (I now live in Kuala Lumpur. I am sorry if I a relief operation in Northern Samar last December, saying it was Health, said the law becomes irrelevant if it is not funded. was not even able to host a send-off party. But premature campaigning. The country has a population well over 100 million with about 25 don’t worry. Once everything is fixed, I will return “Calamity victims don’t need Roxas or any high-ranking govern- percent living in poverty. Garin has said the health department will have ment official,” Rep. Fernando Hicap said in a statement in reference to be with you again when the time is right.) to the people affected by Typhoon “Nona.” to look to private partners and donors to fill contraceptive supplies. The hosts of the show include pioneers “They need fast relief and rehabilitation work and not a high- But that could be challenging, according to Klaus Beck, head of the Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Tito Sotto, Jimmy U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Philippines. profile relief stunt that is clearly part of the Aquino administration’s Santos and Ruby Rodriguez. Eat Bulaga, premature campaigning in favor of its presidential bet.” “The expectation is that as a middle income country, the Philippines Roxas, who also visited Nona’s victims in Calumpit and Hagonoy can fund its own programmes with less support from donors,” Beck said. which has been running for more than in Bulacan the same day, denied he had been campaigning “What signal does it send to the development world about the coun- three decades, also features the popular prematurely. try’s commitment to reproductive health when it does not fund a law “AlDub” love team of Alden Richards and “I’m happy to see that the relief efforts here are organized and that it has already passed?” our countrymen here are getting help,” he said. Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza.

8 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Meet Our Basketball Players Off To Manila Another intrigu- By Li Eron ing, heartfelt tale from GMA 7

Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali star in Wish I May.

MANILA, Philippines - Literature is a rich source of dramatic stories for the small and big screens. And for the past years, GMA 7 has sourced out some of its intriguing yet heartfelt TV series from medical journals, explaining cases that provide story premises that catch the teleview- ers’ attention and imagination. Another intriguing medical case called chimerism is presented as Wish I May unfolds today after Eat, Bulaga!. “It is a condition wherein a person has two sets of DNA,” says Denoy Punio, creative consultant for ETV, of the strange genetic condition. “Wish I May is also taking the same path that Rhodora X, Hiram na Alaala, Yesterday’s Bride and The Half Sisters have successfully treaded and eventually won the nods of primetime viewers. Rhodora X discussed the complicated life of someone (Jennylyn Mercado’s char- For the first time ever, a Team of Filipino-Canadian Rob Ocampo, Ridge Ablang, Matthew Oligane and Mat- acter Rhodora with other personalities Roxanne and Rowena) suffering Basketball Players under NABA is going home to Philip- thew Lim. From Maharlika (Markham) are James Canlas, from dissociative anxiety disorder and espoused the idea that mental pines this March 13-17 to participate and compete for SM Evyn Santiago and Alvin Florido. Also from North York is health in general should be given priority. NBTC Championship. NBTC started eight years ago, it Jaiden Abad Mohamed. This has become a Kapuso drama tradition and a staple in its after- covers 48 cities in the Philippines and with over 700 public Coach Mike and his Team are organizing events to help noon primetime block. and private schools members. NBTC’s main objective is to the team financially on their trip with the following events; “I think at the heart of it is still a soap,” says Richard “Dode” Cruz, develop skills, build character and raise leaders. It does not Jan 23- Team Canada Exhibition head of Afternoon block. “We want to capture the interest of the audi- only develop players, it also includes even coaches according Feb 6- Poker Night ence the way The Half Sisters did, wherein the twins have two different to Mr. NBTC program director coach Eric Altamirano. Feb 20– Post Valentine Benefit Concert fathers. It had generated interest and curiosity; it’s a style na para Notable NBTC products are Mike Tolomia, former Far sisilipin ka ng audience. Kapag na silip ka na at maganda naman yung Eastern University, Scottie Thompson of Tamaraw Barangay In picture- kwento, panonoorin na (They will look into the story and watch the TV Ginebra and Bolts’ Baser Amer of Meralco. The national L to R back row: series).”Camille Prats as young mom Olivia who has two sets of DNA championships this year, with its new partnership with SM, Coach Mike, Coach Abe, Andre Cruz, James Canlas, “We feel blessed,” says Miguel. “Maganda yung pasok ng taon kasi is to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City from Matthew Daves, Evyn Santiago, Matthew Oligane, Coach may project kami agad. We are pressured (given the success of The March 13 to 17. Mark Coach Ramon Half-Sisters). Pinagbubuti namin ang trabaho namin and we’re just doing Coach Mike Cruz, Durham Crossover Basketball L to R front row: fine.” In spite of their busy schedule, Miguel and Bianca are able to President is working hard to be able to participate and Ridge Ablang, Alvin Florido, Jaiden Abad Mohamed, squeeze in their studies — she, a high school student while he, a first- bring some of Canada’s best basketball players in conjunc- Phaul Peralta, Matthew Lim and Robert Ocampo year entrepreneurship student at the De La Salle University Dasmariñas. tion with NABA- North American Basketball Association Although every story is “pare-pareho lang at nag-iiba lang ang Commissioner Mr. Ron Damasco and assisted by NABA Supporters: bihis,” as Dode puts it, GMA is able to entertain and educate their Liaison Officer Edgar Tojino. This team is one of the two Drita Burci of Remax, Rey Vindua of VSIX Consult- viewers through the drama platform and leave them something to pon- international teams competing for the Championships. ing, Sam Herrera and Ophelia Valdez of PMN TV, Àudio der on, especially the moms and their teens who tune in to its Afternoon Team Canada consists of players from Durham Cross- Spin Entertainment, Erwin Ablang of EB Grapix, Manny Prime series. over, namely; Matthew Daves, Andre Cruz, Phaul Peralta, Gutierrez of TFC, Jojo TADURAN and Willy Santiago

FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 Little Manila MISSION TO MARS Filipina on shortlist to join journey to Mars in 2026

A 28-year-old Filipina may just be one of those who will be chosen to go to Mars in 2026 as part of a crew to establish a permanent human settlement there. Jaymee del Rosario, who was born in Quezon City, and is the chief executive officer of a metal company in the United States, said she is excited to have the chance to go to Mars, calling that “a dream come true.” “This experience of being able to be a part of a great opportunity of space exploring, it makes me very happy,” Del Rosario said. Del Rosario is one of the two Filipinos in the shortlist of 202,586 Gabby enjoys applicants who volunteered to join the ambitious “Mars One” project. “This is a once in a lifetime experience. I am very happy because I was new crack at chosen from 200,000-plus applicants,” she said, hoping that her interest to travel to Mars will encourage more interest in Science and Technology all over the country. Her mind already strays to what to bring to Mars. That stardom will be Earth scents such as grass and tree, and also a Philippine flag. WhileE Sharon Cuneta has not done an With that much uncertainty, is she afraid of death? Her reply: No, I am According to its website mars-one.com, Mars acting role for sometime, her ex-husband ready for anything. One is a not for profit foundation with the goal and dad of KC, Gabby Concepcion, is “People always ask if I’m scared of death? You know anything can happen of establishing a permanent human settlement on now enjoying a new lease on his acting from the launching, to the voyage, to the transit time and arrival. We are all Mars. The first unmanned mission is scheduled to career. Thanks to GMA7 for successfully scared of death. But in this instance, at least I know when and where and depart in 2020. Crews will depart for their one-way casting him in a leading man role in the hit how it may happen. Hindi naman suicidal diba?,” del Rosario said. journey to Mars starting in 2026; subsequent crews primetime romantic comedy series, “Be- Del Rosario said there are a total of 16 candidates from Asia for the will depart every 26 months after the initial crew has cause of You”. Mars trip, two of them Filipinas. She expressed confidence that she will be left for Mars. Of course, there’s no doubt that Gabby chosen. deserves his leading man status as he was Meanwhile, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Assistant able to preserve his youthful heartthrob Secretary Mon Liboro said he is grateful that a Filipina such as Del Rosario good looks and he is not “alangan” to be is helping raise awareness or interest for Science and Technology. paired even with a younger leading lady Liboro, who heads the Science and Technology Information Institute, like Carla Abellana, who’s even younger said the DOST recently announced the launch of the Philippines’ first than his eldest daughter KC. He has man- micro-satellite, the first of its kind in the country. aged to keep his trim physique and there “We hope that you (Del Rosario) will become the face of the young, are no lines and creases on his face that enterprising and science-minded people in order to inspire more young are now evident on some of his contempo- people towards the path of Science and Technology,” Liboro said. raries. Gabby says he has no secret except using moisturizers, drinking a lot of water and working out whenever he has the time. New Jersey City Fire Captain Jonathan This week in “Because of You”, Gabby Gamutan, center, with well-wishers at City Hall. as Jaime asks the forgiveness of Carla as Los Angeles Fil-Am musician- Andrea after he belittled her sketches, not teacher receives prestigious award knowing that Carla’s work was sabotaged Jersey City promotes by the jealous Bettina Carlos as Patri- “2015 Shining Star” award from cia. They reconcile but it’s the turn of the the non-profit Education Through first Fil-Am fire captain girlfriend of Rafael Rosell as Oliver to get Music – Los Angeles (ETM-LA) at jealous. Carla tells ex-BF Rafael never to JERSEY CITY, New Jersey—A dozen the iconic Skirball Cultural Center see her again but he implores her to give firefighters including, Filipino American in this city. him another chance. Gabby and Carla go Jonathan Gamutan, were promoted The only other recipient this to an out of town trip to meet a tribe of to fire captain last December during a year of the prestigious award weavers. simple ceremony at the City Hall. Two was Grammy winner and music The people there think they are a mar- others rose to the rank of battalion executive Randy Spendlove, ried couple. Together, they see a meteor chief. president of Motion Picture Music shower and Carla feels so romantic. She Mayor Steven Fulop, who led the Los Angeles musician-teacher at Paramount Studios. Spendlove realizes that she is now in love with Gabby Asuncion Ojeda received the list of elected officials and guests has worked with popular artists but she tries to fight her feelings back prestigious “Shining Star” award. who witnessed the event, extolled the including Beyonce, Linkin Park, because she knows he’s still a married man. firefighters in short speech. Green Day and U2. Meantime, Rafael in Manila desperately LOS ANGELES, California — “I have seen first hand how our ETM-LA presents these awards wants to follow Carla and asks her friend Christmas came early this year firefighters work – the work that they every year to people who have had Iya Villania about the whereabouts of for Los Angeles Unified School do, the intensity that they show, an impact on people’s lives through Carla and Gabby. District teacher Asuncion Ojeda the teamwork that they exude. It’s music. as she received December 6 the something,” Mayor Fulop said.

10 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 We’re All Putting on Perfume Pinoy actor finds niche in tele- in the Wrong Places vision comedy

Can You Smell Me Now? The Takeaway

Spraying your wrists and neck is purely tradi- While applying perfume to your pulse points tion and has little to no effect on the scent or may have made sense with fragrance’s earliest intensity of the perfume, says Perry Romanowski, iterations, there’s no real science that says a cosmetic chemist and co-founder of The spraying it on your neck and wrist will enhance Beauty Brains. “The traditional belief is that the scent. Luckily, today’s formulas are ad- the pulse points are places where the body vanced enough that perfume will “lift off” any- generates extra heat and this can intensify the way (so people will be able to smell it), and fragrance. There’s no evidence to support this.” where you put it won’t really make a difference. The reality: Spraying onto hair and fabric Try spritzing your forearm, clothes, or hair if you is a better plan, because the oils sink into the really want people to smell the scent. Want to structure of the fibers and take longer to evap- keep it intimate? Pulse point away. orate. Just be careful spraying onto silk and other delicate fabrics—that’s one area Matts says you should stick with your first instinct.

PROVO, Utah - A Filipino American ma” and “sipag,” for his success at “Studio AFP alarmed over increasing has found a starring role in a “Saturday C.” Night Live” type show that’s quickly Proud of his heritage, he’s recently number of youth joining NPA picking up fans across the country. started to mention his Pinoy roots in Jeremy Warner began working for some of the show’s sketches. “Studio C,” a sketch comedy TV show “I think it’s just because it’s who I am,” MANILA - The Armed Forces of the creating its own enemy as the level of that airs throughout the United States via he said. “It’s something about me.” Philippines (AFP) expressed concern discontent is increasing among young BYUtv, as a freelance comedian in 2012. Since the program’s first season in over the increasing number of youth join- individuals. Now, he writes and acts for it full-time. 2012, its audience has skyrocketed, and ing the New People’s Army (NPA) in the But the AFP said it continues to Along with the rest of the show’s cast, thanks to a YouTube channel that’s now Cordillera region, with most of the new strengthen information education to Warner aims to provide viewers with collected more than 500,000 subscribers recruits coming from Manila. dissuade the youth from joining the com- content that’s both quirky and witty and 200 million views, “Studio C” has An expert said the government is munist group. without crossing the line of being inap- also established a solid online following. propriate. Accordingly, Warner has become quite “We want to make something that’s the celebrity and is often approached by funny and good that anybody can watch,” admirers of the show. 2016 Batanguenos Golf Tournament he said. He said he enjoys meeting fans, The mustachioed 30-year-old said his especially “when you hear a story of how The Batangas Provincial Association Filipino businesses in Canada to sponsor comedy ironically originated from what something you did had a profound im- of Canada (BPAC) is having a Golf the said golf tournament and at the same he describes as a “dark” childhood. pact on somebody or helped them when Tournament on June 5, 2016, according time, they may be interested in playing “My parents got divorced when I was they were feeling down in the dumps.” to Edgar Adan, BPC President. as well. little,” he said, “and I think that’s where I As far as future plans go, Warner would He said that proceeds from the tourna- For more information, please call, BPC started developing my humor, as a coping like to continue to ride the “Studio C” ment will go to their charity projects in President Edgar Adan at 416-845-8638, thing.” wave and eventually write and produce the Philippines. Email: [email protected]. (St. Warner, whose mom is Filipina, credits feature films. Adan pointed out that he is inviting Jamestown News Service) classic Filipino values, such as “pakikisa-

FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines No more talks with Sison An agreement with NDF’s Sison that the NPA does not follow is useless

MANILA - After almost six years, the admitted this was one of the with,” Padilla said. Aquino administration declared they have hardest lessons he learned from He said that while the government and the Jericho Rosales gives advice to been talking peace with the “wrong people” the peace negotiations. NDF agreed to a ceasefire while peace talks love teams: by going through self-exiled communist Because the NDF had no were ongoing, the NDF could not order the leaders Jose Ma. Sison (PHOTO) and Luis control over the CPP-NPA, NPA to honor the agreement. Jalandoni, and said the next administration any agreement reached with it “Let’s push it to logical conclusion. Let’s ‘I would advise you should deal directly with the communist would not be binding on the say the NDF signs an agreement, but the rebels on the ground. communist rebels, Padilla said. CPP doesn’t approve, or doesn’t want to not to fall in love’ The government’s chief peace negotiator “It’s been 30 years that we have been give up control of the NPA. What happens Undersecretary Alex Padilla said a resumption talking to the NDF. I maybe am the fifth to the agreement?” he said in Filipino. “It “Nung Kristine (Hermosa) and Jericho days sa of peace talks with the National Democratic panel head and we have been talking to one would become a piece of paper with no effect. Pangako Sa ‘Yo, Ngayong Nandito Ka, Forevermore, Front, led by Sison and Jalandoni, was and the same panel that is principally in Should we continue talking to the NDF?” Sana’y Wala ng Wakas, that whole chapter of my life, unlikely. Utrecht. So my question is, is the NDF the In retrospect, Padilla said, this was why highlight sa akin yun. And then yung Walang Forever Padilla advised the next administration to right group to talk peace with? If they are talking peace with the NDF was futile after ngayon. It’s parang my comeback, parang ganun,” negotiate directly with the Communist Party indeed serious about talking peace, perhaps 30 years of negotiation. he said. of the Philippines and its armed wing, the the right group to talk to is the CPP because The Palace dismissed as propaganda a claim With the rising popularities of love teams in show- New People’s Army instead of the NDF. they are the ones that control the armed-wing, by the CPP-NPA that it was expanding its biz today, Echo shared some words of advice to the “We are talking to the wrong people in the NPA,” Padilla said. reach in Northern Mindanao. younger generation of stars. NDF. The NDF has no control over NPA. Padilla said that while the NDF claims to “There is no truth to the propaganda of the “Number one I would advise you not to fall in love That is very clear to us now. The NPA is the be a coalition of revolutionary organizations CPP-NPA regarding their widening of their with your partner. But then if you fall in love, okay military wing of the CPP. The NDF does that includes peasants, students and the force in Mindanao,” said Communications lang din. Please know that the love team is made for not say if the NPA is part of the NDF. Even religious, the CPP-NPA is not among them. Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. over state-run TV and film and kumbaga hindi siya ginawa for real Joma Sison does not admit he is part of the “Sison’s hold over the CPP is not clear radio dzRB. life. But then if you fall in love, which is always the CPP. The one that gives orders to the NPA is since he is just a consultant of the NDF.” Coloma said the latest data gathered by case, okay lang. Enjoy the moment. But I would sug- the CPP. Now if the CPP gives orders to the “Joma Sison does not admit he is the leader the Cabinet security cluster from the Armed gest that you look beyond what you guys do every NPA, then we should be talking to the CPP, of CPP-NPA. We all know that he was the Forces showed that the number of CPP-NPA day as actors. Look beyond that,” he said. not the NDF,” Padilla said. one who formed the CPP and built up the members had dropped from 2,035 in 2014 The 36-year-old actor, who wed his model-host Padilla lamented that the government had NPA. But if we are talking peace, it should be to 1,691 in 2015, and that the number of wife Kim Jones in 2014, explained love team relation- overlooked this fact for the last 30 years, and the NPA and CPP that we should negotiate affected barangays had fallen from 547 to 414. ships can be taken to the next level as long as you take the right steps. “If you’re of age and feeling mo you want to, ‘Oh my god I love her so much I want to start a family and impregnate you!’ (laugh) I would suggest get married first. But before you even get married, mag-counsel- Binay camp says dole to ing muna kayo and do one hundred questions and ask every possible questions that you can ask. Tinuro sa amin ng pastor namin ito. All the awkward and uncomfortable questions ask each other. Non-work buy votes in 2016 related questions, belief, religion and everything. Then get married kung sa tingin niyo compatible MANILA - The camp of Vice President for keeping their children in school and kayo. But then if you guys are just dating, okay lang Jejomar Binay said Monday it fears bringing them to local health centers walang problema,” he further said. this year’s P64-billion fund for the for check-ups. It covered four-million PH may import Echo hopes love teams now will remain grounded government’s conditional cash transfer households By October 2014. 1.2 million tons of and be in responsible and mature relationships. program or dole to the poor could be used But Ilagan said he feared the CCT funds “Generally my advice would be have a touch and sense of reality para sa love team. If you want to bankroll the campaign of Liberal Party would be used for something else. rice this year - NFA the love team to last, be responsible for your fans. presidential bet Manuel Roxas II. “The distribution of CCT funds from Having dated his share of showbiz personalities, It was Liberal Party stalwart and January to May 2016 will definitely affect MANILA - The Philippines, one Echo admitted he has no regrets being in high profile Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice himself voting behavior. No doubt, it has become of the world’s top rice importers, relationships in the past. who admitted that the CCT program, also a legal mechanism to buy their way to is set to buy 400,000 tonnes of “It’s a good thing but just prepare for the worst known as the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Malacañang,” Ilagan said. He said UNA grain for delivery in the second and just enjoy the moment. Yung ang magiging Program or 4Ps, would ensure “an easy was also convinced that the P3-trillion quarter, and may need an ad- advice ko. If you want more (advice), kung sino win” for Roxas in 2016, said Mon Ilagan, national budget for 2016 was nothing ditional 800,000 tonnes to cover mang love team yan just call me, text me (laugh),” he added. spokesman of Binay’s United Nationalist more than an LP war chest intended to this year’s requirements, a grains Among this generation’s new crop of love teams, Alliance. “turbo-charge” the chances of Roxas and agency official said. Echo divulged he likes Kathniel the most. “I like Kath- “It only confirms the filthy plan of using the other LP bets in next year’s elections. “That volume (400,000 tonnes) ryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. Napanuod ko ilang the CCT fund after the congressman from Ilagan also said they had received will be needed in preparation for mga bits (ng Pangako Sa ‘Yo now). Ang Kathniel na- Caloocan admitted that the 4Ps is LP’s reports of organized “rumor brigades” the lean months, beginning July,” fa-follow ko. I just like Kathryn’s vibe. Gusto ko yung mechanism to make Roxas win,” Ilagan systematically spreading stories about a Renan Dalisay, administrator, Filipina, maganda siya tapos marunong siya umarte. said. supposed plan to cancel the program. National Food Authority (NFA), Gusto ko yung lumalabas sa kanya. And then may But Malacañang denied the accusation. “This is part of a campaign to scare the told Reuters. hero siya which is Daniel di ba, parang ganun. Eh “The CCT program has been beneficiaries into believing that if Vice Dalisay said the country may nakikita ko yung parang sarili ko dati din ganun. Pero tuwid yung buhok ni Daniel ako kulot, parang ganun implemented by the Aquino President Jejomar Binay wins, he will stop need to import an additional (laughs). I like that love team. Ang Lizquen gusto ko administration since the start and over the the CCT program,” Ilagan said. 800,000 tonnes to completely rin yun pero mas gusto ko pa rin ang Kathniel,” he years, we have expanded the number of He said this was the reason why cover this year’s estimated gap said. beneficiaries from 800 thousand families whenever the UNA team made the rounds, between local harvest and con- to 4.4-million families,” presidential “we make it clear that VP Binay will sumption, and also to serve the spokesman Edwin Lacierda . continue the program” with modifications purpose of buffer stocking. John Lloyd Cruz is hurting, but The CCT program gives families cash and “will strengthen it.” naturally.

He lost out to Jericho Rosales (“Walang Forever”) in the best actor category of MMFF 2015. Stamina or slow MANILA - The Philippines may not its analysis of the data provided by More than the personal hurt, JLC laments his entry, be the most porn-obsessed country in PornHub, praised the Philippines for “Honor Thy Father’s” disqualification from the best film internet? the world (ranking just 16th world- the “enviable stamina of viewers” in category of the 41-year festival. wide), but Filipinos did dominate the country. Another actor who’s hurting at the filmfest is Cesar Montano, who appeals on behalf of the industry’s PH leads Porn- one category among the data released “America, as one can clearly see in small players. His film, “Nilalang,” at the tail end of by PornHub. the meticulously crafted chart above, eight entries at the box office, was quickly pulled out Hub category According to the pornographic isn’t placing first when it comes to of 34 theaters after its opening day. video sharing website, the Philip- pacing one’s porn consumption ex- Director Erik Matti is naturally the most outspoken pines took the top spot when it came perience. Bummer,” wrote Complex’s among the hurting ones in the aftermath of the MMFF fiasco. He denounced the festival and appealed to to “stamina,” meaning that Filipinos Trace William Cowen. the public to be more vigilant and to demand for spent the longest average time on the Then again, the Philippines’ top better films and wider choices in the cinemas. site at 12 minutes and 45 seconds. spot may just be due to the country’s “You deserve better,” he said, even as he thanked Pop culture news site Complex, in slow internet connection. the MMFF for providing his film free publicity in the process. 12 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 ** 2012 Honda Civic From $11,990

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MANILA - Senator Francis “Chiz” no tools as they lost their houses. How they eventually fall for each other. Escudero castigated the Department will they cook rice? The soup kitchen Can their love surpass the pressures, intrigues of Social Welfare and Development should be made open 24/7. and challenges of show business? for not learning its lessons on how to “Whoever is hungry can fall in line That’s My Amboy is under the helm of direc- tor Bb. Joyce Bernal with guest director Dominic respond to the immediate needs of ca- and eat. It goes on for about a week Zapata. lamity victims despite the lapse of two after the typhoon struck. That is more Included in the cast are Tonton Gutierrez years after Super Typhoon “Yolanda’’ relevant help. That is more needed help. as Albert Romero, former matinee idol and a devastated the Visayan region. And then after that we immediately go ladies’ man; John Arcilla as Joselito ‘Lito’ Tapang, The vice presidential candidate said to rehabilitation,” the senator said. the stepfather of Maru, a stunt director and a the DSWD continues to distribute Escudero immediately flew to his responsible and loving husband and father; uncooked rice and noodles and conven- home province of Sorsogon, one of Donita Rose as Cecille Carreon Tapang, a tional canned goods to evacuees even if the hardest hit by Typhoon ‘‘Nona,’’ on former actress and Maru’s kind and understand- they have no tools with which to cook Dec. 17 to aid his provincemates fol- ing mother; Kiko Estrada as Patrick Almeda, a rising star who will be Bryan’s rival in showbiz; Jazz such goods, when most of them are in lowing the devastation. Ocampo as Trina Dominguez, a young actress need of food they can eat immediately. He said the efficient evacuation and After the success of Barbie Forteza and Andre Pa- and Bryan’s secret girlfriend; Matet de Leon as “Up to now the DSWD is still doing relief efforts employed by the local Yaya Yolly, Bryan’s caring yaya and number one that. Relief operation should be more government helped the Sorsoganons ras’ tandem in the recently concluded top-rating afternoon series The Half Sisters, their onscreen supporter; Meryll Soriano as Divine, Bryan’s strict relevant, should be more realistic and quickly get back on their feet. love team returns as Maria Rosario “Maru” yet fair and loyal manager; Maritoni Fernandez not simply for a show,” Escudero said, “Two days after Nona hit, there’s no Carreon and Bryan Ford in That’s My Amboy. as Alicia Ford, Bryan’s mother who looks down on referring to food packs distributed by one in the evacuation center anymore. This is GMA Network’s newest primetime offering his chosen field; Jerald Napoles as Tope, Bryan’s the department to victims of recent Everybody went home to try to rebuild beginning January 25 on its flagship international driver and number two supporter; Pam Prinster calamities. their lives and their houses. And that’s channel, GMA Pinoy TV. as Miley, Bryan’s loveteam; Jan Manual as Simon, Bryan’s former personal assistant; Philip Lazaro as Escudero reiterated his call for the how it should be done. It’s how we like That’s My Amboy is a light, romantic-comedy se- PR, Miley’s manager; Pauline Mendoza as Maria DSWD to set up “soup kitchens” in it to be done,” Escudero said. ries that will surely pull the heartstrings of viewers and make them feel good and ‘kilig’ every night. Carmela ‘Maricar’ Tapang, Maru’s sister and a big barangays to feed residents displaced by The National Disaster Risk Re- fan of Patrick Almeda; Kryshee Grengia as Maria calamities. duction and Management Council Maru (Barbie) is a simple yet determined girl who seeks to do her best in life, inspired by her Theresa ‘Mayte’ Tapang, Maru’s youngest sister He said he made the suggestion as (NDRRMC) has reported that dam- mother’s love for her. Bryan (Andre), a young and a super fan of Bryan Ford; Rob Walcher as early as 2013 after Yolanda left a trail age to agriculture and infrastructure actor who is the hottest leading man on film and Donald Ford, Bryan’s American father and a suc- of widespread destruction in Central reached a combined total of P4.9 bil- television, seeks to be truly appreciated by his girl cessful lawyer. Philippines. lion from Typhoon Nona and tropical and his family. The series depicts their unusual work That’s My Amboy premieres January 25 on GMA The veteran lawmaker said they have depression Onyok, as of Dec. 22. relationship as it blossoms into a beautiful friend- Pinoy TV. Kapuso viewers abroad can catch the latest been doing the same in his home prov- At least 45 people were killed when ship and one great love story. updates from GMA International channels by visit- ince of Sorsogon for the past years. the twin storms successively hit the In the series, Bryan is the reason why Maru’s stepfather gets into an accident. To pay for the ing the website www.gmapinoytv.com, Facebook “If they really want to help, like in country last week with Central Luzon, pages www.facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV, www. our province [Sorsogon], there is a need Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, and damages, Bryan’s manager hires Maru to be Bryan’s personal assistant, but the two always facebook.com/gmalifetv, and www.facebook. to build a soup kitchen to immediately Eastern Visayas suffering the most get on each other’s nerves. They finally become com/gmanewsinternational, and Twitter pages @ help the victims,” said Escudero. damage. friends when something happens to Bryan and GMAPinoyTV and @GMA_LifeTV. He also related that the victims had Maru is there for him. This brings them closer and

Newest feel-good drama ‘Be My Lady’ on TFC worldwide UMAC continues to serve the Filipino community Real-life couple Erich Gonzales and in Canada with love Daniel Matsunaga top bill interra- By Dindo Orbeso & Manny Papathe The pick-up and delivery van of the UMAC For- cial love story warders Express, Inc, that pick-up and delivers Balikbayan Boxes send to the Philippines by QUEZON CITY– ABS-CBN The Filipinos in Canada to their relatives in the Phil- Filipino Channel (TFC) opens 2016 with ippines (St. Jamestown News Service, DO/MP) a light romantic comedy that sheds light Members of the Filipino community are so satisfied on interracial relationships beginning this and happy of the balikbayan boxes they are send- January 18, Monday ( January 19, Tues- ing to their relatives in the different parts of the Philippines because of the services with care of the day Australian Daylight Savings Time or men women of the UMAC forwarders Express, Inc. AEDT, New Zealand Daylight Savings Personnel of the UMAC has maintained its’ battlecry of “deliver with love” thus giving their personal Time or NZDT, Guam and Japan time) attention in the picking-up and delivery of the Balikbayan boxes which are send to the different parts worldwide. of the Philippines which according to the men and women of UMAC in Canada was coming from the Follow the love story of certified hard-earned collection of the members of the Filipino community to their family members in the differ- ‘dalagang Filipina’ Pinang and modern ent parts of the Philippines. Brazilian-Japanese guy Phil, played by real UMAC office in Marikina City has continuously coordinating with the Bureau of Customs in the Phil- life couple Erich Gonzales and Daniel ippines for a very good and well-coordinated efforts in serving the Filipinos throughout the world. Matsunaga, as they find their way to each For more information about UMAC services, kindly get in touch with Pearlie Baguisa Alilio, Anna other’s hearts despite differences in lan- Catipon Eusebio, Ferdie Baguisa and Aloha Gregorio at 416 - 298 - 8622, Email: umactoronto@ guage, beliefs, and culture. yahoo.ca, and 1 - 866 - 237 - 9154. (St. Jamestown News Service) Pinang grew up to a simple family with big dreams. To make ends meet, her mother Marcy ( Janice De Belen) leaves for Singapore and tries her luck there in “Be My Lady” is directed by Theodore the hopes of earning money to reclaim Boborol and produced by the business the piece of land her husband Emil (Al unit led by Ruel Bayani with produc- 2016 budget pork-less, Palace insists Tantay) used to own and used for farming. tion manager Mavic Holgado-Oducayen, But things will not go as planned as an and creative manager Mel Mendoza Del MANILA - Malacañang reiterated its claim that it has always obeyed the laws on the review and unfortunate incident gets her deported. Rosario. passage of the national appropriations, rejecting the criticisms by a militant group that the 2016 Phil, on the other hand, grew up in Do not miss the newest feel-good dra- budget was filled with “pork barrel funds” and “lump sum allocations.” a very western and liberated environ- ma series that will make worldwide viewers “The government is always strictly adhering to the procedures on the enactment of the national ment. He is independent and lives a very believe in the power of love regardless budget as based on the Philippine Constitution and the decision of the Supreme Court in 2013 comfortable life with his mother Chelsea of race, religion, and culture - “Be My regarding the restrictions on pork barrel in General Appropriations Act,” said Communications Sec- (Priscilla Mereilles) in Singapore. A Lady” on January 18, Monday ( January retary Herminio Coloma Jr. wedding of a dear friend suddenly brings 19, Tuesday AEDT, NZDT, Guam, and The Social Watch Philippines said that the 2016 national budget was laden with “pork barrel him to the Philippines, which also gives Japan time) on TFC worldwide. Viewers funds” and “lump sum allocations,” a claim that was also rejected by Budget Secretary Florencio Abad. him the much-awaited chance to find his can also see the premiere via livestream “The approval of the GAA was made after passing a thorough scrutiny of the House of Representa- childhood nanny whom he wants to make on TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv. tives and the Senate. The Executive also answered all questions, comments, and all attacks by critics amends with. Worldwide viewers can also watch the se- regarding the national budget during public hearings in Congress,” said Coloma. As he searches for a person very dear to ries via TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD Congressional leaders responded to all allegations and comments of different groups against the him in his past, Phil also finds the woman (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) ser- approved GAA, Coloma also said. who will make his heart skip a beat. How vice available in the US, Canada, Europe, Coloma said the 2016 national budget amounted to P3.002 trillion, about double the national will the aggressive Brazilian-Japanese hunk Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and budget in 2010. grab the eyes of the conservative and very Japan. Under the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, there were several times reserved Pinay? the national budget was reenacted, which made it open to irregularities and anomalies, Coloma said. FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment Insta-celebs 8 Most Talked About Love Social media has become the great equalizer. In showbiz terms, .it has allowed those the Teams in the Philippines public wouldn’t normally consider as celebrities launch a career – and in a big way. 2015 was the year of celebrities that seemingly came out of nowhere to dominate the conscious- ness of the masses and become darlings of the public. + other stories Here are some of them: Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (Kath- ave you ever tweeted endlessly YAYA DUB Niel) PHOTO Maine Mendoza was dubbed the “Queen of Dubsmash” for her irreverent impersonations – to support your favorite love particularly of TV host Kris Aquino – on YouTube. From cute puppy love scenes in the 2011 teen series, This landed her a spot on noontime show “Eat teams or tried to head home as Growing Up, to a spicier romance in the remake Bulaga!” in the “Juan for All/All for Juan” segment that soon as work ends just to catch of Pangako Sa’yo, the transformation of the teeny- sees hosts visiting barangays near and far, and picking a bopper love team of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel lucky winner who receives loads of cash and sponsored their prime time hits? gift items. On the show, Maine plays Divina Ursula Bokbo- H Padilla created a huge wave on both the teens and the We are listing down the most raved about kova or simply Yaya Dub, the kooky nanny of Lola Nidora love teams who fill our day dreams with scenes teens at heart. (Wally Bayola in drag). that make our hearts flutter with excitement. In Viwership of the kalyeserye segment reached ratings- 5. Tommy Esguerra and Miho Nishi- no particular order, here they are: busting levels when she eventually became part of the da (ToMiho) hugely popular accidental love team AlDub with heart- throb Alden Richards. 1. Alden Richards and Maine Men- Pinoy Big Brother 737 Edition 2nd Big Placer and She now has a successful film under her belt, the Metro doza (AlDub) Big Winner, Tommy and Miho, are one of the newest Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry “My Bebe Love,” which love teams that’s making it big in the local showbiz This love team originated from one of the longest was reportedly among the top earners on Christmas industry. These two are currently making waves with opening day. running afternoon shows, Eat Bulaga. Maine Men- their, “Realiserye”, on the afternoon show, It’s Show- doza also known as Yaya Dub, starred in a split-screen time. PASTILLAS GIRL rom-com segment called Kalyeserye, alongside eye How do you make pastillas de leche (soft milk candy)? All you need is some condensed milk, candy, Alden Richards, and the comedic trio, Wally 6. Richard Gomez and powdered milk, sugar and, apparently, heartache. Especially if your partner just cheated Bayola, Jose Manalo, and Paolo Ballesteros. on you. Because tears of despair may actually have magical properties? Who knows? This Not only did they made the “pabebe wave” Dawn Zulueta (CharDawn) is what Angelica Jane Yap, now known as Pastillas Girl, shared via a trend, but they also broke the Twitter Despite happily being in relationships video that became popular after it was posted on Tee Radio’s Face- book page in September. record, with over 41 Million Tweets for with their partners outside showbiz, In a guest appearance on “It’s Showtime” last Sept. 1, Angelica the “Tamang Panahon” episode. Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta shared she made the video after her ex-boyfriend got together with are one of the longest running on- one of her friends. She also shared that both of them blocked her on 2. Liza Soberano and En- screen love teams in the local indus- Facebook after she confronted them about it. The show decided to rique Gil (LizQuen) try. The two became an item during help her heal and find new love via a segment dubbed “Nasaan Ka Mr. their younger years, but didn’t end Pastillas?” After the success of their televi- up together. Get a glimpse of their After weeks of searching and essentially playing out the ligawan in public, Angelica chose sion series, Forevermore, the evidently effective chemistry on Richard Parajinog as “Mr. Pastillas.” They are now exclusively dating. stunning on-screen couple, Liza their comeback television series Soberano and Enrique Gil, You’re my Home. BALANG instantly crawled up to the John Philip “Balang” Bughaw became the latest Internet sensation after a video of him most shipped love teams in 7. Julia Barretto and dancing to “Bang Bang” went viral in November 2014. He was only six years old. He the country. The two took subsequently flew to Los Angeles in May that year to appear on “The Ellen DeGeneres Inigo Pascual (Jul- the starring roles in the Show.” His gift from the host? Ellen gave him a giant stash of chocolates as gift. Nigo) It didn’t stop there. movies Just the Way You Ellen once again invited the boy recently to do a dance showdown with the are and Everyday I Love Julia Barretto and Inigo show’s resident DJ tWitch. Balang shared that following his appearance on “Ellen” You, which both came out in Pascual came from two of he has been teaching Zumba classes, noting that he has bought a bike with his the same year. the most beautiful families earnings. in the local screens. These Later, Ellen gave Balang an exercise bike so he can still ride indoors when the 3. James Reid and young celebrities gained weather is bad. Nadine Lustre their break in the 2015 PABEBE GIRLS (JaDine) film, Para sa Hopeless It all started as a joke. Romantic, together with The movie adaptation of an- other talked about love Teenagers Janet and Michelle though it would be fun to upload a short clip Diary ng Pangit and Talk of them reacting to an earlier viral video made by team, James and Nadine. someone dubbed Mamon Girl, who poked fun at how Back and You’re Dead cute Filipino women supposedly behave. They didn’t know it were the first films 8 . Dingdong Dantes will eventually be their ticket to fame with several celebrities, that showcased the and Marian Rivera including Alex Gonzaga, Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu, com- undeniable on-screen menting on their video. chemistry of James (DongYan) The two would go on to earn the tag Pabebe Girls, and Reid and Nadine It is impossible not to include later immortalized in Vice Ganda’s song titled “Huwag Kang Lustre. The audience on this list our September 2015 Pabebe.” easily saw the appeal powerhouse cover stars, Dingdong of these two, which Dantes and Marian Rivera. The prime MARIA SOFIA LOVE resulted to a starring Maria Sofia Love is a transgender Filipina who has taken the Internet by storm with hilarious time King and Queen started out in videos of herself strutting through the streets of London. In her videos, she role in the hit prime 2007 for the remake of the Mexican se- utters one-liners like “Para sa ekonomiya,” “Pak,” and “Ituloy ang modeling,” time television se- ries, Marimar. Numerous movies, series, that may not necessarily make sense but have become buzzwords imitated ries, On The Wings endorsements, and campaigns came af- by some. of Love. ter. These two tied the knot in an extrava- Her fans include celebs like Jennylyn Mercado, Heart Evangelista, Mel gant wedding celebration last year, and Martinez and Maja Salvador, who all started making their own “modeling” 4. Kathryn will be welcoming baby Maria soon. videos a la Maria Sofia.

Members of the Filipino community in Toronto line up at IREMIT to send money to their relatives in RP By Dindo Orbeso & Manny Papa Members of the Filipino community in Toronto have more time to send money to their relative and love ones through IREMIT which is the largest non-bank Filipino owned remittance company which they trusted very much.

Sometime one Sunday, which was January 10, 2016, more than a week after the new year, we decided to see for ourselves how IREMIT is serving the members of the Filipino community in Toronto, we decided to visit its office at 3776 Bathurst Street corner Wilson Street, Toronto, members of the Filipino community in Toronto, were lining-up as shown in the pictures we took to send their hard-end money to their relatives and love ones in the Philippines. The business associates and staff members of IREMIT are well-loved by the members of the Filipinos throughout Canada because of their smiling and gracious way of serving them. Ms. Belinda Lim Herrera, is the country manager and managing director of the IREMIT Global Remittance in Canada while Mr. Simeon M. Sarte is IREMIT Ontario Branch Manager and Market- ing Officer.

For those who are interested to become a business partner of IREMIT they can get in touch with Mr. Sarte at Email: [email protected] or call him at 647 - 932 -6407 and 416 - 630 - 9468. They can send also their messages at [email protected] or at [email protected]; Tel 647 - 932 - 7358. (St. Jamestown News Service) 18 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Liza Soberano on the possibility of being Darna: ‘Yes, I’d take it’

Nakaabang na ang lahat kung sino ang sisigaw Desido naman si Liza maging Darna kung ng “Darna!” sa pelikula. sakaling i-offer sa kanya ang role. “Yes, I’d take it, Nag-viral ang isang photo na pinost ni Di- I’d accept it and work hard on it. My body is not rek Erik Matti sa kanyang Instagram account. flattering yet.” Walang caption ang post ni Matti kaya marami Gladys S. Calderon ang nag-akala na profile ng susunod na Darna sa John Lloyd’s painful lesson pelikula ang post niya. Si Matti ang magdi-direk Licensed Travel Consultant ng Darna. He just experienced the latest rollercoaster ride May mga gumawa pa ng photo analysis at in his career - from his phenomenal box-office “Reliable & friendly service, speaks English & Tagalog” kinumpara ang photo profile sa post ni Matti success to an instant flop in two separate movies. sa profile ng mga artista tulad nina Iza Cal- Pero sa tingin ko, parehong fulfilling ito para sa zado, MJ Lastimosa, Maja Salvador a t Kapamilya actor. (Direct line) 416 307 2699 (Cell) 647 267 2052 Nadine Lustre. Totoo naman na record-breaking ang pelikula Sabi ni Matti na wala pang na- nila ni Bea Alonzo na ‘A Second Chance’ dahil sa Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 pipiling Darna. Ito ay matapos kita nitong mahigit na P500 million sa takilya. It Liberty Sq. 303-3621 Hwy 7 East ang pahayag ni Angel Loc- is now the highest grossing Pinoy movie of all sin na hindi na niya kayang time outside of the Metro Manila Film Festi- Markham On L3R 0G6. 905 752 5077 magampanan ang iconic role. val. Kaya naman nasa Cloud 9 pa rin siya sa Email: [email protected] Ganunpaman, patu- saya. Pero bigla itong napalitan ng pagkadis- loy pa rin ang fans sa maya sa sinapit ng kanyang pelikulang Honor pag-cheer at pagtawag Thy Father sa katatapos na Metro Manila kay Angel ng “Darna.” Film Festival. Dahil bukod sa disquali- Nangyari ito kamakailan fication nito sa Best Picture award, isa career. Kaya naman iisa na lang ang mukha ng for overseas Filipino workers sa pagbubukas ng Pili- ito sa tail-ender MMFF entries sa box mga pulitiko at artista. Ito rin marahil ang da- pinas Got Talent kung office. Sa umpisa pa lang, alam naman hilan kung bakit nagiging teleserye ang eleksyon saan isa sa mga judges si Filipino musical acts Kjwan, Sponge Cola, Itchy- ni Loydie na mahirap ibenta ang pelikula. Sa dito sa ating bansa. Angel. worms and Ebe Dancel, along with entertainer kinalabasan nito sa takilya, mukhang hindi pa rin Mikey Bustos, have collaborated on a track dedi- Ani Angel, “Nandito handa ang mga Pinoy sa de-kalidad na pelikula. The Real Number One naman ako e, ako pa rin cated to overseas Filipino workers. The lyrics of naman e, but kagaya the song, titled Miss Ko Na (Miss It Already), nung sa interview Showbiz becomes politics and Handa na ang mga network sa kani-kanilang were crowdsourced by Google Philippines from ko may mga bagay- vice cersa pasabog. Mga bagong programa na lalong mag- Filipinos working all over the world. bagay na kailangan papainit sa ratings war. Pero ang ABS-CBN at Google asked users on social media what they GMA7 lang naman ang mahigpit na naglalaban missed about the Philippines, with the best an- unahin muna pero Showbiz will be divided into several factions dito. Nakakalungkot na hanggang ngayon hindi swers edited to form lyrics such as: “I miss every- maraming salamat this year. At dahil ito sa nalalapit na national na nakahabol ang TV5 sa ratings. Kaya naman one eating together when grandma cooks / I don’t sa pagmamahal.” elections. Sa katunayan, nagsimula na ang pag- piyesta na para sa Kapatid Network tuwing may miss wading through floodwaters / But when I Isa pa sa mga hinuhu- kawatak-watak ng mga taga-showbiz sa kalagit- programa itong nakakapasok sa Top 10 highly- think of it, I just miss you.” Google ­created the laang gaganap sa role ni naan pa lang ng nakaraang taon. rating programs nationwide. Well, each network song to commemorate Philippine National He- Darna ay si Liza Soberano. Kailanman hindi maipaghihiwalay ang mundo has its own claim of rating supremacy. Kanya- roes Day last September. Tinukso ring “Dar- na” si Liza ng showbiz at politics. Dahil iisa lang ang mun- kanya lang naman kasi sila ng survey group. But According to Google, the song’s music video, sa kanyang birth- day party. dong kanilang ginagalawan. Ang mga pulitiko advertisers know which of them really rate. Their posted on YouTube, is “the first locallyproduced ­ Komento ni Liza, “I see the gustong mag-artista para mas sumikat. O kundi commercial load speaks for their rating perfor- 360-degree video”, where users who watch via things that are (hap- pening) naman nakikipag-relasyon sa mga artista. Sa- online but nobody has really mance. Google Chrome or on Android devices can mantalang ang mga artista naman pumapasok change the angle of the camera by dragging the approached me about it so I sa pulitika para magkaroon ng power. At ito rin don’t really know.” Google crowdsources a song screen or ­using their mouse. ang best option nila ‘pag wala na silang showbiz

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FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 19 90% Filipinos Entertainment ok American troops in the Ash Ortega goes solo but TIDBITS Philippines There is no doubt the Supreme Court made the right decision wants a love team when it ruled in favor of the Enhanced Defense Coopera- tion Agreement, declaring the gang college mahal na mahal ko pa rin siya. Nakuha ko accord as constitutional and lahat sa buhay ko siya lang ang hindi,” he said. saying it is an executive agree- Aside from their movie, Xian has also been busy ment that does not require gearing up for his new teleserye with Kim called The Senate concurrence and that Story of Us, which will air early 2016. Now that they it is in keeping with existing have been working closely again, Xian admitted he still laws and treaties – namely the can’t help but feel “kilig” when he’s with Kim. Visiting Forces Agreement and “Oo naman (laughs). Siyempre. Sabi ko nga kay Kim the Mutual Defense Treaty be- nung ginagawa namin yung The Story of Us, tinanong tween the Philippines and the niya ako, ‘From the first time na nagka-eksena ba United States which allow the kami up to now, pareho pa rin ba yung pagtingin ko sa entry of American troops here kanya? Meron pa rin bang nag-sa-spark?’ Kung pareho in the country. pa rin ba yung nararamdaman or meron pa ba or The newly approved EDCA ano? Parang nadaanan lang ng usapan namin. Parang allows American war materiel 17-year old Ash Ortega is going solo in “Wish I napag-kuwentuhan (i.e Jet fighters, Naval Ships, May,” her first soap opera for 2016. But if she has it lang. Curious lang. Ta- etc) to be pre-positioned in her way, she’d rather have a love team partner. pos sabi ko, ‘Siyempre. Ano ang the Philippines, there are over Ash believes love teams are the way to go in Every time na nakikita 8 Philippine military bases that showbiz nowadays. She is aware of how several kita mas dumadagdag saloobin ni are being considered for the young actors and actresses have become quite ng dumadagdag yung United States to use upon ap- popular via love teams. nararamdaman ko Andre Paras proval by both government. In She explained, “As a 17 year old alam ko panahon sayo.’ Totoo. Never siya sa bagong this set up, the United States ngayon ng love teams. Nag wo-work siya kasi mga nagiging stagnant,” he will pay for the construction of teenagers nakaka-relate. Ang last love team ko was explained. inspirasyon these facilities to accommodate with JuanchoTrivino sa ‘Instadad.’” The All You Need is Pag-ibig star also shared advice the much-awaited American Ash added that she doesn’t mind not having a for those who are loveless or broken hearted during the ng kanyang arsenal. The facilities will be au- love team in “Wish I May.” She also wants to try holiday season. tomatically owned by the Phil- going solo because she knows it will also help hone “There’s always something to look forward to. Hindi kapatid na si ippines. her acting abilities. naman nila kailangan maging malungkot kasi katulad According to Global At- “Pero I know this year marami pang mangyayari, ko, ako mahilig ako mag-emote eh. Marami lang, lahat Kobe? titudes Survey, more than 80 marami pang pwedeng magbago,” was Ash’s wishful naman siguro tayo meron tayong pinagdadaanan pero percent of Filipinos look at our Confident ang Kapuso thinking about a love team in the future. meron akong nabasa na kada araw isusulat mo yung relationship with the US in a hottie na si Andre Paras In “Wish I May,” Ash is Eunice whose boyfriend mga magagandang nangyayari sa ‘yo kasi everyday may favorable light. Local surveys sa bago niyang project sa is Tristan played by Miguel Tanfelix. When she mga magagandang nangyayari and you tend to neglect have also shown that 90 per- Kapuso network na That’s left for Australia because of her dad’s business, it. Hindi mo sila nabibigyan ng pansin, ang nabibigyan cent of Filipinos welcome the My Amboy na malapit nang she entrusted Tristan to her best friend played by mo ng pansin yung mga negative. So you feed the posi- continued presence of Ameri- mapanood ngayong buwan. Bianca Umali. When she came back, Tristan and tive para palagi kang happy at ngayong pasko siyempre can military in the Asia Pa- Sa panayam sa binata sa Bianca already have feelings for each other. dapat palaging pag-ibig ang binibigyan ng pansin. cific region – information that premiere night ng pelikula “My role in the start is mabait,” described Ash. Totoo yan all you need is pag-ibig kasi what drives was seconded by our private ng kanyang ama na si Benjie “Nang bumalik ako at nalaman ko na may feelings you everyday? Bakit ka ba gumigising pa? Di ba love homegrown pollster who said Paras na ‘Lumayo Ka Nga si Miguel at Bianca sa isa’t isa, dun na nagsimulang for your family, love for your girlfriend or your wife or Filipinos are comfortable with Sa Akin,’ nabanggit nito na maging kontrabida ako kay Bianca.” my mom or my lola. It’s pag-ibig talaga eh, the driving having the VFA and EDCA Ash added that Eunice is her first kontrabidat force,” he said. excited na siya sa soap nila role andshe finds it interesting. ng kanyang ka-love team na si “It’s an exciting role compared to my past roles Another operation for Angel Barbie Forteza. na palaging paawa effect,” she commented. “Well, Base sa ulat ni GMA reasonable naman ‘yung pagiging masama ni showbiz reporter Lhar Angel Locsin is set to undergo another medical pro- Eunice kasi you trusted your best friend ‘yun pala Santiago sa 24 Oras, cedure. The actress said it is still part of the ongoing sila magkaka-developan ng boyfriend mo. Masakit sinabi ng Kapuso actor na effort to treat the bulging disc in her spine. din naman kay Eunice at ipapakita rin naman sa magagamit niya ang kanyang Locsin already had an operation in Singapore last ilang scenes kung gaano siya nasaktan.” comedy skills sa That’s My December. but was recently She’s not just your regular kontrabida. Ash will Amboy. told by her doctors she needs present a “fashionista kontrabida” because Eunice “I think I’m strong ‘yung to undergo the procedure comes from an affluent family in “Wish I May.” comedy ko hopefully also again. Doesn’t it worry her that she could be stereotyped sa romcom po and I’m really “May nakita kasing bago, so in the future as a kontrabida? happy kasi makakasama ko uli sa February lilipad ulit. Gaga- “Well for me okay lang naman na ma-stereotype si Barbie Forteza.” win ulit,” she said. as a kontrabida. Kasi gusto korin na malinya sa Tinanong din ni Lhar si The actress is confident pagkakontrabida. I just have to show them. That I’m Andre kung ano ang masasabi about the procedure, noting good in both para at least wala silang problema sa nito sa girlfriend ni Kobe na it is an “innovative treatment akin,” remarked Ash. si Gabrielle Current at sa na dalawang doktor lang ang So how does Ash assess 2016? basketball career ng kapatid gumagawa sa buong mundo.” “I’m happy because itong 2016, meron ng project sa Amerika? Locsin clarified she isn’t going through the process and malaki rin ang role ko. Sana ma bigyan pa Tugon ni Andre, “I’m just to be able to play the lead role in a movie remake of ako ng more projects and may tiwala naman ako really proud of him and “Darna,” which she relinquished shortly after she got sa GMAAC na hindi nila akopababayaan,” she I’m proud of him kasi he’s injured. replied. really happy and that made “Gusto ko (magpagaling), not for anything else. him more inspired to play Gusto ko lang maging healthy para sa future,” she said. basketball and also not to be Xian Lim admits he’s still “kilig” Locsin pulled out of “Darna” when she realized she in place. All of these, owing to homesick siguro po.” with Kim Chiu would be unable to execute stunts needed for the film. the continually growing aggres- Diretsahan din sinagot ni Locsin maintained the role, which she first played sion that is being displayed by Andre ang tanong ni Lhar, China – something that many As part of the Metro Manila Film Fest romantic via a GMA series some years ago, is dear to her espe- kung naiisip na rin ba niya na other nations are getting wary comedy All You Need is Pag-ibig, Xian Lim admits he cially since her fans still identify her with it. humanap ng girlfriend tulad ni about as well. is happy to be reunited on the big screen with his lead- “Nakakatuwa na tumatatak pa rin sa tao. Hindi ko Kobe. Having U.S troops in the ing lady Kim Chiu. makakalimutan ’yung pagmamahal na ibinibigay nila,” “More of ano kasi work muna Philippines is seen by Filipinos “Ako dito si Dino at si Kim si Anya, siya yung high she said. and also I just want to focus as a safety net in case a shoot- school sweetheart ko kumbaga unrequited love. Ang Star Cinema is still reportedly searching for a pos- on the shows. So focus muna ing war erupts between Chi- dami kong gustong sabihin sa kanya back in high sible replacement for Locsin. on the new soap po,” saad nese and Filipino forces over school. Kumbaga dito sa pelikulang ito lahat nakuha ko Among those rumored to be in consideration for the ng aktor. the West Philippine Sea. sa buhay ko, siya lang yung hindi ko nakuha. Hang- role are Liza Soberano and Nadine Lustre. 20 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Romance Cruise Ship ter- between James minal to rise in Reid and Nadine Iloilo City Lustre? MANILA, Philippines – The Depart- ment of Tourism (DOT) is hoping Even though the “On the Wings of Love” stars James Reid and Nadine Lustre have to develop a cruise ship terminal in said in their previous interviews that they Western Visayas this year. are just “best Atty. Helen Catalbas, DOT Re- friends,” many gional Director, said the Iloilo City of their fans International Port in Loboc, Lapaz are still hoping and another one in northern Iloilo are that their love being considered for the project. team would Catalbas disclosed that they are just turn from reel waiting for the recommendation of to real love especially foreign cruise consultants who came when Nadine here to make an assessment of the uploaded a commercial port in Loboc and other video of their potential facility. California trip. “We are excited to know if which Hopes of their fans grew when Eric John part of Western Visayas is feasible and Salut, ABS-CBN’s Ad Promo and Manager have greater opportunity to be devel- for Publicity and Social and Print Media, oped,” she said. dropped hints about the two on his Twitter She, however, said that consulta- account. He first asked, “Wala ba kayong napapansin kina James and Nadine lately? tions with local government units and Iba na! Alam na! Kinikilig ako!” He then other stakeholders will also have to be followed up his question with a series of undertaken. tweets saying he’s happy for them. Cruise ships during their call usually In Yes! Magazine’s interview with Nadine stay from six to 12 hours. in their February 2016 issue, she shared how The regional director disclosed that important James is to her. the Royal Caribbean Cruise is looking “I guess I have this unconditional love for a destination that could cater 4,500 na din po for him, kasi nga, since we do to 6,000 guests. Even Boracay Island everything together; he knows what I feel. I know what he feels. ‘Tsaka parang he’s can only accommodate 3,000, she said. important to me,” she said. Royal Caribbean Cruise, she added, “Pero I take care of him din most of the is willing to enter into a joint venture time, kasi nga walang nag-aalaga sa kanya with local investors for the construc- and he’s very carefree and careless until tion of the cruise ship terminal. now. So parang kailangan may nagbabantay The regional DOT office also bared talaga sa kanya. a series of seminars and training “Tapos po, like tanungin mo siya, ‘O, how sessions will be conducted to boost do you feel?’ Bigyan ko siyang gamot, bigyan the skills and capabilities of tourism ko siyang vitamins and all. Are you hungry?’ Sabi niya, ‘Yeah.’ ‘What do you want?’ ‘I industry workers. want a sandwich.’ Kaya hanap ako ng may Catalbas said the DOT will concen- sandwich, nagpa-order ako. Kasi, usually po trate on provision of trainings in the sa taping, gano’n din, bumibili din po ako ng second quarter of this year instead of food,” she added. competing with political noise should She also stated that she’s open to the they embark on marketing promotions. possibility that they might be together in “We will do things indoor through real life but as of now she is focusing on her lang ng work. Nung kinasal, parang okay mag-baby agad kasi 32 na ako. Gusto trainings,” she explained. career. din pala na mas magpahinga ng unti, na rin ni Art kasi naiinggit siya sa Among the recipients of their train- “Hindi naman zero ang chance. Kami, i-prioritize ang family,” she said. pinsan niyang si Dingdong (Dantes) na talagang hindi po muna namin iniisip. May ings are tourism personnel of local The three also opened up about some mayroon nang Baby Letizia.” chance naman po. Huwag lang muna talaga.” government units, taxi operators and tips they gave each other, and were asked Rochelle is back in full contravida drivers, front liners, technical market- How marriage changed a series of racy questions such as, “What’s mode in “Wish I May”, the new GMA7 ing persons, and tour guides, among the best time for sex?” and “Chocolates or afternoon soap that starts tomorrow others. Mariel, Toni, Bianca sex?” and “do they do it with lights off right after “Eat Bulaga”. “Aagawin or on?” ko rito si Mark Anthony Fernandez Prelate disappointed For the first time on “Tonight with Toni said “off.” Mariel said she prefers kay Camille Prats at sobrang mai- over economic reality Boy Abunda”, hosts Mariel Rodriguez, it on, “Gusto ko pa nga kita ako.” Bianca insecure ako kay Camille na luluhod Toni Gonzaga, and Bianca Gonzalez prefers dramatic lighting. pa ako sa harapan niya para pakiusapan appeared on the show to open about As for chololates or sex, Toni says siyang layuan na si Mark, kahit MANILA - 2015 was a “very disap- their respective marriages. “before chocolate but not both.” mariel kasal na sa’kin, siya pa rin ang gusto. pointing year” primarily because of the The three, who were all alumnae said she prefers sex. Bianca demurred Magiging anak namin harsh socio-economic realities of the and hosts of the reality television show answering. si Miguel Tanfelix Filipino people, according to retired “Pinoy Big Brother,” were quizzed about Bianca said the best time for sex is at anak naman ni Archbishop Oscar Cruz. how being married changed them. when it is unexpected. mariel prefers it in Camille si Bianca He described outgoing President Be- The 31-year-old Rodriguez, who has the morning so there is still lots of energy. Umali. Aapi-apihin nigno Simeon C. Aquino III as “one been married to actor Robin Padilla for Toni said anytime is the best time for sex. ko rin si Camille who’s against the people, against popu- more than five years to date, answered: nang malaman kong lation but at the same time uses people “Feeling ko I’m still the same but better.” Rochelle waiting for nagkakagustuhan sila ni Miguel.” in the person of overseas Filipino work- For her part, Gonzaga, who tied the Arthur’s proposal” ers whose remittances [keep] the coun- knot with husband Paul Soriano earlier Direk wants to impress try’s economy afloat.” Gusto ko nang in 2015, said: “Ako sa akin, kasi six after first failure Cruz said there is no truth to Presi- months na kaming married so nandoon magkababy dent Aquino’s claims that the Filipino pa ako sa process ng transitioning.” people are his “bosses” because in truth She explained: “Mahirap ‘yung stage Writer-director Jason Paul Laxamana and in fact, his close collaborators, those Rochelle Pangilinan says it’s not true ng transitioning --separation from feels blessed to direct, “Love is Blind”, handling public funds and appropriate that she and BF Arthur Solinap are family, Alex, everything. So nandoon pa starring Derek Ramsay, Solenn Heussaff, them for their own benefit, are the ones surely tying the knot this year. “Pero ako sa stage na iyon but it is a good stage Kean Cipriano and Kiray Celis. His very “who have Mr. Aquino’s ear.” kung magpo-propose siya, alangan that I know I’ll be able to overcome. first movie was the Cinema One entry, The slogan “daang matuwid is any- namang humindi pa ako,” she says. “Para That’s why my plan this year is to be the “Astro Mayabang”, with Megan Young, thing but matuwid”, he insists. saan pa tumagal ‘yung walong taong best wife.” which impressed no one. Cruz expressed fear that the recently naging kami kung tatanggi lang ako? Di Meanwhile, Gonzalez shared that her He then made a name for himself passed P3-trillion budget may be mis- sana, noong first or second year pa lang marriage with basketball player JC Intal doing the an indie film, “Babagwa”, in used or mishandled by the Aquino ad- namin, nakipag-split na ako.” has taught her to take things slowly, 2013, and in 2014, the best picture win- ministration for election purposes. If ever they’d walk down the aisle, especially since the couple recently ner, “Magkakabaung”. The latter won Cruz also feared that the outgoing she prefers it to happen in a cool place welcomed their first child, Lucia for him a couple of best director awards government may use this huge money like Tagaytay. “Pawisin kasi ako kaya Martine. “Ang pinakabago is natutunan and for title-roler Allen Dizon, a total to buy and sell votes to secure the vic- gusto ko sa malamig na lugar para hindi ko na okay lang mag-slow down. Kasi of nine best actor awards, both here and tory of the administration’s standard kami mainitan during the ceremony and dati nung single, go lang ng go, work abroad. bearer Manuel Roxas II who is still lag- reception. At kung matutuloy, gusto ko, ging behind the opinion polls. FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment The good ole days of ‘Tawag Tom recharged, misses Ng Tanghalan’ Long before “The Voice,” “American Megan, among others Idol” and “X Factor” gave promis- ing singers abroad their chance to shine and carve a career in music, Filipinos had their very own nation- T O M Rodriguez somehow feels sad Bianca Umali, umaming nakakaramdam ng wide talent search now that “Marimar”, where he pressure sa ‘Wish I May’ “Tawag Ng plays Sergio Santibañez, is Tanghalan.” ending in two weeks. “I will miss all the people I’m Transition na para sa isang mas dramatic na role ang upcoming GMA The tal- working within the Afternoon Prime series na Wish I May para kay Bianca Umali. ent show show, from Megan Nabanggit na ng young Kapuso actress noon na isang bagong side na started in Young to Tita medyo malalayo ng kaunti sa mga ginampanan niyang roles noon ang 1955 as Jaclyn Jose and ipakikita niya sa bagong drama. “Purico’s “Halong cute teen, pero this time meron na siyang halong medyo— all our co-stars, Amateur pati si Direk I’m not sure if it’s correct that you call it bitter. Pero parang meron siyang halong pain, inner pain,” bahagi ni Bianca tungkol sa katauhan Nora Aunor in the ’60s Hour” and Dominic Zapata just like kasi naging ng karakter niyang si Carina sa isang eksklusibong panayam sa contests these maganda talaga GMANetwork.com. ang bonding naming Paano naman niya inilalabas ang inner pain na ito ni Carina? days, it held open lahat during the taping,” “In a lot of ways, actually. Hindi lang from personal experiences, pero auditions but not quite in the same h e says. “Mami-miss also from personal experiences noong character. Kasi maraming tinatago fashion. Back then, 13 trucks went ko ang mga kakulitan ko [kay Carina] eh. Marami siyang hindi alam, especially ‘yung pagdating sa around Luzon, Visayas, and Mind- while playing video parents,” paglalarawan niya sa karakter. anao to scout for talents. Aminado naman si Bianca na nakakaramdam ng pressure dahil ang games sa set, sina Dion Ignacio For a time, the competition was and Ricardo Cepeda. Pati si Fulgoso, susundan nilang serye ay The Half Sisters na consistent ang panalo sa ratings. aired by seven different regional mami-miss ko rin. Also, I really want radio stations but with TV eventually to thank all the viewers who faithfully “May pressure, hindi naman talaga maaalis ‘yun. Pero we don’t think becoming a more popular medium, followed the love story of Marimar and Sergio since August. Maraming- about it. What’s important is that we do our best in everything, especially maraming salamat po sa lahat ng suporta nyo sa aming show na laging in acting for our roles,” aniya. “Tawag ng Tanghalan” started number one sa time slot namin.” Makakasama ni Bianca sa Wish I May sina Miguel Tanfelix, Camille airing on Alto Broadcasting System He’s happy that the show of his rumored GF, Carla Abellana, Prats, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Rochelle Pangilinan, Alessandra de (now ABS-CBN). “Because of You”, is also rating very well. “Nakakatuwa nga kasi lahat Rossi at marami pang iba. Regional finalists were deter- ng shows ng GMA7 sa primetime are topraters. Sana magtuluy-tuloy mined by a panel of judges. Those hanggang sa 2016.” Bea, John Lloyd in rumored real-life who made it through that round So what did he do during the Christmas break? “I spent it with my romance were brought to Manila where they loved ones and my family. performed during the National Finals There’s no better way to recharge than being with the people you care usually held at the swanky Manila for.” The loudest whisper in town is that, finally, John Lloyd Cruz and Jockey Club. And what is his wish for the New Year? “I aim for more personal Bea Alonzo have made their loveteam not only for the big screen The show was hosted by popular growth in my career and also in building and strengthening the but also even off screen. Yes, if we’d believe the rumor, then that comedians Lopito and Patsy who meaningful relationship I have in my life.” means JLC has broken up with Angelica Panganiban while Bea often opened the show with comic has called it quits with Zanjoe Marudo. banter. As for the contestants, so- The last time we saw JLC with Angelica was at the press preview Does Jericho Rosales feel threatened called biriteros and biriteras didn’t of “Honor Thy Father” at Dolphy Theatre just before Christmas rule the roost then – most had soft, by new leading men? and they were still so sweet to each other. We also saw Zanjoe in lilting voices in perfect pitch. They a bar after the new year and he denied that he and Bea have split. Despite the increase in number of newer and younger stars, Jericho Rosales usually brought along their own remained secure about his position in the industry. When asked about this at the congressional investigation on the back-up singers. The end of their The actor, who stars in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry Walang anomalies at the Metro Manila Filmfest, JLC tried to be evasive. journey on the show was signalled Forever opposite Jennylyn Mercado, explained why he acts and feels that This made folks conclude that the rumor must be true because, if it with the sound of a gong. way. were not, it’s so easy for JLC to deny that he and Bea are now the The show’s first champ was Jose “Hindi naman ako deadma [sa issues]. I still care sa actions ko and sa ones playing beautiful music together. lahat. But kunyari sa presscons, I’ve known you guys for so long. Parang Gonzales who would later adapt But we agree with JLC’s declarations at the hearing that there umabot nako sa stage na relax lang ako,” he explained. the stage name Pepe Pimentel. He must be positive changes on how the annual filmfest is conducted Jericho stressed that he respects his job and the people that he works became show host in 1965 up to to make it a true festival of quality movies and not just a flagrant with in the business. But more than anything else, he pointed out that, “I 1969. “Tawag ng Tanghalan” lasted money making affair for producers who come up with nothing but know my worth bilang contributor sa industry natin and alam ko na I belong till 1972. here.” commercial flicks. As JLC said: “It’s about time na gawin nating The most popular alumna of the The 36-year-old actor explained that he tends to brush off the totoong festival ang Metro Manila Film Festival. Hindi siya parang show is Nora Aunor. She earned existence of a “growing competition” in the industry only because it’s not venue lang para pagkakitaan. Ibalik natin ‘yung panahon noon na the “Tawag Ng Tanghalan” grand really something that could help become a better actor. ipalabas natin ‘yung mga importanteng pelikula.” champ title in 1967 by singing a “Hindi kasi makakadagdag sa mga araw ko ‘yan eh, parang ganon. So He adds that he’s doing this not just for their entry, “Honor Thy I just focus kung saan ako magaling at kung saan may opportunity ako. version of Bing Crosby’s “Moonlight Father”, which was disqualified for the best picture award. “I’m Halimbawa, ganyan bagong project katulad nito na rom-com go lang Becomes You.” not saying na kung hindi kami na-disqualify, mananalo kami. We ako, na kahit na feeling ko naiilang ako. Go lang, para I still learn. Open Did you know that “Banana don’t know that. Wala namang nakakaalam nun, e. Pero ang alam lang ako,” said Jericho. Sundae” director Edgar ‘Bobot’ ko lang, dahil sa disqualification, natanggalan kami ng opportunity, Jericho also recently won as Best Actor at the MMFF. Mortiz also joined the competition? Meanwhile, more than a year after tying the knot with model-host Kim ng pagkakataon para malaman kung paano mag-perform ‘yung He said he tried to ape Aunor by Jones, Jericho remains consistent in saying that they still have no plans of aming pelikula sa panlasa ng mga hurado.” doing most of her materials. This he having a baby anytime soon. Well, we just hope the hearing will bring positive results for the did, he said, upon advice of vocal “Kasi gusto pa namin mag-travel together. Then, ako may mga ganyan local movie industry and there will eventually be a revamp in the coach who had worked with Aunor [movie]. Mahirap na kapag may karga-karga ka na eh,” he said, adding way that the annual filmfest is now being conducted. that his 28-year-old wife Kim Jones is still quite young. previously. Unfortunately for Edgar, he got the boot. Two others who made inroads in showbiz via the competition were Ric Manrique, Jr. and Berlin Meneses. Catholic Community Joined birthday Scenes Services of York Re- celebrations of By the way, “Tawag ng Tangha- in the City gion Coordinator Ag- Cerena Masu, lan” became so popular especially nes Manasan (seated Gina Maderazo at onset that it was made into a right) took a breather Masangkay, and movie in 1958. The story revolves during Talakayan Xandra Made- Radyo Filipino AM razo Panganti- around several fictional contend- 1430 interview broad- hon was held on ers on the show played by Amalia cast on January 16, Jan. 15, 2016 Fuentes, Susan Roces, Juancho 2016 with Karen Tan at eHarmony Gutierrez, Romeo Vazquez and Jose & daughter ( seated Banquet Hall; centre), Joe Damasco relatives and Mari Gonzales. & Tony A.. San Juan friends attended Last month, afternoon vari- (standing) and Mr. the celebration. ety show “It’s Showtime” revived Manasan.( Photo by PHOTO BY “Tawag Ng Tanghalan” as one of Nelson Galvez). ARIEL RAMOS its segments. Will it catch fire as the original? Let’s see. 22 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Cesar denies romance with beauty queen Spotlight

Cesar Montano is happy to be back on TV doing a new soap, “Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?”, touted to be the year’s biggest teledrama that starts airing on TV5 on February 15. “I’m excited kasi my last soap was ‘Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas’ with Lovi Poe sa GMA7 in 2013. Also, kasi ngayon ko pa lang makakatrabaho dito sa ‘Bakit Manipis’ sina Claudine Barretto and Diether Ocampo,” he says. “Ang isa pa naming co-star, si Meg Imperial, nakasama ko na sa recent movie, ‘Nilalang’. Bale reunion din namin ito ni Direk Joel Lamangan after we did ‘Never Say Goodbye’ sa TV5 rin.” There’s a rumor that she has found a new love in beauty queen Sandra Siefert, but he denies it. “Ni hindi pa nga naaayos ‘yung annulment ng marriage ko, e. Baka sabihan ako ng lawyer ko na ang tanga ko naman. Basta focus muna ako sa trabaho. Marami akong gagawin this year na TV shows and movies.” He also wouldn’t want to talk about ex-wife Sunshine Cruz. “Di puwedeng magsalita. May gag order kami.” “Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?” was first shown as a movie in 1985, written and directed by the late Danny Zialcita, starring Laurice Guillen, Chanda Romero, Tommy Abuel and the late Mark Gil, Rizal Theatre, 1961, Makati with Janice de Belen as a teen star then.

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Ways to Boost Metabolism Kris on Hot Seat Kris Aquino was put in the hot seat on her own show, “Kris TV,” recently when antioxidant-punch, researchers have found 7. Spice things up Every time we eat or drink, guest Annabelle Rama asked about her it speeds metabolism as well. Plus, it’s nat- we can thank our metabo- The next time a chicken breast is cooking up in the love life. Many believe they were talking urally calorie-free, so there’s no reason lism for converting all kitchen, add a dash of cayenne pepper. The heat about Kris’ short-lived relationship with those calories into energy. not to enjoy a mug (or two). from the pepper is thanks to capsaicin, which wont Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista. Our size, gender, and 3. Amp up workout only add a fiery kick—it could help boost metabo- Annabelle asked Kris intensity lism, too. if it’s true that they have age all factor into our 8. Squeeze in some cardio metabolic rate, but there Slow and steady may not always gotten back together. are also ways to indepen- win the race. High-intensity in- Hop on the bike and clock in some miles—one “Hindi talaga. Ayaw ni study found that 45 minutes on the bike sped up Ate,” Kris answered. The dently control its speed. terval training (HIIT), such as interval runs, are quick bouts of intense exercise that can jump- metabolic rate for over 12 hours. Guess learning to Gutierrez matriarch then And the faster our me- ride a bike way back when was worth it! asked why the relation- tabolism, the more calories start metabolism and keep us burning calories long after the workout is over. (Afterburn effect, 9. Eat wisely ship didn’t work out. Kris replied, “Kasi we burn off, making that siguro hindi siya ever ikinasal. So sa anyone?). Who knew eating could actually help speed calorie Krispy Kreme breakfast 4. Don’t skip breakfast burn? Certain foods like tuna and grapefruit have mga naging partner in life niya, walang no longer such a big deal. been shown to speed up metabolic rate. Packing closure. Unlike me na na-annulled (OK, the donut probably It may be time to reconsider hitting snooze in (’yung kasal), may closure, klaro.” Kris’ favor of getting up to grab a quick bite before in protein has also shown to boost metabolism, so still isn’t the best idea.) opinion: “If you did not make a com- starting the day. Studies show the importance pick some eggs over pancakes at the breakfast table Here are 11 proven ways for a morning metabolism boost. mitment, you’re really not the type who of quick-starting metabolism with break- will commit, ’yun talaga mararamdaman to keep that body burning 10. Grab a cup of Joe fast. No a.m. appetite? Snack on something mo. And may malulugi along the way, strong. small, like a bowl of Greek yogurt. This caffeinated morning beverage is not only a which is true kasi the children will feel 5. Pump some iron savior when it comes to pushing through a mid- na, ‘Hindi napakasalan ang mom namin.’ 1. Sleep! The weight room isn’t only to help bulk term paper or work meeting. A cup of coffee (or So parang hindi fair na mayroong ibang Almost nodding off in line at up or get lean. Lifting weights can also the caffeine in it) is absorbed into the blood stream papakasalan.” Starbucks isn’t the only down- help speed resting metabolic rate, making very quickly, speeding up heart rate and provide a Kris nevertheless insisted her focus side of not catching enough those dumbbells our new best friends. metabolic boost that peaks at about three hours af- now is on her sons, Bimby and Josh. zzz’s. Researchers have found a link 6. Gulp some H20 ter drinking. “Siguro it helps na ’yung dalawang 11. Laugh a lot! boys ko ay sobrang tutok at malamb- between metabolism and sleep, and not Drinking enough water is a simple way ing sa nanay nila. Secondly, maganda getting enough of it may seriously slow t o speed up digestion and burn calories. A little laughter may go a long way. Scientists have ’yung sinabi mo na you should be busy. metabolism. W e may need more than those recommend- found that as little as 10 minutes of laughter per But no relationship will also work if you e d eight glasses a day too. Now if only day (or roughly half an episode of SNL) can burn 2. Drink green tea energy. Just another reason to stay smiling! have the kind of schedule that I have,” Not only does this superfood pack an wine could speed metabolism... Kris said. FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 23 Entertainment For Sale Panasonic DMW-MS2 Microphone $ 313.13 / best offer

which she can enjoy at her own conve- Will there be a sequel to nience. With iflix, people can enjoy unlimited access to thousands of local and foreign ‘English Only Please’? films, TV series, cartoons, documentaries, Call 416-945-2336 independent and blockbuster films using smartphones, tablets and televisions. MANILA - After the success of her 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival entry English “This is an extraordinary opportunity Only Please which paved the way for her to have a 2015 entry titled Walang Forever, to be part of a revolutionary change in Jennylyn Mercado is all set to take the ro- the way people are entertained,” Jasmine mance scene by storm in the coming years. said. For Sale Producer Joji Alonso, during Walang Jasmine and singer-dancer Sam Con- Sanken CS1 Microphone $ 713.13 / best offer Forever’s grand press conference, revealed cepcion broke up in January this year, plans of making more films with Jennylyn but despite their romantic history, the as a lead star. But first, she addressed the two has maintained good question why they did not opt for a sequel camaraderie. for English Only Please. Jasmine has been entan- “Kasi ayaw ni Dan [Villegas],” she gled with breakup issues Call started. this year, but she takes it as Alonso explained that Villegas believes a learning experience. In a 416-945-2336 that “tapos na ‘yung kwento ni Julian at show of maturity, she has Tere with what happened.” kept an open and positive mind where However, Alonso clarified that they are controversies are concerned,. yet to decide as to when the sequel would “It’s all part of growing up. These are BALIKBAYAN BOX be made. “The timing is very important. things you wish you didn’t encounter but continued from page 1 Maybe 2017. We haven’t really decided yet,” once you’re able to surpass it, it makes she said. you a whole different person, a better, He vowed to lessen the number of Alonso said that they are looking into stronger, and wiser person.” Filipinos working abroad and said his bringing the two together for another project. administration will work to increase “But our next film, hopefully, will have Derek and Jen again. But in another story or domestic job generation if he wins the Nadine to finally reveal truth that concept. The title is My Candidate,” she shared. presidency in the May 2016 elections. her mom is alive Villegas, for his part, denied that he didn’t want to do a sequel for English Only Please. “My administration will focus on “For me kasi kapag ini-stretch namin ang story ni Julian at Tere, bilang director okay na James and Nadine re- strengthening the five biggest creators siya doon sa bus station. Personally ang gusto ko, ang last memory ko of Tere and Julian tunr to San Francisco of employment which are agriculture, ‘yung nandoon sa bus station. Okay na ako eh. Hindi ko na nakikita na may iba pa,” he manufacturing, mining, business pro- said. in “On The Wings Of cess outsourcing and export to provide Was he not inspired by the success of A Second Chance? Love” more jobs,” Binay said in previous “Iba kasi siyang pelikula eh. Tignan natin pero kasi as of now, hindi ko talaga nakikita speeches. kung saan papunta ‘yung storya ni Tere at Julian,” he ended. “Then we can say that we are go- James Reid (Clark) and Nadine Lustre Villegas is the director of the MMFF entry Walang Forever starring Mercado opposite ing abroad because we want to, not (Leah) are back in San Francisco, California, because are forced to,” he added. Jericho Rosales. the place where their thrilling love story all The Vice President said in the short term he will continue as well as im- A call for more positive OFW films prove the financial literacy programs taught to OFWs. Many Filipinos have friends or family members abroad that’s why movies about Overseas “We will intensify financial literacy Filipino Workers (OFWs) made through the years resonate with us. Among these are programs to teach OFWs’ families to “Katas Ng Saudi,” “Anak,” “Batang Westside,” “American Adobo,” “Bagong invest, not to merely spend the money Bayani” “Balikbayan Box” and “Purok 7” – the list is indeed far longer. sent home,” Binay added. Still, if Susan “Toots” Ople, the youngest daughter of former senator, started in the hit Kapamilya primetime series Blas F. Ople, would have it her way, she wants more future films on the “On the Wings of Love.” subject to highlight the successes of OWFs instead of just their problems. The engaged couple paid a second visit In an interview, the fan of the OFW-inspired films “Caregiver,” “In My to the historical Palace of Fine Arts, which played a vital part in their love story as it was Life,” “Milan” and “The Flor Contemplacion Story” said, “Ang daming the place where Leah asked Clark to marry magagandang stories pa (tungkol sa) mga OFWs na hindi pa nagagawa.” him so she could get a green card. Clark and Susan knows this well because she’s been involved with OFW advocacies for a long Leah’s return to San Francisco is making time now. She has been head of the Blas F. Ople Policy Center and Training Institute, a fans abuzz on what will happen to Clark and non-profit organization that assists OFWs and their families, for years now. Leah’s exciting love story when they finally tie She said many OFWs have found successes in their respective fields; and that it is the knot. important to also highlight this fact to further uplift the nation. Avid fans of “On the Wings of Love” You Won’t Believe “Merong distinguishing factor ang mga Pilipino,” she noted. “Ang mga Pinoy kapag should also anticipate Leah’s much-awaited nag-abroad eh, sobrang sipag. Sobrang mahal nila ang trabaho nila and na-a-appreciate reveal to her Tatang Sol ( Joel Torre) that their How Many People Nanang (Isay Alvarez-Sena) is alive and well. ’yun ng mga employers.” The big revelation of Leah and Manang Have Sex at the Gym Citing data from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Susan said that Tiffany (Bianca Manalo) causes Tatang to some 1.6 million Filipinos left the Philippines in 2015 to work in other countries includ- break down in tears because of anger and Do you want to get fit and find love in ing Saudi Arabia, UAE, States, Kuwait, Canada and Australia. leads to a confrontation between Leah’s par- 2016? Some people kill two birds with “Ang mga concerns ng OFWs (that prompted them to work abroad) ay (magkaron ng) ents after years of not seeing each other. one stone. In a recent online survey of financial and physical security ang kanilang pamilya, (continuing) education ng mga anak How will Tatang and Nanang’s meetup 2,000 Brits, a quarter admitted to hav- affect Clark and Leah’s highly anticipated nila and (having) long-term investments.” ing sex at the gym. Even more steamy: wedding? Meanwhile, fans in California also had the About a fifth of those gymgoers have Jasmine’s grown-up Christmas wish chance to witness James and Nadine perform hooked up with their trainer, and anoth- live and spread love during the “On the er 10 percent said they always carry a Jasmine Curtis-Smith hopes for the horrible acts against humanity to cease, and for the Wings of Love Certified Kapamilya Fans condom in their gym bag because, you world to have peace. Day” at the Sacramento Memorial Auditori- know, “just in case.” With the recent terror attacks in Paris, the 21-year-old actress’ heart goes out to the um. The stadium was filled with cheering fans How exactly does one entice families victimized by the tragic incident. who were very excited to see their favorite another to get it on at the gym? More love team showcase their dancing and singing On a lighter note, she looks forward to a brighter and fruitful 2016. than half of men said they use the lat chops. pulldown machine (nice, bro) to attract An AB Communication student at the Ateneo de Manila University, the actress-host Solid OTWOL fans in the Middle East wishes to be part of a book collaboration and use her love for words to inspire and engage should also brace themselves for the coming potential partners while women said more people. of James and Nadine. TFC will bring the they prefer the elliptical machine. “I want to be able to write more but not necessarily for a novel, more like a contributor,” teen stars to Qatar and Dubai in March for This number isn’t representative of she said. the “JaDine in Love: The World Tour” for an the whole population (the survey was Aside from writing for a local paper, Jasmine owns a blog (jasminecurtissmith.tumblr. unforgettable concert experience diehard fans conducted online and sponsored by com) where she posts poems and stories of her adventures that showcase her knack for should not miss.On the Wings of Love” airs sex toy store Ann Summers, so we’re tak- writing. every weekday after “Pangako Sa’Yo” in ABS- ing the findings with a grain of salt). But CBN’s Primetime Bida. “I definitely want to be involved in more films. I want to be able to give support to the still... maybe “going to the gym” is the local film industry,” she said. new Netflix and chill in the U.K. Recently, Jasmine has been binge-watching on documentaries and independent films, 24 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 4ens Photography PHOTO & VIDEO

Kris Bernal finds fulfillment in challenging role Kapuso actress Kris Bernal has done a Valeen accused of variety of TV dramas in the past, but it’s her role on “Little Nanay” that has being third wheel caught the attention of viewers. Kris plays Tinay, a young mother with in Ciara-Jojo split the mental capacity of a nine-year-old. “Super happy kasi very important sa A lot of people were surprised akin ’yung I get good feedback sa project na ginagawa ko. Sa lahat ng shows na when they saw Valeen Mon- nagawa ko, itong ‘Little Nanay’ ’yung tenegro, a granddaughter of naging pinakamaingay sa akin,” Kris said. the late LVN Pictures actor Being a part of the series has taught Mario Montenegro who’s now Kris to appreciate individuals with intel- lectual disabilities. 25-years-old, moving to GMA7 “Mas naiintindihan ko sila ngayon. via TAPE and APT Entertain- Very loving sila. So parang in return ment. Valeen was introduced by ’yung mga taong nakapaligid sa kanila, ABS-CBN as part of their Star dapat equal ’yung pakikitungo sa kanila Circle in 2006 in the afternoon kasi wala silang sama ng loob, negative vibes. Happy lang talaga sila,” she said. youth series, “All Abt U”, but her Ever grateful for the opportunity, Kris career didn’t prosper there so noted, “Feeling ko nabibigyan ko ng she moved to TV5 where she justice at nakikita nila sa akin na ganito co-hosted “Artista Academy” ang bata na may intellectual disability. So parang feeling ko ako ang boses nila and did comedy in “Lokomoko kung paano sila i-treat at intindihin.” U”. She has now become more active in 4ensphotography.com Then she suddenly appeared helping kids that need special care. Kris in “Sunday Pinasaya” and hold parties and also provides them some 416-388-2171 • 416-388-2070 “Princess in the Palace”, both supplies. “Meron din akong sinusuportahang produced by TAPE & APT. She SPED school even before this, pero mas Professional Photo & Video also played a big role in the hit active ako now,” she said. filmfest entry, “My Bebe Love”, Aside from shedding light on the Weddings, Debuts, Fashion & Other Events as Vic Sotto’s secretary, also plight of people who have disabilities, Kris is honored to work with veteran produced by APT. Someone actors Nora Aunor and Eddie Garcia on even asked: “Sino kaya ang “Little Nanay.” padrino niyan? Ang lakas niya “Sa una, kahit sino siguro mai-intimi- sa TAPE at APT, ha.” date sa kanya, may kaba,” she said of the Now, all of a sudden, Valeen Superstar. “Ako noong una nagkakamali ako talaga sa lines ko. Kahit gaano ko is accused of being the third kabisado. Pero pagdating kay Ms. Nora, Ambassador Reeder and Senator wheel in the break up of the hindi na. Pero kasi dahil sa sobrang marriage of Ciara Sotto and approachable niya, hindi mo akalain na Enverga brief media on last phase of TAPE exec Jojo Oconer. Ciara magiging kabiruan mo or kakwentuhan mo. Magiging komportable ka.” and Valeen are co-stars in Being in showbiz for 10 years already, Typhoon Yolanda reconstruction “Princess in the Palace”. Ciara Kris has learned how to be more open to first made the public aware that people despite being naturally shy. MANILA, January 13, 2016 – The Hon- initiatives delivered by several implement- she suspects her husband is “Ngayon mas alam ko na how ev- ourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Senator ing partners in line with the Comprehen- cheating through her posts in her erything goes sa showbiz.Kris added, from Ontario, joined Canada’s Ambas- sive Rehabilitation and Reconstruction “Before kasi mahiyain talaga ako. Hindi social media accounts, suggest- ako ’yung taong palabati, hindi ako ‘yung sador to the Philippines Neil Reeder at a Plan (2014-2016) of the Government of ing that he’s been lying to her. taong makikwentuhan mo… Pero ngayon press conference announcing the last phase the Philippines. All the recipient projects Finally, a few days ago, she of Canada’s assistance to the Philippines’ focus on sustainable long-term economic naisip ko na kailangan ko iyon eh. So posted this: “These past weeks ngayon kailangan na palabati ako talaga, long-term reconstruction efforts after development ranging from environmentally kahit anong mood ko pa.” super-typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda’s devastat- responsible agriculture and fishing practices have been very difficult for me While she wishes “Little Nanay” ing landfall in November 2013. to reestablishment of sari-sari stores. and my son. It’s true that I moved would be on air for a longer time, she “As Canada’s first Senator of Filipino “Our previous government ensured that out of our home and decided hopes to do a romantic-comedy role next. descent, and the only Filipino-Canadian the ties between our two countries grew to go back to my parents’ house “Gusto ko ng mala-Koreanovela. representative at the federal level, I want even stronger through several government- (her parents are Helen Gamboa Romantic-comedy. Actually gusto ko nga sana ‘Encantadia,’ pero hindi ako tinext to highlight Canada’s continued efforts to to-government agreements as well as and Tito Sotto) for now. The para mag-audition. Pero okay lang din assist those who are still in dire need for increased immigration from the Philippines truth is painful, but it is what it is. naman sa akin kasi I’m still doing ‘Little assistance in the Philippines after Typhoon to Canada. As a member of the official I know that the Lord will strength- Nanay.’ Siguro din ’yung built ko baka Yolanda struck the country more than opposition in the Senate, I will ensure that en me after this. I prefer to keep hindi ako fit sa role,” she said. 2 years ago,” said Senator Enverga in a our new government is held to account and my privacy at this time & I would Aside from “Little Nanay,” Kris is statement. “Canada’s government, under continues to focus on efforts to further both also busy with her online food business the leadership of the then Prime Minister countries’ interest in a mutually beneficial appreciate the public respect- Adobo Classics. Stephen Harper, was quick to act to assist manner. Filipinos made up the largest ing this. Thank you to those who “Favorite siya ng family ko. Specialty with the immediate needs. Now, we need group of new permanent residents in 2014, are sending me messages of siya ng mom ko. Kinuha ko recipe ng support and encouragement.” mom ko at inenhance na lang namin ng to cement the reconstruction efforts with a and we will continue to make positive con- friends ko. Naging observant ako sa mga lasting goal of self-sufficient prosperity,” the tributions to our adopted home country. I Ciara didn’t mention Valeen’s ibang adobo. Iba talaga ’yung sa mom ko Senator continued. Representatives from am proud to represent you in the Senate of name but she’s said to be the and at the same time ang lakas talaga ng the recipient organizations and the Hon- Canada,” Senator Enverga concluded. prime suspect. food business ngayon,” she said. ourable Zenaida Maglaya, Undersecretary “It’s not true that Valeen is Sir Kris still has many dreams she wants for Trade and Industry in the Philippines, --30-- Jojo Oconer’s ‘girl,’” said Va- to fulfill, among them taking culinary were also in attendance. leen’s manager Olive de Jesus, classes in the near future. Of the $90.6 million that our previous For more information please contact: “Gusto ko kasi palakihin ang business government committed to match donations Lars Andersen through a text message sent to namin at gawing full-blown restaurant,” Jojo Sucaldito she explained. from Canadians, $20.6 million is allocated Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr.’s office to support long-term economic recovery 613-996-8895 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 L. M. Confidential 25 Matteo says Life Hacks “Don’t Shoot”

Got Brown Eyes? By “don’t shoot!,” Matteo Guidicelli doesn’t mean shoot with a gun but with More or Daily Sex People May Think a camera (especially video). At the presscon for Tupang Ligaw, Scientific Reasons Why it’s Good You’re More Trust- his latest indie starrer directed by novelist Rod Santiago for worthy Baby Go (BG) Productions, LOTS OF SEX arousal Matteo was asked what continued from page 1 and ability to achieve Recent research suggests brown-eyed individuals he had to say about actors Sex also releases serotonin, endorphins, and phenyl orgasm in are perceived as more trustworthy than blue- in sex videos (“solo flight”) ethylamine, hormones that generate feelings of women. Tes- eyed ones. But it’s not just the hue that led to the that have gone viral at euphoria, pleasure, and elation—and make people tosterone, a judgment. the start of the year. forget all about that nagging sore muscle or back sex hormone The study, which was published in the journal twinge. Other studies have shown intercourse can power player PLOS ONE (through the Public Library of Sci- (Sources surmised that those sex videos stop migraines in their tracks and reduce the un- for both ence), set to find out whether or not eye color must have been shot way, way before comfortable side effects of rheumatoid arthritis. ladies and influences our perception of trustworthiness. The and have surfaced on social media only 6. It improves sleep. gents, could research team, led by Karel Kleisner of Prague’s Charles University, photographed 40 female lately.) During and after sex, the brain releases powerful be a solution. and 40 male students who had either brown Asked if he has one, Matteo answered hormones (including norepinephrine, serotonin, Studies have or blue eyes. The researchers then asked 238 oxytocin, and vasopressin), which can trigger the shown a link in jest, “Mayroon ba? Hahahaha!,” participants (mostly students, and two-thirds urge to cuddle or just pass out. Men are especially between low testosterone and high blood pressure, adding, “Delikado ang social media so female) to rate the photographed faces based likely to zonk out because the prefrontal cortex—the while the spikes in testosterone associated with on perceived trustworthiness, attractiveness, everybody and not just actors should part of the brain responsible for interpreting and re- sexual activity might help lower blood pressure. or dominance on a 10-point scale—one meant be careful with what we post, not just sponding to new information—slows waaaay down 12. It improves tooth health. very trustworthy, attractive, or dominant, and what we do but what we say because immediately after orgasm in males. This one’s a bit of a reach, but bear with us. In addi- 10 meant very untrustworthy, unattractive, or 7. It enhances sense of smell. tion to sperm, semen contains minerals like calcium, the whole world sees it. Social media is subordinate. magnesium, and zinc—which are also found in root After sexual intercourse, the body produces the hor- To see if eye color alone affected trust open to everybody.” canal fillings. Zinc and calcium are also ingredients mone prolactin, which creates new neurons in the perception (the main focus of the study), the It doesn’t mean that Matteo is not in most commercially available tooth rinses. We’ll olfactory bulb—the part of the brain that controls research team performed a sneaky switcheroo. active on social media. let you do the math… how we understand and react to smells. After digitally swapping blue eyes onto the 8. It makes us look younger. 13. It fights prostate cancer. “I do have Twitter and Instagram,” he brown-eyed faces (and vice versa), a second, said, “but I’m careful about whatever I A Scottish study showed that loving, supportive According to some studies, regular sex “flushes smaller group of students rated the faces. couples who had intercourse three or more times out” any carcinogens lurking in the prostate gland, The eye-opening results: Iris color significantly post. The thing is huwag na mag-selfie a week appeared on average 10 years younger than making it less likely to become cancerous. But a influenced perceived trustworthiness, with brown- ng mga private activity.” their actual age. Orgasms trigger the release of the more recent study showed that very frequent sexual eyed faces being considered more trustworthy He and his girlfriend Sarah activity in young men (20s and early 30s) could ac- sex hormone estrogen in both men and women. than blue-eyed ones. Geronimo do exchange “innocent” Estrogen improves hair and skin quality, making tually increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. To their credit, baby-blues were found to people look more attractive. Meanwhile, frequent ejaculation in middle-aged be more attractive. Sex mattered too: Female tweets. If ever he has something 9. It reduces for heart disease. or older (50+) men decreased disease risk. In other faces were rated more trustworthy than their male personal to tell Sarah, Matteo said he’d words, the verdict is still out on this one—though counterparts. rather do it, yes, personally. “Harap- Good news, dudes! Studies show doing the deed things look pretty good for the older gents among actually reduces risk of stroke and coronary heart us. Can We Trust It? harapan na lang.” disease in men. According to the study, men who Just done with one season of Single/ had sex once a month or less were 45 percent more 14. It lowers risks during pregnancy. Not yet. Before you nix blue-eyed pals from Single with Shaina Magdayao, Matteo likely to contract a cardiovascular disease than Frequent sexual intercourse—and exposure to se- your friends list, or limit yourself to brown-eyed friskier fellows. The evidence suggested the men men—can reduce the risk of developing a serious is re-inventing himself into an action suitors, consider this: The faces rated highest for with better overall health had higher libidos and pregnancy complication called preeclampsia (which trustworthiness by the second group pretty much star in Tupang Ligaw in which he plays therefore more sex overall, which reinforced their can cause swollen extremities, headaches, nausea, remained the same, even though the eye colors a soldier looking for his missing brother healthy cardiovascular systems. and even seizures). A protein found in semen, called 10. It regulates periods. HLG-A, can regulate women’s immune systems and were switched. The researchers then figured there (played by Pinoy Big Brother discovery lower the possibility of experiencing these complica- had to be another factor. Kind of. Rico Barrera). The search leads him Scientists found that women exposed to male sweat After measuring facial structure, they found tions . were calmer and more relaxed than the control that when it came to people’s perception of trust, to Barrio Paraiso ruled by El Diablo group. These women also experienced smaller chang- 15. It makes fertilization easier. there was more than meets the eye(s). Faces that (played by Paolo Contis). That’s where es of levels of luteinizing hormone (which controls Men who ejaculated daily for seven days had rated higher on the trust scale had bigger eyes the soldier uncovers the truth about his the menstrual cycle) in the blood. It also reduces higher-quality sperm at the end of the week, mean- and broader mouths with upward-turned lips. But brother’s fate. stress, a factor in keeping periods more regular. ing it was heartier and more likely to fertilize an why does that matter? The researchers found 11. It lowers blood pressure. egg—probably because frequent sex (and ejacula- these facial characteristics are often associated Determined to prove himself in the tion) means sperm spend less time in the testicular action genre and to justify his being High blood can also cause erectile dysfunction in with brown-eyed people, whereas blue-eyed ducts and are less likely to be damaged over time. men (think about it for a second…) and reduced folks tend to be have smaller eyes, longer faces, a third choice (after JM de Guzman and eyebrows that are farther apart. who bowed out due to personal reasons Don’t start singing “Brown-Eyed Girl” from the rooftops just yet. While other research may back and Xian Lim who was busy shooting adventures. this study up, it’s too small and too limited to be Everything About Her, his Star Cinema Rising television star Shy Carlos conclusive. Another potentially confounding fac- movie with Vilma Santos), Matteo Pretty Newcomer is stars in the latest small screen adap- tor: Blue-eyed people often have longer chins, refused any “double” for the risky scenes. 2016’s ‘Tasya Fantasya’ tation of a fantasy series which may make them look less baby-faced—and VIVA’s Veronique del Rosario- research correlates higher ratings of honesty to “He’s daring,” said Dennis Corpus says, “The role of Tasya Shy Carlos pulls away from the pack just as easily be- people with baby faces (not to be confused Evangelista who is helping BG Fantasya seems to be cut out for ing gifted with one of showbiz’s most beautiful faces Grammy Award-winning R&B musician “Baby- Productions. “Matteo is also good in Shy. The character exudes what we and undeniable talents in acting and singing. face”). see in her - kind, imaginative, youthful, wholesome and the dramatic scenes. Remember, he is This year, the 20-year old Swiss-Filipino actress pleasant. We didn’t have any doubts that Shy will a Best Actor winner for the Cinema from the VIVA Artists Agency stable gets the biggest Moral of the (eye-color) story: be able to give justice to this project.” break of her career as she plays the title role in the One film Saturday Night Chills in Shy’s Tasya Fantasya will be the third rebirth of the iconic Tasya Fantasya series. The conclusions of this study were just pre- 2013. One memorable scene shows iconic komiks character, having been played by Kris Tasya Fantasya is a series from the creative mind liminary. As researchers confirmed, further studies Aquino in 1994 and by Yasmien Kurdi in 2008. When him revealing to his mother (played by of Carlo J. Caparas, about an ugly but kindhearted are needed on the relationship between eye asked how she will tackle the role, Shy simply quips, “I Suzette Ranillo) the painful truth that yaya who dreams about her prince charming. Tasya color, face shape, and trustworthiness in other haven’t seen the movie and the GMA show. I hope to later finds out that her faith is entangled with that of a demographics (and in larger numbers) before we his brother is dead.” play the role in a different way.” magical tree that will lead her to a series of colorful can go trusting the findings fully. What’s next for Alexa Ilacad after ‘Luv U’? (Pop-ups are not supposed to be More Money for Planes Candid SPOOF taken seriously - Alexa Ilacad expressed her sadness EDITOR) MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile has succeed in now that her Sunday show Luv U has lobbying for an additional defense budget for the Philippine Air ended. According to the young star, she Finally, proof that I can Force. The approved additional PHP11 sing, thanks to Tita Josie and will miss a lot of things from the show. Tito Mark. billion for the acquisition o f modern jet fighters. The What’s next for her after Luv U? “As Philippine Air Force is highly of now actually focus muna sa promo ng considering the Swedish Saab JAS- Everything About Her 39 Gripen which is widely known as and ayon I’m actually a 5th generation fighter jet surpassing doing a YouTube the American F-16 and all Chinese Chengdu channel and ayon part J-10,17 variants. na ako ng Chicken With the said approved budget, the PAF Pork Adobo (YouTube could acquire 4-5 units of the Swedish Gripen which i s group) ng ABS-CBN widely seen as a morale and capability booster for the whole Armed Forces of the Philippines with its sole mandate to defend so let’s see how that goes, kung ano ang the country at all cost. mangyayari sa pagiging YouTuber ko The Philippine Air Force recently received the first 2 units and I want to pursue my singing career. of the S.Korean FA-50, 10 more units are expected to be I want to be a legit singer. I want to Josie de Leon School of Performing Arts hands out awards and recognitions at their delivered gradually within 2 yrs. have an album,” she shared. JDL Gala Night. 26 L. M. Confidential FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 Scenes in the City

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1 2 3 Solenn Heusaff still single It wasn’t a wedding, but merely a belated engagement celebration. After a two-week holiday in December in Argentina, where she supposedly married her fiancé, Nico Bolzico, Solenn Heussaff recently faced the entertainment press and insisted that no vows were exchanged, despite a handful of photos online suggesting otherwise. 4 “No, it hasn’t happened yet. We didn’t go to a church… I didn’t have a wedding dress… We simply chose to celebrate in Argentina because I have not seen his parents in two years,” said the actress, who has always preferred to keep her personal life private, at a press conference for her upcoming movie 5 “Lakbay2Love.” “I am still single, technically,” Solenn said, 1. Senator Enverga, Ambassador Reeder and Undersecretary Maglaya giggling. “I am still a Heussaff.” with representatives from recipient organizations of aid in the Philippines. The Filipino-French Kapuso talent plans 2. Jinky T. Corpuz celebrated her first birthday in Canada on Jan. 16, 2016 to tie the knot with Nico in France and invite at Congee Queen at Yonge and Steeles. (PHOTO-ARIEL RAMOS) 3. PCCF’s around 200 guests. That was all she was willing Nathalie Ramos poses with students and teachers during the turnover of 10 to disclose during the media gathering. Solenn, computers to the school. 4. PCCF’S Ansha Joy Hipolito pays a courtesy call to Philippine Ambassador Reeder. 5. Rafael Nebres of Action Honda (SEAT- however, assured the press that she would ED) was a guest at Pinoy radio. 6. PCCF’s Nathalie Ramos was a special 6 divulge details about her wedding—once it guest at festival in Tanay, Rizal. Seated beside her is Vice Mayor Jimmy Vista. does finally happen.

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