ittle anila L.M.Confidential MAY 2014 Premarital Facing the Sex Enemy Increase after Philippine soldiers Typhoon Yolanda on lonely Ayungin Shoal outpost face the ‘enemy’ is 3rd Most Dangerous

for Journalists In this photo taken March 31, 2014, Philippine Marine Lieutenant First Class Mike Pelotera stands to attention with his 8 colleagues before receiving bronze cross medals after a five month mission manning the Philippines’ remote outpost on the Second Thomas Shoal in the love disputed Spratlys Island in the South China Sea, at the Naval Headquarters in Palawan. the US JEN more than the PUERTO PRINCESSA - Nine hungry marines guarding the Philippines’ loneliest outpost aboard a rusted World War II Americans vessel had just one option after Chinese Mercado vessels blocked fresh supplies from reaching them -- go fishing. The troops were 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the nearest major Philippine island, holding on to a tiny reef in the Love will have South China Sea as part of a decades-long territorial row that in recent months had grown increasingly hostile. “We knew about the dangers signing on to the job, but my worry was we were to wait running out of supplies,” Mike Pelotera, the leader of the Marine unit, told AFP after his five-month mission ended this week and he returned to shore. “But we are marines and we adapt, we

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PHL Economic boom leaving Dance like nobody’s watching street Children Behind MANILA, Philippines - With the Philippine economy doing better than expected, some international donors are starting to pull out. They think a better economy means more opportunities for the poor, but one NGO says, the benefits have not yet reached those who need them most. Everyday for 25 years, street children gather here in Luneta Park. Jude Natividad has been going to the Mobile classrooms for the last 10 years. He is now 17.

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CHILDREN LEFT BEHIND But they did fine. man-about-town and Birthday celebrant Dr. Solon Guzman and his wife MAY 2014 MAY 2014 continued on page 23 L. M. ConfidentialDr. Josephine perform a wonderful dance number to the delight of the guests. 1 Basta Toyota, sa Scarborough na!

Finance eg. $10,000 financed over 36/48 at 1.9%/0% months equals monthly payment of $285.99/$208.33. COB $295.64/$0. OAC. 2 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 John Lloyd regrets shelved series with Anne, Piolo

MANILA – “Wala ng major script revision kaming problema ni kaya na-stop kami. And Anne. Wala talaga.” siyempre alam niyo These were John naman si direk Chito Escudero ready to Lloyd Cruz’s own words maraming inaasikaso so defend self should when asked about his medyo natigil lang kami. relationship with Anne Pero right now, pasimula name appear in Curtis, months after the na kami ulit, pabalik na,” Edgar Sulit says actress reportedly slapped he said. Napoles’ list him at a high-end bar in Cruz said he is looking Taguig. forward to working with Goodbye to a MANILA, Philippines—Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday said he is Cruz said all is well the three stars, especially not worried with the “tell-all” testimony of between him and Curtis Mendiola, whom he Loved One alleged pork barrel mastermind Janet Lim- and they were even supposed to work on described as having a “nakakakabang Napoles. a TV series, except that this was shelved. kagandahan.” After being with you for “Hindi ako kinakabahan. Hindi ko alam “Dapat may gagawin kaming teleserye, “Yung mga eksena namin, medyo many years, I think it is time at hindi ko pa nakikita ang affidavit ni pero dahil tatlo kami, Piolo (Pascual), distant pa ‘yung characters namin. to let go. I had given it a Napoles,” Escudero said in an interview over Anne and ako, hindi talaga magtugma- Kumbaga hindi pa umiinit… Hindi niya Radyo Inquirer 990AM. (I am not worried. I tugma ang schedules namin,” he kailangang kabahan,” he said referring to good thought. we had our do not know and I have not seen the affidavit explained. Mendiola. of Napoles.) He said he never allocated ups and downs in the past Curtis is currently doing the remake As to sharing scenes with Barretto, the his Priority Development Asistance Fund and I never gave up on you. (PDAF) or pork barrel to the bogus non- of the fantasy series “Dyesebel,” while Kapamilya actor said, “Napaka-exciting government organizations linked to Napoles. Pascual is also gearing up for his kung iisipin kasi as we all know, si But this time its for real. I Escudero expressed reservations about the television comeback. Gretchen very iconic figure sa showbiz. have to decide what is best credibility of Napoles saying her testimonies “Sabi namin maybe sa movie na Strong ‘yung kanyang personality. Nae- might contradict the earlier statements lang tayo magkakasama. Ang daming excite akong makita siya in her character for me. You have failed me exposed by the whistle blowers. possibilities. Kapag nagsara ka [ng kasi opposite talaga ng personality niya.” many times in the past. You “Dapat bang pagkatiwalaan ang lahat pinto], dapat magbubukas ka ng iba,” he As for Gomez, Cruz said they have ng sasabihin ni Napoles? Paano kung ‘di said. already worked together before. stood me up and lately you mag match ang testimonya niya sa mga whistleblowers? ” he said. Apart from the weekly sitcom “Home “Medyo kilala ko si Kuya Goma. were always frozen. (Should we believe all the statements of Sweetie Home,” Cruz said he is currently Kapag nagda-dialogue ako sa ‘Palibahasa I have to start from zero Napoles? What if her testimony won’t match focused on his upcoming movie with Lalake,’ inaangat niya lagi ‘yung damit with the whistleblowers’? ) , and ko. [But so far], ‘yung mga eksena ko, ako again. Lucky thing James According to him, the Department Gretchen Barretto to be directed by lang and si Jessy pa lang,” he said. promised to show me the of Justice (DOJ) should not screen the Chito Rono. statements made in the sworn testimony of “Nagkaroon kami ng pagpupulong EDGAR SULIT SAYS GOODBYE Napoles. a couple of days ago. Nagkaroon lang continued on page 7 MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 3 Spotlight Berting Labra Naku ha! by Jose Baking Give him a role, any role and he’ll own it LMConfidential.com New Group waging War in Mindanao How many groups are there in Mindanao?

First, the Philippine government made a deal with the Moro National Liberation front (MNLF) to have peace in Mindanao. Then, MILF group did not agree and wanted their own deal so they waged war. Now, the government made a deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to have peace in Mindanao. Now, another group called BIFF is waging war because they want a deal with the government too. No, it does not stand for Best Islamic Friends Forever. It stands for Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. And on both previous deals, outside countries were happy to mediate. What’s the next alphabet group, MIFF? More like MIFFed because there will always be another group wanting a deal. And they will be LOL all the way to the B.A.N.K. It’s good deal the government had not made a deal with the NPA. They know another group will come out wanting a deal faster than the ink dries on a treaty if a deal with the NPA is signed.

rigging or whatever to no avail. They separate and create a new Lindsay Lohan List of Sex organization called FIRST PUTA, to signify that they were Partners Stolen? the first officers of the original PUTA. Some organizations do When in rehab, one of the steps is to list not like to join either one because they do not want to offend the names of your all your sex partners officers of either organizations because they are friends with you have had. Apparently, Lindsay both of them. Or maybe just bad vibes. Or maybe they just Lohan’s list was stolen. I was not worried want to be officers themselves. But to distinguish themselves, about my name being made public because. I did not give her they have to think of a Unique Selling proposition so they call my real name. themselves Pilipino United Toronto Association International, Berting Labra (April 17, 1933 – February 10, 2009), born North America or PUTA-INA. Then, the 3 similarly-named Roberto Labra, was a Filipino child star and veteran actor associations try to get the embassy or consulate involved and MILF Commanders join MNLF all ask to endorse one of them to claim legitimacy, in their equally adept in comedy and drama, in action flicks and musicals. NOW WHAT? mind. If one of them get the recognition, they will then claim Labra starred in Apat Na Taga in 1953. He was a child star Some commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front that as an endorsement and they expect the other association who shared screen with Fernando Poe, Sr. in several hits, including (MILF) have joined forces with the Moro National Liberation to cease and desist...existing, if that is possible. And so it goes. Front (MNLF) along with thousands of their men because “Palaboy ng ,” “Sagur,” “Kanto Boy,” and “Alimudin.” they do not want to give up their high-powered firearms and He was only six years old when he made his stage debut. He ammunition. Now, let me get this straight. The purpose of a Selfies on Stage Fade out? What do you think of taking selfies while on stage, whether was discovered by Poe Sr when he was looking for a child actor national government is that they are the only government, with a star or not? Ellen started it. Is it going to live forever with one army, one navy, etc... Why bother having one peace who could sing for the movie. treaty after another with every armed group if some of their like the “achy break heart line dancing?” Or is it over before it Labra also witnessed the murder of his father, Francisco Labra, followers will not disarm anyway? Why not do like Peru and even caught on? fight the rebels until the rebels disappear? A government former bantamweight and featherweight champion of the Orient, cannot get tired of fighting rebellion and resort to treaties. in the hands of Japanese soldiers. “He was tortured,” Labra told It only encourages others. Let us also stop this nonsense of “Vehicle Lost Control” I just do not understand the grammar of people writing the the Inquirer in 2005 interview. ceasefire after ceasefire because only the government soldiers news. How does a car lose control? Cars do not lose control observe them anyway. The rebels attack our soldiers and they The elder Poe became the 10-year-old’s foster father. - drivers do. Or you can say, “the car had mechanical failure justify it with stupid excuses and outside observers agree with and the driver lost control.” Or you can say “the driver had Five years after the elder Poe’s death, Labra, then a teenage, them for the sake of agreeing. a heart attack and lost control.” BUT A CAR CANNOT teamed up with Fernando “Da King” Poe Jr. in the 1965 box-office LOSE CONTROL. It is not a living thing. Despite movies hit “Lo’ Waist Gang,” a film that spawned a string of other movies like Terminator, Terminator 2, Terminator 3 or Transformers, Treaty to bring Peace? and a lifelong friendship with Da King. Peace treaty with MNLF to bring peace before was opposed cars are machines. They do not think on their own and move by MILF. Now deal with MILF supposed to bring peace is by themselves. In 1969, Labra and fellow action star The Late Eddie Fernandez also opposed by MNLF and BIFF. Next, deal with BIFF will were jailed for murder.[1] Labra spent 13 years in Muntinlupa, only bring...what? Why is the PHL negotiating with these “rebels?” to be exonerated by the Supreme Court. “Now what” is right. Catholic Church is friendly to corruption? Labra appeared in the 1991 action film “Manong Gang” with A friend made a good observation. Why has no one in the actor now Senator ramon ‘Bong” revilla Jr Alongside Dina Bonevie One Organization begets another Catholic church like the Catholic Bishops Conference of the This is like Filipino organizations abroad. A new organization Philippines or CBCP, denounce the corruption scandals in as Bong Revilla’s Leading Lady, and the late Actors Paquito Diaz is created, for example, Pilipino United Toronto Association the Philippine government? The church make very loud noises and Max Alvarado. Labra’s last film, the 2007 comedy “M.O.N.A.Y or PUTA for short. They have a first set of officers. Then, after against the RH bill but none involving the senators and other ni Mr. Shooli,” co-starred actor Leo Martinez. a few years, they have an election and the first set of officers politicians. Or is he wrong? Did somebody in the church are not re-elected. The first set of officers sourgrape of vote hierarchy denounce anything yet besides the RH bill? He appeared in supporting roles in soap operas and indie films in the Philippines. Labra died last February 10, 2009 due to emphysema. He was 75 years old. Labra’s remains were buried in the Garden of Submit ads & press releases by Memories in Pateros May 15 for the June 2014 issue.

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MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 5 Filipino World Believe it or not: Filipinos love US more than Yanks Filipinos rank first in a and the world.” followed by the Kenyans (85 percent), the global survey on the Pew says it does not take policy Brazilians (83 percent), and the South image of the United positions. Africans (77 percent). States, beating even the The center also says the Global But the Filipinos ranked only fourth in Maja, Jericho and Angel Americans when it comes Attitudes Project team “regularly considering the United States a partner to a favorable view of the consults with survey and policy of the Philippines, scoring 81 percent. United States. experts, academic regional and The Israelis were the top scorers According to economic experts, activists and there, with 90 percent, followed by ‘The Legal Wife’ the 2013 Global policymakers” whose expertise gave the Salvadorans (88 percent) and the “tremendous guidance” in shaping Senegalese (84 percent). earns 27% in TV the surveys. Abuse of Pinoys shows anti- ratings 60 countries covered Since 2002, the Pew Global foreign anger in Singapore Attitudes Attitudes Project has surveyed more “The Legal Wife” earned more than SINGAPORE - An abusive campaign Project than 325,000 people in 60 countries. 27% in TV ratings, a huge cause for by Singaporeans opposing a planned of Pew Other facets of the US image also celebration for the series’ main cast, Philippine independence celebration has Research polled in the study included opinion , and shone a light on anti-foreigner sentiment Center in regarding confidence in the US . in the city-state, home to large numbers Washington, president, the spreading of American Angel appreciates the support they of guest workers accused of taking jobs 85 percent of ideas and customs, American democracy, are getting from viewers. from locals and causing overcrowding. the Filipinos business, music, movies, television, “Nakakatuwa ‘yung mga reactions The Philippines marks its 116th polled said technological advances, drone strikes and na nababasa namin kasi ang hirap ng year of independence on June 12 and a they had a the US president’s international policies. kwento. Hindi naman ito typical na formula group of Filipino residents in Singapore favorable Also covered were the world economy, lang ng ABS-CBN tapos nag-rereact is planning an event on June 8 at a view of the European Union and China’s image. sila ng ganun. Nakakataba ng puso shopping complex along busy Orchard the United The survey also showed 85 percent of na na-appreciate nila ang ganitong Road. States. Filipinos thought the United States gave klaseng kwento kasi nangyayari talaga It became a hotly debated topic after Following their country’s interests a “great deal” or ito sa totoong buhay,” said Angel who commentators on anonymously-run local the Filipinos “fair amount” of consideration. plays Monica Santiago De Villa, the websites and Facebook pages heaped are the Here, the Kenyans scored 79 percent, aggrieved wife in the series. racial abuse on Filipinos and attacked Israelis placing second, followed by the South Angel attributes the series’ success the choice of venue, saying it should be and the Africans (73 percent), and the Americans to the beautifully written script which, (70 percent). held in the Philippine embassy grounds she says, gives her and her co-stars instead of the public Orchard Road area. “goosebumps.” Ghanaians, both scoring 83 percent, and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who Leading superpower Maja who plays Nicole, Monica’s best the Americans, who scored 81 percent. attended a “Singapore Day” celebration friend, is happy to hear about the latest Among those who had had in London on March 29 attended by On the question, “Will China ratings result. unfavorable views of America who 9,000 people, condemned the “thuggish eventually replace the US as the world’s “Basta nasa cloud nine yata kaming scored the highest are the Jordanians, behaviour” of people who harassed the leading superpower?” the Filipinos also lahat ngayon. Grabe sobrang init ng 85 percent; the Egyptians, 81 percent; organisers of the Philippine event, calling ranked first, with 74 percent, answering pagtanggap,” Maja said. the Palestinians, 79 percent; and the them a “disgrace to Singapore”. that China will never outrank the United For her, it is inevitable that more Pakistanis, 72 percent. Blaming “a few trolls” for the online States. Kapamilya viewers will be glued to the Only 13 percent of the Filipinos said attacks, he wrote on his Facebook page: The Japanese placed second, scoring series with Monica finally discovering they had unfavorable views of the United “How would we have felt if British 72 percent and the Egyptians came in a Nicole’s affair with Adrian. States. netizens had spammed our website, and distant third with 56 percent. “Mamaya sasagasaan na niya. So The Global Attitudes Project “conducts abused Singaporeans living in Britain?” The Philippines and Japan are locked sobrang excited na kami na mapanuod public opinion surveys around the world A spokeswoman for organisers Pilipino in territorial disputes with China in the ninyo na ‘yung ibang mga eksena kung on a broad array of subjects ranging from Independence Day Council Singapore East and South China Seas. saan talaga sasabihin mo, ‘ano kayang people’s assessments of their own lives to (PIDCS) referred to a previous statement Among the people who believed gawin ni Monica pagkatapos niyang their views about the current state of the which said they were “heartened, grateful, China would eventually replace the malaman?’ ‘Anong gagawin ni Adrian?’ world and important issues of the day,” and happy to receive support from United States as the world’s leading ‘Si Nicole ipagpapatuloy ba niya?’ Pew Research said on its website. Singaporeans.” superpower, the Chinese scored the ‘Kaya ba niyang mawala si Adrian?’ The 2013 survey, posted online She declined to comment on whether highest, 58 percent. ‘Yung mga ganun,” she related. at www.pewglobal.org/database/ the event would go ahead as planned The Spaniards and the British tied for “Sobrang sarap panuurin ang show indicator/1/, was conducted in 39 on June 8. Police say they have not yet second place with 55 percent, followed na involved ang buong bayan. We’re countries and interviewed 37,653 received a permit application for it. by the Canadians and the Australians, happy kasi alam naming hindi kami respondents. The Philippine embassy in Singapore kumukuha ng ratings because kung ano- also tied at 52 percent. was moved to post an advisory on its anong gimiks ginagawa namin. It’s really Nonpartisan website urging Filipino residents to Influential partner something that happens because the exercise caution. story is that good,” added Jericho. On its website, Pew Research Center Ninety percent of the Filipinos Jericho reveals that there are times describes itself as a “nonpartisan fact tank thought the United States greatly that he just couldn’t believe what the that informs the public about the issues, influenced their country’s affairs, characters would go through. attitudes and trends shaping America He commented, “Minsan ‘pag nag- babasa kami ng script, minsan ibababa ko ‘yung script at matitigilan ‘ano ba ito?’ Minsan mapapahinto ako. Hindi Shiela Coronel at ko alam kung gusto kong mag-sorry for PPCO Forum playing this character or say thank you.” Lastly, Angel stressed that with “The Philippine Press Club Ontario (PPCO) Legal Wife” they hope to inspire and hosted Sheila Coronel’s function; a veteran Filipino journalist and expert in Int’l Affairs give hope to families that are facing Investigative reports; on March 18, 2014 at challenges. the University of Toronto. PPCO President, So watch out for the much awaited Hermie Garcia, extended the invitations confrontation scene among Monica, to people of diverse background, and all age-groups. The full house event was a Adrian and Nicole, which will finally resounding success. The Question and happen so, don’t miss the nation’s Answer period was dominated by youth who most followed “TV Affair,” “The Legal are studying journalism. PHOTO BY ARIEL Wife” after “Ikaw Lamang” on ABS-CBN RAMOS Primetime Bida. 6 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 Philippines Amid need for add’l capacity, PH power sector seen fraught with risks, red tape MANILA - As the main Philippine Investment Corp president, said lenders are island of Luzon narrowly escapes a wary of delays in the rate adjustments of shortage, investors wanting to capitalize power developers. on the growing demand for electricity are “We also don’t like the extensions when rediscovering that regulatory risks and you should be getting tariff increases and red tape have yet to be banished from the extensions of contract because that is not power generation sector. in the cash flow,” he said, referring to the In recent weeks, the Luzon grid almost ongoing impasse at the Supreme Court. got a taste of what it is like living in The Court indefinitely extended the Mindanao, where power supply is not temporary restraining order (TRO) it enough to meet demand. The Department issued on Meralco’s P4.15 per kilowatt- of Energy (DOE) said the situation has hour rate increase. normalized, but warned of the constant The rate hike was primarily brought threat of a shortage should problems about by a significant spike in prices besetting the industry remain unresolved. of power suppliers at the Wholesale Former energy secretary Vincent S. Perez Electricity Spot Market in November and said the country would require 12,000 December last year. megawatts (MW) of additional capacity No less than Energy Secretary Carlos through 2030. Jericho Petilla acknowledged that the “What we will need from now up to extension of the TRO may have given 2030 is almost 700 MW of new capacity for permit fees, and consultants and intervention. consumers a respite. that needs to come on stream each year,” experts. Also, the required number of During the previous administration, The consequences of the delay in the Perez, who is chairman of Merrit Partners, regulatory approval takes time, risking the Supreme Court had warned lower resolution of the case however may put told participants of a forum on the local delays in power projects. courts not to cause untoward delays that off the required expansion of existing energy sector. “I would say that at least one year to get would sabotage potential investments the power plants at a time when the economy That volume of power generation is permits in place, that’s being very efficient economy requires. After the change in desperately needs additional electricity to roughly double the country’s current already,” San Juan said. government, the spotlight has turned on sustain the Philippine economy’s record capacity. Although the required capacity “To cut a tree you need a permit; to cut the High Tribunal because of its order expansion. creates opportunities for developers, the a coconut tree you need a different permit. stopping Meralco from imposing a record For this year, the government expects the sector is still saddled by a number of risks. You will need some kind of confirmation increase in the generation charge. economy to grow between 6.5-7.5 percent Teodulo San Juan Jr., a partner at the from the National Commission on Eduardo V. Fransisco, BDO Capital & after last year’s 7.2 percent expansion. Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon and Jose law Indigenous Peoples that you’re not firm, said among the hurdles is the number building on indigenous lands; if you permits one has to secure to put up a power are in fact building on indigenous project. land you will need proof of informed “The Philippine regulatory environment and written consent from affected is, at the risk of sounding redundant, indigenous people,” he said. heavily regulated. Any developer of renewable energy resource or power Wary of delays generator needs at least 15 Philippine regulatory offices to get all the necessary A problem that has come back permits in place,” he said. to haunt investors in recent months This entails additional costs for investors is the deadlock caused by judicial

Will Danica approve if dad Vic marries Pauleen? ask her about her kids. Vic’s “Eat Bulaga” co-host also updates Danica about her dad’s feelings. “Kinukwento nya na happy ang dad ko pag nakakasama nya kaming mga anak nya,” relates Danica. She admits feeling a bit awkward the first time Vic and Pauleen got together because of the age gap between them. Vic is 34 years Pauleen’s senior. But Danica’s fears vanished when she Danica Sotto-Pingris will not object saw how happy her dad is with Pauleen. should her dad, comedian-host , Now, all Danica can do is pray “kung ano finally marry long-time girlfriend Pauleen ang will ni God para sa kanila.” Luna. But first, Danica plans to tell him Danica thinks it’s still too early to tell if the same thing he said to her and now Pauleen is a potential wife to Vic. “Feeling husband Marc Pingris before they tied ko kailangan pa ng panahon para makilala the knot. “Dapat, kung talagang kayo na, ko siya at makausap. Pero ang Daddy ko siguraduhin nyo na yan.” lang ang makakasagot nyan if ever, kasi After the presscon for Junior Preneur, sila ang magsasama.” But Danica vowed an annual trade bazaar that aims to inspire to continue respecting the couple and entrepreneurship and financial literacy to to always be there for Vic. Danica, San kids, Danica told media she appreciates Juan Vice Mayor and Junior Preneur co- Pauleen’s efforts to reach out to her. presentor Francis Zamora, Junior Preneur Danica likes it that Pauleen doesn’t force Directors Mafae Belasco. “I don’t think herself on the family. Instead, she makes it that by being mataray to a person or ang a point to slowly win Danica – and the rest magsusungit sa tao ay may magagawang of the family members’ hearts – by blending kabutihan or my kahihinatnan.” with them. “Hindi siya yung ‘Oy, pansinin Meanwhille, the young mom is proud nyo naman ako.’ Hinahayaan nya na dahan to say she makes it a point to teach dahang makilala kami. I appreciate yung her children the value of money. She respect na binibigay nya (sa amin).” emphasizes needs, not wants. Pauleen, adds Danica, would casually That’s why she’s looking forward to “Junior Preneur.” MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines Premarital Sex increase after Typhoon Yolanda + other news

itself described “a welcome development.”

Issued on April 16 and published by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the newly updated Impunity Index noted that there are 51 unsolved murders of journalists in the Philippines from 2004 to 2013, giving the country a rating of 0.527 unsolved journalist murders per million inhabitants. Is Jessy

The figure belies the claim made in November, 2013, by the office of President Mendiola is the Benigno S. Aquino III that “there is no more impunity” in the Philippines, the Index next ? pointed out. ABS-CBN’s contract artist Jessy Call centers like the one in the photo operate 24×7 and consume a huge amount of The country has held the third worst spot Mendiola is now rumored to play electricity. Member companies of IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines on the Index since 2010 after the November the famous Filipino female superhero (IT-BPAP) are concerned that the recent sharp increases in the cost of electricity would 23, 2009 Maguindanao Massacre, in which result in slower growth for the industry. 58 people, including 32 journalists and media “Darna” in her upcoming project workers, were killed in a single election-related at the network following the end of incident in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao her television drama series “Maria Possible surge in pre-marital Dr. Amador Catacutan, UNFPA’s province. Mercedes.” reproductive health coordination specialist, Jessy Mendiola Rumored to Play sex cases in Leyte worries emphasized the need to provide sexual In 2009, at least three journalists “Darna” education among youths in the region. He UN agency were gunned down, including freelance The 21-year old star said that she noted that most post-Yolanda health initiatives photographer Mario Sy, who was shot in are focused on maternal and child health care. was happy about hearing that she will ALANGALANG, Leyte - A United Nations front of his wife and daughter following In the latest survey of the Commission be playing the lead character of the agency has raised concern on the possible rise the publication of several photos on drug on Population, Eastern Visayas is the second possible remake of the comic series. in cases of post-Yolanda teenage pregnancy trafficking. region with the highest cases of pre-marital due to the absence of electricity and “lack of But she added that the it was not yet sex, followed by the National Capital Region. diversion among the youth.” The most recent fatality was tabloid reporter confirmed about the portrayal and the “Local government units, after six months, To address this concern, the United Robelita “Ruby” Garcia, who was shot inside management have not yet talked to her will have to continue the program, which is Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has been her home on April 6. about the series and in case that will why they need support from every LGU to implementing measures in storm-hit towns of happen, she would love to play the make the program successful.” said Catacutan. McArthur, Mayorga, Dulag, Tolosa, Tanauan, The Index ranks each country on the basis Alangalang Mayor Loreto Yu pledged to role. Palo, Alang-alang, Kananga, Ormoc City, and of the number of convictions of journalists’ support the UNFPA initiative, adding that this Jessy Mendiola said that she really Tacloban City. killers relative to the population. “Impunity” should reach barangay and school levels. wanted to act as superheroine In the case of Alangalang town alone, of the refers to the exemption from punishment of He added that now that Sangunian especially “Darna” because she 30 pregnant women this month, two of them those killers. Kabataan was already abolished, funds of LGU are 14 years old. However, both girls are seven admires the character for being strong should go and support a program like this months pregnant, which means that they had For this year’s edition of the Impunity but many get mad and called her to ensure that youth in their respective areas sex before typhoon Yolanda struck the region, Index, which calculates the number of “wannabe.” become more active and responsible citizens. according to UNFPA report. unsolved journalist murders as a percentage “Si Darna, puwede siyang maging A UNFP study shows that most teenagers of a country’s population, CPJ examined example sa mga kababaihan dahil from the 10 assisted areas had their first sexual journalist murders in every nation in the world matapang siya pagdating sa pagiging contact at the age of 14 for male and 15 for for the years 2004 through 2013. Cases are babae,” she said. The dancer-actress considered unsolved when no convictions have female. PH 3rd most dangerous has yet to confirm the role because been obtained. “Peer pressure is among the reasons why country for journalists she have not heard it coming from the they had been involved in such activity which by Roy Mabasa is why this should be provided with immediate Only those nations with five or more authorized persons. April 18, 2014 Three months after “Maria Mercedes” solution as most of those who engage on it are Share this: unsolved cases are included in the index. not aware of its consequence,” UNFPA said. The Philippines has retained its unenviable This year, 13 countries met the Index criteria, ended, Jessy Mendiola is currently busy The UNFPA expressed concern on early position among the world’s most dangerous compared with 12 last year. for her out-of-town shows, endorsement pre-marital sex and teenage pregnancy countries for journalists. shootings and taping her upcoming since this might trigger maternal and child In February, 2014, the Philippines dropped movie with kapamilya hunk John lloyd mortality. Those engaged in unprotected sex According to the 2014 Impunity Index, from 147th to 149th in the 2014 World Press Cruz. Freedom Index released by the Paris-based with multiple partners might contribute to the the continued killing of journalists in the Asked if how was her shooting with Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Philippines has pinned the country to its the film, she answered that she was Among the intervention of the UNFPA, in Frontieres, RSF), with the country described third-place ranking behind Iraq and Somalia, a having fun working with the casts and partnership with Save the Children and Plan ranking that it has held for four years. as being in a “difficult situation.” Philippines, is the establishment of Youth crews especially to the box office Friendly Tents where youths learn how to The Philippines retained its ranking despite Another organization monitoring global director Chito Roñio. empower themselves to protect their bodies, last year’s conviction of a gunman who shot press freedom, Freedom House, gave the Jessy Mendiola refused to give further manage personal hygiene, and are provided broadcast investigative journalist Gerardo Philippines a score of 43 in their 2013 details about the movie and said that information about responsible adulthood. Ortega in 2011, which the Impunity Index Freedom of the Press Index, qualifying the it’s a must watch film. local press as only “Partly Free.”

Aubrey’s Birthday at Chako

FIRST, Birthday celebrant Aubrey Panaligan poses with friend. SECOND, Aubrey poses with Joshua. THIRD, Aubrey (3rd FROM RIGHT) and family pose for a photo on her birthday. FOURTH, Friends join Aubrey for a photo-op. FIFTH, Family friend Shirley Leblanc watches over Joshua, the youngest sibling of the Panaligans. SIXTH, Rosemarie Relos takes her turn carrying Joshua.SEVENTH, Mom Genelie picks up a newly-awaken Joshua. 8 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 - It is also alleged that between exist. The investigation is ongoing. 2011 and 2014 Maria Rowena Belen Anyone with information is asked to defrauded investors via a bulk airline ticket contact police at 416-808-7300, Crime purchase scheme. Stoppers anonymously at 416-222 TPIS - Victims of the offences, are (8477), online at www.222tips.com, primarily from the Filipino community text TOR and your message to CRIMES Arrest made in Fraud investigation, Maria Rowena Santiago On Monday March 31, 2014, at 4:50 (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Maria Rowena Santiago Belen 44 years of Belen, licensed as a travel p.m., Maria Rowena Santiago Belen, 44 Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile age agent had been offering years, of the city of Toronto, was arrested App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry On Monday March 31, 2014, the Toronto discounted fare prices on and charged with Fraud Over x 17 and App World. Police Service, Financial Crimes arrested a travel to Asia. Payments Fraud Under x 6. Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate female in relation to a Fraud investigation were made by victims, but Total amount of loss at this time is in Communications, for Staff Inspector Mary It is alleged that: tickets were never actually excess of $1M. Investigators suspect that Lee Metcalfe, Financial Crimes - Between 2011 and 2014, purchased by the accused. further victims of the alleged offences may

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Tom Rodriguez’ career flying high ”I’m not with anyone right now,” said Tom politician, a saint, a con artist, an evil boss and Rodriguez about his lovelife. the list goes on. The actor revealed this during the press Every single time, Rocco has managed to conference of his upcoming romantic comedy wow in his performances. Among those he has film, So It’s You,. Just done, which one is his favorite? What other last March 27, Tom roles is he keen on pursuing? The award-win- was pleased with his ning actor revealed that breathing life into our blooming lovelife. “I am National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal would be the happy. Let’s just put it biggest honor for him. that way,” he said back Rocco has played Jose Rizal before in then. GMA News TV’s “Pluma”. It is a docudrama At that time, he was produced to commemorate national hero Jose being linked to Kaye Rizal’s 150 birth anniversary. Rivera, formerly known He shared, “I wanna as K-La Rivera, a finalist in the ABS-CBN do it again. I was singing competition Star Power: Sharon’s supposed to be part of Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar. Katipunan kaso nga When asked about the status of his lovelife hindi natuloy. Sana now, Tom said: “I’m choosing to focus on my makagawa ulit ako career kasi ang daming oportunidad. with [GMA] News “Yung oportunidad na ito, bibihira naman TV at saka sinasabi dumating. Yun naman ang pinunta ko dito, ko na rin sa kanila na para magtrabaho. Marami akong obligasyon at gumawa ng book two responsibilidad.” ng Bayan Ko.” Naturally drawn to nationalistic Does he still communicate with Kaye and historically significant characters, the Ka- Rivera? puso leading man added, “Doon ako na-nom- He admitted, “Of course, we remain really inate sa Golden Screen [Awards]. I had two good friends. We remain in constant contact.” nominations. ‘Yung isa sa Pedro Calungsod, Follow-up question: is he single? tapos ‘yung isa sa Bayan Ko. Bayan Ko had Tom paused for a long time and did not two nominations too. I’m really proud of the directly answer the question. project. Hindi ko inakalang magiging ganoon “I go out but I’m not with anyone right siya. I’m happy na tinanggap ko iyon.” Rocco now.” revealed that he will be busy with projects Is he open to dating again? after his European tour this April. “I go out naman. Pero sa ngayon, trabaho He said that there is a huge possibility that ang focus ko. Sayang rin kasi ang lahat ng he would be appearing in a TV project this opportunities. May or June. He will also be busy working on “For the past two years, hati lagi ang at- an independent film which topbills the Su- tention ko. Siguro it’s time naman na I gave perstar, . The Kapuso actor shared myself a chance.” that viewers should expect another totally dif- The actor said he feels lucky because of the ferent side of him in his upcoming film. blessings that continue to come his way. He describes his character as dark and out of the box. He also wants to experiment with his characters more in the future. He said, “For Rocco Nacino’s dream roles me, YOLO (You Only Live Once). Lahat ng pwedeng gawin, gawin mo. Lahat ng experi- An on-screen chameleon, Rocco Nacino ences, subukan mo. That’s my outlook when it seems to have done it all. He has portrayed a comes to my goals.” MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 9 Jose Joey Baking’s (www.Filipinogoodlife.com) “MIRABELLA” Filipino Good Life beats new Com- petition ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida drama series “Mirabella” won its time Westerville, Ohio ethnicization slot despite having a new rival program. Fresh produce starting to appear in Ethnic Stores According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (April 21), “Mirabella” scored a national TV rating of 20.5%, or almost 10 points higher than GMA’s latest series “My Love From the WESTERVILLE, Ohio - While the In the vegetable and fruit section, they Star” (11%). Meanwhile, “Mirabella” will church I went to last Easter Sunday sell cactus paddles or nopales, sugar cane surely keep its avid viewers at the edge is still predominantly white, signs and other fresh fruits. of their seats as a mysterious girl named of ethnicity is slowly entering the Of course, we did find our Filipino Bella enters the life of Mira ( Julia Bar- landscape of Westerville, a suburb of products too like the bagoong, which we retto). Who is Bella and how will she be Columbus, Ohio. Two years ago, the pig’s head and a were looking for. These sort of products only ethnic market we went to looked like it full-body lechon were unheard of just a few years ago in able to change Mira’s world? Don’t miss was about to close down. We were looking that sells by the Westerville. I have yet to see an influx of the drama series that will change the true for pork bung, or intestine. Luckily, we found pound (ABOVE Chinese products like in Scarborough. meaning of beauty, “Mirabella,” week- them, but in the frozen section. RIGHT). While the ethnic population of Westerville nights, after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN This time, we found a supermarket called Some of the items are Spanish products is not that many yet to make grocery Primetime Bida. For more information because of the influx of Mexican immigrants. Saraga International Grocer that sells ethnic shopping crowded on that Saturday that we about “Mirabella,” visit the show’s official products from a wide variety of products. A skid of hominy sits on the floor. Hominy went, the fact that there is a grocery catering is a food made from kernels of corn which social media accounts at Facebook.com/ They also had a wet market inside. While we to them points to that direction. MirabellaOnline and Twitter.com/Mira- buy a pigs’s head or whole pig already cooked are soaked in an alkali solution of either lime bellaOnline. here in Ontario, they had frozen uncooked or lye.

PH presses bid to keep rice import controls

MANILA - The Philippines has renewed request and have urged other WTO members The QR is being seen as a measure that Young said, adding that these medium-sized its appeal to the World Trade Organization that might be affected by a QR extension to would buy time for local farmers to prepare firms produce apparel, garments, housewares, (WTO) to allow Manila to keep its restrictions conclude consultations with Manila, according for free trade under the WTO in light of the shoes and toys. on rice imports. to the WTO. government’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency According to Young, these investors were During the Council for Trade in Goods As for Australia, Canada, Thailand and the in rice production by end-2015. pulling out of China because of the labor unrest meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, last April United States, their consultations with the in the mainland that has resulted in a shallower 9, “the Philippines reiterated its request for a Philippines were still ongoing, the WTO noted. labor pool as well as more expensive capital waiver relating to special treatment for rice,” In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Proceso $500M investments seen costs. the WTO said on its website, referring to the J. Alcala last December, Justice Secretary Leila relocating from China The Philippines has beaten its Asean quantitative restriction (QR) being slapped by M. Lima thumbed down the Department of neighbors as an alternative investment site to Manila on the commodity. Agriculture’s (DA) position of extending the MANILA, Philippines—A number of China mainly because of the quality labor force According to the WTO, the Philippines QR, citing that “among the considerations foreign manufacturers are looking at investing available here, he said. “again emphasized that this request is in the are the possible legal repercussions of the about $500 million and employing up to “They went to other Asean countries but context of its food security needs.” Philippines being perceived to be in breach of 3,000 workers in the Philippines in line with they do not like it there. [Since] they used to be In 1995, the WTO allowed the Philippines its WTO commitments.” moves to relocate operations from China, buying from Manila, they know that Filipinos to impose a 10-year quota system for rice The DA and the National Food Authority which has become a less attractive production are really good in skill, quality control and importation. The QR was extended in 2004 and (NFA), however, had both insisted that they base, according to the Philippine Exporters workmanship,” Young said. then lapsed in 2012. The Philippines has been could still implement the QR while WTO Confederation Inc. (PhilExport). Fobap plans to increasingly source goods requesting the WTO to further extend the QR negotiations for its extension were ongoing. PhilExport quoted Foreign Buyers from these soon-to-be-established factories on rice up to 2017. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Romeo S. Association of the Philippines (Fobap) as the group’s members wanted to prioritize During the meeting, the Philippine WTO Recide in March expressed confidence that president Robert M. Young as saying that two procurement from local sources. mission cited that “it had been working on trading partners would support the Philippines’ potential investors from France would visit the “Right now, we are running out of suppliers this matter for the past two years with other bid for an extended QR. “We are very positive country this month, on top of several companies because in the past five years, they closed shops members, not only in Geneva but also in Manila that we will acquire consensus with interested from Canada, China and the United States that one by one. If they will come back, our own and other capitals.” countries. This will allow us to operate under a would visit in May. business will also flourish together with the So far, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam new quantitative restriction extension,” he had “These people are financially capable, they Philippine economy,” Young said. have expressed support for the Philippines’ said. are ready, they mean business, they are serious,”

10 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 11 Jose Joey Baking’s (www.Filipinogoodlife.com) Filipino Good Life Dance as if no one’s watching The future is Dr. Solon Guzman’s 50th Birthday with ‘Pepito Manaloto’ Malayo na ang narating ng family- oriented comedy na Pepito Manaloto, pati na rin ng cast members nito. Nang matapos ang kanilang Book 1 noong March 2012, agad itong nasundan ng Book 2 na mas kilala bilang Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento pagdating ng September noon ding taon na iyon. Recently ay nagkaroon din sila ng campus tour kung saan ipinakita nila sa mga mag-aaral ang mga nangyayari behind the cameras. They also had the chance to shoot some episodes abroad, including the United States. Hindi rin pahuhuli sa awards ang programang ito dahil sila ang hinirang na Best Comedy Program sa 2013 Catholic Mass Media Awards (watch the video here) at sa 5th Golden Screen Awards for TV (read full story here). Dr. Solon Guzman celebrated his big 5-0 one is looking, sing like no one is listening said. Sa dami ng achievements ng Pepito birthday last April 5. Surrounded by family and live your life as if it were your last day If you ever wondered, what is more to Manaloto, may gusto pa kaya silang and friends, it was a joyous affair. Doctor, on earth” and slow down a bit. When others achieve for the good doctor, he quoted CS abutin? An album and a movie, Dentist, Good husband to Dr. Josephine spoke of him being a rich man already, “Dr. Lewis, “You are never too old to set another Guzman, loving father to Princess and Solon Guzman demurred and said, “I am goal or to dream a new dream.” maybe? Angeline, philanthropist to the community, rich with family and friends, not money” And with that, we can only wait what he “As a matter of fact, pinipilit kong there was no shortage of kind words to and he is very happy with that. For birthday will set out to achieve next. gumawa ng medyo unique at mga describe the well-loved and people-loving gift, He asked that people write a cheque to May the blessings and the happiness of the naaakmang kanta para sa mga person. His wife Jo, said “he has reached the him and he will “give all the proceeds to four day stay with him log after the day is over. sitwasyon doon sa Pepito Manaloto,” age where he has achieved what few men foundation.” MORE PHOTOS AT paliwanag ni Michael V., who is both can at his age, so it was time to dance like no “Not a single cent will stay with me,” he www.Filipinogoodlife.com the lead actor and the creative head of the show, nang aming tanungin sa kanilang live chat. He adds, “Mayroon tayong ilang nagawa. Sinimulan natin noong Pasko, ‘yung Hindi Kailangan na kinanta ni Jake Vargas. Tapos may isang awitin akong ginamit na ginamit ko na sa pelikulang Yaya and Angelina, ‘yung Not Without These Tears na ginamit ko sa eksena na nasaktan si Nikki () ni Chito. Tapos Senator Tobias Enverga, Atin Ito Newspaper’s Marita and Eddie ‘yung eksena naman na binasted Lee and Rosmer Enverga attend the party. ni Nikki si Chito, gumawa rin ako ng isang awitin doon na ang title ay Huhuhu, na maaari niyong marinig sa SoundCloud.” Hindi raw dito nagtatapos ang mga kantang ipo-produce niya para sa Pepito Manaloto dahil marami sa cast ang magagaling kumanta. When asked if they have any plans of bringing the show to the silver screen, ito ang naging sagot ni Bitoy: “Mayroon ng basic plot para doon sa Pepito Manaloto the Movie. Kaya lang nirereserba pa namin. Posibleng gawing transition doon sa current episodes ng Pepito Manaloto, or kapag hindi nag-work out ‘yun, gagawin na lang naming movie.” Don’t miss the Pepito Manaloto live chat rewind, soon on GMANetwork. com, and keep on watching Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento, Sunday nights after Kap’s Amazing Stories. 12 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 Sarah, Matteo no lon- , the next ? ger hide ‘relationship’ Innamorata’s Max Collins is not really ered by online critics as premature. Some say level ng optimism. He is a great guy overall,” The rumored sweethearts no longer hide dismissing the possibilities that she could be Max was not ready for the role which requires she described. their feelings for each other. In Matteo’s recent groomed by gigantic dramatic scenes with multi-awarded birthday party held at the Tipsy Pig Restaurant GMA 7 to actors and Lorna Tolentino. in Pasig City, Sarah spent his special day with be the next Is she ready to prove them wrong for Innamo- Will Jeron Teng Going to him along with Matteo’s parents and friends. The pop princess was even accompanied by Marian Rivera rata? “I cannot assure them but I can only do Pursue Jessy Mendiola? her strict mom, Divine to the party. but she also my best,” she said. “That was my most memorable and happiest declines to In Innamorata, Max takes on what she calls Basketball star Jeron Teng, who repeatedly party ever,” Matteo said. Sarah met Matteo’s magnify it. a semi-dual role as Esperanza and Evangeline. reveals that he had crush on the sexy kapami- parents for the very first time in the latter’s birth- Innamo- She is the bearer of this magic necklace which lya actress Jessy Mendiola said that she is hard day party. Aside from Matteo’s birthday party, rata is her transforms her into a beautiful woman once to pursue especially both of them are from the rumored couple were also seen having second lead worn. She is joined by her leading men Luis different industry. lunch in Alabang Country Club recently. role after her Alandy and Dion Ignacio in the lead cast with The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of last Matteo is 24 while Sarah turns 26 on July 25. huge break Gwen Zamora and Jackie Rice. The soap is be- year’s University Athletic Association of the Meanwhile, Sarah is currently shooting her by starring opposite Dingdong Dantes and ing aired from Monday to Friday at the second Philippines (UAAP) told push.abs-cbn.com first movie with drama prince Coco Martin with Lorna Tolentino in “Pahiram ng Sandali” afternoon slot after Villa Quintana. that he is not in a relationship and he is not entitled “Maybe This Time” directed by Jerry Sineneng and co-produced by (November 2012- March 2013). Aside from A leading lady needs her ‘Knight in Shining courting anybody. and Viva Films. Sarah’s previous movies with , and Armor’ of course and for Max, she’d like to be Asked if why he did not woo the 21-year and were all Rhian Ramos, with the pretty face and with paired with Alden Richards. “I also like Tom old actress, the De Lasalle Green Archer box-office hits. the promise to improve her craft, Max is a Rodriguez and because they are replied that she was hard to pursue especially Sarah is slowly discovering Coco’s good worthy candidate to be the Kapuso’s next very effective actors but gusto ko sana same that she is working in the showbiz while he is traits. bankable leading lady. age sakin.” so busy concentrating for his basketball career. “I admire his being humble and simple,” says The 21-year old actress admitted though On a real-life romance with fellow Kapuso “Mahirap i-pursue eh kasi siyempre maram- Sarah of Coco. that she still has a lot of things to prove to her- Pancho Magno, Max was straightforward ing factors, yun,” the 20-year old basketball “He’s also slowly loosening up and we’re self and to the industry. Her inclusion in the in saying that he has a good chance. “Same player said. both comfortable now with each other,” she lead cast of “Pahiram Ng Sandali” was consid- church kami (Victory) and same din kami ng adds.

ASEAN harmonizes consumer protection The 10 members of the Association namely, Brunei, Darussalam, Cambodia, While the 10-member countries have The ACCP also seeks to build the of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, harmonized more than 90 percent of their ASEAN consumer website called 10) have harmonized almost all of their Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the consumer protection rules and processes, aseanconsumer.org to provide a portal consumer protection laws signaling their Philippines. The meeting will continue Dimagiba said there are other ASEAN of information and advisories for Asean readiness to protect over 600 million discussions on the ACCP’s initiatives to countries that are way advanced in terms of members and consumers. consumers as the region is moving closer ensure measures that will assist consumers consumer protection. ACCP also seeks to come up with towards a single market by 2015. in coping with the effects of the Asean These countries include the Philippines, ASEAN leaflet to contain the list of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Economic Community 2015. Malaysia, Singapore and even Vietnam. national focal points for consumer Victorio Mario Dimagiba told reporters “We are ready for 2015 and we are on There has been no overall consumer complaints in each member. This aims at the 9th Meeting of the ASEAN track with our schedule,” Dimagiba said protection being planned for the region, to inform consumers in ASEAN of Committee for Consumer Protection noting the ACCP is now moving beyond but Dimagiba stressed that consumer government agencies that they may visit or (ACCP) held yesterday in Makati City its advocacy works into implementation of protection is very basic, “You will be coordinate with in filing complaints and that ASEAN members in general have the 2015 work plan. The remaining sectors surprised we have many similarities and we seeking redress. over 90 percent harmonized their consumer that need to be harmonized are on the have harmonized positions already.” In the Philippines, the ASEAN leaflets protection laws. areas of services. The only kink, he said, is the cross border are displayed in airports and leading hotels The ACCP meeting, is composed of According to Dimagiba, Cambodia is the mechanism for products purchased from in the country. (BCM) delegates from ASEAN member countries latest to adopt a consumer protection law. one border to another.

Maja despises mistress role Maja Salvador hates Nicole Esquivel, the sitwasyon ng mga characters namin,” she said. She adds, “Natutuwa nga ako eh ’pag character she plays on “The Legal Wife.” Maja weighs in on why many can relate to her may nababasa akong tweet na parang, ‘Dear “Gusto kong sabunutan ’yung sarili ko sa TV,” character, saying, “Puwede mangyari sa totoong girlfriend, huwag ka na manood ng ‘Legal Wife’ Maja told ABS-CBN News. buhay. Kasi, totoo, puwedeng mangyari ’yon.” kung aawayin mo lang din ako.’ So parang ’yung She added. “Ay, nakakaloka! Grabe, ang hirap She explains, “Sa totoong buhay, walang may mga husband nila, mga boyfriend nila, naiinis nung character ko, ang hirap maging mistress!” gusto maging kabit, ’di ba? Hindi mo alam kung na, kasi ’yung mga girls, ’di ba, napa-praning.” Still, Maja welcomes the challenge. paano ka napupunta sa ganoong sitwasyon. “The Legal Wife” has been dominating local “Iyon ’yung trabaho. At siyempre, may mga Magigising ka na lang, ’di ba, na nandoon ka na, and worldwide Twitter trends of late because of Kapamilya tayong nakaka-relate, na at least, na-in love ka na sa isang taong may pamilya. its intriguing story arc. dito sa teleseryeng ito, makikita nila ’yung bawat Isang araw, magigising ka, home wrecker ka na.”

Anais’ Debut

PHOTOS FROM LEFT, Anais Mondragon poses with her parents on her debut party; Harold Guarin of Roadsport Honda and friends enjoy the evening; Anais dances with uncle Deo Rojas during the the 18 roses; Anais poses with her cake. MORE PHOTOS AT FILIPINOGOODLIFE.COM MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 13 14 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 ** 2011 Honda Accord From $17,914

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MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 15 Dion Ignacio praises Filipino World ‘Innamorata’ co-stars Masaya ang Kapuso actor na si Dion Ignacio dahil bukod sa hindi siya nawawalan ng TV Filipinos second shortest in Asia project ay nakakatrabaho pa niya ang ilan sa mga magagaling na artista. Sa nakaraang live chat ng cast ng Innamorata, an undocumented of card you know,” Vargas said. “But there’s one where he plays the role of immigrant in America wish: That I get to see my mom and I’m trying Dencio, we asked Dion is now gaining everything I can to make that a reality before to describe his working momentum. the year is over.” relationship with his After a preview co-stars. All praises ang screening and panel Starstruck alumni sa discussion at the Pinoy Texas church claim to kanyang mga kasamahan, Museum of the Moving Singapore construction workers drive away evil spirits who are all very easy to work with. Image in New York last Ayon kay Dion, si Luis Alandy, who plays week, “Documented” PEARLAND, Texas - Reports of exorcism Edwin na love interest ng character ni Max will be screening in 10 and deliverance are nothing new in the Collins, ay “mabait at saka maalaga.” US cities before its TV Philippines. But kababayans have brought this “Sa kahit sino sa amin, concerned siya. premiere on CNN this Filipino practice to a city in Texas, hoping Kunwari sa scene ko, nag-buckle o nalilito summer. to save one soul at a time. An amateur video ako. Sasabihin ni Luis, ‘Okay lang ‘yan. MANILA, Philippines—If Southeast The former taken three years ago by members of the Relax.’ Ngayon, magiging comfortable na ako, Asians stood in a straight file, Filipinos would Washington Post reporter said the International Victory Christian Church of mararamdam ko na ‘yung energy, magiging okay be at the second spot, in a line according to documentary is about humanizing the Texas. The Filipino-led church claims that the na ‘yung scene namin.” height. issue of the 11 million or so undocumented footage was an actual deliverance of a woman He says the same thing about Max. “Kay Max, According to a study that the Association immigrants in the US. It’s a story of a Filipino who only wished to be identified as Cheryl, sobrang comfortable din ako. Mabait siya, at of Southeast Asian Nations DNA conducted, family’s struggle after being separated by the which was said to be possessed by an evil spirit. open. Nagkukuwentuhan kami about sa scene, Filipinos are the second shortest race in the broken US immigration system. Cheryl, who admits she had a troubled past, kung paano namin mapapaganda.” region. “We’re premiering here in New York for a sought the help of the Filipino church leaders Hanga naman si Dion sa professionalism ni Indonesians are the only people who are week, then we’re going to be in LA, we’re going after she said she started hearing a voice that Jackie Rice, na gumaganap bilang Gina dahil sa shorter than Filipinos in Southeast Asia. to Phoenix, San Diego, Chicago, seemed to order her to hurt herself. hangad nito na lalong matuto ng acting. Based on the study, Filipino males and Denver, and hopefully the The church hired a psychiatrist to see Dagdag niya, “Nagkukuwentuhan kasi kami Vietnamese males have an average height of Filipino communities in those her. They said the psychiatrist concluded tungkol sa acting, ‘yung mga techniques. Ako 162 centimeters, 2 cm shorter than the average areas, you know, really show up. that Cheryl did not suffer from any mental kasi sa YouTube ako [kumukuha]. Sabi ko sa Southeast Asian height of 164 cm. and 2 cm As you know, the film, a third illness. The church leaders decided that the kanya, ‘Mag-YouTube ka. May videos doon taller than the Indonesian males. of it is in Tagalog,” Vargas said. only way Cheryl would get healed is through kung paano mag-build ng character.’ Gusto niya On the distaff side, Filipino females have While the “Documented” US tour is in full deliverance. “Gaya ng sabi niya sa Luke 10:19 maging beterano rin.” Tips sa pagta-Tagalog an average height of 150 cm. a humble 3 cm. swing, the US immigration overhaul has been ‘I have given you authority to tread down naman ang bonding moments nina Dion at advantage over Indonesian females but also 3 stalled in Congress. President Obama, whom all serpents,” Wennie Liga of International Gwen Zamora. “Parang nahihirapan siya, so cm shorter than the Southeast Asian average. Vargas often refers to as the “Deporter-in- Victory Christian Church of Texas said. tinuturuan ko siya,” aniya. Kumusta naman ang Cambodia, 163 cm. for males and 152 cm. Chief,” has promised to pass a comprehensive The church leaders said they began their katrabaho nilang veteran actors tulad ni Michael for females, and Vietnam, 162 cm. for males immigration reform in 2014. ministry delivering people from evil spirits de Mesa? “Si Direk Michael [de Mesa], first and 152 cm. for females, are the other two But Vargas believes that promise may back in the , Philippines in 1999. time ko siyang makaeksena. Siya relaxed lang Southeast Asian nations who might must need not happen at all this year. “It would be When some members moved to the United kapag nasa set, pa-joke-joke. Minsan blocking their tippy-toes to reach the average Southeast intellectually dishonest for me to say that States in 2002, they formed a deliverance o rehearsal, jino-joke niya ang mga lines. Pero Asian height. Singaporeans are the tallest President Obama is the only person to blame. group in New Orleans, and eventually in Texas kapag take na, sobrang in character, makikita among Southeast Asians, towering over their You know, at the end of the day you have a in 2006. To date, they claim to have delivered mo sa mata. Ang daling katrabaho ng mga neighbors with an average height of 171 cm. dysfunctional Congress that doesn’t want to do about a 100 people from evil spirits free of beteranong artista. Mas nacha-challenge ka kasi. for males and 160 cm. for females. anything,” Vargas said. charge. Besides delivering people from evil At nakakahiya, (kaya) dapat galingan mo.” Thais are nearly identical to Singaporeans New York City Council Speaker Melissa spirits, church leaders said they also drive out Malaki raw ang naitutulong ng pagiging in with Thai males standing at a good 170 cm. Mark-Viverito said that on a state level, evil spirits from homes. In one house, they character ng kanyang co-stars sa kanyang acting. and Thai females at 159 cm. there may be some other ways to provide the conducted a house cleansing ritual to rid the Naikuwento pa ni Dion na minsan ay tinext pa Malaysians round up the Southeast Asians undocumented some forms of relief while house of dark elements. niya si Luis para magpasalamat sa pagtulong sa with their males standing above the average immigration reform is stalled. “The 11-year-old and 9-year-old kids were kanya. Southeast Asian height at 165 cm. for males Mark-Viverito said, “Because of that lack of also infested with sickness and also the voice of “Kahit late na, makikita mo pa rin sa kanila with the females right on the average feminine movement and commitment to get something Satan himself is telling them to get a knife and ang character. Kaya sinasabi ko talaga kapag height of 153 cm. done at the federal level, we’re seeing states kill your mom,” Liga said. “So this is very, very nag-cut na, ‘Ang galing mo.’ Like kay Luis dati, and we’re seeing municipalities take it upon infested with evil spirits — most especially the may scene kami. Naramdaman ko siya, so tinext themselves to see what they can do. We’re room and everything. The smell of death was ko ng ‘Luis, salamat kanina ha, naramdaman ko Jose Vargas’ documentary to seeing states pass the Dream Act — local State so strong inside the house.” ‘yung character mo.’ Parang ako rin mas naging Dream Act.” screen in 10 US cities The Filipino church leaders said they now in character sa scene natin kanina.” On a personal level, after being separated have close to 90 members in Texas and hope Patuloy na panoorin ang Innamorata, NEW YORK – Pulitzer Prize-winning from his mother for over 20 years, Vargas had to continue their ministry and touch and heal weekdays after Villa Quintana, on GMA journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas’ only one big birthday wish this year. more people with their faith and conviction to afternoon Prime. documentary about his life and journey as “To have a green card and to have any kind defeat what’s evil in this world.

Deo Rojas celebrates his 50th Birthday

Deo poses with Harold Guarin (2ND FROM LEFT) of Roadsport Honda and friends.

Deo with brother, sisters, and mother

Deo prepares to blow the Deo Rojas celebrated his 50th candle on the cake. birthday at Qssis surrounded by family and friends. It was a surprise party. With a loving family, good friends, delicious food, it was amemorable and happy night for Deo. May the blessings and happiness last long after the night is over. God bless. Deo poses with firned MORE PHOTOS AT Harold Guarin of Road- Deo poses with mom, family Deo & wife Lilibeth FILIPINOGOODLIFE.COM sport Honda. and friends. 16 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 Alden Richards to star in an indie film Facing The Enemy with Aljur Abrenica FACE THE ENEMY China increases pressure civilian vessel last weekend with a fresh continued from page 1 batch of marines to rotate with Pelotera’s After shooting a short film with Superstar Nora Aunor, Carmela actor China had largely tolerated the Philippines’ crew, plus many months’ worth of food. went fishing.” Alden Richards plucky effort to hold on to Second Thomas Vessels marked with “China Coast adds another In a remarkable act of military Shoal in the Spratlys archipelago to the Guard” again tried to form a blockade, achievement doggedness, the Philippines has since 1999 south, but last year began increasing which was witnessed by AFP reporters to his acting stationed a tiny number of marines on a pressure to end what it termed an “illegal flying above in a Philippine military plane. resume as he former US Navy boat that was deliberately occupation”. But after a dramatic stand-off lasting two headlines an grounded on a group of islets and reefs independent film with Kambal Sirena In May the Philippines said a Chinese hours, the smaller Philippine boat out- called Second Thomas Shoal. leading man Aljur Abrenica. warship had begun “provocatively” circling manoeuvred the Chinese ships and sailed The 100-metre (328-foot) BRP Sierra Alden shared his excitement over the Sierra Madre, and lodged a formal into the shallow waters of the shoal. Madre, built during World War II then sharing screen time with Aljur. He protest. “Some of the troops jumped 40 feet (12 acquired by the Philippines in the 1970s, has gone over the film’s script and Since then, the Philippine military metres) from the top of the deck to the sea mentioned that the theme is more is now little more than a rusted hull and has reported a near constant presence of in celebration,” Pelotera said. mature than anything else he has ever incapable of sailing. Chinese vessels encircling the marines. “It meant we could now go home to our done. Viewers should look forward to But it has thwarted Chinese efforts to However China had always allowed the families, have a haircut and showers.” the battle of hotness in the Alden-Aljur occupy all of the area, which is believed to Philippine vessels to sail up to the reef and The Chinese government reacted with starrer. contain huge deposits of oil and gas. Alden clarified, “It’s not naman a deliver new supplies to the marines, who fury to the defeat, with the mood in Beijing The Philippines grounded the boat competition [with Aljur]. Tinry ‘yung generally do tours of duty lasting between souring further when the Philippines also at the tiny shoal in response to China’s chemistry namin as magkapatid doon three to six months. appealed to the United Nations for it to military occupying Mischief Reef, about 40 sa episode sa at This changed last month when vessels rule that China’s claims to most of the sea kilometres miles away, in 1995. wala namang negative feedback na marked “China Coast Guard” blocked two were invalid. nangyari. Then ngayon, medyo mas Both are within the Philippines’ civilian resupply boats, forcing Pelotera and China has refused to take part in any UN magiging heavy ‘yung roles namin kasi internationally recognised exclusive his men to cast their fishing lines into the arbitration, saying it will only negotiate movie na ‘to.” Alden also revealed economic zone, and roughly 1,100 sea. directly with rival claimants but at the same that he will be having love scenes with kilometres from the nearest major Chinese The marines said they were relieved a time insisting it will never concede any his leading lady.Alden looks forward to landmass. shooting his new film. few days later to see a tiny twin-propeller territory. But China claims nearly all of the South At the moment, he is busy taping Philippine military plane fly low and drop “The Philippines must bear all China Sea, even waters close to the coasts for Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang sacks of food near the boat. consequences for its provocations,” Chinese of the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw. He said Some of the marines jumped into the foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said. Malaysia. Taiwan has a similarly large claim the plot is getting thicker now that water and swam out to collect the bags. For Pelotera, 30, confronting China Yago and Carmela have eloped. He to China. They filmed the joyous moment and the at sea was more daunting than other urged viewers to watch out for Yago’s The competing claims have made the sea, military this week released that footage, as missions fighting deadly jungle battles next move. which is also home to some of the world’s well as clips of the initial blockade, to AFP. against Islamic militants in the southern Do catch Alden in Carmela: busiest shipping lanes, a potential trigger “We were happy when the plane dropped Philippines. Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa for major military conflict. Mundong Ibabaw, and Aljur in Kambal the supplies... we were good for another few “Both missions are dangerous. But here, Dozens of Vietnamese soldiers died Sirena. Get your weekly dose of weeks,” a heavily bearded and deeply tanned we are against a bigger enemy. And we are in losing battles in 1974 and 1988 with Alden and Aljur in . Pelotera said. protecting our sovereignty, not just fighting Chinese forces for control of the Paracel For more updates on their upcoming “But we were also worried because we a small group of rebels... here we are always islands in the sea’s north. independent film, keep visiting www. knew the Chinese ships were still around.” in danger.” gmanetwork.com. The Philippine military sent another

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Megaworld launches their singing contest called Voice of Megaworld at Cucina restaurant. Every singer is called on to join this contest which includes a trip to the Philippines and cash prizes. Photographers are also called to send in their Icons of Toronto contest and one photo will be picked to be included in the Megaworld calendar. LEFT TO RIGHT, Marissa Corpus explains the contest; Mediaman Jojo Taduranbelts one out; MW’s Larry Bercasio sings for the team; Marissa blows out the candle on her cheesecake slice; Shikan of Megaworld flashes that winsome smile. 18 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 Dingdong Dantes gets Marian Rivera’s full support on his upcoming project

Last April 15, the cameras rolled for Lahbati, who was embroiled in a legal tussle the first time as scenes were shot for the with GMA 7 executive Annette Gozon- upcoming GMA Telebabad series, Ang Abrogar. Dalawang Mrs. Real. Kapuso After months of trading barbs and Primetime King Dingdong lawsuits, they have settled their differences. Dantes shot his first scenes Sarah can now steer her acting career back with Diamond Star, Maricel on track. Soriano. How did he feel “I missed working,” Sarah said on the and what did his girlfriend, set where she was taping a scene for TV5’s Kapuso Primetime Queen made-for-TV movie “More Than Words.” Marian Rivera have to say? The Kapuso Asked what she learned from 2013, Sarah Primetime King and Diamond Star play replied “that it feels good to have peace of husband and wife whose relationship will be mind.” And, she added, it is no longer her shaken by an unforeseen obstacle. goal “to correct what people think about me.” Dingdong admitted that he got Curiously, her comeback project is with around Ms. . In an interview TV5 and not with GMA 7, where she is still with Aubrey Carampel of 24 Oras, he said, a contract talent. The 20-year-old explained “Sobrang excited and at the same time, that GMA 7 had no new gig for her yet, sobrang kinakabahan. Nagpapasalamat ako so she was allowed to accept the Kapatid na siyempre, very supportive sila sa akin, network’s offer. through our director, Direk Andoy Ranay.” While excited to be back in the grind, Direk Andoy acknowledged the chemistry Sarah had to reacquaint herself with the between Dingdong and Maricel. He gushed, working hours. “Nabigla ang katawan ko,” “Kasi first time nilang magkakatrabaho she admitted. Her yearlong break from the tapos mag-asawa pa sila. Magwowork ba? biz was spent mostly in Geneva where she It works!” Dingdong’s girlfriend, Carmela got to “relax, pray and reflect.” Sarah is a star Marian Rivera also extended her full Swiss national of Filipino and Moroccan support. She mentioned that Dingdong descent. Landing “serious and relevant roles” has been telling her nothing but good is her big goal this year, she declared. things about his upcoming project. Marian Awkward shared, “Sabi ko nga [kay Dingdong], si Is Sarah planning to marry boyfriend inay (Maricel Soriano) kasi ang isa sa mga Richard Gutierrez soon? This question never pinaka hinahangaan kong artista. Sabi ko, fails to make her feel awkward, she quipped. napakasuwerte niya at makakatrabaho talaga “All we want is for our relationship to last.” niya.” Though both are busy taping for their That said, Sarah insisted that their respective teleseryes, Dingdong and Marian romance had gotten deeper and stronger. found time to spend Holy Week together in “We’ve been together for about two years Japan. now,” she pointed out. The toughest time For more updates on Ang Dalawang Mrs. that they have faced so far was, in fact, last Real, keep visiting www.gmanetwork.com. year. “I was in Geneva and he was in Manila; it was really hard.” She already feels like a part of Richard’s Sarah Lahbati can breathe family. “They’re so much fun to be with, especially since I’m an only child,” she said. easy again (Also starring Alice Dixson and Carl Guevarra, “More Than Words” airs on May Last year was a turbulent time for Sarah 11.)

MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Kambal Sirena cast thanks viewers & netizens’ support + 7 New York Fest Medals for GMA Network + other stories on the set of Kambal Sirena,” Aljur said. The aswang, the nuno sa punso and the Haribon, or Sa ngayon,priority niya ang Kapuso actor is also very vocal on talking about Philippine eagle, among others,” he explained. kanyang career. Mas bukas his character and the challenges they’re facing Urbano said finding the perfect backdrop for na rin siya sa pagtanggap ng on taping Kambal Sirena, “Hindi po siya madali the film was a major hurdle. “It is set before the mas challenging na roles dahil pero hindi kami tumitigil dahil exciting talaga, Spanish occupation. We needed a location that nais niyang mas pagbutihan laging may bago.” hadn’t been seen in any other period movie. We pa ang kanyang pag-arte. Sa Meanwhile, GMA Network once again found just that in San Pablo, Laguna. We used katunayan, parte si Jackie ng brought honor to the country by clinching seven the area surrounding one of the Seven Lakes as isang independent film under sa award-winning world medals at the recently concluded 2014 the sultan’s kingdom.” director na si , ang Sitio Cam- New York Festivals International TV & Film “” is Urbano’s answer to a cam. Sa pelikula, si Jackie ang ikatlong asawa ng Awards. clamor that he perceives for unique and sensible isang siga. Among the Filipino awardees, the Kapuso film projects. “Sadly, industry people nowadays Marami pang gustong magampanan at mapa- Network went home with the most number of think only of making money. I see the movies tunayan sa industriya si Jackie, at nakasuporta sa awards—eleven in total, including four finalist being produced today and end up asking, is this kanyang mga desisyon ang kanyang kasintahan. certificates—and sent the biggest contingent to all that we can come up with?” “Marami pa po akong plano. Alam ko po the recognition ceremonies held last April 8 at He is confident of his movie’s chances against iyong priority ko at alam niya rin iyon. Alam the 2014 NAB Show in Las Vegas. mainstream local productions. “People just need niya iyong pangarap ko at iyong mga gusto ko to know there’s such a film,” he said. pang puntahan. Alam niyang gusto kong tulun- Urbano, also a writer, popularized the charac- gan ang pamilya ko. Alam kong mahal niya ako Return of ‘Ibong Adarna’ ter Mr. Shooli of the comedy series “Mongolian kaya naiintindihan niya iyon,” ani Jackie. Barbecue.” Conde directed the classics “Geng- Kung hindi pa handang mag-asawa si Jackie “The goal is to get as many students as possible his Khan” (1950) and the “Juan Tamad” series ngayon, kailan kaya? GMA Artist Center prime talents Louise to watch it,” said actor-director Jun Urbano of (1947-1963). Sagot ng mestiza actress, “Siyempre nag- Delos Reyes, Mike Tan, and Aljur Abrenica his adaptation of “Ibong Adarna.” boyfriend ako kasi gusto kong siya na sana, pero feel thankful and blessed for the overwhelming The 18th-century epic about a magical bird hindi pa ngayon, hindi pa bukas, hindi pa next support of viewers and netizens from around the is required reading material for high-school year. Matagal pa po. Siguro po kapag 29 na ako, globe for their sirena serye Kambal Sirena. freshmen. The first film version in 1939 had Maja Salvador swallows pride bago mag-30.” Kambal Sirena airs internationally via GMA Victor Salumbides as director and Urbano’s late in reconciling with Patuloy na subaybayan si Jackie Rice sa In- Network’s flagship international channel, GMA father, Manuel Conde, as technical supervisor. namorata araw-araw sa GMA Afternoon Prime. Pinoy TV. The movie starred Fred Cortes and Mila del Sol. MANILA, Philippines—Maja Salvador Para makatanggap ng updates, mag log-on On social networking sites, Kapuso netizens In 1955, Conde remade it in color. A version by apparently was the first to lamang sa www.gmanetwork.com. continue to share their positive reviews on the Pablo Santiago was released in 1972, starring swallow her pride to end her program. Aside from the acting skills of Tessie and Rosanna Ortiz. rift with Kim Chiu, as she ad- Tomas, Mickey Ferriols, Nova Villa, Lotlot “I’m fortunate to have made the fourth ver- mitted that she made the move De Leon, Pancho Magno, Wynwyn Marquez, sion,” said Urbano, who is seeking the endorse- to make peace with Kim. Carla denies using Geoff to Chanda Romero, Angelika Dela Cruz, Rich ment of the Department of Education and the “Hindi naman kailangang Asuncion, Polo Ravales, and Gladys Reyes, lead National Commission for Culture and the Arts. magtaas ng pride,” Maja said. hype own movie stars Louise, Mike, and Aljur promise more ex- He would like his “Ibong Adarna: The Pinoy (There is no need to show laughs off the rumor that she citing and must-watch scenes as their characters Adventure” to tour schools and universities your pride.) The former best friends became broke up with Geoff Eigenmann just to help start to develop closeness with each other. Here around the country before the year ends. estranged middle of 2013 when news broke out promote her new movie, “So It’s You”, with Tom are some of the comments from social network- “The movie is finished. It’s an honest-to- that Kim’s ex-boyfriend Gerald Anderson and Rodriguez and JC De Vera. ing sites: goodness and sincere film, worth viewers’ Maja were dating. The two have since admitted “I will certainly do no such their relationship. thing, use my personal life just Im hooked.. Nakakapanibago.. Im not into pinoy News of their reconciliation was announced to promote something,” she drama pro i lyk dis. Heavy and light @ d same tym. @ early April by radio host-showbiz columnist GMAKambalSirena #KSAngPulserasNiAlona says. Some haters even bashed Ogie Diaz. — nadj ismael (@nadj_21) March 27, 2014 her after she appeared in Pressed to explain more, Maja only said one “Startalk” to admit that they’ve really has to swallow her pride to end the fight. Napapangiti ako pagpinapanood ko ung Kambal indeed called it quits, but she “Dapat iisa talaga sa inyo,” Maja said. Sirena :’> @GMAKambalSirena :)) #KSPagbalikNg- chose to just ignore them, saying: “Life is too Nakaraan #KambalSirena short to worry about what other people say or — Madeline Baker (@naomirgmen) March 26, Jackie Rice, handa na bang think about you.” Which, of course, is very true, 2014 since you really cannot please everybody. JUN URBANO (right) directs a scene with Leo mag-asawa? Another nasty rumor accuses Carla of just With the heartwarming support that Kambal Martinez (center) and Benjie Paras, and Lilia breaking up with Geoff so she could go back to Sirena is receiving, Louise, Mike, and Aljur Cuntapay (background). Limang taon na ang relasyon ni Jackie Rice at former BF cager JC Intal after he has proposed share their appreciation and happiness. “I’m ng kanyang non-showbiz boyfriend. Ayon sa In- marriage to current GF Bianca Gonzalez. very thankful. Simula noong nag-umpisa kami namorata actress, lalong tumatatag ang kanilang “That’s ridiculous. Bakit ko naman gagawin ganoon pa rin sila, mainit pa rin ang pagtanggap hard-earned money,” Urbano told the Inquirer. relasyon. Sa altar na nga kaya ang tuloy nila? yun? I’m happy for them and wish them all the nila sa Kambal Sirena. “I hope that, for students, it would feel like Nilinaw ng StarStruck season 3 Ultimate best,” says Carla. While shooting “So It’s You”, Meanwhile, Aljur just celebrated his 24th watching (the Hollywood adventure movie) Female Survivor na hindi pa siya handang mag- she was then having problems with her relation- birthday last March 24. “Last March 1,6 I had ‘Indiana Jones.’” settle down sa ngayon. ship with Geoff but the people working with a birthday mall show then I also had the chance Urbano said he made sure that today’s Fili- Aniya,“Iniisip nila na doon na papunta ang her didn’t notice it at all. “Hindi niya dinadala to celebrate with the kids of World Vision pino youth could relate to the script. “It’s very relasyon namin. Bata pa po ako. Hindi pa po ang personal problems niya sa set,” says Tom. last March 20. On the 24th, my family visited Pinoy, featuring a sultan instead of a king, the naming napag- uusapan.”

Hermie Esguerra’s 65th Birthday

LEFT, Hermie Esguerra is surrounded by his grandchildren at his 65th birthday held at Aristotle’s Restaurant in Mississauga. CENTER, Luth Esguerra cuddles one of their grandchildren. RIGHT, Son-in-law Vins Sichantha carries his son, one of the Hermie and Luth’s grandchildren. 20 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 “So wala kaming inkling at all na may pinagdaraanan pala siya.” Carla says it’s great Toni on wedding: God’s working with Tom again after they played timing is perfect husband and wife in the hit bekiserye, “My We ask Toni Gonzaga at the presscon of Husband’s Lover”. “But this time, we’re do- the new season of PBB what she can say ing a light love story at wala ng mga kadra- about her co-host Bianca Gonzalez about to mahang ginawa namin noon sa aming soap,” wed BF JC Intal this December when she she says. “We enjoyed doing ‘So It’s You’ and and Director have been going I’m sure maraming young people who have steady for a much longer period of time? experienced ups and downs in their romantic “I’m happy for Bianca,” she says. “When life na makaka-relate sa mga sitwasyon dito. you see a friend reaching a milestone in her It’s a movie about second chances in love, personal life, you can only be happy for her. very hilarious but full of heart warming kilig As for my own wedding, ayaw ko munang moments.” isipin ‘yan. Darating at darating naman tayo On TV, Carla is all set to tape for a new diyan sa takdang panahon. It’s God’s will. mini-series on GMA News TV before she God’s timing is always perfect, na-realize goes back to GMA7 for another full length ko ‘yan all these years. His timing is always soap. perfect, so I don’t want to rush things.”

Bianca does not believe Angel shares how relation- tumors about Carla and JC ship with Luis has im-

Aafter the very showbiz proposal Bianca proved Gonzalez got from fiancé JC Intal at the Months after her reconciliation with Luis airport, they’re now all set to tie the knot this Manzano, Angel Locsin shared that they coming December. have resolved past issues and are working to “We’ve been together since 2011, so three improve their relationship. years na rin,” says Bianca at the presscon of The Kapamilya actress said she and Luis “PBB All In”. “Nagulat din ako nang sabihin can now express their feelings towards each niya sa akin na this year ang gusto niyang other more, and avoid any misunderstanding. pakasal. But, why not? E, hindi na rin naman “Masyadong assuming kaming dalawa. ako bumabata. I’m already 31. Patanda na Kung ano yung sabihin mo, iba yung inter- lang ako nang patanda! So go! Sana, No- pretation ko, iba yung interpretation niya. So vember ang original wedding date namin but doon kami nagca-clash lagi. Hindi kasi kami people told me mai-stress lang ako kasi that’s matanong. Tsaka ayaw namin pag-usapan too near and magiging very short lang ang kapag problema na. Ngayon narealize namin planning time, so ginawa naming December. na kailangan din naman pala namin iyon We now have eight months to prepare.” (pag-usapan),” Angel said. How did she like JC’s theatrical proposal? Angel has also learned to be more vocal “It was so unreal, sabi nga nila, parang about their relationship. movie. I really cried sa tuwa. Ang maganda, Luis admitted in a separate interview that he informed my family beforehand kaya mas Angel has become a sweeter girlfriend. una na nilang nalaman.” Angel also defended herself from persis- What can she say about the rumor that tent accusations online that she cheated on JC’s ex, Carla Abellana, broke up with Geoff ex-boyfriend Phil Younghusband. Eigenmann to reconcile with him? It will be recalled that weeks after she and “I don’t think so. She’s such a decent girl. I Phil broke up, Angel revealed that she still personally have not met her but from what I loves Luis. However, she denied that Luis know, I don’t think naman na capable siyang caused her breakup with Phil. gawin ang something like that. Ano ‘to? Pang-teleserye!”

MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment Toronto Krystal Reyes to design Shoes + other stories

Teens nowadays have various interests. Carmela actress, Krystal Reyes let us rethink his early retirement plans. in on the activities that fuel her fancy when she’s not in front of the camera. At his concert, he was met with loud cheers and applause by his The cute mestiza actress’ smiley demeanor draws people closer to her. The loyal fans. “I guess there’s still a reason for me to stay,” Pascual said. fact that she has zero star But when the time comes, the actor said he embraces the complex makes her even possibility of retiring in the United States where he enjoys a normal more refreshing. life. Here, Pascual said he can go wherever he wants, like when he She shared, “Mahilig po attended Manny Pacquiao’s recent fight. akong manood ng Korean “I crave for it. I like it, I enjoy it. Kanina coming from Vegas, dramas. Kapag nasa bahay I flew alone. Maganda rin ‘yung anonymity, maganda rin na, you po ako, kadalasan nag-aalaga know, nandoon ka lang sa isang side and no one bothers you,” he ako ng kapatid ko.” said. But right now, he’s not rushing anymore to leave his celebrity life EB Dabarkads Considering herself as a behind. normal teenage girl, Krystal “I don’t know what legacy I’m leaving, but one thing for sure is prefers it if her friends or that I’m grateful for what the Lord has given me. I’m grateful for delight over classmates would call her the chance that I was given,” he said. by her real name, “Jolina Pascal added that he is very excited about his new ABS-CBN 3000 fans in Marie”. teleserye, “Hawak Kamay,” where he will play an adoptive father of “Gusto ko po iyong five. totoo kong pangalan kasi He also hopes that the plans for him to team up anew with Toronto ayoko din pong masanay na Gonzaga will materialize soon. ganoon ‘yung atmosphere na hinahangaan ako. Ang hirap po ng ganoon, The Philippines’ longest running noon ‘yung hindi mo na alam ‘yung feeling ng totoong tao... na hindi artista,” she time show Eat Bulaga, which airs worldwide said. Jennylyn Mercado confirms Benjamin on GMA Network’s flagship international Currently in college and taking up Business Administration, Krystal tries Alves’ hospital visit channel, GMA Pinoy TV, once again her best to balance work and her studies. delighted its international fanbase in Krystal said, “Medyo mahirap po, pero pinipilit ko. Gusto ko po sanang Inamin ni Jennylyn Mercado na enjoy siya kahit na nananatiling Canada with the much-awaited concert, i-push ang pag-aartista kasi iyon naman po talaga ‘yung gusto ko. Kung single. Eat Bulaga Live In Toronto, at the Sony mabibigyan ako ng chance, gusto ko rin pong maging fashion designer.” “Masaya rin pala,” ang tumatawang pahayag ni Jennylyn. Center for the Performing Arts last April 12. “Parang mas gusto ko pong mag-design ng shoes. Ako po kasi ‘yung tipo “Hindi muna ako nag-e-entertain,” sinabi pa ng actress/host sa The Dabarkads, led by the noontime ng tao na shoes ang unang tinitignan. Mahilig po talaga ako,” she added. tanong kung may nanliligaw ba sa kanya ngayon. show’s renowned trio, Tito Sotto, Vic Catch more of this creative and goal-driven teen in Carmela: Ang “Mas okay ito and at peace kasi hindi ka... wala kang iniisip, Sotto and Joey de Leon, entertained the Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw after Kambal Sirena on alam mo na wala kang tinatapakan na tao, wala kang ginagawang crowd of over 3000 Filipino-Canadians GMA Telebabad. masama, alam mo na wala kang ginagawang mali, ‘di ba? who came to see the TV hosts as they For more updates on Krystal Reyes, keep visiting www.gmanetwork.com. “Masarap ‘yung pakiramdam na ganun. ‘Yung lahat walang brought “isang libo’t isang tuwa” to their sama ng loob. Ano naman, sabi ko wala namang masama kung kababayans in Canada. Completing magpapahinga e, ‘tsaka wala, e. the show’s highly entertaining cast were Piolo to retire in the US “I think darating din ‘yung tamang oras para doon, ‘pag ready na Pauleen Luna, Ruby Rodriguez, Jimmy talaga ako.” Santos, Allan K., Julia Clarete, Keempee LOS ANGELES -- For actor-singer , Louis Armstrong’s Samantala, na-ospital siya dahil sa kanyang hindi bumababang de Leon, and the “Sugod Bahay Gang” “What A Wonderful World” is the song that best tells his story as he lagnat bunga ng isang viral disease. Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo embarks on a new chapter in his life and career. Halos tatlong araw ding na-confine ang Rhodora X female lead. Ballesteros, with the show’s well-loved He said he still can’t believe how much audiences Tinanong si Jennylyn kung bakit siya na-ospital. Aleng Maliit, Ryzza Mae Dizon, joining the worldwide embraced “Starting over again,” his movie with Kuwento niya, “Bigla na lang pong ano, bigla na lang ‘pag gising Dabarkads for a show abroad for the first Toni Gonzaga, which is now one of the all-time highest ko, sobrang taas ng temperature ko.“‘Pag gising ko, hindi ko na time. grossing Philippine movies. tsinek kung ano ‘yung temperature ko, nagpadala na ako sa ospital Presented by GMA Network’s But before the movie came out, Pascual admitted he was kasi may taping ako nung araw na ‘yun, e. international channels, GMA Pinoy thinking of saying goodbye to showbiz. “Tapos pagdating ko dun, nasa 40 ‘yung lagnat ko, ‘yung fever ko.” TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV “We’re not getting any younger. My son is not getting Biniro si Jennylyn na kaya siya nagkasakit ay dahil loveless ito. International, Kapuso viewers in Canada any younger. I want spend more time with him,” the 37-year-old actor said, “Tanggap ko na ho,” ang tumatawang sagot ni Jennylyn. were brought closer to home through a referring to his only child, Inigo. Biniro rin ito na kaya siya nagkasakit ay dahil bumalik siya night of fun, laughter and entertainment. “I want be able to attend to some other stuff, do some other businesses. sa Batangas, sa diving site nila ng ex-boyfriend niyang si Luis Aside from the freebies and prizes I’ve been so busy with work almost half my life, and I thought, you know, Manzano at naalala niya si Luis. given away during the concert, Canadian before I get married, at least I’ll have time for myself so I can still enjoy my “Hindi, ‘yung pagpunta ko doon trabaho naman ‘yon, e. Wala communications provider, Rogers, which bachelor life,” he said. ‘yon,” ang tumatawa pa ring sinabi ni Jennylyn. carries GMA’s international channels, Asked if he is considering having another child, Pascual answered: “I Dalawang araw daw siyang na-ospital. gave those who attended a chance to think that’s one of the reasons why I wanted to retire -- so I can spend Tinanong naman si Jennylyn kung dinalaw siya ni Benjamin avail a free Eat Bulaga Toronto shirt and more time alone and just really smell the flowers, and you know, be on the Alves sa ospital. Si Benjamin ang bagong nauugnay kay Jennylyn. a My Husband’s Lover DVD box set. lookout.” Kinumpirma naman ito ng aktres, na dinalaw nga siya ni After more than 3 decades of But it’s also his son and the love and support of his fans that made him Benjamin. Pero marami naman daw na dumalaw sa kanya. entertaining Filipinos worldwide, the Eat Bulaga Dabarkads continue to bring smiles and laughter into the lives of Kapuso viewers. Eat Bulaga Live in Toronto will be aired on GMA Pinoy TV Pinoy New Talent Finals on April 27 through its carriers in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, the United States and Canada.

ABOVE, Maria Panaligan competes in the open category. It was won by Zoe Virola.

RIGHT, Isabella Santiago wins the junior category.

22 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 Street Children left behind in Philippines’ Economic Boom CHILDREN LEFT BEHIND continued from page 1 worker, nahihiya ako. Ininvite niya ako papunta doon sa may kasama nung mga bata, hanggang sa marami akong nakilalang mga bata. Tapos, ayon, then the rest araw-araw na akong umaattend. Sinasali nila ako sa mga program nila. Hanggang sa na-improve yung skills ko. Halimbawa natin yung pagsalita sa harap ng mga tao. Dati ayaw na ayaw ko yun e. (When the social worker approached me, I was shy. They invited me to go to where the children were, until I got to know the other kids. Then there, I just attended everyday. They would let me join their programs until my skills improved. For example public speaking, I could never do that before.)

Jude got a scholarship to finish high school in Japan, under the International School of Asia Karuizawa. Sadly, he had to decline the offer. Childhope Asia lacked the funding to process his papers after international donors scaled back financial and learn without fear of discrimination. hindi ko po makakalimutan ang Child Hope. international donors pulled out. support because the Philippine economy But now the group is forced to scale (I’ve been in Childhope for almost ten years. I JUDE NATIVIDAD, CHILDHOPE is doing well. The assumption is that down. really want to help Childhope. I want to give ASIA SCHOLAR: Gusto kong i-grab ito e, a booming economy will create more CHIPS GUEVARRA, CHILDHOPE back after what they’ve given me, I will never gustong gusto ko kaso hindi lang sa ako yung opportunities for the poor. She says that’s ASIA BOARD MEMBER: As you know we forget Childhope.) isa sa mga batang nabigyan ng pagkakataong not yet true for the Philippines. have a street education program as you can makapunta sa ibang bansa dahil sa TERESITA SILVA, CHILDHOPE ASIA see here at the back, but... We used to take care Childhope Asia is looking for ways scholarship kaso yung pagkakataon na iyon, FOUNDER: The benefits of economic growth of 1,200 street kids. But because we’ve had to raise awareness for educating street naputol e kasi nga dahil hindi nga kaya ng in the Philippines is not yet reaching the to reduce our street educators, we have to pay children. But with limited resources, the Child Hope na tustusan yung mga dapat na poorest of the poor. Street children are very them salary for them to be sustainable. We had NGO is struggling to stay afloat. For ibigay sa akin. Tapos, kulang talaga sa budget. much part of the poorest of the poor. They live to reduce it down so now we’re down to about children like Jude, the future depends on Napanghinaan ako ng loob. (I wanted to grab on the streets, many of them are abandoned, 600, down to half that number. how much longer Childhope Asia can it. I really wanted it because I get to study some of them have families but they are remain financially viable. abroad, but the opportunity is gone now. dysfunctional families or urban poor. Jude dreams of finishing college and Child hope could not shoulder the expenses for helping Child Hope Asia. the things I needed. We didn’t have the budget. Everyday, Childhope Asia teaches lessons JUDE NATIVIDAD, CHILDHOPE I felt really disappointed.) on sanitation, reproductive health, and their ASIA SCHOLAR: Almost ten years na rights as a child. po ako sa Child Hope. Gustong gusto ko po Childhope Asia founder, 83-year old The organization provides temporary tumulong sa Child Hope. Bilang pagtanaw Teresita Silva, dedicated her life helping spaces where street children can feel safe ng utang na loob sa Child Hope, kasi hinding street children like Jude. Silva says

MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 23 Entertainment Erap delivers as HK lifts sanctions Mark+ other news Fernandez follows Daboy HONG Kong lifted the diplomatic a man has with his father shapes for Cinemalaya and is slated to go to Brazil sanctions it imposed on the Philippines his life. Without a doubt, Daboy to cover the World Cup for TV5. Derek is after former is smiling from above as he sees just as excited about his hosting job for “The President his son continue his passion. As Amazing Race Philippines,” where he will directors say ‘cut’ or ‘roll camera,’ start work on come July. and life goes on. He also hopes to get a new leading lady for incumbent Catch Mark Anthony as he an indie film on the Maguindanao Massacre Manila returns to primetime TV as Nico after Kris had to back out due to a conflict of Mayor in Rhodora X. schedule. Joseph As usual, Derek has no qualms working Estrada met Derek has no advice with anyone the production outfit pairs him with Chief off with. Executive “The reason why I have this sort of success is to Kris on ‘Mr. Leung Chun-ying to offer official I am not choosy (with co-workers),” he states. Bautista’ The other reason for his success is that apologies for the incident, officials he says what he means. When Derek issues from both sides announced. admitted he a statement, it is for real -- no pluses and “It was a very fruitful and successful has been giving good friend Kris minuses. resolution of the case,” Estrada said in Aquino pieces of advice on life That’s why you believe him when he says a telephone interview with the ABS- from “a guy’s point of view.” But Kris is just a family friend -- no more, no less. CBN television network via phone only he and Kris know just what Others believe him as well. these words of wisdom are. from Hong Kong. “Our relations with Now that Kris has admitted Hong Kong are now normal and I she is taking a “second chance at Benjamin Alves did not pledged on our side that all Hong forever” with Quezon City Mayor Kong tourists will be protected under , Derek would watch ‘Adarna’ while it aired my watch.” rather keep his hands off the Kapamilya host’s Mark Anthony Fernandez Adarna cast member Benjamin Alves The breakthrough came after a deal love life. admitted that he did not watch a single was struck on the four demands of following the footsteps of “I didn’t advise Kris on Mr. Bautista,” the episode of the GMA Telebabad show while it victims and their families on an official Kapatid actor-host said. “Daboy” was airing. He only started watching when it apology, compensation, sanctions Derek denies that Kris is using him by ended last March. Aside from good looks, Mark Anthony posting sweet messages against responsible individuals and Ben portrayed Fernandez inherited a lot from his late father on social media their tourist safety measures. two roles; that of Rudy Fernandez, who we all know as “Daboy.” friendship. In fact, Derek “The resolution of the incident Bok, a street-smart Both possess qualities of being a family man, is shocked and hurt that enables the normalization of the kanto boy and passionate in showbiz, and a good heart, just to others have been accusing Agalon, the lead bilateral relations between Hong Kong name a few. Kris of using him to draw antagonist’s half- and the Philippines,” Leung told As the eldest son, Mark Anthony has seen attention to herself. brother. reporters after the deal was struck. so much in Daboy’s life. Today, how is Mark “Nakarating ako kung “I’ve never Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, following the footsteps of his father? saan ako naroon ngayon watched a show who was also present in the meeting Both father and son are helpful and through my own efforts. It hurts na lumalabas when it was generous to their fellow actors and fans. na parang ginagamit ako.” with Leung, thanked the victims and airing, but I There are many stories that could attest these The year 2014 looks very promising for relatives for accepting the terms of the started watching it qualities of theirs. Many might not know that Derek. He admits having a quiet love life apology. recently kasi I don’t like to watch it when it’s Mark is very close with half-brothers Renz which he wants to keep that way. “I am most grateful to the people happening eh… I’m able to take out myself and Ralph Fernandez. They strive to learn “Masaya ang puso ko. And I wanna keep from the character, so napapanood ko siya as of Hong Kong, especially the family from each other and be there for each other at that part of me to myself.” Bok, not me playing Bok,” he said. members and the victims... that have all times. He promised that his love life won’t get in Although it was him giving life to the now spoken out in favour of the final Mark describes himself as a hopeless the way of his projects with Regal, especially if characters, watching himself playing two resolution,” Almendras said. “From romantic. Similar to his father, he is also the movie requires him to go sexy the way he characters, Bok especially, surprised him. here on end, we believe that it is time considered a sensitive actor as seen in Bukod did in the blockbuster sexy drama “No Other “Sabi ko, ‘ako ba yan?’ Surprisingly, Kang Pinagpala and his current role in Woman.” for us to heal the relationship.” nakakatuwa naman… Sa totoong buhay, baka Rhodora X. It is through his mother Alma One of the Regal babies he is looking “The four demands made by the hindi ko kayang gawin ‘yung [mga ginagawa ni Moreno that he learned how to be careful forward to working with is Marian Rivera. victims and their families on apology, Bok] eh. It’s nice to have an outlet na maging when falling in love. Derek can’t have a TV project with her because compensation, sanctions against ganun, maging kwela, maging spontaneous or His dad being an action star, Mark still she is a GMA 7 artist while he is with TV5. whatever. Sana mapunta sa totoong buhay,” he responsible officials and individuals, hopes to be given a project that would So he is glad about the upcoming Regal shared, smiling. and tourist safety measures will be showcase his love for the action genre. He movie with Marian. Only over a month since the show ended, resolved and settled,” said a joint wants to be given a Rambo-like story and “We talked for five minutes in New York. Ben said that he already misses Adarna, and statement released by the Hong Kong firmly believes he could still make action work. Marian is so down-to-earth and simple for being part of it. government. To this day, Daboy continues to be an someone of her stature,” Derek observed. “I miss the show, I miss the bonding with inspiration to many of his fans. That certainly Another Regal Baby Derek wants to work “The Philippine Government the cast, especially the latter part na palagi has been the case for Mark. His relationship with is Kris. founder expresses its most sorrowful regret and kaming nasa Subic. Nakakamiss yun. I miss with his father proved to have an enormous Mother Lily Monteverde and her daughter profound sympathy, and extends its our EPs, everyone… For me, I miss playing impact to the kind of man he has become. Roselle Monteverde, the film outfit’s CEO, most sincere condolences for the pain Bok talaga. Hopefully, I’m able to play Today, he remains to be a stage dad to his son are all for this. someone as earthy, as real as Bok (again),” he and suffering of the victims and their Cameron just like when he was guided by But while his first project with Kris under declared. families. Daboy growing up. Regal is still tentative, Derek is sure about It is a true testament that the connection a couple of things. He will do an indie film

Scenes in the City

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MAY 2014 MAY 2014 L. M. Confidential 25 Confidentials FEATURETTES People & Parties LIFE HEALTH ARTS The Queen of 10 reasons why someone Soul’s journey will never be Rich At the young age of 12, Jaya was made to join her mom’s shows as a singer. Little did she know that 2. Not Saving Enough the small gigs she Welcome to the club! The personal savings scored, will bring percentage in the US is a measly 4.9% of disposable income. Saving should become a her opportunities to priority if you want to accumulate wealth. Start make it big. with an emergency fund. Once your emergency Her mom, fund is substantial, you can redirect small celebrated singer amounts toward other goals like purchasing a Angel on Phil: Elizabeth Ramsey, home or paying for college. shared that she didn’t 3. You Have Too Much Debt We had a good teach Jaya to sing. She believes that There’s an interesting maxim about how long Certain debts are a precursor to financial her daughter just naturally acquired wealth actually stays with a person and their success, like purchasing real estate or starting the skill, and developed her own style. descendants. The saying is three generations, a business; however, a high-interest credit card breakup tops: one to make it, one to spend it, and the “Si Jaya, ni isang letra, ni isang tono, balance is not. Pay off credit cards with the third to blow it. Of course, there are exceptions wala akong itinuro. Ang sabi ko lang highest rates first. MANILA - Actress Angel Locsin stressed sa kanya, ganito ‘Kailangan kumanta to this rule, but have you ever sat down and that she and her former boyfriend, seriously thought about wealth and what it ka kung gusto mo mabuhay tayo,” she 4. You Don’t Have a Plan football player Phil Younghusband, means to you? Being wealthy means different said. Without a definite, clearly defined plan, things to different people. But according to the had a “good” breakup. becoming rich will seem like an unbelievable Jaya became her mom’s pride, experts, there are financial mistakes many people Locsin made the statement as she dream. This alone will solidify your excuses for because Elizabeth had always wanted make that keep them away from their possible reacted to issues that they broke up overspending and not saving. As the saying goes, one of her kids to follow her footsteps. wealth. because Younghusband cheated “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” Putting Fueled by her talent and inspired by on her. “Si Phil, mabait na tao. Wala together a financial plan may seem tedious, but What is Wealth Anyway? her mother, she worked her way into it doesn’t have to be, and you can get used to it. siyang ipinakitang masama sa akin. the music industry. She worked as a Most people do not equate wealth with a Feeling ko nasira lang ‘yung okay na mansion or a big yacht. In fact, a scanty 7% of back-up singer until the owner of the 5. You Don’t Have an Emergency Fund breakup namin dahil sa mga taong people surveyed associate wealth with material recording company that she worked Experts say you need at least six months of nag-a-assume,” she explained. possessions like cars, houses and boats. Rather, for, saw tremendous potential in her, income saved in case of an emergency. Life is to many, being rich means having just enough “Ako, hanggang ngayon nga ‘di tricky, and not having some type of safety net and signed her right away. to not worry about the next payday – that’s ako nagbubura ng pictures niya sa can turn a comfortable situation into a disaster. She found her way into bigger according to 33% of those questioned. Yet Instagram kasi wala naman kaming stages, and eventually her own. most people who are rich don’t even consider masamang tinapay sa isa’t isa,” she 6. You Started Late Today, she’s one of the veterans themselves rich. Maybe it’s because being ‘rich’ added. Time is slipping by. Just like starting an or ‘wealthy’ has very little to do with material of the Filipino music industry and has exercise routine, the most difficult part about While she no longer wants to bring possessions, and more to do with how people been dubbed as the ‘Queen of Soul’ saving is getting started. Even if you have debt, up her past with Younghusband, Locsin feel about themselves. Nonetheless, according to and keeps her grounded. a small income, or many expenses, you can save said she felt the need to address the financial experts you will never be rich if you are “Privilege ‘yun. I’m honored to be something, even if it’s only a small amount. issue to clear his name. bogged down by anything on the following list: part of the roster of artists na may title, “Ayaw ko na sanang banggitin ulit 7. You Complain Rather Than Commit and it makes you up your game.” Ten Reasons Why Someone Will Never Be ang pangalan niya kasi alam ko na “I don’t earn enough money”; “Life is too It hasn’t been easy, she admitted. Rich ayaw na niyang pag-usapan pero Being in the public eye, opens one expensive”; “It’s hopeless, I’ll never get out of ‘yun nga, sana stop na ‘yung bashing- debt.” Have you uttered any of these statements to a lot of scrutiny. She eventually 1. Overspending bashing na ganyan kasi maayos before, or perhaps all of them? Old habits die If you have a ferocious appetite for spending learned to handle it with grace and hard; however, as long as you do nothing to kaming naghiwalay,” she said. beyond your means, you’re not alone. According strength. change, nothing will change. Stop complaining Locsin, who is now dating actor-host to a survey, of the 52% of people who habitually “Ang realidad, ke maayos ka, ke ‘di and making excuses. Instead, take responsibility Luis Manzano, also reiterated that overspend, many balance the shortfall by taking ka maayos, may masasabi sayo. Just for your non-productive habits and concentrate the latter has nothing to do with her from their savings, and 22% rely on credit cards. do your job, the best way you can,” on how to change them – and then do it! Blowing all your money each month is not a breakup with Younghusband. she said. realistic pathway to wealth. Start tracking where Currently, Locsin is busy with her 8. You Live for Today, and Forget About Watch Jaya, as she mentors and your money goes each month, check where hit series “The Legal Wife” with Maja Tomorrow helps out the young stars of the you can cut back, and create a ‘realistic’ budget Salvador and Jericho Rosales. It’s no fun getting serious and thinking about industry in Sunday All Stars, every that allows you to pay your bills and invest in a “The Legal Wife” airs weeknights Sunday at noon. retirement account or an emergency fund. TEN REASONS after “Ikaw Lamang.” continued on page 26

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Senator Enverga and wife Rosemer greets Mama Ching at Dr. Solon’s 50th birthday celebratory bash. 26 L. M. Confidential MAY 2014 MAY 2014 TEN REASONS NBI raid continued from page 25 retirement and all that stuff. Nonetheless, rescues 3 eventually it has to be done. The problem Hunk Shot is that impulsive and unregulated spending leads to debt… period! Do Russians, 3 yourself a big favor: Get rid of the ‘buy now, worry later’ attitude, and switch to a Ukrainians, 13 ‘save now, get rich later’ way of thinking. 9. Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket Pinays from sex You might get lucky by wagering all your money on one type of investment. Just like you might get lucky winning the den in Pasay lottery. But that’s not a strategy to live by, MANILA - Three Russian, three or for getting rich. Putting all your money Ukrainian, and 13 Filipino women in one place is not advised because it puts were rescued by authorities during you at too much risk. Your investment portfolio should include multiple a raid Tuesday night of a sex den investments with varied levels of risk and fronting as a disco club in Pasay City. ROI potential and liquidity. A report from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said the raid 10. You Just Don’t Get It! at the Starwood VIP Lounge was You may be one of those people who conducted by its Anti-Trafficking believe that somehow something will Division with the participation of a come along and save you, so why bother team from the Department of Social with saving or trying to get out of debt? Welfare and Development (DSWD). Maybe you will get lucky and land a fantastic job, receive a big pay raise, The raiding team also hauled all Kevin goes to inherit money, hit the lottery, or whatever! the employees of the bar for further Ryerson University. But ‘whatever’ won’t cut it if you really questioning. The NBI did not say, want to become rich. Yes, life is uncertain. however, if the club owner-operator He is a choir No one knows what will, or will not, was among the arrested. member. He is also actually happen; therefore, why not focus The agency said this was the first a great basketball on what you can control today? Get it time it encountered foreigners working and volleyball together now and save yourself, in case as sex workers in the country. someone or something else won’t. Based on interviews made by the player. His Mom One thing you can be sure of: You are DSWD representatives, a customer is describes Kevin already rich. Think about it. If someone charged P1,500 for a naked lap-dance as God fearing came to you and offered you a million and up to P10,000 for a VIP room child and a very dollars for your arm, would you give it with a guest relations officer (GRO). responsible kuya. up? Why not, you have two; you can It was learned that the club was surely spare one of them! Of course the barred from operating in Makati City answer would be no! Being rich is more some time ago but transferred its than physical ownership; it’s a state of operation to Pasay. happiness and well-being, while wishing Authorities were also looking at Kevin ManaloAngeles the same for others. So while you are working on getting rich materially, the passports and visas of the rescued remember to be happy along the way! foreigners.

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