JUNE 18, 2016 the Most Oppressed, and Some of Them [Communists] Are the Most Vigilant

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CONFIDENTIALWatch who wins MISS PHILIPPINES CANADA 2016 at the Pinoy Fiesta

Let BETONG SUMAYA entertain you at Pinoy Fiesta PRESIDENT-IN-WAITING Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he would be willing to give four key Cabinet posts to the Com- munist Party of the Philippines if it decides to join his government. Reds in the See Tom Rodriguez at the Pinoy Fiesta Cabinet Rody to give DAR, DENR, DoLE, DSWD to communists

DAVAO - In a press briefing in Davao City, Duterte said if the communists joined his administration, they would be given control of the departments of Agrarian Reform, Environment and Nat- ural Resources, Labor and Employment and Social Welfare and Development. “Labor is the one they are saying [is] JUNE 18, 2016 the most oppressed, and some of them [communists] are the most vigilant... METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE about labor, so they will get it. And DWSD. But those are the only depart- HALL A NORTH BUILDING ments I can concede to them. That’s DUTERTE OK REDS WWW.PHILIPPINECANADIANFOUNDATION.COM continued on page 25 Sports Blessed Friends Fundraising

Miss Chiara Silo shows her support for Bayan Katharine Reyes is surrounded by PCCF’s VP Rosemer Enverga gets a help- Dr. Vicky Santiago, Dr. Nenette de Villa, Linda and team player Danny Despa at the opening of the her family at her confirmation ing hand for the charity-based pageant Felino Javier of the Filipino Centre Toronto and 10th Victoria Invitational Basketball Tournament. from philantrophist Dr. Solon Guzman. others help Filipinos through the funds raised by the President’s Ball. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 Pinoy wildfire evacuees in Canada Phl Congress lament ‘slow’ PHL gov’t action will be busy

consular fees like SPA’s and affidavits to Fort MANILA - Close to 30 bills are McMurray fire victims but not for passport up for approval on third and final services. reading as Congress resumes this “I-charge lang is the cost of the booklet. Its Paul Jake Castillo Monday after a three-month long open to all Edmonton residents but priority break. will be given to Fort McMurray victims and Kaye Abad are The Senate agenda released especially sa mga TFWs kasi sila yung mas by the office of Senate Majority may pangangailangan,” said Aquino. engaged Leader Alan Peter Cayetano list- But some kababayans like Laureto Dayag ed 28 bills for third and final read- said they need more from the Philippine Family and close friends of ac- ing while four other are scheduled for second reading. government. Dayag lost his house in the fire tors Paul Jake Castillo and Kaye Among the bills up for third and and is among hundreds of evacuees staying at Abad congratulated them on final reading are Senate Bill (SB) a shelter at the Northlands Centre. social media for they are finally 29 or “An act prohibiting the dis- “Ano ba ginagawa niyo ngayon? Wala man engaged. crimination on the employment of lang kayong maitulong sa amin. Hindi naman The actress, who turned 34 any individual on the basis merely mahirap tumawag sa embassy para sana mag today, May 17, was surprised by of age,” and SB 2794 entitled provide kahit financing lang sana sa amin “An act providing for a new anti- Paul Jake, who went down on one carnapping law of the Philippines.” EDMONTON, Canada - Filipinos dito. Sana naman umaksiyon kayo. Buong knee in front of friends and family Outgoing Senator Ferdinand displaced by a huge fire in Alberta, Canada pamilya ko, hanggang ngayon, nasunog during the birthday party he threw “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who ran remain uncertain about the future, as they ang bahay namin. Naghahanap kami ng for her in Alabang. for vice president in the last elec- lamented not getting enough help from the matitirahan,” Dayag said. tions, will also deliver a privilege government. Reports show the blaze, estimated to have Paul Jake said their relationship speech at the Senate this Monday. It has been more than a week since an affected 251,000 hectares, remains out of worked because they started out On Wednesday, the Commis- enormous wildfire forced nearly 90,000 control. as good friends. He also said he sion on Appointments’ committee thousand residents to evacuate the Fort The government of Alberta has distributed and Kaye are not in a hurry to on constitutional commissions and McMurray area of Alberta. Filipinos who a one-time emergency financial assistance in get married. offices will convene at 10 a.m. to deliberate on the ad interim ap- are among the displaced say the Philippine the form of debit cards to displaced residents at $1,250 per adult and $500 per child. pointments of three Commissioners government is not doing enough to help — Sheriff Abas of the Commission Travel into Fort McMurray is still them. on Elections, Isabel Dasalla-Agito “Nandiyan kami ngayon nakatira sa may restricted to emergency response and of the Commission on Audit, and Stony Plain sa may hotel. Complimentary essential services only. PH now fastest growing Nieves Osotio of the Civil Service lang po yan hindi namin alam kong hangang Meanwhile, hundreds of Filipinos Asian economy with 6.9% Commission. kalian. According sa employer naming, affected by the wildfire were treated to a The 16th Congress, which be- hanggang May 20 lang pero hindi namin dinner hosted by the Filipino community in GDP growth, outpacing China’s growth gan on July 22, 2016, will adjourn for the first-time in nearly three decades. alam kung after May 20 saan na kami Edmonton. sine die its third and last regular With strong growth in the first quarter, it is session on June 10, 2016. pupulutin,” said Diony Corcelle. It was also a fundraiser for the Pinoy fire confident that the economy is on track to meet The 17th Congress will open on victims, proceeds of which will be turned over the government’s 6.8 to 7.8 percent growth target Consul Eric Aquino announced that the July 25, 2016 Philippine Consulate in Alberta has waived to the Canadian Red Cross. this year. JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 GABBY CONCEPCION ACT Wat Da F ? Live in Toronto BY JOSE BAKING Gabby Concepcion is A Promise is a Promise taking a short break from his hectic schedule of I attended a birthday party recently. I told a friend recently that I will put her shooting to be part of the musical comedy play in birthday pictures in this paper but not in the coming issue. There are advertisers that toronto his coming June have to be put first. It’s ok she said. “I did not invite 18th at Canada Christian you to get my pictures in the paper,” she added College at 7 PM. Gabby “besides, a lot of people have seen it on facebook. became famous as the Sawa na sila.” I told her I know that. It’s not I Close up Boy in 1980 at the age of 15. He starred in need to. I want to and I just do not know when many films and won best because of space limitations. Speaking of promises, actor in one of his films. it is a like a vow, it has to be kept. And there is He made at least 90 films. a part of a promise that makes it tricky - the time For Tickets call 647-656- constraint you put into it. I read somewhere that if 1637 or 647-996-7755 you do not want to lose face that you are someone who do not keep your word, do not put a time limit. If your deadline is near, you either keep your promsie before you are ready of break a promise. PHL Free pneumonia Both do not have good results. I learned this from a book by John McCormack vaccine for seniors in his book “What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School.” His example was MANILA - All senior citizens, aged 60 to 65 years old, can avail free pneumococcal vaccination in their respective General Douglas Macarthur. Mcarthur left for health centers this year, the De- Australia thinking he can get reinforcement partment of Health (DOH) said. quickly to aid his troops in the Philippines and the Filipinos. He was told that there Pneumococcal disease is a were no reinforcements in Australia for his troops in the Philippines. It was then leading cause of serious ill- that he made his “I Shall Return” promise and returned after two and a half years. ness throughout the world. It is caused by a common type of Had he made the promise “I shall return soon” without knowing the situation, he bacteria, the pneumococcus, would either break his promise of return with no reinforcements. which can attack different parts So, there is my promise. The pictures will be in this paper, I just do not know of the body. Illnesses caused by when. pneumococcus include pneumonia, meningitis, middle ear and sinus infections, and a condition called sepsis, which is an infection of the bloodstream. Age related-impair- ment of the immune system compounded with decrease Facebook has no “oomph” Crazy Elections of physical activity and poor nutrition increase the risk of severe pneumococcal infection. My friend said that her party pictures are already The Philippines ha s acrazy elections, with in facebook and sawa na ang mga nakakita sa crazy characters, but not a crazy voting public. party pictures niya.” Maybe. Maybe not. But I The public voted with their heart and mind. just found out that a newspaper has a different They know that their living conditions have affect on people than social media. Social media not improved under Aquino so they voted for will get you a million followers but it will not get the opposite of Aquino. Why not? Would you you compliments in person. There is a different vote for Roxas if your standard of living ahs not The sexiest Kim in showbiz feeling when you get your pictures in the paper. improved? As Robin Padilla said, “para saan GMA-7 is introducing some new stars in their new show that It does not matter if the circulation of the paper and daang matuwid kung iilan lang naman ang starts airing on Monday, “Juan Happy Love Story”. One of them is 100 or 1000. It is like a validation from makakatawid?” is the very sexy Kim Domingo who’s being promoted as something that exists in the real world. People the new Pantasya ng Bayan. Do you agree? react more favorably to their photo in the paper, Kim plays Dennis’ business associate in the story and specially if you put them on the cover page. they will later have an affair, making Heart Evange- lista as Dennis’ wife terribly jealous. Dennis himself says he was astounded when he first saw Kim. “Sa swimming pool ang eksena at naka-red bikini siya,” says Dennis. “Natulala ako kasi sexy talaga ang dating niya. Submit ads & press releases by Maraming lalaki ang tiyak na mabibighani sa kaseksihan niya.” It’s said that the image she is June 15 for the July 2016 issue. projecting is really “sexy and palaban”. Is this just fine with Kim? “Okey lang, kasi dun naman talaga ako nalilinya, e. Dun daw ako mas gusto ng mga tao, so walang problema.” ittle anila Confidential It seems her sex appeal is quite irresistible. L M Doesn’t she mind being the object of fantasy EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] and affection of her male fans? “Naku, wala TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group naman akong magagawa about that, so bahala na lang po sila. Alangan namang sabihin ko, huwag. So kung CORRESPONDENTS: saan sila masaya, ’di sige, okay lang po.” . . How does she feel that Dennis Trillo was “natulala” upon seeing her in a red bikini? “Lahat daw sila, natulala when I removed my robe at nakabikini na lang ako. What can I say? Natulala rin naman ako kay Dennis. Ako ngang kinakabahan nang maging magkaeksena kami kasi baguhan lang ako. E, siya, ang dami nang awards. Pero mabait siya. Tinutulungan niya ako sa aming mga eksena. Ako ang manse- Sheila Camangian Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran seduce sa kanya rito. Willing victim naman siya.” What if Dennis would woo her? “Ay, hindi siguro. Ayaw ni Jen- nylyn. Ha ha ha! At saka, taken na rin po ako. Non-showbiz.” CORRESPONDENTS NOTICE Of course, she also has her own share of bashers who seem to The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception be envious of her sexiness. What can she say to them? “Naku, applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. sorry, hindi ako pumapatol. Sige lang, mag-enjoy sila.” www.FilipinoGoodLife.com Kim Domingo is the fourth Kim in showbiz after Kim Chiu,a www.LMConfidential.com girl; Kim Idol, a gay comedian and Kim Atienza, who’s a man. 4 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 Friends pro- Recruitment duce Rayver’s industry Honey Shot backs new album Angel wants to Rayver Cruz is now bonafide Star be involved in department Magic recording artist largely in part fighting for human because of his friends Sam Milby and Gerald Anderson. or environmental for OFWs The actor-dancer, who comes rights someday. In The recruitment industry is onboard from a family of the meantime, this with the next administration in pushing singers includ- talented girl writes for the establishment of a separate ing Sheryl Cruz, songs and sings. In department specializing on overseas Donna Cruz and her free time, she Filipino workers (OFW) concerns. Geneva Cruz, However, recruitment industry revealed in an likes to go running. leaders like Lito Soriano believe that interview that Her favourite food incoming president Rodrigo Duterte Sam and Gerald is pizza. Her dream must first call for a stakeholders’ meet- “pushed” him to destination is the ing to iron out the possible issues put out his own CD. Galapagos Islands. arising from the creation of the new “Nagkataon lang talaga na mas department before it is legislated. duon ako nakilala sa pagsasayaw – We wish her all “I believe it should be first sub- du’n ako nag-start eh – pero I really the luck in her jected to a stakeholder consultation could sing,” he said at the launch endeavour. to see how it could be more effective of his debut album. “(These guys), than the present setup,” said Soriano. they’ve always been supportive of my “It should include OFWs, who are dream (to have a record out). ’Pag already retired and this who are still may mga parties nga saka open mic actively working abroad,” he added. sessions lagi nila akong pinapakanta. He pointed out the lack of legal Sa mga tours naman ganoon din. assistance to Filipino workers abroad Sila ’yung nagpu-push sa’kin na, ‘Bro, as one of the issues that need to be bakit hindi ka mag-album?’” addressed. Under the current system, It was brought up during a dinner he said the Department of Foreign Af- get-together sometime January. By fairs handles criminal cases of OFWs, the time desert was served, it was while the Department of Labor and pretty much a done deal with the Employment (DOLE) deals with their two pledging to help bankroll what labor-related cases. is now “What You Want.” It has the “This sometimes confuses OFWs upbeat carrier single “Bitaw,” “Let It since they don’t know the government Loose” featuring R&B singer Kyla, agency they should approach, when and remakes of Archie D’s “Kasayaw” faced with cases abroad,” Soriano and Gary Valenciano’s “Hataw Na.” said. A first-time album producer, Ger- Soriano also said the OFW depart- ald considers Rayver’s album “good Angel Tagadtad ment could also address the usual investment.” contradicting policy thrust of DOLE.

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Duterte’s death-by-hanging PENA FILES plan faces PH’s hurdle PROTEST MANILA - A losing mayoral can- Manila, Philippines – A plan by Philippine for drug trafficking, rape, murder, robbery didate of the Liberal Party filed president-elect Rodrigo Duterte to restore and kidnapping-for-ransom, among other an electoral complaint against the death penalty faces strong opposition, offences. newly proclaimed Makati Mayor including from the dominant Roman Political science professor Javad Abigail Binay for alleged vote Catholic Church, officials and analysts said. Heydarian of Manila’s De La Salle buying and fraud, and requested the Commission on Elections for The tough-talking politician vowed to University said “Duterte at this point has a manual recount of votes in the introduce executions by hanging after he tremendous political capital and crime- city’s second district. Former Makati Julia Montes, takes office on June 30 as part of a ruthless busting is the centrepiece of his campaign,” mayor Romulo “Kid” Peña said that law-and-order crackdown that would Heydarian said. “But he will face major they attached photos, videos and kaya kahit also include ordering military snipers to pushback by human rights groups, the witnesses’ affidavit to the complaint kill suspected criminals. The Philippines Catholic Church,” the professor added. to prove the “massive cheating” in abolished the death penalty in 2006. The plan itself is opposed by the the district. nag-iisa “As people of faith, we do not adhere to Commission on Human Rights, an “We believe there was fraud.” he Nakakabilib itong si Julia Montes. capital punishment because we do not have independent government body which alleged. Romulo “Kid” Peña Maganda at maayos ang takbo ng the right to judge who should live and who Duterte cannot abolish and whose current Peña requested the Comelec for kanyang career at personal na buhay. should die,” said Father Lito Jopson, head of officials he cannot replace. Leni Robredo, manual recount, saying it will prove Ibang-iba siya dahil hindi niya the Catholic bishops’ communications office. running for vice president, also opposes that he won the elections. kinakailangang magkaroon ng ka-love Duterte’s landslide May 9 election victory capital punishment. He claimed victory in the vil- team para lang sumikat. does not sway the bishops’ stance, Jopson And the local office of human rights lages and subdivisions of Makati Iba ang packaging sa kanya ng told AFP. “It is not based on popularity… monitor Amnesty International said it District 1 and even in District 2 but kanyang home network. Mapa-bida o but rather on complete moral principles would call on other rights groups to lobby was surprised when he lost by only mapa-kontrabida ang role na kanyang of the Catholic faith and faith demands Congress and educate the public against 17,805 votes. tion filed before the ginagampanan, kayang-kaya niya. we respect all persons’ human dignity,” bringing back capital punishment. Comelec Law Department, Peña asked for a suspension of Binay’s Ito marahil ang dahilan kung bakit Jopson said. Duterte said he would ask proclamation until the manual successful ang kanyang teleseryeng Congress to reintroduce capital punishment recount is done. ‘Doble Kara.’ Sa katunayan, balitang magkakaroon pa ito ng Book 2. Kaya patunay na kaya ni Julia na walang ka-love team. Pero sa totoong buhay, tanging si Coco Martin lang ang Contract work ‘backbone’ of services, OFW nali-link sa kanya. Gaya nang nabanggit ko na noon, hindi na kailangan aminin sectors pa ng dalawa kung may relasyon nga sila o wala. As they say, actions speak louder than words. Sa nakaraang (overseas Filipino workers) is really con- roundtable discussion, lawyer Hans Leo guesting ni Julia sa Kapamilya morning tract workers,” said Donald Dee, acting Cacdac, chief of the Philippine Overseas show na Magandang Buhay, kitang-kita president of the Employers Confedera- Employment Administration, added that ang kilig sa kanyang kilos sa tuwing tion of the Philippines. there are “legitimate forms” of contractu- mababanggit ang pangalan ni Coco. alization. Obviously, theirs is not for publicity. Kaya LACK OF JOBS? Dee says com- “Siguro communication is key just to naniniwala ako na may bahid ito ng pletely removing contractualization in the explain to our people what the real score katotohanan. Philippine would lead to unemployment. is. Kasi ngayon parang na-demonize Binabawalan ba sila ng kanilamg Photo by Mara Cepeda/Rappler ‘yung term, ‘di ba?… Ang bottomline home network sa pag-amin ng kanilang niyan is getting help from somebody else tunay na relasyon? Just asking... “I think there’s a need for us to be able to make yourself more efficient,” he said. to explain these to the current admin- (Communication is key just to explain istration and I’m hopeful that they will to our people what the real score is. Be- Ritz Azul’s star shines understand,” added the honorary chair- cause now the term seems to be demon- brighter man and chief operating officer of the ized, right?… The bottomline is you’re Philippine Chamber of Commerce and getting help from somebody else to make Isa pang nakabibilib ay itong si Ritz Azul. Industry. yourself more efficient.) Dahil kakalipat pa lang niya sa Contractualization is widely under- He then likened lawful subcontract- ABS-CBN, bibida na agad sa isang stood to refer to instances when big ing to outsourcing services in a family teleserye. Mukhang na-impress ang man- companies hire employees on a 6-month household. agement sa kan- Businessman Donald Dee says contractual basis without ever getting the “Even in managing a household, you yang magandang necessary benefits. would have to outsource or subcontract performance sa he ‘cannot foresee a situa- Labor laws in the country, however, do certain skills set that you can’t perform “Ang Probinsya- tion’ when contractualization not prohibit lawful subcontracting. as head or member of the household… If no.” Kaya naman is completely abolished in the Ateneo de Manila professor Carmel you own a business, then you will most isa siya sa lead Philippines. Doing so, he says, Abao and lawyer Tony Salvador described likely do the same. If you can’t do some- cast ng bagong would lead to unemployment. lawful subcontracting as when “the prin- thing, if someone can do the job better, teleseryeng cipal employer can enter into a contract then you can bring in a contractor,” said “The Promise of with a legitimate subcontractor who will Cacdac. Forever,” na kung saan makakasama niya MANILA, Philippines – A business- then deploy the subcontractor’s contrac- According to Dee, completely remov- rito sina Paulo Avelino at Ejay Falcon. man on May 18, clarified that contractual workers to the principal employer.” ing contract workers in the country Ritz was a homegrown talent of TV5 tualization per se cannot be completely Workers under this scheme receive the would “unfortunately” mean an increase - being the product of Star Factor. abolished even under the administration benefits of regular employees because in unemployment. Kung hindi ako nagkakamali, isa of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte. they are regularized under a legitimate “This thing, whether we like it or not, si Direk Audie Gemora sa mga unang Speakers during a roundtable discus- subcontractor, not the principal employer. this has helped distribute the grace. So naniwala sa potential at talent ng young sions on the Philippine work force and But businesses still circumvent the law, you give somebody work for 6 months, actress. Noon pa man, ipinakita na rin ni the ASEAN integration hosted by the with employees’ contracts ending before then she rest or he rest, then you give Ritz na kaya niyang makipagsabayan Philippine Bar Association in Makati the 6-month mark. somebody else the opportunity. But once sa aktingan. City were asked how the labor sector you make it difficult for a company, espe- Kaya naman naging madali ang would manage to become competitive if ‘Demonized’ term? cially SMEs that ability to just keep paglipat nito sa Kapamilya network. At Duterte pushes through with his plan to on having casuals, which again I must ngayon lalong mahahasa ang kanyang stop contractualization. LAWFUL TYPES. POEA chief and law- contractual workers, they would most galing dahil makakatrabaho niya ang “I have to say that I cannot foresee yer Hans Leo Cac- likely stop hiring,” he said. mga magagaling sa harap at likod ng a situation that contractualization will dac says there are kamera. As they say, you get better when be abolished. It cannot. The construc- ‘legitimate’ forms of contractualization. you work with the industry’s best. tion industry, the whole service industry Will Ritz’s star shines brighter as Ka- – janitorial services, guards, all of these pamilya this year? Just asking... – and the entire backbone of our OFW During the 6 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 PHL MUST MOVE Poverty not an excuse to Pia Wurtzbach AWAY FROM commit crime — Duterte gives a message

COAL PLANTS MANILA - Presumptive Human Rights and the Catholic to presumptive PH President Rodrigo Duterte, in church contested Duterte’s plan to THE LOPEZ group took a strong an interview with GMA’s Jessica impose capital punishment, saying President Rodrigo stance on Monday against the use Soho for “Unang Balita,” said the next administration should of coal to fuel the country’s power poverty is not an excuse for hep improve the justice system plants, citing an urgent need to miti- someone to commit instead. Duterte gate the impact of climate change. a crime. In an interview During the 10 kilometer AIDS Walk in New Federico Lopez, president of First “Just because you with Radio Veritas, York City last May 15, reigning Miss Universe Philippine Holdings (FPH) made a are poor, does not Tuguegarao Pia Wurtzbach, bold declaration during FPH’s an- mean to say you Archbishop Sergio who is also an nual stockholders meeting that the have to sell shabu. Utleg opposed the advocate for HIV/ group would never build, develop or ‘Yan ang mahirap reimposition of the AIDS awareness, diyan eh, people use death penalty. invest in any coal-fired power plant. gave her message poverty,” Duterte “I’m not in favor for presumptive “I’m certain that without looking stressed. of death penalty, I Philippine President too far, this country already has “Do not use hope he will change Rodrigo Duterte. energy alternatives that do not mort- poverty as a reason his mind about it. The AIDS Walk is gage the future of our children and to destroy the lives of Kapag hindi niya done annually and the future of our planet,” Lopez said. young people and the naa-analyze ang raises funds to help thousands of people “These are extraordinary times that country,” he added. sitwasyon ’yun ang magiging who are suffering from HIV/AIDS in the US. call for extraordinary change and Duterte has been known to sagot. I hope he will not do it,” More than 30,000 participants raised $4.5 everyone must shift to thinking about have a firm stance against crime. Utleg said. million during the event. the quickest route to a decarbon- During his campaign, he pledged The prelate underscored that “I can only hope that this (AIDS Walk) can to end criminality in the country only the poor people who do not ized economy,” he said. also happen in the Philippines, especially within three to six months if he is have financial capabilities to seek with the new administration. I really have high Lopez said some businessmen and elected president. help from lawyers will fall prey to hopes that we will see a better Philippines in power industry leaders tended to With this, he vowed to the death penalty. the future,” she said in an interview with ABS- argue that since the Philippines was reintroduce death penalty by “Alam natin na hindi nakaka- CBN News’ Don Tagala. responsible for only 0.3 percent of hanging, especially for heinous deter ng crimes ang death penalty Just last year, the Philippines was declared global carbon emissions, the country crimes like rape and drug use. at usually nabibiktima diyan yung by the World Health Organization as one of had the right to continue building “What I would do is urge mga mahihirap na hindi maka- the fastest HIV infection rate in the world. Pia more coal-fired power plants. Congress to restore the death hire ng abogado,” he said. advised her kababayans who are sexually Meeting the economy’s power penalty by hanging, especially if In 2006, death penalty was active to get tested. you use drugs,” Duterte earlier abolished in the Philippines demand with more coal-fired “Napaka-importante po na malaman told reporters in Davao City during the administration of then natin kung tayo po ay positive or negative, plants today means “locking- Asked how he will solve president Gloria Macapagal- at kung anuman ang maging resulta nito in”those high-carbon emissions for crime within the time frame he Arroyo. mabigyan kayo ng tamang edukasyon kung decades, Lopez said promised, Duterte said, “Hintayin The Amnesty International has paano niyo mapo-protektahan ang inyong niyo lang ako pag-upo.” so far recorded 102 countries that sarili, kung positive man kayo paano niyo Meanwhile, some groups, abolished death penalty. — BAP, magagamot yong sarili mo para magkaroon including the Commission on GMA News ka ng normal na buhay,” she said.

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Belmonte want Speakership 12 Senators again back MANILA - Speaker Feliciano Belmonte He was referring to the Reproductive Duterte Jr. of the Liberal Party will contest the Health Law, which allows the state to Speakership of the House of Representatives fund contraceptives; the sin tax law, which MANILA - The Com- in the next Congress even after the defeat increased taxes on liquor and cigarettes and mission on Elections of LP standard-bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas the Fair Competition Law, which bans abuse (Comelec) proclaimed the 2nd in the May 9 elections. of dominant position such as selling goods to 12 winners of the sena- Belmonte, a veteran lawmaker, was Speaker services below cost with the intent of driving torial race, with most of in 2001 to 2004. competition out of the market or creating them vowing support for He again became the House leader in 2010 barriers to entry and setting prices or other president-elect Rodrigo Shaina ready and has since held the post. terms of conditions that differ or discriminate Duterte despite their di- Reelected Marikina City (Metro Manila) unreasonably between customers or sellers verse political parties. to work with Rep. Romero Quimbo of the LP, the current of the same goods or services where such Three of those pro- chairman of the House Committee on customers or sellers are contemporaneously claimed are incumbent Ways and Means, expressed confidence that trading on similar terms and conditions, senators, four had previ- John Lloyd Belmonte will earn a fourth term as Speaker among others. ously served as senators, because of the latter’s capacity to unite These three measures have been pending two are former members and Angelica different parties. in Congress for at least two decades before of the House of Repre- “The laws that the would-be President they were passed into law under the Aquino sentatives, two former Duterte wants to push are very dramatic and administration. Cabinet members, and Shaina Magdayao denies the story that thus require a consensus builder. Speaker The Speakership race is decided by a one, a former party-list she was chosen to be the leading lady of Belmonte has the track record and political vote among members of the House of representative. Derek Ramsay in “My Candidate” mainly gravitas to ensure expeditious passage of said Representatives. Six of the new lawmak- because she’s the ex-GF of John Lloyd measures,” Quimbo said in a text message. The one who will end up with the highest ers belong to the Lib- Cruz while Derek is the ex-BF of Angelica Among the laws that Duterte wants passed number of votes will be named the Speaker, eral Party (LP) — Senate Panganiban. As we all know, JLC and is the restoration of the death penalty and while the second highest vote-getter will be President Franklin Drilon, Angelica also broke up with each other amending the 1987 Philippine Constitution the House Minority Leader. former Akbayan party-list recently. to institute federalism. Rep. Risa Hontiveros, “You can ask our producer, Atty. Joji comebacking Senators Alonso of Quantum Films, and she herself Panfilo Lacson, Francisco will tell you that walang ganon,” says Pangilinan and Ralph Shaina. “Matagal na kaming balak gawan Recto, former Techni- ng movie ni Derek pero hindi natutuloy, COMMUNIST NDF TO DUTERTE: cal Education and Skills but I’m so glad ako ang kinuha nila for Development Authority ‘My Candidate’ at natuloy na rin ang Revoke EDCA (TESDA) Director General pagtatambal namin dito.” Joel Villanueva and former Would she be willing to work with Justice Secretary Leila de JLC or Angelica in the future? “Naku, ang THE National Democratic Front (NDF), “Duterte’s rhetoric has raised high the people’s Lima. trabaho ay trabaho, so walang problema, the political arm of the Communist Party of expectations for substantial and accelerated The others were Sen. the Philippines (CPP), has called on President- reforms. As an avowed opponent of US meddling, lalo na kapag maganda talaga ang Vicente Sotto, former material. Actually, kami ni John Lloyd, elect Rodrigo Duterte to abrogate the Enhanced Duterte has the unique opportunity to end the senators Juan Miguel Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and 70 year chain of US puppet governments since nagkatrabaho na when he appeared Zubiri, Richard “Dick” the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). the 1946 [Manuel] Roxas regime,” the NDF said in our soap noon ni Gerald Anderson, NDF chairman Jose Maria Sison is an ally of through its international information office. Gordon, Sarangani Rep. ‘Nathaniel’, and okay naman kami. As for Duterte. “To countervail Aquino’s puppetry, he must Manuel Pacquiao (United Angelica, I haven’t seen her lately. There’s The group said Duterte can undo President withdraw his stand to let the EDCA stand. He Nationalist Alliance) and just no chance for us to bump into each Valenzuela City Rep. Win Benigno Aquino 3rd’s “legacy of national must immediately notify the US government other kundi noon lang Star Magic Ball, humiliation for having served as a pawn in the US of his intent to abrogate the EDCA, which was Gatchalian (Nationalist and out of courtesy, ako pang lumapit sa ‘Asia pivot’ strategy by allowing the US to restore signed as an executive agreement Peoples Coalition). Zubiri kanya para bumati. Five years na ‘yung sa its military bases and and Gordon ran as inde- amin ni John Lloyd, ang tagal na, you have maintain permanent presence of its warships, pendents. jet fighters, drones and interventionist troops.” to let go of the anger and the pain for your own sake para makapag-move on ka. How can you have a normal and peaceful life kung lingon ka nang lingon sa nangyari Duterte to leave Binay alone sa nakaraan mo? Marami akong natutuhan Minimum wage under nursing law a myth sa experiences na pinagdaanan ko sa Presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte said he does not intend buhay and I’m thankful for all of them to run after Vice President Jejomar Binay who is being accused of A law directing the national government to pay nurses in because they made me a better person. graft charges over the allegedly questionable purchases during his government-owned hospitals P24,000 a month as minimum So nagpapasalamat ako kasi I don’t think tenure as mayor of Makati. salary has not been implemented for 14 years. I’d be what I am right now if not for them “The vice president called up, greeted me and said congratula- The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) said Section 2 of also.” tions,” Duterte said. “And I said Thank you. I then mentioned Republic Act (RA) 9173, or the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, Does she have any inkling why John that he had not problems with me. I am not the only one who provides, “In order to enhance the general welfare, commitment Lloyd’s relationships with his girlfriends enforces the law. I will not go around finding faults. I would to service and professionalism of nurses, the minimum base pay (from Kaye Abad and Ciara Sotto to Liz rather spend my time looking for solutions.” of nurses working in public health institutions shall not be lower Uy, Ruffa Gutierrez, her and Angelica) do Duterte’s recent statements, however, ran counter with his po- than Salary Grade 15.” not last? “Naku naman, dapat sa kanya litical party’s earlier statement that it intended to send Binay to Salary Grade 15 is around P24,000. jail. Senator Aquilino Pimentel III, the president of PDP-Laban, Since the implementation of RA 9173 fourteen years ago, a nyo itanong yan, hindi sa akin. Basta with Duterte’s political party, said said a Duterte administration would nurse in a government-owned health institution gets around me, he was a good boyfriend naman, he’s spare no one regardless of social status or political affiliation in a P18,000 as minimum base pay instead of P24,000, PNA a good guy, our relationship just didn’t relentless campaign against crime and corruption. The Office of president Paulita Cruz noted. work out. We’re good friends now. So I the Ombudsman is expected to file criminal cases against Binay Cruz said the PNA is strongly hoping that the incoming really don’t know why his relationships over the alleged overpricing of Makati City Hall Building II administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte will rectify with others didn’t work. Basta ako, hindi when his immunity from suit expires after he steps down from this grave and deliberate mistake of previous administrations. ako nagmamadali to get into another office next month. In his campaign sorties, Duterte promised The Philippines has more than 800,000 registered nurses but relationship. Mas importanteng I have that, if elected, he would release former president and now Pam- over 200,000 of them are not working as nurses. peace of mind now, marami akong panga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from detention. Cruz said a big majority of the 500,000 working registered “I will release her. Why? Because the evidence [against her] is nurses are underpaid and yet extremely exploited because each trabaho, and bahala na si Lord kung weak. I know that. I am a lawyer,” Duterte said in Pampanga in of them handles more than 30 patients per shift. Nurses in the kailan Niya pararatingin si Mr. Right sa February this year. privately-owned hospitals get P6,000-P8,000 per month, PNA buhay ko. I’m thankful for all the positive His top aide, Christopher Go, said Duterte would not follow data showed. feedback that I get for my performance in the footsteps of President Benigno Aquino III, who has been The Manila Times has gathered that there is a very big in ‘My Candidate’ na huwag nyong described as vindictive against his political rivals. number of nurses who are receiving around P3,000 per month, kalimutang panoorin as it opens today, Duterte has offered his hand of reconciliation with his op- which is categorized as an allowance plus a certificate of May 11, in theaters nationwide.” ponents, saying the time has come for healing. employment as a nurse.

8 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 PCCF Miss Philippines Canada 2016 Pre-Pageant Depth of field makes it hard to predict the winners

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada - The Some of the candidate pines and will have the chance to meet Miss Philippines Canada and Miss Teen started out out as being the community’s most influential leaders, Philippines Canada 2016 candidates shy and unassuming but appear on TV, meet GMA PinoyTV stars, showcased their beauty and talents dur- have evolved with self- make new friends and help the poor in the ing the Pre-Pageant held May 7th at confidence. The talents Philippines, through Kapuso Foundation the Korean Cultural Centre in Toronto. they have shown excep- and ANCOP projects. The event organized by the Philippine tionally exceeded expec- Outgoing 2015 Miss Philippines Canada Canadian Charitable Foundation, made tations and they have 2015 is Nathalie Villegas Ramos and 2015 up of leader volunteers from the Filipino exhibited an outstanding Miss Teen Philippines Canada is Ansha Joy Canadian Community, aims to inspire programme choreography. Hipolito. excellence in young ladies of Filipino origin Photos of some of the tal- Don’t miss the coronation of the Miss and to promote better understanding of the ents displayed are shared Philippines Canada 2016 and Miss Teen Filipino Culture, Talents, Arts, Heritage through this article. Philippines Canada 2016 on June 18th, and Charity. The winners will receive 2016 at the Pinoy Fiesta and Tradeshow The bar of Miss Philippines/ Miss Teen free trips to the Philip- sa Toronto, Metro Toronto Convention Canada pageant has been raised. All candi- pines, amongst other Centre (Hall A) with GMA Kapuso star dates are in it to win and are having a very prizes. They will serve as Tom Rodriguez and comedian Betong memorable journey. These beautiful and a PCCF ambassadors of Sumaya. For more information, please intelligent young ladies all want to make goodwill in various events email [email protected] or a difference, travel to the Philippines and and activities throughout visit www.philippinecanadianfoundation. help the poor. Canada and the Philip- com. (******Fe P. Taduran******)

Little Miss PhilipPines Canada 2016 Pre-Pageant Pageant hoping to develop them into role models for Charity

beauty and talents. More ceive a free trip to the Philippines, amongst Kapuso Foundation and ANCOP projects. importantly, PCCF aims other prizes. She will serve as a PCCF Don’t miss the coronation on June 18th, to instill in the young girls’ ambassador of goodwill in various events 2016 at the Pinoy Fiesta and Tradeshow sa impressionable minds that and activities throughout Canada and the Toronto, Metro Toronto Convention Cen- by taking part in activities Philippines. She will have the chance to tre (Hall A) with GMA Kapuso star Tom aimed at benefiting not only promote the Filipino culture, arts, heritage Rodriguez and comedian Betong Sumaya. themselves, but also those and charity. She will be meeting the com- For more information, please email pag- less fortunate than them, munity’s most influential leaders, appear [email protected] or visit www. will make their ‘inner beauty’ on TV, meet GMA PinoyTV stars, make philippinecanadianfoundation.com. (**** Fe shine brighter and help new friends and best of all, will be able to Taduran***) develop their character and help the poor in the Philippines, through substance. The Little Miss Philip- pines Canada pageant is run by volunteers from the Filipino-Canadian community, headed by PCCF President Romeo Rafael, Pageant Direc- tor and PCCF Executive Vice-President Rosemer Enverga, Co-Chairs Fe Taduran, Sena Flores & Gloria Rafanan, and choreographer Chollo TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - Lagdameo, is now on its 6th year. The Little Miss Philippines Canada 2016 During the event, the following candidates of the Philippine Canadian major awards were handed out: Miss Charitable Foundation (PCCF) showcased Talent - Angeline Siao; Miss Photo- their talents and beauty during the Pre- genic - Rosebelle Amber Rinker; and Pageant show held May 7th at the Korean Miss Charity - Ranielle Louen Lucero. Cultural Centre in Toronto. Proud parents joined the candidates This undertaking of the Philippine on-stage to show their pride and sup- Canadian Charitable Foundation’s goal is port, and to congratulate them for the to inspire excellence in the children and very entertaining show. promote in them a better understanding of Coronation of the Little Miss the Filipino culture. It is also PCCF’s hope Philippines Canada 2016 winner will that they will be able to help develop the be at the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show girls to be role models and inspiration to on June 18th at the Metro-Toronto their peers, and at the same time develop Convention Centre. The winner will re- their self-confidence and showcase their

from foreign investors on the back Optimism on PHL of optimism towards Philippine economy buoys peso growth,” BPI Asset Management said in its daily market recap. MANILA - Optimism on the coun- “The market expects 1Q 2016 try’s economic growth continued GDP to post 6.6-percent growth, to lift the Philippine peso. significantly higher than peers,” The local currency gained 3 BPI said, noting that Indonesia centavos to close at P46.430:$1 posted growths of 4.9 percent from Monday’s P46.460:$1. and Malaysia 4.2 percent re- “We saw continued interest spectively, in the first quarter.

JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 Kapuso teen actress Little Manila Therese ‘Teri’ Malvar earns nod of New York The world’s best wines is in a Filipino-owned vineyard Asian Film Festival

BORDEAUX, France -In Southwest France, there’s a Filipino- from the 19th century,” he says. GMA Artist Center teen star Therese owned vineyard which carries some of the world’s best wines. A fifth-generation vine grower, Miailhe took over Chateau ‘Teri’ Malvar is one of this year’s With a Philippine banner hoisted outside, this estate has been Siran, which was acquired by his family in 1859. Chateau Siran recipients of the Screen Interna- visited by the likes of lies in the town of Labarde in the Margaux Appellation. To the tional Rising Star Asia award former President Gloria wine uninitiated, he explains, “An appellation is a piece of land a t the 15th New York Arroyo, former Cabinet which answers to certain characteristics in soil, climate and type Asian Film Festival member Vince Perez and of grapes,” says Miailhe. In the Margaux Appellation, the soil (NYAFF). banker Aurelio Montinola is embedded with silica and white gravels from the mountains The award- III. transported from the river. The wines from this region are winning actress Located in the wine known for their delicate flavors. was recognised epicenter of the Bordeaux The 88-hectare estate includes 36 hectares of vineyards which for her remarkable region, Chateau Siran is are open to the public. Visitors come to sample and buy the portrayal of run by winemaker and Margaux wines. “daring roles businessman Edouard As Vice Maître (second master) of La Commanderie de that have Miailhe (pronounced Bordeaux Manila, Miailhe invites Filipino friends over to his expanded mee-EYE). For several chateau and entertains them. the range generations, the Miailhes The vineyard cultivates the grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. of con- ran a trading company temporary in Manila. Today, the Then there are the tours of the neighboring subregions Philippines’ younger Miailhe shuttles of Bordeaux. “If you love architecture and wine, Bordeaux cinema”. between the Philippines (region) is the place,” says Miailhe. Médoc is famous for the and France to look after châteaux, some 1,500 vineyards, the ocean, beaches and pine These the family business. forests filled with animals. Saint Emilion is a World Heritage include her “My father traded less in the Philippines but he kept our real Site, famous for its Romanesque cathedrals, limestone houses critically estates in Binondo, Escolta and Santa Ana that were left over and a viticulture that dates back to the Middle Ages. acclaimed performances in Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s lesbian Fil-Am actors join voices opposing movie ‘Ang ‘whitewashing’ of Asian roles in Hollywood Huling Cha- HOLLYWOOD - Filipino Constance Wu spoke out against Cha ni Anita’ and Ralston Jover’s American actors are speaking out the perceived erasure of Asian drama about juvenile delinquents against the Hollywood casting characters by Hollywood. ‘Hamog,’ which previously gave the practice called “whitewashing.” The “Starring Constance Wu” talented Kapuso artist best actress Supporters of Asian talents Hash Tag on social media is awards from local award-giving who have been losing out on continuing the “Starring John roles even in Hollywood projects Cho” diversity conversation. bodies. with Asian characters are getting Dacascos said there’s progress Teri feels honoured to be one more creative in their bid to in Hollywood as studios and of the awardees at the NYAFF as stop the casting practice called production outfits become more well as to represent the Philippines ‘whitewashing’. inclusive of Asian talents. in the prestigious film festival. She Asians only make up 1 percent He praises the CW for will personally receive her award of Hollywood lead roles. “Marvel’s Agents of Shield” for during the festival proper in New Recently, a social media casting him and naming his villain York. “I would like to thank the New campaign called “Starring John character “Giyera”, which in York Asian Film Festival for believing Cho” was created by William Yu Filipino means “war.” in me. This recognition will continue to emphasize that Asian talents “Perfectly named. My guess to fire-up my passion in acting and need to be seen as lead characters. is they knew that. That was very be a game-changer in this industry. Movie posters were altered to specific. The writers on that show, Mabuhay ang talentong Pilipino,” show “Star Trek’s” John Cho as the producers on that show, they’re she said. the leading man. on it,” he said. 2016 marks the third Screen Fil-Am actor Mark Dacascos Also speaking out in favor of International Rising Star Asia award (PHOTO) tells a common tale among Asians in Hollywood. inclusion is former “Hannah Montana” Fil-Am star Anna Perez at NYAFF. The award aims to bring “I’ve lost roles because I was too Asian. I’ve lost roles because de Tagle. Asia’s outstanding new talents to I was not Asian enough; because I’m mixed blood. It’s hard George Takei, who blazed the trail for Asians in Hollywood international attention. enough to get a job,” said Dacascos. through “Star Trek”, also recently criticized the alleged Other recipients this year are Marvel’s decision to cast Tilda Swinton as a Tibetan character whitewashing of roles meant for actors of Asian descent. Japan’s Go Ayano and China’s Jelly in “Dr. Strange” has generated criticisms. Lin. Prominent Asian Hollywood stars like “Fresh Off the Boat’s”

10 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 No bargain over South China Sea – China Timeless Classics

MANILA - The Chinese alongside the tribunal’s arbitral pines could realize its errors touches your heart government vowed to take a award will change China’s and return to the right track of “strong position” in response to position of sovereignty over resolving disputes through ne- any force that intends to take the South China Sea islands gotiations and consultations,” the forthcoming decision on and the adjacent waters nor the Chinese official stressed. the arbitral proceedings as an will it shake its resolution and Xu, nevertheless, emphasized excuse to do harm to China’s determination to safeguard that China’s door for negotia- sovereignty and rights and its sovereignty and maritime tion will always be open for interests. rights and interests. claimant countries such as the This stern warning was made Furthermore, such proceed- Philippines. by Director General Xu Hong, ings and its outcome will not “As for negotiations, we have Department of Treaty and affect the policy and position reaffirmed multiple times that Law of the Chinese Foreign of China to resolve relevant we hope to resolve disputes Ministry, during a recent press disputes through direct nego- through consultations and briefing in Beijing, the harshest tiations and to work together negotiations with relevant par- Joey Albert and David Pomer- Joey asks which one. “Tell Me,” warning issued yet by a Chi- with other states in the region ties on the basis of respecting anz held a concert co-produced the fan says. nese official over the possible to maintain peace and stability historical facts and the interna- by Belinda Reyes of Black “Nge,” says Joey, who finds the outcome of the deliberations of in the South China Sea. tional law,” he stated. Diamond Entertainment. The 3 choice ironic because the song is the Permanent Court of Arbi- Also, Xu said China will Aside from the Philippines hours and 10-minute concert did about love gone wrong. In fact, tration (PCA) on this matter. “never agree to bargain over and China, other countries not disappoint the fans who are one of the lines is “tell me, where “We hope that any party the South China Sea issue with various claims over fans of nostalgia. While I am fa- did I go wrong.” involved will not be hijacked from any country on a basis of parts of the South China Sea miliar with Pomeranz’s hits King Joey’s approach to singing is by this arbitration,” said Direc- an unauthorized and ineffec- include Viet Nam, Brunei, and Queen of Hearts and Got almost soulful, having survived tor Xu. tive arbitral award” and that it and Malaysia. Taiwan also has To Believe in Magic, I am not three cancer scares already. At According to the Chinese will never accept any proposi- claims over parts of the vast familiar with his compositions one point during the concert, she official, not even the Philip- tion from any country based on maritime region. sang by other popular singers like even makes a joke about it. The pines’ unilateral initiation such arbitration. Barry Manilow, which were also chemistry and appreciation for of the present arbitration, “We hope that the Philip- big hits. One of the is “Tryin To each other of these two singers is Get The Feeling Again.” obvious. They complement each “Tryin’ To Get The Feeling other. At one point they made a Again” became a top 10 hit for point of naming their favourite Andi Eigenmann wants to try theater Barry Manilow in 1976. cities. David named New York Manilow released it as a single City while Joey named Manila. MANILA -- After starring award-winning actress Jac- in 1976 from the album Tryin’ To Of course, you can expect both of roles in TV and film, Andi lyn Jose, attending the 69th Get The Feeling. It charted in the them to sing the signature song Eigenmann wants to also try Cannes Film Festival. top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, of each city with David singing theater. Eigenmann and Jose are part peaking at #10. The song also hit New York, New York and Joey In an interview for the May of Brillante Mendoza’s latest #1 on the adult contemporary countering with Manila, Manila issue of FHM Philippines, film “Ma’ Rosa,” which is com- chart.[1] An alternate version, composed by lead guitarist and where she appears on the peting for the highest prize at at a slightly longer time length, HotDog’s Mon Torralba. At one cover, Eigenmann admits that the international film festival, appears on The Complete Collec- point Joey chides Mon for pick- she has stage fright, which she the Palme d’Or. tion and Then Some.... ing Ella del Rosario to sing his hopes to conquer. “It’s a dream come true... I’ve Joey Albert sings one of her composition Pers Lab. The finale “Stage will show how good always been into art films, so signature songs, Tell Me. There’s a is a duet of the song “You’ve Got you are and how dedicated you are as an artist,” indie is really what I love. I have a burning pas- funny story that she says, meeting a Friend,” as an ode to Joey’s just Eigemann said. “And I’m all about just always sion for it,” Eigenmann told FHM. old fans who say one of her songs recent fight with cancer. All in all, getting over my fear and trying to be better.” is their theme song with their it was great concert. Eigenmann is currently with her mother, special someone, past, or present.

JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines Obama congratulates president- Enchong Dee on Erich Gonzales elect Duterte and Daniel Matsunaga’s wedding: elect” – spoke on the phone. but the partial and unofficial count of “President Obama noted that the votes has shown him having a clear lead ‘It definitely successful election and record voter over nearest rival, administration bet participation were emblematic of the Manuel “Mar” Roxas III. Philippines’ vibrant democracy,” the The Philippines is one of the United won’t happen statement read. States’ closest allies in Asia, and the “The President highlighted the relationship between the two countries here’ enduring values that underpin our has been highlighted in recent years as thriving alliance with the Philippines China jostles for more influence and Kapamilya actor Enchong Dee revealed and the longstanding ties between power in the region. that couple Erich Gonzales and Daniel our two peoples, including our shared While Obama is the first world leader Matsunaga will not get married here in the commitments to democracy, human to directly congratulate Duterte on his Philippines. He also talked about his close rights, rule of law, and inclusive economic win, envoys of several countries have relationship with Bea Alonzo. During his guest appearance on the MANILA, Philippines – US President growth,” the statement continued. already met up with the tough-talking online show, Kapamilya Chat, Enchong was Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 17, Obama and Duterte also “affirmed Davao City mayor who will soon assume asked to describe his celebrity friends which congratulated Davao City Mayor their interest in seeing the relationship the country’s highest post June 30. included his former on-screen partner Erich Rodrigo Duterte for his win in the continue to grow on the basis of these Obama, meanwhile, is preparing to Gonzales and his close friend Bea Alonzo. presidential elections in the Philippines. shared principles,” the White House step down after 8 years as the world’s In describing Erich, Enchong said that he In a brief statement, the White House added. most powerful man, with elections is happy for the Be My Lady lead actress said Obama and Duterte – whom they Duterte has yet to be officially coming in November. who seems to have found her “forever” in referred to as “presumptive President- proclaimed by the Philippine Congress, boyfriend and present love team partner Daniel Matsunaga. He even shared that he asked Daniel when the two are getting married. “Parang ano naman, they’re very Villar accepts DPWH post sure of each other so it’s not really a pres- sure but it’s more of they’re just taking time and enjoying each other’s company.” When MANILA - Reelected Las Piñas in Economics, appointment of his successor. asked about Daniel’s reply to his question, City (Metro Manila) Rep. Mark Political Science and “It would be imprudent for me to give Enchong revealed, “Siyempre wala pa kasi Villar of the Nacionalista Party will Philosophy from my reaction at this time. I’ll have to wait bata pa naman. All I know is… Kasi hindi ko be leaving Congress sooner than the University of when it’s official,” Luistro said in a text sigurado kung pwede ko siyang sabihin eh expected. Pennsylvania. message. pero ano, it definitely won’t happen here in The son of former Senate He received his Meanwhile, the Teachers’ Dignity the Philippines.” President Manuel “Manny” master’s degree Coalition (TDC) welcomed Laurel. Next was Bea Alonzo whom Enchong Villar and Sen. Cynthia Villar in Business “As always, we would be willing to initially described as seemingly unreach- on Tuesday accepted the offer of Administration cooperate with the new [Education] able. ‘The thing about Bea, kapag tinignan presumptive President Rodrigo from The University secretary and the entire Duterte mo siya, parang hindi mo siya maabot, hindi Duterte to be the next secretary of Chicago Booth administration,” Benjo Basas, the group’s mo siya malapitan kasi sobrang ganda, of the Department of Public Works and School of Business. chairman, said in a text message. sobrang successful, parang ang bango, Highways (DPWH). Villar is the chairman of the House Basas added that they expect Duterte parang unreachable,” he said. However, “I confirm that presumptive President Committee on Trade and Industry. to fulfill his promise to upgrade the the chinito actor revealed, “But the thing Rody Duterte asked me to be his Duterte picked Lyceum of the educational system and improve the about us, kapag magkasama kami, like when DPWH secretary and after consulting Philippines University (LPU) Batangas welfare of teachers. we went to Singapore, sobra siyang total my family and constituents, I have and Laguna campuses president Peter “Being a Duterte appointee, we expect opposite ‘nung akala mong perception mo, decided to humbly accept his offer,” Villar Laurel as secretary of the Department of real change under Secretary Laurel and ‘yung idea mo kung sino si Bea Alonzo. So said in a statement, using the President- Education. that he would surpass reforms instituted she’s basically like a family to me.” More- elect’s nickname. It was not confirmed, however, if by his predecessors [former Education over, he shared that they would even run The congressman, a former president Laurel accepted the post. secretary] Jesli Lapus and Luistro,” he around, chasing each other and would hit of real-estate firm Crown Asia Outgoing Education Secretary Armin said. one another with below the belt jokes with- Corp., earned his bachelor’s degree Luistro declined to comment on the out getting offended.

US returns La Union’s 400-year-old bell

at Clark, “I have visited Bauang several times in She said Wright discussed the details of the Pampanga last preparation for the return of the bell. Up to return of the bell with Mayor De Guzman and May 17. Sunday, the folk there would be preparing the Fr. Ronald Raymund Chan when he visited Reports from mount for the bell in time for its arrival on Bauang last year. the office of Monday for a proper mass, to be attended by The bell was taken by American soldier Mayor Martin local dignitaries and other people,” he said. Thomas Barry in 1901, during the Philippine- de Guzman Wright said that when he first went to American War. He gave it to the US Military disclosed that Bauang in line with his project for the return of Academy at West Point, which hung it outside the bell was the bell, he found that most local folk were not the academy’s chapel. transported from even aware that such bell existed, much less the Historical records show that in 1883, the West Point bell’s role in their history. Gobernadorcillo Mariano Balancio, who became Community in Before the bell’s shipment, a ceremony mayor of Bauang, and Lt. DD. Hilario Calica New York on and mass at West Point’s Most Holy Trinity gave the bell to Father Mariano Garcia. Father April 30 and Catholic Chapel were conducted with Garcia was the parish priest of San Pedro from will be fetched Philippine consulate officials and representatives November 1872 to July 25, 1876. by government of the United States government in attendance. The bell was almost destroyed during the Photo taken from asianjournal.com shows and church Myrna Romero, the town’s information Philippine revolution, but the advance of workers removing the San Pedro bell from its authorities at Clark for ceremonial rites on officer, said the San Pedro Bell, also known as American forces prevented it and other bells base in West Point, New York. Monday, May 23. the Barry Bell, weighs around 400 kilos. It is a from being melted down and made into guns Retired US Air Force officer Dennis Wright, long-lost treasure of the Saints Peter and Paul and other war ammunition. MAY 19, 2016 who worked for the bell’s return, said that as Church of this town. The bell is made from an alloy of gold, silver BAUANG, La Union, Philippines – A of yesterday, the bell was in the custody of Romero said the return of the bell was and copper. 400-year-old bell taken by American soldiers the Bureau of Customs for processing, but he facilitated by two US Navy veterans who are also in 1901 from a Catholic church here has been expected it to be delivered to him here last night working to return the Balangiga Bells of Eastern shipped back to the Philippines and arrived or this morning. Samar. 12 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 ** 2013 Honda Civic From $13,490

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JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 13 14 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 At the FCT Presidents’Gala held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, April 23rd, from left: Malou Parcero, Dr. Nenette dr Villa, Atty. Maria Luisa Diaz, YEPA achievers - Donald Timulac Dr. Jackie Geroche, Liezyl Sobrinho, Outstanding Young Professional Awardee - Dr. Maryrose Salvador, Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Awardee - David Sidhu, Dr. Vicky Santiago, Tess Lumanlan and Fanny Cajucom. JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 15 16 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 Tax court or- Juancho denies bullying Alden in school: ders arrest of Magkaiba kami film director ng mundo noon

Juancho Trivino started in showbiz Carlo Caparas four years ago as part of the youth oriented show, “Teen Gen”. Didn’t he MANILA - The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) get tired of waiting before he’s given a has issued another warrant of arrest against film director Carlo J. Caparas over the P540 break as a leading man in “Magkaibang million multiple tax evasion case filed against Mundo” that will start airing on Mon- him by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) day in GMA-7’s Afternoon Prime? and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2010. “No, hindi naman ako naghintay na The court’s Second Division in its resolution maging bida ako,” he says. “Kasi hindi dated May 12 required the controversial movie pa rin naman ako handa, so mas okay director to post a P20,000 bail bond. sabihing hinintay ko ang sarili ko na Earlier, Caparas of Ayala Alabang Village, maging ready muna.” Muntinlupa posted bail in other divisions of He’s really thankful to GMA for the tax court hearing the same case after finding probable cause for failure to file income tax giving this biggest break in his career returns and pay taxes under Section 255 of the as the leading man of Louise de los National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC). Reyes. “Noong unang sabihin sa’kin, BIR Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares hindi ako makapaniwala, akala ko, filed 64 counts of tax evasion against Caparas nananaginip ako. before the DOJ shortly after she was appointed So how is it working with Louise? to the post in 2010. “Masaya kami sa set. First time namin The criminal charges arose from the alleged to work together but naging comfort- non-filing of income tax returns (ITR) in 2006 able kami agad sa isa’t isa. to 2009. For the four-year period, Henares said Generous siya. Marami siyang baong Caparas received more than P850.9 million food sa taping at binibigyan niya ako.” from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Of- He admits he doesn’t have a girl- fice (PCSO) for producing television programs friend now, so is it possible for him to “Ang Pangharap Kong Jackpot” and “Kroko” fall for Louise? “Hindi imposible kasi featuring lottery winners. madalas kaming magkasama ngayon Henares said “as an individual receiving self- and we’re getting to know each other employment income, Caparas is required to file better. But it’s too early at ayoko rin a declaration of such income and pay taxes due namang sabihing I’m taking advantage. thereon which he failed to do in the taxable years in question.” Matagal pa naman ang itatakbo ng The total tax due from Caparas for the aming show, so tingnan na lang natin.” four-year period was placed at P540 million Both he and Alden Richards are inclusive of surcharges and penalties, broken from Sta. Rosa, Laguna. He spoofs down into P344.5 million income tax and Alden in “Bubble Gang” every now P195.6 million value-added tax. and then. Is it true he’s sore at Alden because they went to school together in Canlubang then and it’s said he used to bully Alden who, in turn, used to snub him? “Ay, ewan kunsaan galing ‘yan pero hindi po totoo ‘yan. Walang ganun. Nagbabatian kami. When we see each other, nag-uusap kami, nagkuku- People are talking about... mustahan kasi may common friends kami. In school then, we had a dif- Baste Duterte heartthrob resident, he’s definitely an cute face can catch attention, also the story ferent group of friends. Ako, magu- upgrade. on how she came into this world is quite gulo mga barkada ko. Sila, mababait, While his father is making headlines intriguing, too. seryosong mag-aral, pero magkakilala in and out of the Scarlet Snow naman kami. Magkaibang mundo lang country, the youngest Louis Pre Jr. nga kami noon sa school.” son of the presumptive This adorable 14-month old- baby President makes a lot became an instant Who is he? Well, if you watch the 6:30 Badjao girl becomes of women swoon in celebrity when p.m. newscast on GMA 7, he’s the kid who online sensation his latest 20-second photos of her made the 24 Oras theme song a dance craze viral video, which is and Hayden Kho via a video uploaded on social media. Louis, now viewed more than appeared online. 15, just proved that breaking the Internet Photos of a beautiful Badjao girl has a million times. The Scarlet is Vicki Belo takes a lot of creativity and originality. now gone viral online. reluctant public figure and Hayden Kho’s Though his dancing skills can be compared The Badjao girl, who was fully un- was also a hot trending topic on Instagram daughter conceived through In Vitro to a rodent that got electrocuted, as early as aware that photos of her were snapped and Twitter when netizens posted some Fertilization (IVF), where Hayden is now his video finds a copycat who attempts while she was walking on the streets, funny including sexually suggestive memes the biological father and an unidentified to break the internet, too, by dancing to the earned various positive reactions from and tweets about the 28-year-old Duterte. Mexican-American female was the tune of TV Patrol theme song. netizens. Photos, which were taken We guess Malacanang is ready for a hunky surrogate mother. You see, not just her from different angles by to react to this very ugly development and fiestas and other rural events. Topher People…are now plans to seek for an advice from his Quinto lawyer. Though it’s difficult to understand Daniel Padilla Burgos, not talking why there’s a need to go that far, it’s easy high- for people to believe that Baron indeed has He and his onscreen partner are already lighted about an ugly reputation. clear on any violation on election rules. But the a lot of people can’t still forgive the young beauty Marlo Mortel star for his rude behavior towards other of the Baron Geisler voters and how he and his mother were young girl. He looks at the bright side of the breakup given special treatment when they cast Netizens could not help but be in There’s viral video on Facebook showing of his love team with Janella Salvador. He their votes. Not only awe of her striking beauty. Some com- him going ballistic over a delayed script believes it will give him more opportunity that we feel sorry for mented that she looks like a model. for an editorial campaign. to do the things he loves like singing and the millions of young Others even offered to get her The video was intended hosting. We wish him well and we will people who look up for their photo shoot. While others to be a social experiment definitely keep an eye on him because we to him, we also feel appealed to the government to start but people, according to believe the breakup actually marked the sorry for the actor who looking after our Badjao sisters and Baron, have taken it out of eventual fall of his rising star. For any obviously still acts as brothers and provide them education context putting him in a consolation, his going solo can make him if he’s still the big star and health benefits for their better- bad light. Baron was forced available for more assignments in barangay that he was a few years ago. ment. JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment Assunta still hopes to have baby ZSA ZSA MOVES ON QUICKLY, PROMISES TO BE MORE + other stories

.’DERRICK A DISCREET NEXT TIME PRIME CANDI- ZSA ZSA Padilla seems to be moving on quite quickly after her DATE FOR STAR- breakup with Arch. DOM Conrad Onglao who was introduced to her DERRICK Monasterio is one by Sharon Cuneta. Kapuso property who has all We were happy the qualifications to be a big for Zsa Zsa when she star. He has clean cut mestizo found a new love after good looks, towering height being widowed by the (he’s 6’1”), a hunky physique, late King of Comedy, he’s young (20 years old), he can Dolphy, but some- act competently and he can also where, we were afraid sing well. He practices clean liv- for her even then. It’s ing. He doesn’t smoke or drink and would rather spend more because her romance Assunta De Rossi was at the peak of her career time in the gym. Given the proper push, we with Onglao was so playing lead roles in movies like “Sisid”, “Hu- have no doubt he can be Alden Richards’ top high profile. bog” (for which she won a couple of best actress rival as the hottest Kapuso actor. It was reported that awards in 2001), “Red Diaries” and “Kilabot at she left their home in Kembot” when she suddenly decided to marry Derrick is glad that he finally has an album. Marina Baytown in widower congressman Jules Ledesma in 2002. He confesses that he’s been dreaming of this Paranaque and lived Jules has two kids from his first marriage, now since he was introduced in “Tween Hearts” four both grownups, but he and Assunta have yet to in with Onglao in his Makati home. They showed pictures of them years ago. have their own baby. He’s been together being so sweet and lovey dovey with each other. There “Goal naming magka-baby this year,” says were pictures of their being engaged, complete with the ring he singing as a Assunta. “My OB-gyne assured me puwede pa tenor since gave her, and reports of their coming wedding in Italy before the akong magka-baby. May kailangan lang ayusin he was in year ends. sa’kin, physically. 35 na ako, e.” grade school Then, so suddenly, it all came crashing down. Zsa Zsa was Although she need not work anymore as her in Claret reported to have left Onglao’s Makati digs to return to her husband is quite well off, Assunta has not really School of daughters Zia and Nicole in Marina. Later, she’s said to have stopped acting since she got married. “Acting is Quezon gotten back all her things from Onglao’s house and returned the my passion at nami-miss ko talaga kapag wala City, where engagement ring and a car that he gave to her, saying “I’m done akong ginagawa. It also helps keep my sanity he was a kasi love ko talaga ito. Kung nakatengga lang with him na.” member ako sa bahay, naku, maloloka ako. So ‘yung of its glee Since no one would reveal what prompted the breakup, vari- talent fee, hindi ‘yun ang primary consideration ous speculations but naturally crop up. It’s said Onglao looked club that ko, although it helps that kumikita pa rin ako brought him down on showbiz denizens and Zsa Zsa suffered from verbal and on my own.” to Europe emotional abuse. She now plays mother roles and will be the to perform He can allegedly also be physically violent. No confirmation or mom of Louise de los Reyes in GMA7’s new in a choral denial came from the parties concerned. soap, “Magkaibang Mundo”, to be shown right competition. One female star who is very discreet when it comes to her love after “Eat Bulaga”. “Bale comeback ko ito sa He then affairs is Pops Fernandez. You never saw her flaunting her love af- GMA. Dito ko talaga nagsimula sa sitcom na got to sing fairs after her marriage to Martin Nievera ended, even if she was ‘Beh Bote Nga’ more than 16 years ago. Then in GMA’s musical shows like “Party Pilipi- puro sa ABS-CBN na ang ginawa ko, like linked to other guys, like Jomari Yllana and even Onglao himself. nas” and “Sunday All Stars”. He also recorded ‘Vietnam Rose’, ‘Lovers in Paris’, ‘Mula sa theme songs for the movie “Tweens Academy” Her affairs start and end quietly. Maybe other stars should learn Puso’, ‘Maria del Barrio’, ‘Kahit Puso’y Masug- from her example. and some TV shows, but it’s only now that he’s atan’ and several episodes of MMK. Early this given the chance to record an album for GMA As for Zsa Zsa, we’re glad she’s moving on and life goes on for year, kinuha ako na GMA to do an episode in Records. her. ‘Karelasyon’ and now, heto, soap na. Freelancer She has resumed her taping for “The Story of Us” and she looks naman ako so okay lang gumawa sa GMA.” “Dream come true talaga ito for me kasi good when she was a guest of her daughter Karylle in the recent She likes her role as Amanda, the wife of singing is my first love,” he says. “In school, Mother’s Day presentation of “Showtime”. If and when she’d find Gabby Eigenmann. “Yung sister ni Gabby, sumasali ako sa singing contests at nahasa ako another new romance, we pray that she will keep it more private, played by Gina Alajar, kinamkam ‘yung proper- roon sa pagkanta. Now, people will know na for her own sake. Well, in an interview, she already learned her ties namin. Pinatay si Gabby and pinabilanggo hindi lang ako actor but also a singer.” ako, then ginawa katulong ‘yung anak namin, si lesson and will be more discreet in her next romantic relationship. Louise nga. It’s a nice show at full length ang Good for her. role ko so I’m proud to be a part of ‘Mag- kaibang Mundo’.”

tain her sexy figure? Torres as his wife Louisa will do everything to rouse INA SHARES SECRETS “Siyempre, you have to watch what his virility once again so they can consummate their you eat and also, exercise regularly,” marriage. INA Raymundo posted her photos she says. “Hindi naman porke nanay Will she succeed? wearing sexy swimsuits from Soak ka na, pababayaan mo na ang looks Meantime, Mike Tan as Ivan tries to avoid Rich swimwear and you’d never guess mo, ang sarili mo. E, dito sa ‘Million- Asuncion as Rio, but Rich is insistent in seducing him she’s 40 plus years old and already aire’s Wife’, dalaga ang role ko, hindi and he gives in, but it’s still Andrea as Louisa that he the mother of five kids. She can easily nanay, so dapat alagaan ko talaga imagines when they make love. James Blanco as Mark give some of our younger stars a ang looks para hindi naman ako also tells Andrea that he is in love with her, but Ina run for their money when it comes to magmukhang tiyahin ni Andrea.” as Allison continues to hope that she and James will sexiness. Later on, she also sported This week in “Millionaire’s Wife”, the reconcile. Ina even attacks Jade Lopez, James’ co- a swimsuit in a swimming pool party delicate subject of erectile dys- teacher, thinking Jade is his new love. James eventu- scene with Andrea Torres in “The Millionaire’s Wife” function is tackled. As we all know, Robert Arevalo ally patches things up with Ina and they get officially to show she can still give Andrea stiff competition in is already in his mid-70s and already has difficulty engaged. seducing male viewers. So how does she do it, main- in achieving potency for his manhood. But Andrea 18 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 19 Angelica Pangani- Entertainment ban on split with John Lloyd Cruz: TIDBITS Lovi replaces Ellen Adarna ‘Wala akong bitter- + other stories ness’

aaral at paghahanapbuhay sa showbiz, pero pursigido ako to pursue higher education. I want to have a master’s degree. But I don’t know yet what my major will be.” Julie Anne should be emulated by other stars, especially those who shun getting higher education as soon as they start earning money from working as an artista in showbusiness. In her case, she already got a college degree and yet, here she is, now wanting to go on a higher level by taking up her masters. Way to go, Sa Gandang Gabi Vice, sinabi Julie Anne! 1st-time main ni Angelica Panganiban na siya ay “kinda super okay.” Taliwas ito sa GINA TURNS BAD AS AN ACTRESS Director mga hugot lines niya matapos ang breakup nila ng kanyang boyfriend GINA Alajar is playing her baddest meanest intimidated by for 4 years na si John Lloyd Cruz kung contravida role to date in “Magkaibang Mundo” that kaya’t nabansagan na rin siyang LOVI Poe is happy to be chosen by Regal to play starts airing on May 23 to replace “Wish I May” after his stars “Hugot Queen.” the title role in the provocative sex-drama, “The “Eat Bulaga”. How come she agreed to accept such an Nang tanungin ng host na si Vice Escort”, which was originally meant for Ellen Adarna. evil character when she already has a stable career as DIRECTOR Lord Alvin (L.A.) Ganda kung naka-recover na siya Yes, Ellen’s loss is Lovi’s definite gain. Sayang for a director? Madridejos has a journalism sagot naman ni Angelica ay, “No. Ellen, kasi it’s a great project. We ask someone from “After I directed ‘The Half Sisters’, I thought I’d be degree from UP Baguio. He got Slight na lang.” Regal why they replaced Ellen and they said she had given another directorial job,” she says. “But nagulat into TV by just sending his resume Pero dagdag niya, “Kasi ano e, become difficult even before the shooting started. ako nang ipatawag ako ng GMA management. Akala to ABS-CBN and he’s lucky to mga 4 hours na akong hindi umiiyak. “Pictorial pa lang with Derek, hindi na sinipot,” ko, sasabihin may bagong show akong ididirek. ‘Yun have been quickly hired as a Ito yung pinakamatagal ko kaya iba production assistant to the late says our source. “Even when she did ‘You’re Still the pala, pababalikin ako sa pag-aartista. Sabi ko, bakit yung look ko ngayon. Minsan kasi, e si- director Wenn Deramas. He One’ with us co-starring Dennis Trillo and Maja Sal- ako? Kasi raw, they want me to give a new look sa kat ‘di ba, ang daming billboard, kaya kanilang afternoon dramas. So kaya heto, ginawang eventually became an assistant vador, she gave us headaches na dahil biglang hindi na director in various soaps, like pag nakita ko, anu ba yan maiiyak blonde ang buhok ko for my role. They said my role lang sisipot sa shooting. We were trying to commu- the “Mula sa Puso” remake and nanaman ako, ganun.” nicate with her manager about ‘The Escort’, but ‘yung is parang ‘yung kay Meryl Streep in ‘The Devil Wears “Kapag Puso’y Sinugatan”. Nagbiro pa si Angelica at manager niya mismo ang nagsabi, sige, palitan n’yo na. Prada’. And they’re right, maganda ang role ko as Then he moved to GMA7 sinabing, “Lesson learned talaga. And so we did.” Noreen, she’s more evil than Meryl Streep, actually. where he was a second unit Wag sikat.” Lovi Poe is very thankful that she got the project I’ve learned to love it. Pinatay ko ang sarili kong kapa- director to Director Dondon Sinabi rin ni Angelica kung ano where she plays the title role of an escort girl who fig- tid, si Gabby Eigenmann, na hinayaan kong masunog, Santos in “Indio”. He handled ang natutunan niya sa breakup nila ures in a complicated love triangle with an older man, para makuha ko ang properties niya. Then pinabi- several other soaps as second ni Lloydie. played by Christopher de Leon, and a younger man, langgo ko ang misis niyang si Assunta de Rossi then unit director, like “Beautiful “Pinakamagandang natutunan ko Derek Ramsay. “I’m so excited to work with both of ginawa kong katulong ang anak niya who’ll grow up Strangers” and “Little Nanay”, dito ay maging positive ka lang lagi. but now, he’s finally given his them,” she says. “I’ve worked with Tito Boyet de Leon to be Louise de los Reyes sa bahay namin ng husband Siguro wala akong bitterness, wala big break as the main director before on TV in ‘Beautiful Strangers’, pero siyempre, kong si Rez Cortez and our two daughters. Very chal- in “Juan Happy Love Story”, akong ill feelings sa kahit na sino.” lenging ang role ko at tiyak na maraming masusuklam iba ang movie. As for Derek, maraming gustong with Hazel Abonita as program Sinabi ni Vice na hindi nagsasalita sa akin as Noreen.” makatrabaho siya and I’m glad to be given the chance manager. It was Hazel who sent ng kahit na anong masama si Angge to finally work with him.” So she’ll now join the ranks of GMA-7’s resident him to Cinemalaya Film Institute to tungkol kay John Lloyd, patunay na “The Escort” will be directed by Enzo Williams, villains where Jaclyn Jose currently reigns supreme. further study film and TV directing hindi ito galit sa ex. who directed “Bonifacio, Unang Pangulo” starring So who’s the better contravida, she or Jaclyn? “Anong and it paid off as he’s now “Hindi talaga. Kasi ‘di ba hindi niyo Robin Padilla in the Metro Manila Filmfest two gusto nyong sagot ko, seryoso o ‘yung may intriga?” instituting in “Juan Happy Love na nasave ang relationship niyo as a years ago. As for Lovi, she has another movie which Siyempre, ‘yung may intriga. “Well, just watch Story” all the new techniques he couple, why not i-save ang relation- is already in the can, “Lakambini”, about Gregoria ‘Magkaibang Mundo’ para makita nyo kung sino ang learned from film school. ship niyo bilang magkaibigan?” de Jesus, directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and co-starring mas magaling sa aming dalawa.” Everyone laughs and The first thing you’d notice Aminado naman si Angelica na Paulo Avelino and Rocco Nacino. she adds: “Hoy, Jane (Jaclyn’s real name) is a good with “Juan Happy Love Story” is hindi niya naging kaibigan ang tat- the narrative style that is very friend at wala talagang issue sa aming dalawa.” long ex-boyfriends niya. Being given a break in “Magkaibang Mundo” is fast paced, unlike most soaps JULIE ANNE SHOULD BE EMULATED that take their sweet sweet time in Dagdag pa niya lahat “bigo” ang Juancho Trivino as Louise’s leading man who plays telling the story. This one not only kinahinantnan ng tatlong relationships a dwarf called Elfino. Is he deserving? “I’ve seen him JULIE ANNE San Jose is naturally tense these benefits from brisk editing but na yun, pero, “Tinanggap ko, nagpa- grow as an actor. Sa ‘Villa Quintana’ noon, pinagta- days as she prepares for her concert, “In Control”, that also from the fact that the story tawad ako.” tawanan siya ng mga kasama niya will be staged at Kia Theatre, Cubao, tonight, May 14. kasi nga bano- is told from different points of Agree din si Angelica kay Vice na A lot of people notice that she has become sexier and bano pa umarte. But look at him now, magaling view, like a he said, she said type hindi naman talaga sila “bigo” sa of narration, and it jumps quickly seems to have lost a lot of unwanted pounds. na. Nagbunga ‘yung acting workshops na kinuha pag-ibig. niya.” from one situation to the next so “Totoo. Kasi kung babalikan niyo, “Halos araw-araw kasi ang rehearsals namin at viewers surely won’t get bored. maraming dance numbers na strenuous talaga gawin Does she believe that dwarves really exist? “I bakit ka magiging bitter ‘di ba, kung Wasn’t Direk L.A. intimidated by mas maraming beses ka naman naging kaya pumayat ako,” she says. “Kinarir ko talaga ang haven’t seen one, but my granddaughter, Cata- his stars? masaya dun sa taong ‘yun. Walang pagsayaw rito. But it’s good dahil naging mas malakas “Initially, yes,” he says. “But lina, anak ng eldest son kong si Ryan, nakakakita katumbas ‘yung sayang ‘yun sa nang- ang resistensya at stamina ko even for the most tiring raw roon sa bahay nila. She’d say, ‘I see a little they’re all very cooperative, and energetic musical production numbers.” even the most senior member yaring paghihiwalay ninyo.” man sitting on the headboard of our bed’. Noong How is it different from her last concert, “Holo- of our cast, Tita Gloria Romero. Dagdag pa niya, “Malungkot lang gram”, at MOA Arena? “That one was in a bigger araw, lagi ‘yung nagkakasakit, then dinala sa It’s good Heart understands pero lagi mong iisipin kung bakit nag- venue and this one, ‘In Control’, is in a smaller one manggagamot who said influence ng duwende the requirements of her role ing ganun kasakit kasi naging ganun kaya mas intimate siya. Guests ko sina Ogie Alca- raw. After that, gumaling na.” as Happy, which required her ka kasaya. At dapat yun ang nagma- sid, Janno Gibbs, Tom Rodriguez, with the G Force Is her second son Geoff Eigenmann going to go daring and do things matter e, yung pinagsamahan niyo, she hasn’t done before for the Dancers. The concert is also some sort of celebration back to ABS-CBN? “Wala pang ganung plano. yung saya, yung respeto na binigay camera. We’re all very happy ninyo sa isa’t isa and ‘yun hindi mo yun for me kasi nga it’s my birthday, then I’m celebrating He just appeared in an episode of ‘Ipaglaban Mo’ and proud of our work in ‘Juan matutumbasan ng kahit na ano, para my 10th anniversary in showbiz and also, I just gradu- kasi wala namang binibigay na bagong show sa Happy Love Story’ and we’re ated from college after finishing my Masscom course gawing katatawanan, yung pinag- kanya ang GMA.” hoping the viewers will be able to daanan niyo ibulgar niyo sa mga tao at Angelicum.” appreciate our efforts well.” This coming June, she plans to enrol again for a kung ano naging problema ‘di ba?” post graduate course. “Mahirap pagsabayin ang pag-

20 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 Do you sit beside your partner at a restaurant?

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Jaclyn Jose wins best actress at Cannes 2016 for role in ‘Ma’ Rosa’

BEST ACTRESS. The Philippines’ Jaclyn Jose (L) celebrates onstage with Filipino director Brillante Mendoza after being awarded Best Actress during the closing ceremony of the 69th Cannes Film Festival.

CANNES, France – Filipino actress reporters. Jaclyn Jose won best actress at the The 52-year-old said she had to Cannes film festival Sunday, May 22 “tone everything down to zero” – even for her mesmerizing performance as a performing without makeup on for the mother forced to sell drugs to survive stark, realistic presentation of the Phil- before falling prey to corrupt police. ippine slums favored by Mendoza. A tearful Jose said she was “so It is a dramatic change from her reg- surprised” as she took to the stage to ular job, playing a spoiled, rich woman accept the award for her role in Ma’ in the popular Filipino TV soap opera, Rosa by acclaimed director Brillante The Millionaire’s Wife. Mendoza. Variety magazine praised Jose for the She said she had to forget everything “naturalistic grace” of her film perfor- she learned in her 30 years in the busi- mance, playing the matriarch of a fam- ness for the role as a sweetshop owner ily struggling to survive amid squalor. and small-time drug dealer in Ma’ The daughter of a Filipina mother Rosa. and a largely absent American service- “The biggest challenge for me was man father, Jose first became famous in not to act. Especially since I am coming from television shows where I play CANNES loud and campy characters,” she told continued on page 26 JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Happier weekends Entertainment with GMA’s comedy game show ‘Laff, Camera, Action!’ Heart on a much-delayed GMA Network never fails to feast the eyes of every Kapuso with honeymoon with Chiz + other stories amusing and innovative concepts. Following the phenomenal success of Celebrity Bluff and Picture! Heart Evangelista and husband Sen. Chiz Escudero finally mother ni Dion Ignacio at may-ari kami ng isang mall. Magiging Picture!, get ready to laugh out got to have their long delayed honeymoon. “Yes, at long last, kontrabida kami kay Louise de los Reyes na nagustuhan ni Dion loud every Saturday afternoon makakapag-honeymoon na rin and siyempre, ayoko siya para sa anak ko kasi as it brings to Filipino homes the kami,” says Heart. “After all the katulong lang siya nina Gina Alajar.” newest comedy game show Laff, gulo of the campaign and the So how is she doing now after her separation Camera, Action! election, it’s now time to LIVE from cager Don Allado? Set to premiere on May 28, life!” “Ongoing pa rin ‘yung annulment case namin this weekly improvisational pro- They’re now in Balesin Island after two years. Sana nga, we get the annulment gram showcases unscripted and off Quezon Province. Heart has soon.” unrehearsed per- posted their photos together and Why? Is she in a hurry to get married again? formances from she looks every inch a happy and “No naman. I just want to feel free again. The two groups satisfied wife in the arms of Sen. vacation abroad did me a lot of good. of three Chiz. She says that although Nakapagpahinga ako and I realized that after performers Sen. Chiz didn’t win as vice what happened to my marriage, mabait pa rin si each featur- president, she’s still very proud Lord sa akin. I feel more independent now at mas ing comedic of him. She declares in her nakakapagdesisyon ako sa sarili ko. I got to meet a talents from social media account. “I’m proud lot of new people, too.” television, of you darling… kahit ano So does she have a new love? “Dating pa lang. stage, mangyari, pinatunayan mo na With a foreigner. I don’t want to put any label on com- MALINIS ka at di ka nanakit our relationship yet kasi hindi pa annulled ang edy bars, para lang manalo… you’re one marriage ko. Also, I’m more careful now. When and of a kind.” it comes to relationships, wala na kong panahong even She shared other stories makipagbolahan o makipaglaro pa. I want schools about her hubby. “Right before someone who’s mature at has a good potential to and voting… he whispered “thank be my partner for the rest of my life.” universi- you”. I smiled, but actually, I ties. almost cried! Ha-ha... I will ALDUB MISSED BY FANS The be equally happy whatever happens because I’ve got the most WHILE IN ITALY show amazing man ever. I love you so much, my darling… Cheers to will a whole life together… thank you also for always asking me how test THIS early, there are those who say that the movie of Alden I am when you’re the one who’s sleepless and always running… the Richards and Maine Mendoza, tentatively titled “Imagine Me Thank you for being selfless and kind… you are indeed special. per- and You” (first line of the song ‘Happy Together’ by a group called God bless us all.” form- The Turtles) and that of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Here’s hoping that their long delayed honeymoon in Balesin ers’ skills in improvisational comedy, (no title yet) will be pitted against each other in July. Honestly, will be fruitful and productive. We remember Heart saying creating scenes and characters on this is quite a premature conclusion. then that she doesn’t mind if she’d get pregnant right after the the spot based on given scenarios. The AlDub movie is now already shooting in Italy while elections and her wish might just be granted soon. Tapped to host Laff, Camera, that of KathNiel which will be filmed on location in Barcelona, Meantime, Heart is very thankful that her new show with Action! are two of the Network’s Spain has yet to start shooting. And the KathNiel movie will be Dennis Trillo, “Juan Happy Love Story”, is getting positive multitalented artists: Betong directed by Olivia ‘Inang’ Lamasan, who takes her sweet sweet feedback. It started airing last Monday night and there are many Sumaya and Sheena Halili. time in making a movie, so it would not be quite possible for it satisfied viewers who say that they find the story of Dennis as Betong is grateful to GMA for will be completed by July, since it’s now the middle of May and Juan and Heart as Happy, playing two love birds with totally entrusting him this show and is they haven’t even began principal photography. different views and personalities, very entertaining. excited to bring happier weekends AlDub fans have been missing them in the Kalyeserye of And while Heart and husband Chiz are in Balesin, Dennis to viewers. “Natutuwa ako na “Eat Bulaga” so last weekend, Alden and Maine made a surprise and special someone Jennylyn Mercado also went away and flew pinagkatiwalaan ako ng GMA for appearance in the show via remote telecast from their set in Lake to Maldives, noted for its rich skin diving grounds. We don’t this project. Sobra akong na-o- Como in Italy. They even joined the Knock Knock portion in know if this is an advanced honeymoon for Dennis and Jennylyn, overwhelm and at the same time Bulagaan 2016. They talked about the beautiful locations where who remain to be very evasive about the real score in their sobrang thankful. Siguradong they’re shooting the movie and added that it’s still very cold there. relationship. matutuwa ang Kapuso viewers Joining them this week in the movie’s cast is Jasmine Curtis sa bagong programang ito na Smith. We just hope AlDub fans won’t bash her just because of MARICAR ADMITS DATING A handog ng GMA. [I’m grateful to her inclusion in the film. GMA for entrusting me with this FOREIGN GUY The cast and crew will be shooting in Lake Como until project. I’m overwhelmed and May 18. Then they will move to Verona (the hometown of thankful at the same time. I’m sure MARICAR de Mesa had a long vacation in the USA and Shakespeare’s most famous young lovers, Romeo and Juliet) then Kapuso viewers will enjoy this new- didn’t accept any soap for one year. She’s now back in the new to Rome. They will be coming back to Manila on May 28 and, est offering of GMA.”] GMA7 Afternoon Prime drama series, “Magkaibang Mundo”, by that time, they will shoot here for only six shooting days more Sheena, meanwhile, reveals that that starts airing on May 23 after “Eat Bulaga”. and the movie will be complete. They can devote most of June this is her first hosting stint and is to the film’s post production, enough time for them to be able to happy to offer something new to “There were two other offers but I declined,” she says. “Then open in theaters in July, in time for the first anniversary of the her fans and supporters. “Na- ‘Magkaibang Mundo’ came and I asked who the director is, si AlDub loveteam that started by accident in “Eat Bulaga” in July excite ako and also, na-challenge Mark Sicat de la Cruz daw. I’ve worked with him before when of last year. rito sa panibagong project na he was still with ABS-CBN and he’s okay, so I said, sige, I will binigay ng GMA sa akin. I’ve been do it. At saka maganda naman ang role ko as Criselda, in showbiz for more than a decade now and very thankful ako talaga. It’s my first hosting job. I can truly say that my showbiz career has Scenes blossomed in this Network through the various roles that I have portrayed,” the actress said. [“I’m in the city excited and challenged by this new project. I’ve been in showbiz for more than a decade now and I’m really very thankful. This is my first hosting job. I can truly say that my showbiz career has blossomed in this Network through the various roles that I have portrayed.”] Laff, Camera, Action! is made up

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break na ako kay Kim Rodriguez as Dennis not in a hurry to Claire after I see her with another guy na sasapakin ko,” he adds. “I will cry dahil sa nangyari at yayakapin ko si Bea Binene as marry Jennylyn Angela, who has fallen for me. But later Call 416-945-2336 on, I will tell her that I love her, but only as a friend, bilang kaibigan lang talaga. And yet, aawayin pa rin siya ni Kim dahil iisipin DENNIS Trillo’s new rom-com nitong si Bea ang ipinalit ko sa kanya. series with Heart Evangelista will Kim will do everything para magkabalikan start airing tonight, “Juan Happy Love kami.” Story”, after “Once Again”. The story For Sale What can he say to the observation of Sanken CS1 Microphone starts on the day they were both born some writers that he is a threat to Alden $ 713.13 / best offer in the same hospital. Dennis’ mom Richards as GMA’s most popular young is Mickey Ferriols but he’s raised by actor? “Friends kami ni Alden so sana, his grandma, Gloria Romero. Heart’s huwag na lang kaming intrigahin. Pati parents are Gardo Versoza and Lotlot albums namin, pinagkukumpara. Malayo de Leon. They have no inkling that na ang narating niya, but I’d be glad kung, years later, they will meet again by Call balang araw, makarating ako sa success na chance and will eventually end up with narating niya.” 416-945-2336 each other to start their own journey as a couple. How they meet again BEA HAS SEEN DERRICK’S BODY and how their initial hostility with BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE each other ends in a hot love affair is something you shouldn’t miss in the HOW does Bea Binene feel when she show’s intriguing pilot week. Luis welcomes Kim sees the sexy pictorial of Derrick Monas- Didn’t Dennis have second thoughts terio, her leading man in the hit afternoon doing the sexy daring scenes he does as new host of ‘The soap, “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli”, that not just with Heart but other actresses came out in some magazines and on social Voice Kids’ in the series? “Not really,” he says. media? “I’m happy for him kasi I know how “Kasi okay naman ang treatment, may hard he works sa gym to get the kind of kapilyuhan but we don’t cross the line. physique he has now,” Approved naman lahat ang naughty she says. “Dedicated scenes ng MTRCB. Maraming talaga siya sa work matututuhan ang married couples na manonood on how they can prolong their out niya and at least, excitement with each other as husband and wife, para hindi sila magkasawaan agad sa na-achieve naman isa’t isa at maging habambuhay na talaga ang pagsasama nila.” niya ang katawang In real life, we all know Heart has a happy love story with hubby Sen. Chiz Escudero. gusto niya. All I can As for Dennis, would he say he also has one happy love story with Jennylyn Mercado? say is talagang hot “I don’t know. Depende siguro kung ano ang magiging ending. Basta as of now, okay na hot siya. ‘Yun naman siya. Happy naman ako, kami. Everybody happy.” namang photos niya, bago pa man lumabas So can he say that love is really lovelier for him and Jen the second time around? “I sa magazine, pinapakita na niya sa akin at think so, palagay ko. Mas masaya kami ngayon. Dahil mas kilala na namin ang isa’t isa. pinapa-rate niya from 1 to 10 kung alin ang Plus factor ‘yun, e.” MANILA - Luis Manzano welcomed pinaka-sexy at hot.” So he doesn’t get jealous that Jen is romancing various leading men in her movies? actress Kim Chiu as his newest co-host She’s also happy that Derrick achieved “Naku, pareho kaming matagal nang artista. So ‘yung mga ganyan, hindi na problema in the third season of “The Voice Kids”. his dream of cutting his own album. “Pi- ‘yan for us. Basta nagiging masaya lang kami sa nagiging success ng career ng bawat isa. Manzano said he is happy that Chiu narinig niya rin sa akin ang songs niya and ‘Yun ang mas importante kaysa mga selos-selos. I’m really happy nakagawa na siya ng “gets to explore another facet of this he’s good. May potential na maging big movie sa Star Cinema.” industry.” hits ang mga kanta niya. He’s really very Do we see them walking down the aisle to face the altar soon? “Naku, seryosong “Nasanay tayo kay Kim na nagda- talented and he’s now busy sa album tour bagay ang marriage at kailangan, pareho na kayong desidido at sigurado. At this point, drama, nagro-romcom, sumasayaw. Ito, niya.” we’re both just enjoying being together. Hindi naman kailangang magmadali. Basta we get to see her as a host,” he said. Meantime, Bea says followers of tahimik ang mundo namin at okay na ‘yung hindi kami masyadong pinagpipiyestahan.” “Kami naman ni Robi (Domingo, “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli” should Dennis celebrated his 35th birthday on May 12. What’s his birthday wish? “Sana, also a host on ‘The Voice Kids’), we watch out for some intriguing developments maraming manood ng ‘Juan Happy Love Story’ para mag-hit ito, dahil pinaghirapan welcome everyone. We hope and pray in the show’s story. “Abangan nila dahil talaga namang pagandahin ang aming show. I didn’t accept any movie project while na she’ll enjoy her stint with us. At magkakaroon ako ng complete transforma- taping this as I want to give it my full focus and attention.” sana, mag-enjoy ang mga televiewers tion in my role as Ana. Dadalhin ako ng dahil si Kim, isa ‘yan sa pinakamakulit WRITERS: DERRICK A THREAT TO ALDEN father ni Derrick, si Tito Ramon Christo- na tao talaga sa industriya,” he added. pher as Francis, sa America at iko-coach When asked to react to the issue that ako doon para maging educated, cultured some people are questioning Chiu’s DERRICK Monasterio started his series of mall tours to promote his self-titled and well-mannered. Pagbalik ko from the ability as a host of “The Voice Kids”, album with GMA Records. States, ibang Ana na ang makikita nila, Manzano said: “Ganoon naman talaga. “I’m calling on all my fans and supporters who live in those places para magpunta sa sosyal at sophisticated na. Pero si Tita Ina Kahit hindi mag-host si Kim, may malls where I’d promote my album,” says Derrick. “This is my time to Feleo as Odessa, desidido pa ring tuklasin mangba-bash sa kanya. I guess it’s part meet them para makapag-bonding naman ako sa kanila. I’m hoping to kung ako ‘yung batang kinidnap niya noong of being Kim Chiu.” have an amazing time with all of them.” araw at pinalaking parang aso dahil gusto “But the fact that she has bashers Meantime, Derrick is also proud and happy that his daily drama niya akong patayin.” means she is very blessed. Her bashers series, “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli”, continues to be a top rater on can’t enjoy what she gets to enjoy every GMA7’s Afternoon Prime. “Abangan nyo kasi this week, makikipag- day.” Manzano went on to say that he believes Chiu will be a great host of “The Voice Kids”. Kissing scene for Kathniel? “Bubbly at makulit [si Kim]. Sabi ko nga, ‘yung nakikita kay Kim sa isang romcom movie nila ay times two pa Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo also a new challenge for the popular love DJ said that aside from asking permis- ang kulit niya... and that’s something admitted they can’t wait to shoot their team. sion from their families, he and Kathryn that the kids need to see. Kasi this is first film abroad. “Exciting siya. Parang Part of the preparations for the film are also need time to discuss doing that kind already a very big competition, a very yung staff nabuhayan kasi nag-ocular the Spanish language lessons they are both of scene. “Hindi pa namin napag-uusapan. prestigious competition, so the fact sila, galing sila Spain and makikita mo undergoing now. “Okay naman. Mahirap Hindi kasi ito puwedeng sabihin na okay lang na nandito sila, I’m sure kinakaba- yung excitement sa lahat so excited kami siya (laughs). With their admittance that lang. Hindi puwedeng ganun. Mahabang han sila, pati ang mga parents nila. mag-shooting and ang ganda kasi ng story this will be their most mature role to date, usapan ito. Sa story wala pang nabanggit “So ‘yung personality ni Kim ay and parang perfect lahat ng linagay na many wonder if they will finally see a pero hindi hindi pa nga tapos yung script makakatulong sa mga bata, right before tao sa movie na ito kaya hopefully mag- kissing scene. Kathryn said it all depends natin so tingnan pa natin, madami pang they step on stage,” he ended. ing smooth and maganda siya,” Kathryn if both their parents will approve of the magbabago and minsan kasi hindi puwe- The third season of “The Voice Kids” shared. scene first. “Ibang usapan yun kila Tita deng oo or hindi. Kailangan upuan yun ng will premiere on ABS-CBN on May Working with director Olivia Lamasan Karla (Estrada) at saka kay Mama kaya matagal na matagal,” he admitted. 28. for the first time (whom everyone in the may session silang iba dun (laughs),” she industry lovingly refers to as “Inang”) is said. 24 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 Denise’s last name made people mean to her Honey Shot Denise reveals her ‘untold story’ of being assistant) ako. Gusto ko talagang ma- an extra before tutunan lahat para masabi kong alam Markus goes Matagal na sa showbiz si Denise ko yung mga ginagawa ko,” kuwento to Brampton Laurel. She will mark her 20th year sa pa niya. Centennial showbiz industry on Sept. 30. Hindi Nagsimula rin daw siya bilang extra pa raw kasama do’n ang kanyang noon bago nakilala sa showbiz. Secondary theater years. “I used to ride in tricycle, in jeep, school. His “I started theater 6 years old pa lang bus and go by myself to tapings. Wake favorite sport ako. Sa TV, 10 years old ako. Ang tagal up extra early, ride with the service. I is football. ko na ‘di ba? At kahit anong nangyari paid my dues. Somedya, he sa career ko, I never gave up!” pagma- “I started as an extra. I never ask for malaki ng singer-actress. any connection or help with my family. wants to be Paano ba siya tumagal ng ganu’n sa People were mean to me when I was a graphic industriya na ang karamihan ay bigla starting in the industry because I was a designer. We na lang nawawala sa limelight? Laurel,” pagre-recall niya. wish him all the “You know what, I keep my head Ayon pa kay Denise, ngayon lang luck. down, stay humble, focus on what my niya ikinuwento ang tungkol sa mga directors wants of me. Focus on what pinagdaanan niya in her 20 years sa I deliver. showbiz. “Kaya if you ask me tsismis, you “I never talked about it before but ask me what’s going out in the world, it was really hard to be in the industry dati hindi ko alam kasi batang set lang because I looked the way I looked and talaga ako. Kung anong nangyayari sa I spoke the way I spoke and I had my set, talagang binababad ko yung sarili last name. ko do’n. “Kahit pack-up na ako mag-i-stay pa ako. Mag-a-AD (assistant director) pa ako. Magpi-PA (production

DUTERTE OK REDS June 30. continued from page 1 President Benigno Aquino III revived peace talks soon after taking office in four—it’s good already,” Duterte said. 2010 but shelved them in 2013, accus- Duterte said he expected his former ing the rebels of insincerity. university professor, Jose Maria Sison, the The talks bogged down after the founder of the CPP, to return from his communists demanded the release of exile in The Netherlands, to help end the scores of their jailed comrades whom Markus Manago longest-running communist insurgency in they described as “political prisoners,” the region. which the Aquino government rejected. “He is welcome. I am happy with Duterte, who was Sison’s student at a the statement that he is coming home,” Manila university in the 1960s, said he Duterte said of Sison. “I would very much was open to releasing communist prisoners. to former Arroyo Defense chief Gilbert “We are prepared to meet and work with want to talk to him about resolving the Duterte said government positions are Teodoro, who is already in Davao City for then. We are awaiting word on when they insurgency.” open to communists as long as they are talks. would like to meet,” said Communications Meeting the press. President-in-waiting qualified for the job. Duterte also said he wanted former Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. Rodrigo Duterte speaks to the media for In the same press briefing, Duterte an- Agriculture secretary Carlos Dominguez to Aquino’s transition committee met on the first time since he claimed victory in nounced that lawyers Salvador Medialdea join his Cabinet as Finance secretary. Friday to ensure the smooth transition to the May 9 presidential election at a restau- will be his executive secretary and Salvador “Sonny Dominguez has many misgivings the incoming administration. rant in Davao City on Monday. Duterte Panelo as his press secretary. [about] my offer. I hope he would consider,” In its first meeting, the Presidential Tran- declared his choices for Cabinet positions Medialdea, a Davao-based lawyer who is he said. sition Committee focused on ensuring that and vowed to reintroduce capital punish- part of Duterte’s five-man transition com- Duterte said he would also offer Foreign the transition reports of all departments, ment. AFP mittee, filed Duterte’s last-minute Certifi- Affairs to his losing running mate, Senator agencies, bureaus, government-owned and Sison, now 77, fled to Europe soon after cate of Candidacy last year. Alan Peter Cayetano, if he chooses not to -controlled corporations and other instru- peace talks with the administration of then Panelo, Duterte’s long-time confidante serve out his term as senator. mentalities under the executive branch are President Corazon Aquino failed in 1987. and known ally of former President and “If he doesn’t want it, Perfecto Yasay submitted and consolidated by end-May, The communists armed wing, the New now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal can take his place,” Duterte said, referring said Coloma. People’s Army, is believed to have fewer Arroyo, was the one who faced the me- to the former chief of the Securities and This will give the incoming administra- than 4,000 soldiers, down from a peak of dia defending him over Senator Antonio Exchange Commission. tion ample time to review these reports 26,000 in the 1980s, according to the mili- Trillanes IV’s accusation of Duterte’s al- Duterte also announced that his San before assuming office, Coloma added. tary, but retains support among the deeply leged ill-gotten wealth while Davao Mayor. Beda Law classmate Arthur Tugade would Duterte will be handing to the communist poor in rural areas. Panelo, a criminal lawyer, was spotted hold the Transportation and Communica- 4 government agencies with a combined Communists killed three soldiers in the partying in Arroyo’s birthday celebration in tions portfolio while Lyceum of the Philip- budget of Php150 billion. Some senators central Philippines on Saturday, accord- her La Vista home in Quezon City, where pines University Batangas and Laguna has warned the presumptive president ing to the military, in the first outbreak of the former president was seen without a Campuses president Peter P. Laurel will be Duterte of power-sharing with the CPP- deadly violence between the two sides since neck brace. the new Education secretary. NPA-NDF. Duterte’s election win. In the same press briefing, Duterte said The Palace said they have yet to hear Duterte is due to be sworn into office on that he wanted to give the Defense post from Duterte’s transition team.

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JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 L. M. Confidential 25 GLADYS ADMITS PAST Entertainment FAULTS GLADYS Guevarra is the first member Louise, two years after Alden: of the cast of GMA-7’s innovative new game show, “Laff Camera Action” that will replace “CelebriTV” . There was a time her career was flourishing as a Why are they still bashing me? mainstay in “Eat Bulaga” but she suddenly chose to leave the show and her tigilan na nila ako.” 2015 lang, pinag-workshop ako to prepare career took a nosedive. Is she okay now? me as an actor at ngayon, heto, introduc- “Oo naman,” she says. ROB PROUD ing na ako sa ‘Juan Happy Love Story’. “Mga four years nang straight ang OF ‘GAY’ DAD: I want to thank my dad for helping me takbo ng utak ko. Nag-mature na rin at THE BEST FA- make my dream come true.” di gaya ng dati na pag na-in love ako, THER So how’s it working with Dennis and naaapektuhan pati ang career ko. That Heart in “Juan Happy Love Story”? time din kasi, parang na-burn out ako ROB Moya is “Noong una, intimidated ako, kasi siy- dahil sa dami ng ginagawa ko. Sobrang one of the new stars empre, malalaking artista na sila and I’m busy talaga dahil may TV, may mov- being introduced a newcomer. But they’re both very nice, ies, may live shows ako. Ang dating ko, by GMA7 in their accommodating. They never made me feel nagluluka-lukahan ako, maldita, pero show that started na ‘o, baguhan ka lang.’ And for that, I’m ang totoo, ngarag-ngarag na ako, di airing, “Juan Happy thankful. Talagang tinulungan nila ako at ko na kaya, so ako na lang muna ang Love Story”, to pati iba pang new stars being introduced kumalas.” replace “Because Of in the show para magawa namin nang She used to be managed by Jun Nar- You”. He plays the tama ang trabaho namin.” do, who dropped her when she became best friend of Den- problematic. “Sa ngayon, wala akong nis Trillo who is MOTHER LILY EXPLAINS WHY manager. I’m on my own. Tapos ngayon, shown to be getting SHE HAS MIS-GIVINGS ABOUT napasama ko rito sa ‘Laff Camera Ac- married at the pilot NEW MMFF RULES tion’, so sana magtuluy-tuloy.” telecast of the show. “Laff Camera Action” is a compe- It’s at his wedding MOTHER Lily Monteverde’s Regal tition between two groups of three where Dennis, who Entertainment is shooting four films performers each who’ll be tasked to do is the best man, first right now: “Our Mighty Yaya” with Ai improvisational comedy. The hosts are meets Heart Evan- Ai de las Alas and Megan Young, “The Betong Sumaya and Sheena Halili. The gelista who’s one of Escort” with Lovi Poe and Derek Ramsay, judges are Gladys, young comedian Sef the bridesmaids. At “That Thing Called Tanga Na” with Cadayona and veteran comedy writer- the show’s presscon, Martin Escudero and Eric Quizon, and “I director Cesar Cosme. So how is it LOUISE de los Reyes takes a lot of Rob was introduced Love You to Death” with Kiray Celis and working with these people?“Masaya, beating from Gina Alajar, Isabelle de as the son of former Seiko Films star in Enchong Dee. We ask her if she’d come nag-click kami agad,” says Gladys. Leon and newcomer Liezel Lopez in her the 1990s, Jovit Moya. up with an entry for the 2016 Metro “Nag-taping na kami and nakakatawa new soap, “Magkaibang Mundo.” When he was interviewed solo by the Manila Film Festival in December. ang show. Kami mismo, tawa nang tawa “Talagang ang daming pahirap na press, Rob was asked if the rumor that his “As of now, we have no plans,” she says. while doing it. I’m sure viewers will binigay sa akin ang show na ito,” she says. dad is gay were true (actually, Jovit outed “I don’t like the new rules kasi. Parang enjoy watching us.” “Nalalagas na nga ang buhok dahil sa himself in a TV show 12 years ago, just they’re more partial to indie films. You So does she have a new lovelife? kasasabunot nila sa akin. Pero okay lang before he migrated to the USA) and Rob- have to submit the entire finished movie “Meron, non-showbiz. Magkasosyo naman, part of the job.” bie is honest enough to admit that yes, his by September pa lang. Eh, paano kung kami sa negosyong car wash at marami Gina jokes. “Naaawa nga ako kay dad personally admitted to him that he’s ni-reject nila? That will be a kiss of death na kaming branches hanggang sa mga Louise kasi very physical ang mga eksena gay. doon sa movies na hindi nila mapipili. probinsiya.” namin at lagi ko siyang nasasaktan. Pero “He went to the States when I was Magiging stigma. Kailan pa mapapalabas okay lang lahat sa kanya. Kahit feeling ko only 12 years old and ten years kam- ‘yung rejected movies? Siyempre, sasabi- nasaktan ko siya, kapag tinanong ko, she’d ing hindi nagkita,” he says. “When he hin ng mga tao, pangit ‘yan, kaya ni-reject. say hindi po, okay lang po. Very profes- returned, 22 na ako and that’s when he If you’re the producer, sayang naman ang Despite taking 4 sional talaga.” admitted to me that yes, he’s gay. Basta ginastos mo. The Christmas playdate is She was the first leading lady of para sa akin, he’s the best father any kid really for big entertaining big movies with gov’t agencies, Alden Richards in “Alakdana”, “One True can have kasi hindi niya kami pinabayaan big stars kasi noon lang maraming pera communist rebels Love” and “Mundo Mo’y Akin”. Alden ng mga kapatid ko. ang mga tao and whole families watch is such a big star now and has found a Even when he went to live abroad, with their kids. Kung puro indie films ang will still continue new partner in Maine Mendoza. She gets he remained to be a good provider. mapipili at ipalalabas diyan, kahit sabihin bashed by AlDub fans each time she’s Nakapag-aral kami ng mga kapatid ko in mo pang quality films, do you think armed rebellion good schools at lumaki kaming maayos. they will be blockbusters? I have noth- linked anew to Alden. How does she feel As long as he is the father na nagpakita ing against indie films. Ang dami kong about it? ng pagmamahal sa amin, I couldn’t care ginawang ganyan noong araw, giving “First of all, I’m happy for the success MANILA, Philippines – The Commu- less if he was gay or not. Ang alam ko break to directors like Jeffrey Jeturian and of Alden. Pero two years nang magka- nist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has lang, mahal ako ng tatay ko at siya pa Lav Diaz, pero during the holiday season, hiwalay ang careers namin, so hindi ko declared that its revolutionary forces, ang nagdala sa’kin sa GMA-7, sinama- mas bagay talaga ipa-labas ang feel good alam why I’m still being bashed by his the New People’s Army (NPA), will han niya ako para matupad ‘yung dream holiday movies.” fans. Hindi ko na lang pinapansin kahit continue its armed rebellion despite kong maging artista rin. I signed up with nasasaktan ako. Now that I’m given a new accepting 4 government agencies from GMA Artist Center nitong November loveteam with Juancho, siguro naman ti- Duterte. Duterte, in his first press conference Monday after his landslide victory in the May 9 elections, had offered the (Pop-ups are not CANNES veteran actress said. “I did leadership of four departments to the supposed to be continued from page 21 not [expect]. I just want to taken seriously - CPP – Department of Agrarian Reform Candid SPOOF come here and be with my EDITOR) (DAR), Department of Environ- Philippine showbiz circles daughter and walk the red ment and Natural Resources (DENR), for her ethereal beauty. carpet. Department of Labor and Employment I think I did But she has proven to “I was just sitting there (DOLE), and the Department of Social be a versatile and hard- well. I hope. watching the stage how nice Welfare and Development (DSWD working actress, starring in it... is and how come in the The armed struggle will push through dramas, comedies, horror Philippines we can’t make while engaging the regime of incoming stories, romances and televi- this, just these simple things president Rodrigo Duterte in peace ne- sion soap operas. and then they call my name. gotiations and possible alliance in order She has won numerous So I got surprised. I’m so to advance the national and democratic acting awards in her native happy really, really,” Jaclyn aspirations of the Filipino people, the country and acted for some added. “ But of course I’m committee said. of its most prestigious film- proud so proud of our film. “While open to cooperation and makers. We just don’t know how alliance, they must relentlessly criticize Jaclyn spoke about her the people would react or and oppose any and all anti-people and victory and how much will like our film but us, we pro-imperialist policy and measure,” the this moment meant to know that we did our best statement said. Warren D’Aoust interviews Toronto Mayor John Tory during the Victoria Invita- her. “I am so thankful to tional Basketball Tournament. and we know that we have a Brillante Mendoza,” the good film.” 26 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 1 8

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Co-producer Belinda Reyes’ family poses with Joey Albert 4 5 6 and David Pomer- anz in the PCCF MISS PHILIPPINES CANADA PRE-PAGEANT memorable concert Timeless 1. Chiara Silo poses with her friends. 2. Dr. Solon Guzman, Senator Tobias Enverga and Classics. Dr. Arla Rondilla pose during intermission. 3. Shanaia Tabuac psoes with Charms singing co-singers. 4. Lea Alinsod 5. Angel Tagadtad 6. Krista Bella 7. Jona Bernal prepares for her talent portion. 8. Chiara Silo 9. Arianna pantaleon and Katrina Rafael pose before the pageant. 10. Nathalie Ramos and Ansha Hipolito wait for their turn on stage.

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