AUGUST 2016 CONFIDENTIAL Superior ‘Three’s Court found Culture Cusipag Miss Philippines enough’ Canada 2016 Chiara & Balita Silo performs a cultural dance at the halo-halo liable for sa Queens Park while Rodrigo PC leader Patrick defamation Brown enjoys his halo Duterte wants halo while watching. hard push Toronto, July 19, 2016 – On July 13, the Honourable for birth con- Sidney Lederman, Judge of the Superior Court of Justice, ruled trol even if it in favour of the Honourable means clash Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario Senator with Catholic (PHOTO), in his church defamation lawsuit against DAVAO, Philippines — The Balita Media Philippine president-elect said Inc. and he would aggressively promote publisher Tess Cusipag, in a artificial birth control in the damning verdict over false country even at the risk of get- and defamatory remarks ting in a fight with the domi- published about the Senator nant Catholic church, which which alleged fraud related to staunchly opposes the use of fundraising efforts on behalf contraceptives. of the Kalayaan Cultural Rodrigo Duterte, who is to Community Centre (KCCC) be sworn to the presidency on in 2000. Thursday, said having many chil- The judge awarded dren has driven families deeper Senator Enverga general into poverty, and he reiterated and aggravated damages, in his recommendation for Filipi- addition to punitive damages nos to have three at most. and a permanent injunction Known for his profanity- against the publisher and her laden speeches, Duterte jokingly company to publish/broadcast, threatened to have penises of or assist or encourage others defiant men chopped off and to publish/broadcast, any cited his family planning pro- statements about the issues gram as a longtime mayor in related to the Senator’s southern Davao city, where he role in KCCC fundraising, has offered cash rewards to vil- the charitable status of lagers who volunteer to undergo the Philippine Canadian free vasectomy or ligation and Charitable Foundation (PCCF) to doctors who perform the and Senator Enverga being a procedures. biological and pathological liar. “I will reinstall the program In the judgement, Justice of family planning. Three’s Lederman wrote in part: “In enough,” Duterte said in a the end, the defendants have speech after a flag-raising cer- no reliable evidence to prove emony in front of the Davao city

BALITA DEFAMATION DUTERTE VS CHURCH continued on page 25 continued on page 25

Halo-Halo Star Sports Christening

Manny Yanga of Scarborough Toyota, PC leader patrci Mel galeon of FV Foods pose Mabuhay Cup 2016 Lyka Parents Elmer and Rowena Ramos are a picture of happiness Brown and Senator Tobias Enverga psoe at Halo halo sa with Kapamilya star Morissette Castilo psoes with Mayor John as their daughter Olivia Rose is baptised last Sunday, July Queen’s Park. Amon at Hershey Centre. Tory at the Mabuhay Cup. 17th at 2:30 PM at Prince of Peace Church. AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Former stars now happy Kean supports same- sex marriage Believing all is fair in love, rocker Kean moms abroad Cipriano is among those who have no issue with same-sex marriage. 2004. “Pag-ibigan ’yan, eh. Sa pag-ibig ay She left for Peru in 2007, but is now wala naman tayong pinipiling rules or any- based in Vienna, Austria. thing. ’Yun na lang talaga ang importante sa mundo,” he 3. Aiza Marquez shared at the media huddle Aiza became famous because of her for “That Thing commercials for a soft-drinks brand and Called Tanga Na,” a romantic a fastfood chain. She also became part of comedy from TGIS and Ara Karenina. Regal Enter- Did you know she also appeared on tainment where Encantadia? Her character was Gurna. he plays a She is presently in town with her hus- gay fashion band and daughter. designer. But she’ll be back in New York, where For Kean, love is a matter of “prefer- ence.” Cindy Kurleto (left) and Nancy Castiglione, who both played roles in the original Encantadia, she will be giving birth. She’s now 25 are now happy moms based in Austria and Canada, respectively. weeks pregnant. “Kung ako preference ko babae, ikaw preference mo lalaki, preference mo same Showbiz seems to be just a phase in the Six years after leaving the industry 2010, sex, it’s all the same. At the end of the day 4. Krista Ranillo-Lim it’s love,” he said. life of these former stars. she is now a mother of twins and a baby Asked about the most stupid thing he At the height of their career, these ladies girl. On Instagram, she described her hus- She left showbiz in 2010 to pursue a law did for love, Kean said that in the past, he were constantly visible on television. band Ritchie Bautista the love of her life. degree. That was also the same year she got heartbroken because of it. The rocker One day, they left the limelight and the I am so grateful that i have the opportuni- married her husband Jefferson Nio Lim, a added, though, that “it’s a good thing Philippines. ty to love my 3 greatest gifts, with the love of supermarket CEO, in the U.S. na maka-experience ka ng masasakit na Now, they’re all happy moms, and re- my life! You are sooo special to us! Everyday i More than five years later, she has three bagay para matuto ka, para pagdating ng main beautiful. am in awe of all that you are! Thank you for kids… panahon ay equipped ka with experience.” making my life make sense. You are my ‘hap- As for gays falling in love with him, well, 1. Nancy Castiglione pily ever after!’ #fathersday they’re bound to get heartbroken if they 5. Carol Banawa take it a step further. She is based in Canada. “Alam nila na ang preference ko ay ba- When she entered showbiz, she was a This lady with angelic voice left the mu- bae, ’di ba? So, ano ako, lagi akong nasa sought-after commercial model. 2. Cindy Kurleto sic scene in 2003 to accompany her father, side na hindi n’yo ako kailangang maging But this half-Italian/half-Filipina formerly an engineer in Saudi Arabia, for boyfriend pero pwede ninyo akong maging became famous for her role as Muyak, a Cindy became a co-host of Magandang his medical treatment. kaibigan, pwede ninyo akong kaharutan. recurring character which appeared on Tanghali Bayan, ASAP, and Eat Bulaga! She’s now a licensed practical nurse in Hindi ko kayo iiwanan, hindi ko kayo paba- GMA-7’s Mulawin, Encantadia, Etheria: She also gave acting a shot, and played the U.S. whose song “Bakit Di Totohanin” bayaan.” He does not think it could tarnish his Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia, Cassiopeia, which is now the role of So- was recently featured in Vampire Diaries. and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang lenn Heussaff in the requel of Encantadia. rocker image. In 2006, she became Mrs. Ryan Crisos- “Sa akin naman kasi, there’s no image to Wagas. This Filipina-Austrian beauty was also tomo. protect because I just do art. She also ventured into singing as Nancy an in-demand endorser, and was hailed They have three kids. Jane. as FHM Philippines Sexiest Woman in

Poverty is not an excuse to Nearly all Pinoys trust turn to a life of crime – Duterte Duterte: Pulse Asia

MANILA - The Presi- safer, and healthier.” dent Rodrigo Duterte Sixty-two percent of Filipinos said they trust has branded as “kaloko- Vice-President Robredo, 27 percent said they han” (folly) attempts by are undecided while 11 percent said they have small to no trust in the VP. some people to blame The survey also showed 35% of Filipinos their dismal economic said they trust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes status for their criminal Sereno compared to 19% who said they do not behavior, saying they trust her. Forty-two percent of Filipinos are were just trying “to fool undecided about whether or not they trust the the whole world.” Chief Justice. “’Kasi mahirap lang Trust in Duterte was highest among Mind- Nearly all Filipinos (91%) express trust in kami’ that is not an anao respondents (97%) while Robredo got her President Rodrigo Duterte, according to the excuse to me. Huwag mong damayan ang The President even criticized some highest trust rating in the Visayas (72%). latest survey of Pulse Asia. The Pulse Asia survey results mimic a similar Republika ng Pilipinas just because ma- citizens for using poverty to violate the country’s traffic rules. “Tingnan mo sa The survey, conducted last July 2 to 8, after survey conducted by Social Weather Stations, hirap ka, puro dito mga bleeding hearts the oath-taking of Duterte and Vice President daan, traffic, grabe paano di matatraffic, which found that 84 percent of Filipinos have — human rights, mga mahirap [Being Maria Leonor Robredo, showed that Duterte andiyan sa gitna. And their excuse, kasi much trust in the new President, 5 percent with poor is not an excuse to me. Don’t drag is beginning his stint as the country’s 16th little trust and 11 percent undecided for a net mahirap lang kami,” he said. the entire Republic of the Philippines President with an “overwhelming majority of trust rating of 79 percent. just because you are poor. We have many In the same remarks, the President his constituents expressing trust in him (91%).” http://tpc.googlesyndication.com/safe- bleeding hearts here — those crying for challenged in jest the “bleeding hearts” to The survey said eight percent of Filipinos frame/1-0-4/html/container.html#xpc=sf-gdn- cannot say if they trust or distrust Duterte human rights, those living in poverty],” lead the government’s anti-crime drive to exp-3&p=http%3A//news.abs-cbn.com while only 0.2% said they have small or no trust the President said in his remarks at the know first-hand the scope of the problem. Duterte starts term with ‘excellent’ trust rat- in the President. ing: SWS Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Mockingly, the President said he would create a committee so these “bleeding Malacañang, in a statement, welcomed the A total of 1,200 representative adults partici- office in Davao City last Saturday. results of the survey and thanked the public hearts” can run the campaign against pated in the survey. The survey has a ± 3% error Duterte also hit back at some groups for their overwhelming support to Duterte’s margin at the 95% confidence level. criticizing authorities for allegedly killing crimes. “You work on appointment date, governance. suspected drug suspects just because they mag-usap tayo, ibibigay ko lahat, walang “This record-high trust rating of 91%, as ECONOMY TOPS FILIPI- problema,” he added. were poor. reflected in the July 2-8 Pulse Asia survey, is NOS’ CONCERNS “Madali mag-atake, sabihin na namatay In recent weeks, families of slain drug a humbling reminder that the genuine and meaningful change that our people aspire for is The survey also showed Filipinos want the dahil mahirap lang. Is that an excuse? suspects have cried foul over the circum- now being felt,” Presidential Communications Duterte administration to prioritize three You want to fool the whole world dahil stances surrounding the killing of their loved ones. Television news reports some Secretary Martin Andanar said. economic issues: controlling increases in prices mahirap lang, kalokohan yan [It’s easy to (68%), creating employment opportunities grieving mothers have blamed authori- “A position of leadership is often a lonely accuse that they were killed because they one. However, a servant leader, as they say, has (56%) and crafting new pro-poor programs ties for the summary killing of their sons were poor. Is that an excuse? You want to to take people where they don’t want to go, but (55%). fool the world just because you are poor. without due process. ought to be. “ Reducing criminality, a top priority of That’s silly],” he said. Most of the drug suspects killed Andanar said the Filipino people’s expression the Duterte administration, was cited by 48 “The world will never stop to turn reportedly come from the poor section of of confidence “shall serve as an inspiration to percent of Filipinos as an issue that needs to be addressed by government during its first six because you are poor, that is not excuse to society. Duterte administration to continuously make a real difference to make our people’s lives better, months. destroy society,” he added. AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 Wat Da FACT? BY JOSE BAKING Making Changes Fast

President Rodrigo Duterte (DU30) is making changes to the Philippines at a speed of light. it’s as if he believes he is going to disappear anytime soon. He recently signed the Freedom of Information law, a bill that has been languishing under President Aquino for years. Angela Aquino celebrated her Debut on May 21, 2016 at the Mace- donian Banquet Hall. However, while former President Aquino has always blamed everything bad that happened under his term to the previous administration, President DU30 is not doing the same thing. For one thing, he is pushing ahead with all the provisions of the Reproductive Health bill. It loooks like he is going to push with the free contraceptive plan under the law. While credit is to be given to president Aquino for finally pushing the RH to become law, after decades of debates without coming to any conclusion, he signed the bill into law, angering the Catholic church which has been putting roadblocks every step of the way to either derail it or slow it down.

There has been an increase in coverage of drug pushers allegedly killed by pro- government soldiers or policemen. Most of the time, you see news of these murders on social media like facebook. Sometimes, you read them in credible internet oulet of print newspapers. But it is hard to know whether they are true or not.

With a very popular President comes some a lot of hoaxes floating around. There Durham Crossover team pose with their muse, who won the title Miss was the fake news that he arrived in Muntinglupa riding his motorcycle to inspect Sportsmodel 2016 at the PIDC Mabuhay Cup. the traffic situation. He noticed that there were a lot of vendors blocking traffic and he told the Mayor to clear them out. The Mayor did iuut immediately. Or so the story went.

But it wasn’t true.

So, while DU30 can move fast, a fake story can still move faster.

ARTS AND CULTURE Entrance to the National Muse- um now ‘permanently’ free

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – It’s been a day of new beginnings as the nation’s new leaders assumed office on June 30, Thursday, but in addition to the good vibes, the National Museum has announced that entrance is “permanently free of charge for all visitors, Filipino or foreign, to its museums nationwide.” (READ: Rediscovering, revisiting the National Museum) Ligaya Cana celebrated her 70th Birthday with family, relatives, and friends from different organizations. The Board of Trustees of the National Museum is implement- The event was held at Kalayaan Cultural Centre on Mississauga on May 22, 2016. ing a new policy, effective by July 1, “in order to build upon sig- nificant spikes in viewership, especially among younger Filipinos, that have been observed in 2013-2015 and to date in 2016,” it said in a Facebook post. Submit ads & press releases by This pattern was especially observed during special occasions such as National Arts Month in February, National Heritage August 15 for theSeptember 2016 issue. Month (May), and National Museums and Galleries Month (October). The statement continued, “Enhancing universal access by all Filipinos to what we proudly exhibit as our national patrimony

L ittle M anila Confidential and heritage has always been a primary concern, and with this new policy we hope to reach more people than ever before, EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] both by encouraging visits to our museums, and by bringing the TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group National Museum’s programs and resources to communities throughout the national capital and all the regions of our archi- CORRESPONDENTS: pelago.” . . “By this measure of free admission, which is supported, in terms of the nationwide operations of the Agency, by a solid institutional budget drawn ultimately from all Filipino taxpayers through the national budget, we hope to better achieve our goals, and fulflling expectations, of serving as a true national museum institution dedicated to the benefit of the entire Filipino people and the wider world.” Froilan Baking Sheila Camangian Noli Gumapac Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran The National Museum of the Philippines, located in the City of Manila, is also a “regulatory and enforcement agency of the Gov- CORRESPONDENTS ernment with respect to a series of cultural laws, and is responsible NOTICE for various culturally significant properties, sites and reservations The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception throughout the country.” applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. It has 14 branches and flagship museums, which includes the www.FilipinoGoodLife.com National Art Gallery, Museum of the Filipino People, and Na- www.LMConfidential.com tional Planetarium. 4 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Lovi Poe at Tom Rodriguez, ga- ganap na mag- Honey Shot asawa sa ‘Some- one To Watch Her favourite food is Golden Oreos. Over Me’ Yes, they exist. She is a Taekwondo First team up bilang mag-asawa sina Kapuso stars Lovi Poe at Tom blackbelter. Her Rodriguez ang nalalapit na GMA talents are drawing, Primetime series na painting and Someone to Watch playing the piano. Over Me ngayong She wants to be Agosto. Bea, na-excite sa Pinasilip sa Unang an International Hirit ang set ng Relations Officer macho dancing ni bagong aabangang someday. We wish show at nagkuwento her all the luck in Gerald ang mga bida tung- endeavour. BEA Alonzo takes to co-actor kol sa kanilang mga karakter. Gerald Anderson’s macho dancing Magiging sentro scene in their first movie together, ng kuwento ang pagkakaroon ni How To Be Yours, as most sexy TJ ng Alzheimer’s disease, ito ang and exciting. karakter na gagampanan ni Tom. “He proved a natural for the “Challenging in a way na [nag-go- dance,” Bea added. grow] ako,” ayon sa aktor. Which, kunsabagay, ay ’di nga Ipinakita ng morning show ang kataka-taka as Gerald is a natu- intense scenes ng dalawa kung saan ral good dancer. In fact, it was unti-unting nabubura ang alaala ni his dancing skills which proved TJ ng kanyang kabiyak na si Joanna. Bumuhos ng emosyon ang aktres the reason kung bakit naging sa panayam, “Isa ‘to sa mga maipa- big attraction kaagad siya, after pakita natin na kaya naman natin lumabas siya ng Pinoy Big Brother magmahal pa rin kahit ‘yung asawa (PBB) house. natin [ay] hindi na tayo kayang Of course, we all know, na ang mahalin pa.” nanalo sa nabanggit na season Ayon kay Tom, makabuluhan ang ng PBB was Kim Chiu, who, at one paksa ng serye. “What we’re do- time, ay naging girlfriend ni Gerald. ing, hindi lang pala entertainment. Of course, sa ngayon, kay Bea We do have some social and moral na ipinatutungkol ni Gerald ang responsibility, not just to entertain Jona Bernal but to educate, inform and empower tanong na ‘how to be yours?’ people”

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Philippine Airlines supports gov’t initiative to move NAIA

MANILA - Change is definitely com- NAIA which is currently shared by general move. ing at the Ninoy Aquino International aviation operators and scheduled airlines. “Monreal has ordered more gang Airport (NAIA). Any measure to reduce air traffic con- chairs installed at the NAIA Terminal 3 Does Coleen After new airport chief Ed Monreal gestion at NAIA will not only improve (NAIA-3) after seeing passengers seated ordered the installation of additional airlines’ flight schedule reliability but also on the floor or on their trolleys,” reports chairs in NAIA to ease passenger com- enhance passenger convenience.” Rudy Santos in The Philippine Star. Garcia want fort, Philippine Airlines chairman and The letter is signed by PAL Chairman Monreal explained, “I was ashamed CEO Lucio Tan announced PAL’s sup- & Chief Executive Officer Lucio Tan, to see passengers slumping on the floor to go back to port to the new administration’s plans to who also vows to remove his “small fleet in every corner of the departure lobby move airport operations out of NAIA. of private jets” from NAIA. of the NAIA-3 while waiting for their To address the worsening airport con- The letter reads, “This declaration of flight. They are paying terminal fees, hosting? gestion, the Department of Transporta- support includes moving out of NAIA indeed they deserve the best service and Coleen Garcia has been headlin- tion is studying the feasibility of moving my small fleet of private jets as gesture facilities.” ing various acting projects for the past airlines to Clark Airport in Pampanga, of compliance to the Department of NAIA-3 manager Ric Medalla said couple of months. The actress has been Subic or even Sangley Point in Cavite. Transportation initiative.” additional gang chairs had been placed dedicating her time to acting ever since PAL shared their declaration of sup- in the departure lobby and that they her hosting stint in It’s Showtime con- port on their official Facebook page. More Chairs are doing their best to render excellent cluded. Asked if she misses hosting and The PAL declaration reads: service. wants to do it again, she replied, “Well “We declare our full support to the new At this point, it doesn’t take much Monreal has likewise instructed I’m just enjoying so much that I don’t want government’s decision to move the op- to please people who have put up with managers of NAIA Terminals 1 and 2 to to think of doing anything else at the erations of general aviation of the Ninoy all the problems at the Ninoy Aquino install more gang chairs. moment because I’m really so, so happy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to International Airport (NAIA). Manila and so passionate with that I’m doing either Sangley, Clark or Subic. International Airport Authority (MIAA) right now.” The move of the Department of Trans- general manager Ed Monreal is on the Coleen shared that when it comes portation will significantly decongest the right track with his simple yet very smart to acting, she aspires to work with John Lloyd Cruz and Coco Martin. “Top of my bucket list is really John Lloyd Cruz because I’ve seen his work and he is such a talented actor, very deep actor. Duterte OKs plans to hold Miss Universe in the Philip- And that’s what I like actually and that’s pines, but... what I look for actors, the depth of the way they play their characters, ‘yung may lalim talaga.” She further relayed, “Apart from him of held in the Philippines. course Coco Martin. I’ve heard so many The 23rd Miss Universe was good things about Coco and I hear na pwede na rin siyang maging director sa held at the Folk Arts Theater pag-aalalay niya sa mga lahat ng co- on July 1974. workers niya so hearing from that alone I The Philippines also the Miss could assume that by working with Coco Universe pageant in 1994. you would actually learn so much from Maxine Medina will repre- him.” Billy Crawford and Coleen recently sent the Philippines in the 65th celebrated their anniversary as a cou- Miss Universe pageant. ple. With such hectic schedules, how do they keep their relationship working? She said, “When we really don’t have time Study Says for each other, he really finds a way to visit me or I find a way to visit him which MANILA - It looks like the next — such as the Chinese New Deep-Frying whoever has free time so I don’t believe that time should be an issue like if there’s Miss Universe pageant can happen Year celebration and the Sinulog a will, there will always be a way.” in the Philippines. festival in Cebu — and they won’t Food May Be President Rodrigo Duterte have enough time to prepare for Vice Ganda writes to has “approved in principle” the the pageant. Good for You Department of Tourism (DOT) If they want Pia Wurtzbach to entertain secretary Wanda Teo’s proposal crown her successor in the Phil- Whatever his detractors say, especially to have the country host the next ippines, the 2016 Miss Universe Cheers for those who love to fry their about his first ever new book, as an Miss Universe pageant. pageant winner will be crowned food! New Beauty reports that a study author, doesn’t bother Vice Ganda. published in the journal Food Chemistry “Teo, in a statement released on May 2017. As Vice Ganda said: “As far as they discovered that deep-frying vegetables are concerned naman, wala akong Thursday, said that the President You can see how that may not in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) provides ginagawang tama. Kaya tama lang na I has agreed with her plans to work, right? health benefits. continue what I think is right for me and bring back the global event to the If the plans do push through, The results certainly debunk some food my followers.” country, which she said will greatly Teo said they want segments of myths that are anti-oil frying. According The book titled President Vice: Ang to the study, frying in EVOO produces benefit the local tourism industry,” the pageant to be not just in Ma- Bagong Panggulo Ng Pilipinas, had antioxidant phenol compounds in the it launched a week ago. And at said reports ABS-CBN News. nila but also in Palawan, Boracay, veggies, making the body stronger in event, reports said, they were able to READ: Pia to meet with Presi- and Cebu, to showcase the coun- fighting diseases like cancer, diabetes, sell 2,000 copies. dent Duterte for Miss Universe try’s tourist spots. and macular degeneration. President Vice contains wacky sug- plans They’re also ready to raise the The vegetables tested were those of gestion kay President Digong Duterte the deep, colorful type—veggies that But there’s a catch. funds for the pageant. Teo is on how to run the government. But, of are mainly present in the health expert- course, ’di rin niya inaasahang ses- Teo also told ABS-CBN News estimating the budget to reach approved, Mediterranean diet: toma- eryosohin siya nito. that if the pageant would held in around P560 million, so they will toes, eggplants, potatoes, and pumpkins. At least daw, may mga feedback the Philippines, she wants to the begin talking to sponsors once the So, if you’re looking to live a healthier na siyang narinig at nabasa sa social event to moved to May instead of Philippines is the confirmed host lifestyle, you don’t need to eat bland, media na natawa sila habang binabasa boiled, and steamed food all your life. January. of the next Miss Universe. ang libro. Live a little and have a dose of healthy Na siya namang purpose daw talaga She said other big events will If ever, this will be the third time fat in your life! ni Vice Ganda. happen at the start of the year the Miss Universe pageant will be 6 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Kalayaan Classic YOLO: Half of Filipino Golf Tournament youth have high 2016 cholesterol The Kalayaan Community Cultural Centre (KCCC) is holding its 9th an- nual KCCC Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club, 195 Gal- axy Boulevard, Etobicoke. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the various programs offered at KCCC. Patrick Garcia The event, sponsored by Scotiabank, will begin registration at 11:00am responds to his with a 1:30 pm shotgun start. Imme- diately after the tournament, a dinner wife’s blog post together with awards and raffle prizes will be given away inside the Royal about insecurity Woodbine Clubhouse. Nikka Garcia must feel like the most Prizes to be awarded are as follows: beautiful woman in the world right now. Hole in one - $10,000 After posting a blog entry where she KCCC 2016 Classic Golf Team revealed her insecurity about her rela- Champion Better think twice before communicable diseases tionship with then-fiancé Patrick Garcia, KCCC 2016 Classic Golf Team Run- ordering that cheeseburger. in the Philippines such as the actor posted a photo taken during ner Up It’s time for a lifestyle diabetes, chronic respiratory their wedding day back in March 2015. Closest to the pin (2 holes, 2 prizes) check, young ones. Your all- diseases and cardiovascular The caption should make Nikka feel like she’s on top of FHM’s sexiest list. Longest drive (1 fairway, 1 prize) nighters and daily trips to diseases. “They say when someone leaves you fast food joints may lead to Cardiovascular diseases, To participate, please download the it only means one thing: that the Lord registration form from the KCCC your impending doom. by the way, are the leading has someone better for you. And when website at www.kalayaancentre.ca/ An alarming 46.9% of causes of mortality among that someone came into my life, I married golf or their Facebook page at www. Filipinos aged 20 and above Filipinos. her,” he wrote. facebook.com/kalayaancentre . Prices already have borderline high Some easy steps towards Patrick called Nikka kind, smart, loving, are as follows: Golf and Dinner - cholesterol according to a a healthier lifestyle include wise, nice, gorgeous, beautiful and sexy $140, Golf only - $100, Dinner only recent study by the Food eating salad and fruits, and inside and out. - $40. and Nutrition Research going for exercises like “Oh my love I’m telling you there was The event is also supported by Institute, reports The regular brisk walking or no reason to be insecure in the first Platinum sponsors Soliman Manage- Philippine Star. even trips to the gym. place. You are the best for me! I love you,” he said. ment Services. For more information, Having high cholesterol After all, YOLO. feel free to call the tournament office Pass the cheese, please! is linked to killer non- at (905) 602-0923.

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Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno: Duterte to to probe mayors’ funds

No salary increase for DAVAO CITY - President Rodrigo Duterte will create a special team to look into how local chief cops, soldiers yet executives are spending their dis- These things take Cayetano said that the amount cretionary and intelligence funds. time. was intended to be the minimum “I will create a special team. I On Thu, Jul 14, pay (base pay and allowances will review pati yung intelligence Budget Secretary included) for cops — specifically funds ninyo, ‘yan ang pinakama- Benjamin Diokno said those ranked as Police Officer 1 dali mapasok sa bulsa,” Duterte MARK ON that the government (PO1). said. would not be able READ: Cayetano: PHP50K Duterte mentioned the creation FORMER GF to double the basic per month minimum salary for of the special team during a salary of state forces cops already in pipeline meeting with Cebu-based busi- JENNYLYN: yet. He explained that “However, Diokno said the nessman Peter Lim, who is suspect- the PHP3.35-trillion realization of the President’s ed of being one of the three top proposed budget for promise may have to be on the drug lords in the country. SHE 2017 did not include an back burner for the meantime as Duterte said that he wanted to allocation for it. “There’s the government would have to look into the discretionary and in- DESERVES IT none. It’s not included,” address other pressing financial telligence funds of mayors around Diokno quipped. issues besetting the PNP and the Armed the country because they “are Mark Herras looks much handsomer now President Rodrigo Duterte has said Forces of the Philippines (AFP),” reports not doing anything” to rid their than when he was a teen star. This is the that providing better compensation to law Marlon Ramos in Philippine Daily Inquirer. towns and cities of garbage. observation of the writers who visited enforcement agents would discourage them After presenting the Duterte “Ang dumi ng Pilipinas... There is him on the set of “Sa Piling ni Nanay” in from engaging in unlawful activities like administration’s first proposed budget, trash and garbage around and Pampanga. Even his co-stars, Yasmien protecting illegal drug syndicates. Diokno said, “We’re studying that. In fact, if you—you have to wait for the Kurdi and Katrina Halili, believe so. In fact, prior to Duterte’s inauguration, his we are trying to consider everything. The plastics to go inside the drainage “Yes, mas gumuwapo nga si Mark running mate, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, problem is that the government already owes so everytime there’s a downpour, nang magka-edad siya,” they say. said that the incoming administration so much to the pension fund of the (soldiers) excessive rain, water nagka- “Siguro dahil I gained weight,” Mark was already laying the groundwork for the and policemen. It has ballooned.” clog,” he said. says. “Kasi noong manalo ako sa Star- proposed PHP50,000 monthly salary or He said non-performing mayors struck, ang payat-payat ko. Ngayon, members of the Philippine National Police should at least make their areas 160 lbs na ako. Mas nagkalaman-laman (PNP). “clean and peaceful.” na ang katawan ko.” “Kaya kayo bayad e, kaya His former GF and ka-loveteam, kayo nasa opisina n’yo kagaga- Jennylyn Mercado, has left him behind nda,” he said. and is now a bonafide box office star He also chided local chief and best actress winner. She’s tagged Duterte to gov’t employees: executives who buy expensive by GMA as the Ultimate Star. What can furniture and vehicles using public he say about this? “Deserving naman No more ‘pasyal-pasyal’ funds. siya sa title na ‘yan. Pinaghirapan niya “Binibili n’yo furniture. Ganda whatever success that she has now. ng kotse. ‘Yong iba Land Cruiser, Lahat kami sa batch namin, happy and MANILA - President medical certificate o Suburban. Hindi na kayo nahiya!” proud of her.” Rodrigo Duterte vows birth certificate. Huwag he said. to dismiss from service pagkatapos pagbigay mo Doesn’t he dream of having a similar government officials and sa tao, huwag mo na dag- title? “Kasi ako, relaxed lang. Puwede employees who go on dagan,” said Duterte. bang ako ‘yung Ultimate Relaxed. Ha extended lunch breaks “Pabalik-balik, lalo na ha ha! Basta ayokong i-pressure ang and cut short their work yung mahihirap. Ang sarili ko. Happy lang ako na after 13 hours to stroll in malls. Pilipino sige bayad sa years since we won sa Starstruck, hero In a video posted by kalokohan. Ngayon, BI: 514 pedophiles pa rin ako sa showbiz at magaganda RTVM on Saturday, pagka natapos niya yan, pa rin ang projects na binibigay sa’kin, Duterte reminded em- na-produce niya lahat tried to go to PH in like ‘Sa Piling ni Nanay’ and ‘Conan My ployees both in national yan, tanggapin na ninyo, past 2 years Beautician’. Hindi ako ‘yung tipong nai- and local government offices that they are ilabas na ninyo ang permit.” insecure sa tagumpay ng mga kasama paid by the Filipino people to work eight Duterte, meanwhile, also reminded The sex offenders were kong artista.” hours a day. government officials and employees to live intercepted at the NAIA as part of Obviously, he looks happy and “Bayad tayo. So pag inindian mo ang tao, simple lives. He said they should not avail the agency’s intensified campaign content because of his relationship wala sa opisina mo...after lunch break nasa of first-class seats on flights and should be against sexual abuse of children by foreigners. with Winwyn Marquez. “Aminado na- mga mall, nagpapasyal-pasyal, pag nangyari barred from entering casinos. The number of people who want man akong very positive ang influence yan uli, dismissed ka,” Duterte said. He also said that he will ask the Phil- to harm kids is astounding. niya sa’kin. She made me think in more The President went on to say that em- ippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. According to data from the mature ways, pati sa naisipan niyang ployees who do this actually commit “estafa” to strictly prohibit government officials, Bureau of Immigration (BI), over magnegosyo ko starting with a food and “swindling.” employees and their families from entering 500 pedophiles have been barred stall sa isang school. Magkasosyo kami “Technically, kayong mga taga-gobyerno, casinos. from entering the country in the with other friends sa tatlong food stalls when you are not there to serve the people, “I would like to ask PAGCOR to pro- past two years. na click talaga with students. Now, she you’re committing estafa. It’s not clearly hibit lahat ng taga gobyerno, pati yung mga “BI spokesperson Tonette suggested na mag-solo food stall ako. defined but the act is actually swindling. It’s asawa, pamilya, to deny them entrance sa Mangrobang revealed that of the 514 foreigners convicted of Hopefully, dahil dito, mas mabilis akong under Article 8 of the Revised Penal Code,” mga casinos. I do not want people lalo na sa sex crimes, 400 (or 77%) were makakaipon.” he said. gobyerno, papasok-pasok dyan...” he said. American nationals. Eighty were Looks like he’s already preparing for “You’re swindling the people. Bayad ka ng Duterte also said that he would bar gov- Australians, 29 were British their wedding. “Naku, matagal pa ‘yun. otso oras tapos andyan ka na lang dalawa, ernment people from taking first class seats nationals and the remaining five Hindi kami nagmamadali. But it’s always tatlong oras, pasyal-pasyal,” he added. “Mag- when they travel by plane. were of various nationalities,” nice to prepare for the future, di ba?” trabaho kayo.” “Hanggang economy lang tayo. Sabihin reports Julie M. Aurelio in He plays the role of Jonas in “Sa Duterte also reiterated his marching order niyong magdagdag kayo ng pero, ganun din, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Piling ni Nanay”. This week, he and his to government offices to cut red tape. kalahati ng binayad ninyo pera ng tao,” the The report noted: “BI aunt, Nova Villa as Donya Matilda, will Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair- President said. Commissioner Jaime Morente said the sex offenders were intercepted succeed in getting back the child Sofia person Alicia Dela Rosa Bala earlier said “You do not have the right to spend at the Ninoy Aquino International Cabatay as Maya from her surrogate that she has already ordered government people’s money nang ganun.” Airport as part of the agency’s mother, Yasmien Kurdi as Isabel, who offices to review their Citizen’s Charter and He called on the public to report their intensified campaign against sexual won’t give up easily and will file a case ensure that transaction times are reduced complaints through the hotline 8888, which abuse of children by foreigners.” in court to assert her right to Maya and redundant requirements removed. will be launched next month. since she’s the one who carried her for “Give him/her a shopping list, yung “I will take action immediately,” vowed nine months then gave birth to her. requirements i-produce mo, ganun, tax, Duterte.

8 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 MARTIN’S GF THINKS HE IS Gerald admits he is the ‘PRETTIER’ THAN HER reason for split with Bea

face the cameras.” Loveless ngayon si Gerald Anderson ’yon, sinabi niyang si Bea Alonzo ’yon… Didn’t he have second thoughts about at wala raw siyang bagong idini-date. siguro mga isang taon pa lang ako sa accepting such a flamboyant role? Ito ang kanyang inamin nang Gensan no’n,” natatawa niyang pagri- “No. Kasi, before this, dream ko nga makaharap ng entertainment press sa recall. to portray such a female role, parang presscon ng kanilang pelikula ni Bea Hindi raw niya naisip na darating ang ‘Danish Girl’. Tapos heto, nabigyan agad Alonzo na How To Be Yours ng Star panahon na magiging girlfriend niya ang ng katuparan ‘yung dream ko so, it’s a Cinema na showing sa July 27 at idinirek aktres. blessing, di ba? Bago ako nag-shoot, nag- ni Dan Villegas. “Sobra… sobrang look test pa muna ako to make sure kung “Actually, wala eh. unbelievable,” ’di anong make up, hairstyle at mga damit Medyo wala ring oras!” makapaniwalang sabi ang talagang babagay sa akin. Kapareha rason niya. ng actor. ko rito ang bagong Regal baby, si Luke “ Ang dami rin “Kahit ngayon nga, Conde. Sa story, asawa niya si Nikki pong mga ibang eh, nu’ng nagsyuting Valdez, pero mas pinili niya ako later and commitments sa career nga kami nu’ng first nag-ampon kami ng sarili naming baby at ’yung ibang personal day namin, sobrang para we’ll be a whole family.” na ginagawa ko… wala, hirap na hirap ako. Isn’t he worried he might be typecast eh, wala akong time,” ’Yung parang hindi ako in such a gay role? “No. Alam naman ng dagdag pa niya. makapaniwala na kaeksena ko siya. taong I’m just playing a role. Mas nag- Hindi ba niya hinahanap ang “’Yung eksena nga namin lalabas siya worry ako noong napabalitang may sex magkaroon ng girlfriend? ng gas station na may dala siyang kape, Martin Escudero plays the most video scandal daw ako, which is not true “Hindi po, eh. Hindi ako naghahanap pagharap ko sa kanya, ’yung parang demanding role in his career in Regal’s kaya ini-report ko ito sa NBI as a cyber talaga (ng girlfriend), eh. But hindi ‘hala, hala, hala… ’yung gumaganaun rib-tickling comedy about gay friends, crime. Pinasuri namin ‘yung sinasabing naman ibig sabihin na nakasara ’yung na ’yung isip ko. ‘Oh no, oh no! Anong “That Thing Called Tanga Na”. video and it’s proven na hindi talaga ko pinto ko or hindi ako open sa kung nangyayari?’ Tapos, as in natulala ako, “I’ve played a gay character before in ‘yun. Going back to ‘That Thing Called anong posibleng mangyari o kung sino iniisip ko, ano nga ’yung linya ko? “Zombadings” but nakabihis lalaki pa rin Tanga Na’, I really enjoyed doing it kasi man ’yung darating sa buhay ko. It’s just, “But more than ’yung parang, oo crush ako roon,” he says. “Dito, muherista ako puro okay lahat ng co-stars ko. Ang saya- siguro, naka-focus lang ako sa ibang ko siya, ’yung ganu’n, sobrang grateful all throughout. saya namin lagi sa shooting at makikita bagay,” katwiran pa niya. ako na nilagay ako ni Papa God sa Talagang nakasuot ako ng damit babae ‘yun ng viewers when they watch the Naikuwento rin ni Gerald kung paano ganitong sitwasyon na kasama siya.” from start to finish. Sa amin ng co-stars movie na masaya talaga at puno ng siya nagsimulang magka-crush kay Bea. Nanghinayang ba siya na hindi kong sina Eric Quizon, Billy Crawford tawanan from start to end.” “Wala pa po akong kaalam-alam sa nagtagal ang kanilang relasyon? and Kean Cipriano who all play gays, What does his non-showbiz beauty showbiz, hindi po ako nakakaintindi ng “Oo naman… oo naman!” ako ang pinakamatagal i-prepare kasi queen girlfriend named Aiza say Tagalog pero ’yung isang kaibigan ko Kasalanan ba niya kung bakit sila nag- nilalagyan muna ako ng make-up na about his appearance as a transgender? nanonood siya ng TV sa sala ko. Tapos break noon ni Bea? pang-girl, tapos susuotan ako ng wig na “Naaaliw siya. Mas maganda pa raw ako sinamahan ko siya at nakita ko siya (Bea) “Oo. Ako, ako! Ako mismo, sinasabi long hair, and then bago ako magsuot ng sa kanya. Ha ha ha!” do’n sa TV sa soap na Ikaw Ang Lahat ko na immature ako noon. Natakot ako bestida, lalagyan muna ako ng boobs na Sa Akin. sa mga nangyayari sa paligid namin na 36-D ang size. So I come to the set early “Tapos nu’ng nakita ko siya do’n, hindi ko alam kung paano i-handle. kasi matagal gawin lahat ng ‘yan before I sabi ko, ‘Sino ’yan, sino ’to?’ And then

AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 ERIK SANTOS and AN- Philippines GELINE QUINTO in King and Queen of Hearts, Atty. Estelito Mendoza says Ombudsman ‘cruel’ for planning to file another plunder case vs. Gloria

MANILA - All these legal maneuvering is making our heads said statement. spin. “I will put it a little strongly — very dismaying, if not Former Solicitor General Atty. Estelito shocking. She should read the (SC) decision. What (Morales) Mendoza served as the lead counsel in wants to do is that when (Arroyo) is acquitted and walks free, former President and current Pampanga Morales will immediately handcuff her and put her to jail again. 2nd District Rep. Gloria Arroyo’s petition I don’t think there can be anything more oppressive than that, if to get the Supreme Court (SC) to junk her not cruel,” Mendoza said. plunder case. “Mendoza also questioned the motive of Morales in This fall, the two of this generation’s OPM Arroyo’s plunder case stemmed from investigating Arroyo for alleged fund misuse during an earlier royalties are set to come as one for a the accusation that she conspired to (mis) period of 2004 to 2007 when there was already a case covering concert here in Toronto that promises to use PHP365 million from the intelligence the latter period of 2008 to 2010,” reports Marc Jayson deliver superb music and entertainment. funds of the Philippine Charity Cayabyab in Philippine Daily Inquirer. RV Productions and Good Time Enter- Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) from 2008-2010. Mendoza pointed out: “The charge is similar. In fact, it tainment in cooperation with Starmedia With that case dismissed by the SC and Arroyo walking free, is surprising the subject of the new charge is for alleged presents ERIK SANTOS and ANGELINE Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales said in a press briefing disbursement or funds which took place earlier than the present QUINTO in King and Queen of Hearts, on that Arroyo “is not yet off the hook for a plunder investigation case. So if this took place earlier, why were they not filed earlier October 7, 2016, 7:00 pm at the Queen involving abuse of at least PHP57 million state lottery funds or before this case?” Elizabeth Theatre. from 2004 to 2007.” It looks like there are still so many questions about the case. Erik Santos was ABS-CBN’s Star In A Mendoza is accusing Morales of being “cruel” for making the Million Grand Champion last January 2004. A young balladeer known for his soulful voice, Erik made his way to stardom through the music scene owing VIRAL: PDI snark on Jimmy Bondoc’s English gets backlash the title Prince of Pop. Erik has released several albums like Star in a Million, This is the Moment and I’ll Never Go to name MANILA - Someone’s not happy with Jimmy Bondoc’s “A person does not start going to school until about age 4, as few and they all went platinum. Erik grasp of the English language. definitely not on the day he/she is born. And the normal age has also staged several “Sold Out” Was this kind of nitpicking warranted? when a student graduates from college is 21 — widely regarded major concerts at the Araneta Coliseum, It seems not everyone is happy with singer Jimmy Bondoc’s as the start of the years that define one’s youth, certainly not including the celebration of his 10th year appointment as assistant vice president of the Philippine one’s twilight years.” anniversary concert called “InTense” Amusement and He also took issue with Jimmy’s use of phrase “back and in 2013 and followed by “Champion Gaming Corporation forth” to describe how well he knows the entertainment Reborn” which were all huge success. Erik (PAGCOR). industry. is a multi-awarded recording and concert Some for his “What Bondoc most probably meant was that he knows the artist and a mainstay of Sunday’s noon- qualifications and others entertainment scene “like the back of my hand,” to mean that he time musical variety show, ASAP. for his...grasp of the has a very good and detailed knowledge of something—in his Angeline Quinto was the grand cham- English language. case, being a singer-songwriter,” Pocholo said. pion of Star Power, Search for the next READ: Singer But he also criticized that, saying: “That is not an entirely Female Pop Superstar hosted by no other Jimmy Bondoc defends false claim, but which could also not be confirmed to be the than the Mega-Star herself, Sharon Cu- appointment as whole truth, given his relatively young age.” neta. Prior to that, Angeline was a finalist PAGCOR’s AVP for Jimmy Bondoc, 41, is best known for his 2004 hit song “Let for Star for a Night where she competed Entertainment Me Be The One.” with Sarah Geronimo and Mark Baus- On Thu, Jul 14, The points raised by the now-viral Inquirer article (seven tista. On July 15, 2011, Angeline Quinto Philippine Daily Inquirer thousand shares on Facebook and counting) are correct, of staged her first solo concert. She also reporter Pocholo course. toured and opened for Sharon Cuneta Concepcion wrote a 500-word article that not-so kindly This begs the question: Was this kind of nitpicking in her United States concert tour. She has pointed out lapses in Bondoc’s English. warranted? sung several soundtracks for ABS-CBN Harsh! (And unnecessary?) “If you wanted to write about job incompetence, maybe television dramas and films and dubbed “If the Ateneo is a school respected for its English proficiency, you should have started with a summary of facts proving Mr. as the “Queen of Teleserye Theme Song”. what would its professors, especially its resident Jesuit priests, Bondoc’s caliber as an artist and as an executive for that matter,” Angeline has release several albums say about this,” the reporter asked in the beginning of his story, one comment in the article page read. under Star Records, including self titled entitled “Pagcor appointee posts credentials, mangles English “Aysus, ‘mangles’ talaga? Sana ganyan din kayo ka-passionate album “Angeline Quinto” and “Patuloy language.” sa pagdepensa ng sarili nating wika. Nakaka-1920s!” filmmaker ang Pangarap” which went 5X Platinum. He then enumerated Bondoc’s awkward phrases and incorrect Moira Lang wrote in a Facebook post. Angeline is unstoppable, not only she usage of figures of speech. Of course, there are those who believe government appointees conquered the Philippines music industry For instance, he took notice of Jimmy’s use of the phrase deserve to be put it that kind of scrutiny. but also TV and film industry. She ap- “from the cradle to the grave” to say he studied at the Ateneo de “But seriously, EVP for Entertainment? What are Bondoc’s peared as the lead role for the teleserye Manila University “from prep to college.” qualifications?” another commenter wrote. The phrase, he explained, “is actually an idiomatic expression ANGELINE QUINTO & ERIC SANTOS which the dictionary defines as, ‘from birth to death’.” continued on page 26

10 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Senate bill: Restaurants must donate excess food to charities “Sa taas ng presyo ng bilihin banks and the creation of a community- edible food donated by businesses to food at presyo ng pagkain ngayon, based food distribution system for families banks. hindi makatarungan na maram- who are food insecure. Aside from ensuring the food’s good ing nasasayang na pagkain,” Food security, according to the Food and condition, food-related businesses, such as Aquino added. (With the high Agriculture Organization (FAO), happens food manufacturers, supermarkets, and res- prices of food and other com- “when all people, at all times, have physi- taurants, will shoulder the costs of sending modities nowadays, it’s unjust cal and economic access to sufficient, safe, the food to food banks’ warehouses or point that so much food go to waste.) and nutritious food that meets their dietary of distribution. A family of 5 would have to needs and food preferences for an active set aside P439 ($9.78) a day to and healthy life.” Penalty for wasting food be able to eat adequately, based The 2015 Global Food Security Index MANILA, Philippines – Senator Paolo on the guidelines set by Ping- (GFSI) ranks the Philippines 72nd out Establishments which “deliberately make Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV filed a bill aim- gang Pinoy of the Food and Nutrition of 109 countries when it comes to food food waste unfit for consumption” will be ing to prevent food from going to waste in Research Institute (FNRI). (READ: Is the security. The index also rated the country’s penalized, Aquino said. the Philippines. minimum wage enough for a day’s worth of efforts against food insecurity as “moderate Hindering redirection of the excess food Senate Bill No. 357, or the Zero Food nutritious meals?) performance.” to food banks and inedible ones to waste Waste Act, seeks to “ultimately end the A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey The proposed law, according to Aquino, management centers is also prohibited cycle of having food end up in the trash for the first quarter of 2016 also found that will reduce food insecurity. under the proposed law. instead of stomachs.” Aquino’s measure an estimated 6.9 million families or 31% It will create a so-called National Anti- The senator added that the Zero Food requires food establishments to donate considered themselves “food-poor” or barely Food Waste Scheme, with the Depart- Waste Act will “push private individuals their excess food to charities involved in the have enough food to eat. ment of Social Welfare and Development and their local governments to participate (DSWD) acting as a coordinating agency in a segregation campaign to have food distribution of meals such as food banks. Food banks This move, he said, may not just lessen food between businesses and food banks. The waste readily available for recycling into waste but also improve the state of food DSWD will set guidelines regarding the fertilizer or compost.” security of the poorest Filipino families. The proposed law highlights the use of food collection, storage, and distribution of

List: Items you’re not allowed to AlDub gets own emoji as 1st an- send in a balikbayan box niversary gift from Twitter More years of kilig, please! red heart inside a pair of hands For years now, many tions Happy first anniversary, AlDub! curved together to form a heart overseas Filipino work- • Products containing PHOTO: Facebook/Eat Bulaga shape — Alden and Maine’s ers (OFWs) have been dog or cat fur, as well favorite pose. sending balikbayan as animal hide boxes to the country. In • Drug paraphernalia Can you be- AlDub broke this light, here’s a guide (unless prescribed for lieve it’s been an the world to what they can’t send. medical conditions) entire year since record for the “Senders should keep • Firearms, explosives the Kalyeserye producing the in mind that since the (including parts) couple swept the most number shipping of a balikbayan • Cheese, meat, fruits nation with kilig? of tweets for box is consolidated, it and vegetables (unless means that one prohib- canned) Alden Rich- a single event, ited item caught will • Pets, plants, seeds, ards and Maine producing affect ALL the pack- soil ‘Yaya Dub’ Men- nearly 41 mil- ages inside the shipping • Used clothing of doza are celebrating their first lion tweets for ‘#AlDubEBTa- container. In the past, commercial quantity anniversary as the phenomenal mangPanahon’ last October 24, a lot of individuals have (ukay-ukay or in bales) ‘AlDub’ couple and Twitter has 2015. abused the tax-free prohibited items: • Pornographic ma- privilege by smuggling commercial terials an anniversary gift for them: For their first anniversary, • Alcohol/alcoholic drinks Their very own emoji — a first it looks like AlDub Nation is items or contrabands,” reports • Automobile/motorcycle, parts or • Fluids and perishable food items Malou Liwanag-Bledsoe in Asian whole The report added, “Please check for any Southeast Asian show ready to set another Twitter Journal. • Ceramic tableware with your trusted balikbayan cargo or loveteam. record. But for now, happy an- That said, cargo companies, • Cultural artifacts and pottery company for other items that may The new emoji appears when niversary, AlDub! as well as US and Philippine • Defense articles or items with not be on the list.” you tweet the hashtag #Al- Customs offices always inform military or proliferation applica- senders not to send the following dub1stAnniversary. It shows a

have been left to rot in hell. 120 webcams installed last week at NAIA’s “With the facial recognition camera NAIA immi- For a change, this story is about a high- four terminals will help them determine if synchronized with the MIND linked to technology component of the airport. passengers have a derogatory record in their the Interpol, it will be easy for us to arrest gration sets up “The Border Monitoring and Security list which is also linked to the Interpol, persons or passengers who are wanted in Unit of the Bureau of Immigration at National Bureau of Investigation, Philip- their countries, or even possible terrorists,” facial recogni- NAIA terminals has installed A4Tech pine National Police, and the Department Mauricio said. webcams, or cameras with facial recogni- of Foreign Affairs.” Immigration personnel are currently tion software, in every immigration counter Mauricio further explained that the up- testing the accuracy of the camera and its tion cameras at the arrival and departure areas for quick grade is also “in connection with the Mo- connection to their server and the Inter- identification of passengers,” reports Rudy bile Interpol Network Database Devices pol. More cameras with facial recognition The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Santos in The Philippine Star. (MIND) first set up last November which software are expected to be installed in the (NAIA) is a study in contradictions — The report noted: “Immigration super- can identify individuals with derogatory coming days. some parts are up-to-date and some parts visor Mylene Mauricio revealed that the records in 190 countries.”

Ligaya Cana celebrated her 70th Birthday with family, relatives, and friends from dif- ferent organizations. The event was held at Kalayaan Cultural Centre on Mississauga on May 22, 2016.

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Orange chicken battle: Goldilocks wins trademark tiff vs. Chowking Richard at Sarah, trademark its ‘Chowking new portion of the applied mark.” In this case, orange chicken’ offering after Chowking can’t register the term “orange may Landian the local trademark office chicken” as it is classified as a generic Ayon kay Sarah Lahbati, kung sa nakaraang ruled that Goldilocks had term. tatlong seasons ng It Takes Gutz to be a Gutier- already secured the copyright IPO legal chief Nathaniel Arevalo rez ay hindi sila masyadong naging showy ng to the ‘Goldilocks chicken pointed out: “When it filed a trademark boyfriend na si Richard Gutierrez, sa season 4 ay orange’ name and mark as application for the product name with marami raw mapapanood ang mga tao tungkol early as 2010.” the Intellectual Property Office (in 2010), sa kanilang relasyon. The Intellectual Property (Goldilocks) submitted a disclaimer “Kasi kaming dalawa ni Chard, I think, kami ’yung pinaka-private na tao sa family, and sa last Office also said that on the exclusive right to use the words 3 seasons, parang hindi kami masyadong showy Chowking had to “disclaim” ‘orange chicken,’ recognizing that the or we don’t really talk about our feelings that the phrase “orange chicken” term is generic and descriptive, and thus much. for its trademark application not capable of exclusive registration.” “Dito sa season na ito, parang mas na-loosen to proceed. A check with the Chowking website up kaming dalawa and you’ll see more of our Chowking can no longer serve its The report noted: “As showed that the contested chicken dish, moments, and of course, with Zion (anak nila “Orange Chicken” dish for now. defined by the United States Patent offered in the Philippines and Indonesia, Richard), kaming tatlo. And compared to the other season, siyempre, you’ll see now ‘yung mga In his Cocktales column on and Trademark Office, a disclaimer is a had already been removed from the statement that the applicant includes in menu. Strangely, even the Goldilocks progress ni Zion, he’s 3 years old now, sobrang InterAksyon.com, Victor Agustin talkative na niya and nakakausap na namin siya. its application that the applicant does not website no longer features the same dish. explained: “Chowking, a subsidiary of “So, we have so many precious moments on Jollibee Foods, has lost in its attempt to claim exclusive rights to an unregisterable this season with the kids, and Zion, so I’m really excited for you guys to watch those scenes,” sabi ni Sarah. Ayon naman kay Chard, dahil nga sobrang blessed ang mga members of the family this year na lahat ay may ginagawa at sobrang busy, Pacquiao on boxing career: ‘I am still strong. I makikita raw sa Season 4 ang mga pinaggaga- wa nila nang magkakahiwalay unlike before na magkakasama sila parati. am still young’ “I think this is the first time na makikita rin ng audience ’yung dynamics na ’yung family talaga, Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao American Timothy Bradley. sobrang busy at hindi na namin makasama ang has declared he still has the passion He said he wanted to hang up his isa’t isa this season. for the sport and may come out of gloves to focus on his political career. “Unlike the first 3 seasons that we were always retirement, although there are no plans After serving two terms as a congressman traveling as a family together, this time, lahat ng for a fight this year. in the House of Representatives, family members, may kanya-kanyang ginagawa Pacquiao, 37, a newly elected senator Pacquiao was elected to the Senate in and ‘yung parents namin, my mom and dad, sila ‘yung nag-alaga sa mga kids and makikita in the Philippines, told Agence France- May. n’yo talaga ‘yung different dynamics na ‘yun ng Presse (AFP) on Wed night, Jul 13, that Pacquiao has previously said he family namin, so we’re excited about that also,” his top priority was his political career eventually wants to become president. pahayag ni Chard. but that his love for boxing had not said. Yet, after being a senator for just two Kwento pa ng aktor, mapapanood din daw diminished. Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, said weeks, Pacquiao wants to win a new title sa reality show ang discussion nila ni Sarah kung “When you put your passion and your on Tue, Jul 12, that the eight-division in the ring — a fighting lawmaker. susundan na ba si Zion or not. dedication in one sport, you cannot say world champion planned to fight on “The first time in history that a senator “Makikita n’yo ’yung discussion namin dito sa season 4. Pero with Zion, you know, we’re very you’re leaving that sport if your passion either Oct 29 or Nov 5 as a main event is still fighting in the ring. That’s a is there,” Pacquiao said in an interview in legacy,” he said. happy na he’s growing up and lumalabas na bout in Las Vegas. ’yung personality niya. Nagiging makulit na siya, his hometown of General Santos. But after being criticized for rarely But while leaving open the option talkative, and everyday talaga, na-enjoy naming “Boxing is always my passion and I of a comeback, Pacquiao said he had turning up to Congress, Pacquiao kasama siya ngayon kasi ang daldal na niya and grew up (as a boxer). The Lord helped me not made such plans nor discussed emphasized he was committed to his we’re just blessed to have Zion right now. (make) a name in boxing history.” arrangements with Arum. duties as a senator. “Kahit na busy kaming dalawa ni Sarah, we’re Pacquiao added he was still physically Pacquiao retired after winning a “What is on my mind right now is thankful na nandiyan ‘yung parents ko to always fit to return to the ring. unanimous decision in Apr against to bring good service to the people,” he take of him, and ’yung parents ni Sarah. Ayun, “I am still strong. I am still young,” he added. —AFP time management lang,” he said.

SC bars ‘lawyer’ who assumed sibling’s identity to earn a law degree

MANILA - This storyline is good enough lawyer, hence, “Atty. brother’s name and college identity. to be an episode of Suits, but it happened Patrick A. Caronan” records from the UM. For his defense, respondent denied all in the real world. And now, a “lawyer” is in How did it happen? Miraculously, Richard allegations and maintained that his identity trouble. The Caronan brothers passed the Bar Exams still can no longer be raised as an issue as it In an elaborate ploy that spans for years, completed their secondary using his brother’s name. had already been resolved in an earlier Richard A. Caronan falsely assumed the education at the Makati Without realizing the administrative case. name, identity, and academic records of his High School. consequences of what his However, the High Court held that the younger sibling to obtain a law degree and Patrick enrolled in the brother did, Patrick didn’t real Patrick was able to present clear and take the Bar Examinations. University of Makati (UM), give this much thought. overwhelming evidence about his own In the process, Richard deceived his law where he earned a degree in Business Problems started to pop up in 2009 when identity. school and the Office of the Bar Confidant. Administration. He then worked his way the real Patrick was informed that the In effect, SC directed the Office of the He also faces possible civil and criminal up and became a Store Manager of 7-11 National Bureau of Investigations (NBI) Court Administrator to circulate in all cases. Convenience Store Muntinlupa branch. wanted a certain “Atty Patrick A. Caronan” courts nationwide a photograph of Richard Why did Richard need to steal his Richard, on the other hand, enrolled at for qualified theft and estafa. with his real name to warn them of the brother’s identity? the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila This was only the beginning. Richard identity theft that happened. Simple, Richard’s brother Patrick (PLM) but later transferred to the (aka “Atty. Patrrick”) was also got himself “Good moral character is essential graduated college and he did not. A Philippine Military Academy (PMA). He involved in gun-running activities, illegal in those who would be lawyers. This is bachelor’s degree is a requirement to enroll was discharged after a year. In 1997, he possession of explosives, and violation of imperative in the nature of the office of in any law school in the Philippines. moved to Nueva Vizcaya with his family. BP 22. a lawyer, the trust relation which exists Since Richard entered law school and He never earned his college degree. Because of the controversies, Patrick was between him and his client, as well as passed the Bar Exams as “Patrick”, he Richard then enrolled in St Mary’s eventually forced to resign from his job. between him and the court,” the high court needed to assume his brother’s identity University’s College of Law in He also filed a formal complaint against said. even when he was already a practicing Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya using his his brother’s alleged use of his name and 12 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Filipino Bakery and Asian Cuisine

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AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 15 16 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 10 life lessons from 104-year-old Jessie Lichauco

they don’t make statesmen anymore. Only Communications Office Secretary Martin politicians.” Andanar. The government, however, will deny pub- 10. On talent: “If you have a gift, put it to lic access to information related to national work — don’t ignore it.” security and others included in the “inven- tory of exceptions,” Andanar announced Historic FOI signed into during a press conference in Davao City. law The new EO, which still had no official number, was announced to the public by The long wait is over. Andanar on the eve of the President’s State The public can finally gain greater access of the Nation Address (SONA). It will be to government documents, including State- released officially with the stamp and seal ment of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth of the President today.

Jessie Josephine Coe was 18 years old when she boarded a 28-day boat ride to Manila 2. On anger: “I don’t begrudge or regret. I where she eventually married statesman just pick up, bandage my wounds and move Marcial Lichauco. on.”

Jessie Josephine Coe Lichauco, subject of 3. On courage: “It takes more courage to the documentary Curiosity, Adventure & walk away from a fight sometimes than to Love, was only 18 years old when she took stand and fight.” a 28-day boat ride by herself to the Philip- pines to meet statesman Marcial Lichauco, 4. On the Filipino smile : “No matter how whom she had met in Washington. They badly off somebody is, the Filipinos always married that same year, in 1933. have a smile. Their eyes light up.” In Manila, apart from raising a family, Jessie kept herself busy with her socio-civic 5. On keeping friendships: “If you have FOR OUR INFORMATION – President Duterte (right) signs an Executive Order on Freedom of activities that helped the less fortunate. something nice to say, then say it.” Information (FOI), which he issued after Congress failed to approve the bill pending in the last In 2012, President Benigno Aquino 29 years. Witnessing the signing in Davao City Saturday are Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella (left) and Presidential Communications Office Secretary MartinAndanar (center). signed into law an act granting her Philip- 6. On grudges: “Holding grudges all your (Malacañang Photo / mb.com.ph) pine citizenship for her social contributions life is too heavy and messy to carry around to the country, adopting the Philippines as with you.” her home, speaking the Filipino langugage (SALN) of government officials, after “Every Filipino shall have access to and embracing Philippine culture. 7. On living: “The whole secret of life is President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law information, official records, public records Now, at 104, she still rocks. Here, she moderation — a little bit of everything.” the historic on Freedom of Information and to documents and papers pertaining shares 10 secrets to living a happy and (FOI) bill. to official acts, transactions or decisions as vibrant life. 8. On opportunity: “You are as good as The new executive order, covering all well as to government research data used anyone is as good as you. The only differ- government agencies under the executive as basis for public-development,” the order 1. On aging: “I’m in the age of self-preser- ence is opportunity.” branch, aims to enhance transparency and read. vation. I refuse to worry about things over accountability in government transactions which I have no control.” 9. On politicians: “The problem is that and decisions, according to Presidential

AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment Jazz: Ayoko masabi nila na nag- ’Encantadia’ got ‘standing or- iinarte ako + other stories der’ from GMA not to look like ‘Game of Thrones’ Encantadia is no Pinoy Game of Thrones, said director Mark Reyes. Encantadia hasn’t even premiered yet, but already netizens are comparing it to the fantasy series Game of Thrones. We can’t blame them, really, since the remake Jazz Ocampo gets her biggest break in “Si- Will she have bed scenes with Kiko? “So of the GMA nungaling Mong Puso” where she plays the far, wala pa kaming ganung eksena. But alam TV show came at a time when Game of Thrones has become a role first portrayed by Aiko Melendez in the naman ni Direk Ricky na may limitations pa dominating force in pop culture. original movie. Of American-Spanish de- ako as I’m still so young. Honestly, hindi pa ako scent, Jazz’ full name is Jazmin Leslie Ocampo ready, even for kissing scenes. If ever pagagawa There’s also the fact that the show got Game of Thrones actor MacDonald. She turned 18 last December 17 nila sa’kin, kailangan kong i-prepare muna Conan Steven to play a part in the show. and first tried showbiz when she joined Little nang husto ang sarili ko dahil ayoko naman READ: ‘Game of Thrones’ actor joins Filipino telefantasya ‘En- Miss Philippines in “Eat Bulaga” when she was sabihin nilang nag-iinarte ako.” cantadia’ 7 years old. But she was discovered when she Is she afraid she might be compared with Encantadia director Mark Reyes said he’s flattered by the com- joined TV5’s Star Factor talent search in 2011, Aiko Melendez? “May pressure but let’s face it, parisons. But no, Encantadia is not aiming to be the Pinoy Game where Eula Caballero won. Aiko Melendez is Aiko Melendez, super galing of Thrones. She was featured in such TV5 shows as na aktres. I’m just thankful na pinag-a-acting Speaking to Pep.ph, Reyes said the two shows can’t be com- “Bangis” and “Enchanted Garden”. Then she workshop ako ng GMA to improve my craft pared because Encantadia came before Game of Thrones. moved to GMA7 and did “InstaDad” and “My para naman I can interpret the role in my own The original Encantadia, also director by Reyes, first aired on Faithful Husband”. Her last show was “That’s way.” My Amboy”, where she was first paired with Jazz has never had a boyfriend. She’s being May 2005. Game of Thrones premiered in HBO on April 2011 (al- Kiko Estrada. Now, she plays Kiko’s young wife linked to Javi Benitez, son of a congressman, though A Song of Fire and Ice, the fantasy novel series from which in “Sinungaling Mong Puso”. Albee Benitez from Negros. “He’s a decent and it was adapted from, was first published in 1996). Off cam, Kiko is in a relationship with humble guy pero wala akong time. Kasi bukod “But the way they shoot things, I get influenced by them. Atten- Barbie Forteza (which he denies, but which sa showbiz career ko, I’m still in school. Gusto tion to detail, I take it very seriously. I read production books of Barbie admits.) Did she have any inkling while kong matapos ‘yung course kong business Game of Thrones. But we don’t copy because it’s totally differ- she was taping “That’s My Amboy” with Kiko management. So having a boyfriend is not a ent,” he added. The director even revealed that GMA gave them and Barbie that they are already romantically priority at all.” a “standing order” that Encantadia should not look like Game involved? “I didn’t know anything,” she says. of Thrones. “That was a standing order: we should not look like “Barbie and I share the same tent but she Imagine You & Me to be Game of Thrones,” he said. never mentioned to me anything about Kiko. shown in Canada Magaling silang magtago, e. Nagulat na lang Which makes us wonder why they hired a Game of Thrones ac- ako nang lumabas ‘yung balita about them after tor to star in the show in the first place. Imagine You & Me, the anniversary film offering our show ended na. But I’m happy for both of from the phenomenal love team of Alden Richards Stevens himself saw similiarities between the US show and the them kasi friends ko naman sila.” and Maine Mendoza, which premiered in Philippine Filipino telefantasya. Kiko was also linked before to Kim Rodri- cinemas last July 13, will also capture hearts world- “I can see the inspiration. Again, this is just the pilot. I’m guessing guez. Did he ever make any overtures to her? wide with international screenings in US, Guam, people didn’t see the pilot of Game of Thrones but I can see the “Ay, never po siyang pumorma sa akin. Baka si Canada, Italy, UK, Australia, Singapore, UAE and Barbie talaga ang mas type niya.” New Zealand. similarities. Obviously, in the beginning, a show would start and The news, posted on the film’s official Facebook find its own way,” he told Pep.ph. How does she feel playing Kiko’s young account, thrilled AlDub fans across the world who Rappler also reported that Encantadia’s opening credits will wife now in “Sinungaling Mong Puso”? “It’s are excited to celebrate a year of love and laughter pay homage to Game of Thrones’ opening title sequence. That’s very challenging to me kasi spoiled brat ako, which began with the pair’s serendipitous encounter super selosa at laging nagdududa. I’ve never intentional, Reyes said, because they’re all fans of the show. on the Philippines’ longest-running noon time show played such a role before. Tapos, may confron- Eat Bulaga last year. The film, produced by APT But why pay homage to a show you’re not supposed to look tation scenes pa ako with Kiko and with Rhian Entertainment, GMA Films, and M-Zet Television, like? Ramos na ka-affair niya. So I surely will give it Inc, has already become a hit at the box office, draw- Guess we’ll just have to wait and see. my best kasi mahirap namang mapahiya ako sa ing thousands of moviegoers across the Philippines kanila at kay Direk Ricky Davao.” on its opening day.

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18 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Celine Grey Crowned Miss Philippines PIDC 2016 and Bianca Manlapaz Wins

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“No matter which path your life may support and and “Miss Friendship” and “Miss Photoge- lead you, always remember and be grateful co-operation, nic” is Chelsea Cootauco. to all the people who supported you along declaring the Chyrell Samson-Ronquillo opened the the way - your family and friends”, a simple pageant a very show singing the Philippine & Canadian yet profound message from Contestant #2. memorable Anthems. Chairperson Helen Pico-Lao Unanimously picked, CELINE GREY, a milestone in and President Norma Carpio delivered 16-year old Grade 11 student from Saint the commu- their welcome address. Notable artists’ su- Elizabeth Catholic High School has clear- nity. Engag- perb performances came from Charms, for- ly proven that she deserves to be crowned ingly, overall mer Little Misses Samantha Gavin (2014), Miss Philippines PIDC 2016 amongst six Pageant Chair Hailey Chyrel Malanum (2012), Scott other beautiful contenders. Conida Marie Aurora Tic- Dion Brown, an actor/ model & singer, and Halley, Miss Philippines PIDC 2015, after zon Elefano Georelle Mendoza, a Graphic artist. a video showing of her year’s reign, donned and Chair- Scott Dion Brown, lead singer of the the royal headdress to Celine, her highly person Gene rock band “Symphony of Nine”, Geo- elated successor. Pardo-Elam- relle Mendoza, Miss Philippines “Miss Celine Grey, being the audience darling, paro delivered Heritage” PIDC 2015 awardee and Marina was awarded a trophy, tiara, sash, cash their welcome Saleeb, 1st Runner-Up Miss Philippines award, bouquet of flowers and a return address and and Miss Sports Model PIDC 2015, airfare to the Philippines sponsored by acknowledge- hosted the program. Korean Air, as well as doubly honoured Tourism” award. ments. Upcoming PIDC 2016 Signature Events with four distinctions, “Most Photoge- The popular and most prestigious beauty Earlier, BIANCA MANLAPAZ, a five are: the PIDC Mabuhay Cup Open In- nic”, “Best in Talent”, “Miss Popularity” and talent event, organized by the 18 year- year-old Sr. Kindergarten student from vitational Basketball Tournament on July and “Miss Online Sensation” titles. Other old Philippine Independence Day Council San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic School, was 22-24, Hoopdome, 75 Carl Hall Road; winners recognized with titles & prizes (PIDC), is a major part of the annual cel- crowned the Little Miss Philippines PIDC Cocktail Event -Sheraton Hotel Toronto were: Zoebelle Jane Flores, is Miss Phil- ebration of the “118th Independence Day” 2016. 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AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 19 Duterte wants FVR Entertainment to be PH’s special envoy to China Did #AlDub1stAnniversary TIDBITS break Facebook? + other stories

“Tayo ay natu- tuwa na pumirma na naman sa atin si Christian, dahil hindi lamang tunay A photo of Jessy Mendiola na Christian si and Vilma Santos went viral Christian. Mahusay after Manzano admitted that kumanta ‘yan, marun- he was dating the former ‘Maria Mercedes’ star. ong umakto. Kagabi Fidel V. Ramos lang napanood ko ‘yung role niya sa Will former President Fidel V. Encantadia, magal- Why Jessy Ramos accept the position? ing. So we consider It’s a complicated situation. ourselves lucky to At the San Beda College testi- have an actor like Mendiola met Christian in our sta- monial dinner held at Club Filipino tion.” with Vilma in San Juan City on Thu, Jul 14, President Rodrigo Duterte said Can’t share AlDub story on Facebook? Neither can Santos we. Rafael Rosell, handang mai- he wants former President Fidel V. In true AlDub fashion, their first anniversary just kumpara kay Gabby Concepcion MANILA - Television host Ramos as the Philippines’ special broke Facebook (or so we think)! Luis Manzano shared the envoy to China following an in- While trying to share our report on AlDub’s first Nag-e-enjoy raw si Kapuso actor Rafael Rosell sa story behind the viral photo ternational tribunal’s ruling on the anniversary on our Facebook page, we got an error pagganap sa kanyang karakter na si Roman sa GMA of her mother, Batangas disputed West Philippine Sea. Afternoon Prime series na Sinungaling Mong Puso. alert from the social media giant. Representative Vilma Santos- Duterte said, “I would like to “Action Blocked: Our security systems have Pero ano kaya ang first impression niya nang una Recto, with actress Jessy niyang mabasa ang tungkol sa kanyang respectfully ask (former President detected that a lot of people are posting the same Mendiola. Fidel Ramos) to go to China and content, which could mean that it’s spam. Please try a role? The young actress is being start the talks.” different post.” “I have a tendency not the judge the romantically linked with We also send the link to friends and asked them to character so I check how fun it will be Manzano. Duterte explained that the Phil- post it on their personal Facebook accounts, but they to portray. Para sa akin kasi, the more The “Minute to Win It” host, ippines can’t go to war against all got the same error message! evil a character is, the more fun,” ku- in a text message sent to Pep, China. He stated, “War? It is not So, congratulations, AlDub! You just broke Face- wento ni Rafael sa isang eksklusibong said that his mother invited an option. So what is the other book! panayam ng GMANetwork.com. Mendiola over for dinner to side? Peaceful talks. I cannot give “I think ‘yung character ko, I have to deal with And dear Facebook, it’s not spam, it’s true love! finally meet her. you the wherewithals now, I have Want to see it for yourself? Try sharing this story masks dahil there’s an exterior and an interior emo- Manzano added that the tion. Behind closed doors, I think ilalabas ni Roman to consult many people, including on your FB wall and see what happens. “Star for All Season” wanted (former) President Ramos.” ‘yung totong pagkatao niya. Tapos sa labas, in public, him to clarify the controversy He added, “We gain nothing, Christian Bautista inks two-year he shows a different side of him,” paglalarawan niya sa surrounding his relationship with but we also do not want to offend contract with GMA Network karaketer. the former “Maria Mercedes” Ang duality na ito raw ang magiging hamon sa star. the United States. Why? Because kanya bilang isang aktor. “My mom just invited us for we have identified ourselves al- Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista re- “I think the challenge there is gonna be kung paano dinner to talk and check up on lied with the Western powers. So mains a Kapuso as he signed a two-year contract with ihalo and i-fuse ‘yung dalawa na ‘yun para magtugma me and also to meet and check there’s an interest that we also GMA Network today, July 21. at ipakita na isang tao lang ang dumadaan sa mga up on Jessy regarding all the Present at the contract signing were should not forget, our interests ganitong emosyon at intensyon,” paliwanag niya. unwarranted bashing going her Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. and the interest of our allies,” Dahil isang TV adaptation ng award-winning 1992 way,” Manzano said. Gozon, SVP for Entertainment TV Duterte added. film na Sinungaling Mong Puso ang serye, handa na Mendiola is being blamed for Lilybeth G. Rasonable, and Mr. Carlo “Duterte went on to say that it is rin daw si Rafael na maikumpara kay Gabby Concep- the break-up of Manzano and Orosa, Christian’s manager. cion na orihinal na gumanap kay Roman. actress Angel Locsin. Mendiola important to be ‘careful’ in deal- “I’m very happy to be with great “I expected na of course, magiging compared to Sir denied the speculations, ing with China so as not to create people, great family, great support Gabby. It helped a lot na nakatrabaho ko siya sa previ- admitting that she feels hurt bigger problems not only for the group. The last three years have been amazing [for] ous soap ko which puts me in a friendly level sa kanya. whenever critics would accuse Philippines, but for other countries expanding and building my talent on acting and host- I can ask him for advice if needed,” aniya tungkol sa her of being the third-party in as well,” reports ABS-CBN News. ing,” says Christian. kanyang Because of You co-star. the high-profile split. The singer-actor is currently playing the role of Duterte likewise pointed out: Pero hanggang maaari, gusto raw ni Rafael na “It hurts kapag sinasabi nila Apitong in Encantadia, and will soon be part of “You know, there are a lot of buuin ang karakter nang walang ibang impluwensiya. na, for a lack of better term, another Kapuso program. complications there. Because now “As much as possible, hindi ko pinanood ‘yung dat- ‘ahas’ ka. Labas ako sa kanila “I’m so happy to be a part of Encantadia now, and that the tribunal has ruled, ‘yung ing pelikula. I saw clips of the trailer lang. I think I’m and what happened between a talent show in the works. We can’t say what it is yet, gonna try to build up Roman through my eyes, my the two of them. ‘Yung amin, I arbitral decision says that, and but things are rolling. The engines are heating up, and impression muna. Eventually, kung mahirapan man think dapat labas na rin siya if China would insist on a space we’re ready to go.” ako, I’ll check out the movie siguro. Gusto ko kasi doon,” she said.”Malinis ang domain, that you have to identify He adds, “[I am] looking forward to hosting shows, blank canvas muna,” bahagi niya. puso ko. I would never ever yourself before you can cross that dancing (laughs). Waiting for the next singing show, Subaybayan ang pagbuo ni Rafael sa kanyang destroy a relationship.” vast sea there. America will not and whatever the channel feels na I am good for, I am karakter na si Roman sa Sinungaling Mong Puso, Manzano also dismissed ready for that.” like it.” Lunes hanggang Biyernes, pagkatapos ng Magkaibang the speculations, and Locsin Atty. Gozon is likewise happy that Christian is Mundo sa GMA Afternoon Prime. refused to elaborate on the staying with the network for two more years. issue.

Leonor Abad - Poizner celebrated her 2016 birthday at their home in North York on June 19, 2016 with family, friends, and colleagues.

20 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Del Rosario: Filipino ‘Moses’ in the world’s danger zones Albert del Rosario, 76, formally steps down as the Philip- pines’ top diplomat after helping save thousands of OFWs and even bringing China to court Gladys S. Calderon Licensed Travel Consultant

ICON OF DIPLO- himself in the line of fire whenever he MACY. Albert del Rosario, 76, formally headed out for a rescue mission abroad. “Reliable & friendly service, speaks English & Tagalog” steps down as the But there was never any hesitation on his Philippines’ foreign part,” Cato wrote. (Direct line) 416 307 2699 (Cell) 647 267 2052 affairs chief on March “No one could stop him, not even the 7, 2016, after 5 years Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 in service. File photo President, from doing what he thought by Ted Aljibe/AFP would be best for our people,” he said. Liberty Sq. 303-3621 Hwy 7 East Cato added: “It was these acts of cour- Markham On L3R 0G6. 905 752 5077 MANILA, Philip- age that moved a number of us in the pines – Only 36 hours after taking his oath career foreign service corps to volunteer Email: [email protected] as the Philippines’ top diplomat in Febru- to serve in hardship posts in the Middle ary 2011, then Foreign Secretary Albert del East and Africa. We asked ourselves: If Rosario flew to Tripoli, Libya, to help bring no less than the Secretary would risk his 400 Filipinos out of this danger zone. own life to serve our people, what should Elmer Cato, charge d’affaires of the Phil- prevent us from doing the same?” but after hearing Wang’s speech at Sun- “He’s the only secretary I know who has ippine embassy in Iraq, said Del Rosario More recently, Del Rosario is remem- day’s closed-door meeting in the kingdom done such gesture,” Foreign Undersecretary wanted “to lead the extraction of Filipinos bered for helping delay the execution of of Brunei, he raised his hand and pro- Rafael Seguis said. from a country that was fast spiraling out Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina drug traf- ceeded to rebut China’s allegations one by Cato on Sunday said he “wanted to fly to of control.” ficking convict who was set to be killed by one, according to Philippine diplomats. The Manila to personally say goodbye” to Del He compared the 76-year-old Del Rosa- firing squad in Indonesia in April 2015. Singapore foreign minister called it ‘testy Rosario, but he “was not able to.” rio to Moses, the old biblical figure who led While working to secure a reprieve for exchanges,’” Reuters reported in July 2013. He would have wanted Del Rosario to Israel in its exodus from oppressive Egypt. her, Del Rosario even secretly visited Velo- hear stories of OFWs who profusely thank “He would again be Moses in the years so to check her condition in her detention Giving away his salary the Philippine embassy in Iraq. that followed, leading our people home cell, former Rappler Jakarta bureau chief Cato said: “The more than 2,000 Filipi- from one hotspot to another,” Cato said in Jet Damazo-Santos wrote in May 2015. While not dealing with diplomats, Del nos working in Baghdad, Basra, Kurdistan, a public Facebook post on March 6. On top of his work for OFWs, Del Ro- Rosario is also known for other acts of and other parts of Iraq may not be aware Cato paid tribute to Del Rosario who, on sario is also known as the diplomat under kindness in his own department. of it, but the primary reason the Philippine Monday, March 7, formally stepped down whose watch the Philippines filed a historic For one, Del Rosario has reportedly Embassy (PE) remains open is because of as the Philippines’ 24th secretary of foreign case against China over the West Philip- waived his government salary for the past the Secretary and his firm commitment to affairs. pine Sea (South China Sea). 5 years. serve our people. It was he who declared Del Rosario resigned from his post due Once, according to Reuters, he even In 2015, he divided his whole year’s sala- that no matter how dangerous the situation to health reasons. His body had been frail departed “from the usual diplomatic nice- ry among the 1,620 members of the DFA’s is, Baghdad PE shall remain open as long for the past few years, but this didn’t stop ties” after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang staff, “from the undersecretaries down to as there are Filipinos here.” him from personally helping repatriate Yi reeled off “a list of complaints against the rank-and-file employees,” GMA News “Our kababayans in Iraq should not 24,000 Filipinos from strife-torn countries. Manila for stirring tensions over the South Online reported. Each of them got an extra be thanking us. They should be thanking “The Secretary knew he would be placing China Sea.” P500 for Christmas. Albert del Rosario.” “Del Rosario was not scheduled to speak,

ment will establish a fair process for holding EXCLUSIVE: government officials accountable of alleged wrongdoing. “I must be the last victim, let me be the last Arroyo has no victim. I’m not saying that political figures should be immune from prosecution. What I’m vendetta on saying is that the process should be fair an even handed,” she said. Arroyo’s ordeal also affected her relationship enemies with her friends, as well as the people around her. Some of those who were with her during MANILA - Three days after being freed better days were nowhere to be found during from detention, former President Gloria her low times. Macapagal Arroyo shared Sunday that she will “Oh, (I’ve) been there, (I’ve) been there. start the next chapter of her life without any I was not surprised because remember, my rancor on her enemies. father was president of the Philippines, and Speaking with ABS-CBN News for her then (Ferdinand) Marcos came in, so especially first public appearance and interview, Arroyo when martial law was declared, we saw that said, “I don’t wish what happened to me on my exodus of friends. And then they came around worst enemies.” when I became senator, and then especially The 69-year-old Arroyo, who is currently they came around when I became president,” Pampanga representative, added that any she said. resentment she has is not personal, but is di- “But you know, it happened to my father, I rected at the country’s flawed justice system. was not surprised that it would happen to me, “You know, as I said earlier, I’m a devout especially because of the persecution. Not only Catholic, so any rancor I feel is not first hand. was I persecuted, my allies were persecuted. The rancor that I feel is precisely what I was People identified with me were persecuted,” saying earlier: the justice system, political Arroyo added. persecution using the justice system that must Arroyo was lapped by the Ombudsman in stop,” she said during the exclusive interview in July 2012 with a P366-million plunder case in her La Vista home in Quezon City. connection with the alleged misuse of funds Arroyo insisted that the use of criminal jus- of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office tice system for political persecution must end (PCSO). with her. “Let me be the last victim of persecu- She was detained at the Veterans’ Memo- tion during the justice system,” she said. rial Medical Center in the same year up until “A lot of injustice -- to begin with the the Supreme Court (SC) junked the charges detention itself -- was unjust... What I learned against her last Tuesday. from that is this whole thing of political power On the order of the high court, she walked to persecute political enemies, that must stop,” free from VMMC and proceeded to her Que- she added. zon City home. In 2015, Arroyo’s camp filed a case with a United Nations panel to complain of the al- leged human rights abuses she suffered under the administration of President Benigo Aquino III, who pursued the filing of cases against her. Arroyo said she hopes that the govern- AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment

Sarah Geronimo talks about the unhealthiest time in her life + other stories

At 27, Sarah Geronimo can well be considered one of the Rangers showbiz’s favorite “It” girls with her face plastered on billboards by Rowena Tan all over the country. But she admits there was a time in her life July 9, 2016 when she did not feel her healthiest. “Siguro nung nagsisimula Share82 Tweet0 Share0 Email0 Share91 ako. Nung mga 14-15 years old ako kasi nagsabay-sabay yung Actress Anne Curtis joined the Scout Rangers in their trabaho ko nun. Mga activities over the weekend as part of her preparation for “Buy taping, pelikula, ASAP, Bust,” her first action film. live shows, concerts. Sabay sabay yun lahat pati According to the Philippine Army’s official site, the Scout recording. Na-damage ko Rangers, popularly known as “Musangs,” is among the country’s din yung boses ko nun elite military units. tapos payat din ako nun,” “Hindi po biro ang ginagawa ng ating Scout Rangers. she told Push.com.ph. Napakahirap. Saludo po ako sa inyong lahat. Stamina and Skill. Julie San Jose Stalk like a Panther,” she wrote. Now, as an endorser for Myra E, Sarah said she Anne also posted a 15-second video of her run with the Scout on her fans: ‘It can see why it is important Rangers, extending gratitude to the people she met in training. to make your health a She urged “Buy Bust” co-star Brandon Vera to join the next doesn’t matter priority. “Noon hindi ko na maalala pero hindi kami masyado session. ma-vitamins nun eh. Pero ito talaga nung nagtrabaho na ako as kung gaano sila an actress, as a concert performer, inaalagaan na talaga ako sa “Running whilst carrying an extra 12 kgs. on your body is so vitamins at sa pagkain. Nung nag-schedule na ng one at a time painful but they keep the morale high with the running cadence. na lang, definitely (nag-improve). Kasi dati sabay sabay. Hindi rin Masarap na masakit. Sobrang sakit. Salamat po ulit sa lahat ng karami o ka- nagiging maganda yung trabaho, nag-su-suffer yung isa, hindi babae at lalaki na kasabay ko sa training kanina,” she said. naaalagaan,” she said. konti’ Anne previously expressed desire to do her own stunts for the Sarah admitted that despite her picture perfect image, she film. She has been doubling her efforts to prepare for it. Julie Anne San Jose released also had problems with her weight. “Siguro nung tumaba ako ng her new album “Chasing the husto nung 2011 or nung teenager na din ako. Medyo nag-gain “Buy Bust” will be directed by Erik Matti. No other details Light” last Sunday in SM Fair- na rin ako sa kaka-tour namin sa States noon tapos mag-te- about the movie have been revealed as of this writing. view. She revealed that she did taping din ako tapos may puyatan sa taping. Talagang outlet ko yung pagkain sa taping panlaban sa puyat. Kasi na-e-enjoy ko Zsa Zsa Padilla to go on hiatus to heal not expect the turnout and was pang kumain nun eh so hindi pa ako conscious sa katawan ko overwhelmed with how warmly nun. Pero nakikita ko na sa TV na, ‘Wow, ang laki ko ah!’ Tapos her ‘heart, body, and soul’ the audience received her new nag-ko-concert din ako,” she revealed. By Coconuts Manila July 15, 2016 / 11:51 PHT songs. Like Coconuts MNL on Facebook Follow Coconuts MNL on Video from Japs Angels You- The talented performer said she noticed the negative effect on Twitter her body. “Nung 2011 lumaki talaga ako. Tapos nag-pe-perform Zsa Zsa Padilla Tube channel ako nun so nag-lu-loose na yung skin tapos nagsasayaw tayo Zsa Zsa Padilla is taking a break to clear her mind. PHOTO: “Nagulat ako sa tao. So- diyan hingal na hingal so ayun, dun ko nasabi sa sarili ko na ABS-CBN brang init ng pagtanggap nila importanteng mag-workout talaga. Dahil bonus lang yung (mag- sa ‘kin and I’m really grateful na workout) para okay yung physical appearance mo and you look nagpunta sila dun sa launch good. Ang pinaka-importante yung stamina mo, yung endurance Taking a page from Kris Aquino’s book? mo as a performer,” she added. Zsa Zsa Padilla announced in an Instagram post on Thu, Jul 14, [kung saan] nirelease ‘yung that she will go on a “short hiatus” to clear her mind. bagong album tapos they got Nowadays, Sarah tries to live a more holistic life by taking READ: Life goes on for Zsa Zsa Padilla after breakup to listen to some of the tracks,” more time out to relax and take work in moderation. “Importante The singer-actress added she hopes this will help her heal her she said. heart, body, and soul. na inaalagaan natin yung sarili natin from the inside. Siyempre She revealed that as an iba din yung mindset natin pag nakikita natin yang total “I will be on a short hiatus to clear my mind with the hope appearance natin na healthy at meron tayong healthy, glowing that it helps heal my heart, body and soul,” Zsa Zsa said. artist, she values how her fans skin. Iba young nabibigay na self-confidence in how we carry She further told her almost 500,000 Instagram followers: “I respond to her work and she ourselves. Mas nagkakaroon ng confidence to face people, to wish you peace. I wish you love. I wish you all things true, good thrives on their energy and present yourself well and of course the way we eat naman, ako and beautiful.” support. Zsa Zsa, 52, broke up with architect Conrad Onglao last May. as much as possible tina-try ko kumain ng mga tamang pagkain. “Ang sarap lang sa feeling Pero mahirap naman din young mapili masyado dahil importante In an interview last June, Zsa Zsa told reporters she feels din naman na ma-enjoy mo yung mga gusto mong kainin but in calmer and more peaceful following the split. na makita yung mga tao na moderation lahat. Huwag naman sobra, Ako I work out as often parang nandyan sila for you, as I can,” she explained. nag-che-cheer for you. I’m the type of person kasi na parang Anne Curtis trains with Scout kumukuha ng lakas from other people. Kapag masaya sila, masaya na rin ako. So I think, ‘yun talaga yung pinaka-impor- Tereza Mendoza tante,” she added. celebrated her For Julie Anne, quality is more 2016 birthday important than quantity. The at Rembrandt number of her supporters is Banquet Hall irrelevant to her as she focuses on June 25, on the depth of her relation- 2016; relatives, ship with them. friends, and col- “It doesn’t matter kung ganno leagues attend- sila karami or gaano sila ka- ed this joyous konti. Importante nandun sila, ocassion. and you know, [sila] ‘yung mga totoong tao na nakita mo sa harapan mo [na] talagang sumusuporta sa ‘yo,” she con- cluded.

22 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 Angel Locsin, Spotlight close pa rin kay Edu MABUTI naman at kahit hiwalay na sina Angel Locsin at Luis Manzano ay nananatil- ing close si Angel sa biological father ni Luis na si Edu Manzano. Noong mag-on pa sina Luis at Angel ay naipaki- lala ito ng binata sa kanyang ama kaya naging close ang mga ito. Maganda ang ganoon na kahit hiwalay na sina Angel at Luis walang nagsunog ng tulay. Patuloy pa rin ang pakikitungo ni Angel sa tatay ni Luis. Unang-una, wala namang kinalaman si Edu sa hiwalayan ng dalawa. Desisyon naman nina Luis at Angel na maghiwalay. Kahit ayaw ni Buendia and Pasong Tami, 1960’s Edu eh wala itong magagawa dahil ‘yung may katawan na ang kumalas sa isa’t isa.

Support Needed: quality plastic shoes from China. the latest technology similar to that used by shoes online by visiting Marikina Shoes Shop Marikinos shared how serious and dedicated neighboring countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, Online. Marikina Shoe Industry they are in regaining Marikina’s mark in global and Malaysia. Popular Marikina shoe brands include Bristol, Vows to Rise Again and show industry, as reported in ANC’s The World Shoes manufactured in Marikina are not low- Gibson, Valentino, Chancellor, Rusty Lopez, Tonight. end like Chinese shoes according to Gibson, one Bandolino, Alex, and many more. Fight Chinese Fake Prod- There were around 3,000 shoe manufactur- of the pioneers in Marikina shoe industry, and Marikina Sho Exchange (MSE) also offers a ucts ers enjoying profits in Marikina two decades the supplier of Armed Forces of the Philippines, lot of choices from children, men, and women. ago. Year later when China started to distribute and Philippine National Police. “Supporting Marikina Shoes means not only plastic, low-quality and cheaper footwear, the Marikina was the largest shoe manufacturer wearing high-quality products, but also helping number of shoemakers cut down to as low as in the Philippines decades ago, and the pioneers our local economy to grow and revive”, Marikina Shoemakers in Marikina are doing their best to 300 – a very big blow not only to Marikinos, but are urging Filipinos to help support our own Shoemaker Julio said. revive the once biggest Philippine Shoe Industry also to the whole Philippine shoe industry. industry and reject Chinese products. that was largely affected by the arrival of low- Marikina shoemakers said they are now using Filipinos here and abroad can buy Marikina

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AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 L. M. Confidential 23 Entertainment For Sale Panasonic DMW-MS2 Microphone $ 313.13 / best offer New ‘nerve-racking’ than what I wanted.” ERIC: JUST ENJOY LIFE Call 416-945-2336 role for Rhian ERIC Quizon says that after “Pasion de Amor” which ran for several months, he opted to stop directing for a while. “Napa- After doing “The Rich Man’s god talaga ako doon,” he says. “So I said I Daughter” and “Dangwa,” will work muna as an actor. So dumating nga itong bagong movie, ‘That Thing Called For Sale Rhian Ramos is set to play Sanken CS1 Microphone Clara on the TV adaptation of Tanga Na’, where I’m the one who says the $ 713.13 / best offer Maryo J. Delos Reyes’ 1992 hit title. After this, may gagawin akong bagong film, “Sinungaling Mong Puso.” teleserye naman but I can’t reveal the details She stars alongside Rafael yet.” Rosell, who plays her husband He’s glad to be back with Regal En- Roman; and Kiko Estrada as tertainment in “That Thing Called Tanga Jason, a guy 10 years her junior. Na”. “Dito naman talaga ako nag-start as a Call Regal baby. Dito rin ako unang nanalo ng “Isa siyang babae na really 416-945-2336 trying to find what is best for maraming awards for my movie with Vilma her in terms of love life and Santos, ‘Pahiram ng Isang Umaga’. Dito ko more, kung anong magiging rin ginawa yung movie with Kris Aquino buhay niya,” she said of Clara. where I played a gay role, ‘So Happy To- DILG chief tests 911 The movie starred Vilma gether’, kaya happy talaga ako to do another Santos, Gabby Concepcion, movie for Mother Lily and also reunited hotline, operator tells and Aga Muhlach. Rhian feels with my ‘So Happy Together’ director na si honored to play the role first Joel Lamangan.” him to dial another brought to life by the Star for In “That Thing Called Tanga Na”, he All Seasons. plays the oldest member of their gay number “Vilma is one of the queens barkada. “Lawyer ako and also a business- MANILA - It’s amazing how Department of dramas in Philippine man, pero mahilig sa showbiz. Ako rin ang pinakamayaman sa amin. Si Albie Casino of Interior and Local Government (DILG) showbiz,” Rhian gushed. Secretary Ismael Sueño kept his cool. “To have something in ang papa ko rito at Papa Chu ang tawag niya sa akin. Then nalaman ko na lang, On Thu, Jul 21, Sueño conducted a test common with her is already a call of the new 911 emergency hotline. It inaaswang pala siya ng isang chakang talent compliment for me.” may be recalled that the current admin- Asked if she has experienced being torn between two guys like her character on the manager, played by Jerald Napoles. O, di ba istration has said it would like the hotline soap, the young actress said, “In the past, parang nag-overlap ’yung isa tsaka ’yung next. may mga ganyang kuwentong nangyayari number up and running by this month. With Nag-overlap sila kaya we broke up. Then that next guy became my boyfriend like few talaga sa showbiz?” reporters observing him at the National months later.” Did he enjoy his gay role? “Oo naman. Telecommunications Commission (NTC) office in Quezon City, Sueño placed a call Rhian considers “Sinungaling Mong Puso” quite “nerve-racking and challenging.” When Direk Joel told me he needed me for this movie and he wants me to do the through the hotline and asked for police “Na-intimidate ako at first doon sa lalim ng project at kung sino ’yung original na assistance. The call was featured on GMA’s nagplay,” she said. “Pero later on, parang I just didn’t wanna pressure myself na I’m role Papa Chu, I know I can’t say no at na-feel ko how much he trusts me so dapat State of the Nation, a program hosted by trying to do better or fill someone’s shoes. Gumagawa lang tayo ng sarili nating version. Jessica Soho. galingan ko ang interpretation ko sa role Same mechanics, pero iba siya.” A male operator connected Sueño to Rhian added: “This is something new to me. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ll na gusto niyang gawin ko. I’ve always had the police station located on the corner of ever get used to showbiz. I always feel so new (here). I always feel like I’m fresh out of a good relationship with Direk Joel so I Baler Street and West Avenue in Quezon high school and I just got here yesterday.” really trust him also. Maganda ang film as City. However, the female operator at the it shows the joys and pains that gays go said station ended up asking Sueño to call another number. Finally said yes through in their relationships. Let’s face it, gay people are some of the most creative This was the female operator’s response: “Hello, sir, tawag na lang kayo sa number After seven years of wooing her, Rhian has agreed to grace the cover of a certain citizens in the industry at mapipilay ang showbiz kung wala sila. At basically, na ibibigay ko.” men’s magazine. The photo shoot was held in France. (“Hello, sir, just call this other number that mababait ang mga beki. Very compassion- Having done shoots mostly for fashion’s magazines, Rhian revealed her thoughts on I’ll give you.”) why she declined previous offers. ate. At lahat yan, mapapanood sa movie sa The male operator intervened and tried “Ako, I felt like I don’t want to be bathroom material. Parang, I mean, I’m just saying friendship namin ng mga kasama kong beki to get the female police station operator I don’t wanna present myself that way,” she said. rito na sina Billy Crawford, Kean Cipriano to come up with a better response. But his The magazine’s “rebranding” made her say yes. While a men’s magazine, Rhian likes and Martin Escudero. I enjoyed working efforts were in vain. Ideally, the response time to the emer- it that it also features other stories for technology and entertainment. with them at masaya kami lagi sa set.” How did he feel when Zsa Zsa Padilla gency call should be three to five minutes. “It took a rebrand – and mas malupit na din sila manligaw ngayon,” she said, However, police got to the NTC office laughing. “Well, actually, kahit din naman dati. It was almost very hard to say no. Kung suddenly broke up her engagement to Con- rad Onglao? “Siyempre, sobrang nagulat ako in 10 minutes. Fire officers were able to ano ang mabibigay nila sa iyo, they will but I had to stay true to myself. respond within 20 minutes. kasi I was already invited to their wedding. “Now, all their content, I feel you can learn a lot from. It caters to more of the guys I Despite the setbacks, Sueño kept his wanna get to know or meet, rather than a guy I wouldn’t introduce myself to.” But I’m happy that she’s okay now. I told cool and later admitted to reporters, “Ti- The photo shoot was held two days before her friend Solenn Heussaff ’s wedding and, her to just follow her heart. Kung ano ang ningnan ko kanina parang pinapasapasa of course, “Ipinaalam ko kay Solenn first and foremost.” feel niyang tamang gawin, gawin niya. pa tayo, so we will educate them.” Rhian wanted her shoot to look “very luxe.” She wore a fur and lace lingerie for the Huwag niyang pilitin if she’d feel na hindi (“It seems they’re still passing us around, so we will educate them.”) magazine cover. dapat. We’re not getting any younger so just “Nasunod ’yung concept and it looked very nice. We did it with absolutely no lights. enjoy life.” That’s just natural Europe skylight na nakakalambot,” she said. “It turned out better

DEBUT IN THE CITY

Jella Santos, the daughter of Ramon and Nimfa Santos, celebrated her Debut at the Macedonian Hall on May 21, 2016. Relatives, friends, and classmates came from all over Ontario; it was a night of dancing, singing, and talent performances. 24 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 DUTERTE VS CHURCH bishops in the Philippines in the past by continued from page 1 taking a vague position or not aggres- sively advocating contraceptives use. hall. “I’ve also been colliding with the Catholic leaders considered the law church because it’s no longer realistic.” an attack on the church’s core values 4ens Photography It was not clear if Duterte would rep- Catholic leaders considered the law PHOTO & VIDEO licate the reward system nationwide. an attack on the church’s core values. Duterte praised former President Aquino’s government said it helped the Fidel Ramos, who backed his presiden- poor manage their number of children tial candidacy, for courageously promot- in a country that has one of Asia’s ing contraceptives as the country’s first fastest-growing populations. Protestant leader starting in 1992. Duterte has had an adversarial rela- Duterte’s predecessor, Benigno tion with the church. During the cam- Aquino III, also figured in a high- paign, Duterte had a tiff with Catholic profile spat with the Catholic church for bishops after cursing Pope Francis due signing a 2012 reproductive health law to a monstrous traffic jam during the that allowed the government to finance papal visit in January last year. the acquisition and distribution of Last May, Duterte blasted the local contraceptives after overcoming a legal Catholic church as “the most hypo- challenge by opponents. critical institution” and accused some of Many politicians have tried to avoid its bishops of asking for favours from colliding with influential Catholic politicians.

Megan, magho-host ng Mr. World During the 2013 Miss World coronation na ang nagwagi ay si Megan Young, sina- bi niya na gagawin niya ang lahat para maging Best Miss World ever. Mukhang nagkakatotoo ito dahil hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin siya pinakakawalan ng Miss World Organization. Nakailang renew na siya ng kanyang kontrata at sa kasalukuyan, lilipad na na- man si Megan ng London (na roon nakabase ang international headquarter ng Miss World) para sa nalalapit na Mr. World na posibleng si Megan ang maging host. 4ensphotography.com “Cusipag was motivated by malice,” 416-388-2171 • 416-388-2070 said Honourable Sidney Lederman, Judge of the Superior Court of Justice Professional Photo & Video

BALITA DEFAMATION school board trustee, he arrived late to Weddings, Debuts, Fashion & Other Events continued from page 1 a press event held by Cusipag [Senator Enverga went to a wake for a good the truth of the $6,000 fraud allegation friend]. She published a warning to or the PCCF donation/tax credit Senator Enverga. ‘First off is to respect allegation. In fact, the press who can wield its power to Cusipag (PHOTO) make or break you.’ In the article and admitted on on her Facebook page, she is fulfilling Ano ang isinulat ni Alden Richards para discovery that it the threat that she made against the sa ka-love team niya sa kaniyang libro is not true that plaintiff in 2010 that she would destroy Senator Enverga him,” the judge continued. na ‘Alden: In My Own Words?’ committed a fraud The judgement is clear on the in relation to fund motivation of the Balita publisher, raising activities and stating that: “Cusipag was motivated Sa panayam ni GMA showbiz reporter that the PCCF allegations are false.” by malice. She obviously holds a deep Aubrey Carampel sa 24 Oras ngayong “… an award of punitive damages is seated resentment towards Senator Huwebes ng gabi, July 21, ni-reveal din necessary in this case. The defendants, Enverga. She used his comments to ni Alden ang ilang detalye patungkol sa and in particular Cusipag, has done the Philippine press as a springboard kaniyang libro. virtually everything she could to to vent her unfounded allegations in Aniya, “Nandun po ‘yung bits and pieces destroy and discredit Senator Enverga the published Article and her Facebook po ng mga detalye ng buhay ko. Mayroong in an unrelenting manner … They to intentionally besmirch Senator special page po dun for MaiDen.” engaged in absolutely no investigation Enverga’s reputation in the Filipino- Nagkuwento rin si Alden na bukod sa whatsoever as to the truth of what they Canadian community.” After receiving mga shows niya sa Singapore ( July 24) were publishing. They were recklessly the decision, Senator Enverga’s counsel, at London (October 2), posible din daw indifferent to the truth of the Article Howard W. Winkler, told the Senator: siyang makasama ng mga Kapuso loyalista … At no time has there been any “The decision is a complete vindication natin sa Amerika. retraction or apology given. Cusipag of your reputation. The decision is a Matapos ang highly successful movie Saad ng Kapuso actor, “Baka mayroon vows to continue to make defamatory complete indictment of Ms. Cusipag.” ng MaiDen na Imagine You & Me, may pa pong mga states sa US na pupuntahan statements against the plaintiff [Senator “I am relieved by the court’s decision bagong aabangan ang AlDub Nation sa bago po ako magpunta ng London. Yes Enverga] and has shown no interest in on this matter,” said Senator Enverga in Kapuso actor na si Alden Richards. po mga Kapuso, stay tuned lang po at lagi stopping her efforts or refraining from a statement. “This is a victory for the Kamakailan lang ni-launch ng Pamban- pong manood ng GMA Pinoy TV.” misconduct. In 2010, after Senator community,” Senator Enverga ended. sang Bae ang kaniyang book na may title Enverga was elected as a Catholic na Alden: In My Own Words. DEBUT IN THE CITY WEDDING

The wedding of Jeff and Jessica Mallari was held at Marylake Church on May 23, 2016. Close friends, and relatives attended the event.

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‘Once Again’ + other stories

Instead of a local soap, GMA7 is Duterte wants singer injustice.” replacing “Once Again” of Freddie Aguilar to head The current NCCA chairperson is Janine Gutierrez with Felipe de Leon Jr. Judy Ann Santos is proudly presented by a hit Koreanovela, NCCA Sun Life Financial as its new endorser for its program, Money for Life, along with “Descendants of Enrique Gil sheds off Piolo Pascual. the Sun”, starting Following the appointments of Jimmy his kilig image in new tomorrow, July Bondoc and RJ Jacinto, Freddie Aguilar 25. This will be could be the third musician in the gov- movie. Judy Ann clari- shown in between ernment under the Duterte presidency. “Encantadia” and The veteran singer and songwriter has Mapangahas ang pelikulang ‘Dukot’ fies: ’Di kami “Juan Happy confirmed that the President’s camp hindi lang para sa image ng young actor Love Story” has asked him to head the National kundi maging sa kanyang career. Kaya magkaaway ni and has Commission for the Culture and the marami ang nag-aabang sa magiging epe- Korean stars Song Arts (NCAA), ABS-CBN News kto sa kanya nito. Seryoso ang pelikulang Joong Ki as Shi reports. ito ni Direk Paul Soriano who is known Piolo Jin, a soldier Duterte’s executive assistant for socially-relevant movies. with the Christopher “Bong” Go, offered The movie surely made Enrique a fine There are two other endorsers, Charo Special Forces Aguilar the position after he actor. Pero sabi ng marami, malayo na Santos Concio and Matteo Guidicelli, group, and Song requested the President to create maging box-office star dahil dito, lalo but they were not present at the Hye Kyo as Dr. a separate department of culture pa’t kasabay ito ng debut film nina Alden presscon held at ABS-CBN. Kang Mo Yeon, a and the arts. Richards at Maine Mendoza na ‘Imag- Instead, video presentations with heart surgeon, the “Tinawagan ako ni Bong Go at ine You and Me’. Nagtataka nga kami them plugging Sun Life were shown. leading characters. sabi sa akin, ‘Sir Freddie, hangga’t kung bakit pumayag ang kanyang home Juday says she has always been a The show wala pa po iyong department of network na isabay ang kanyang pelikula sa Sun Life client. “For the longest time, is a hit in 27 culture and the arts na hinihingi AlDub movie, na hindi man socially-rele- I’m with Sun Life na, since my child star countries (especially in po ninyo sa presidente ay puwede vant movie, malaki naman ang pag-asang days pa in ‘Mara Clara’,” she adds. China) and has been po bang kayo po muna ang mag-hit sa takilya. Hindi ito kompetisyon “Kasi I’m not confident na aabot ako translated into 32 mamahala sa NCCA?” Aguilar ng dalawang love team dahil wala naman ng ganito katagal sa showbiz so for my languages. Themain said. si Liza Soberano sa pelikula, but admit it own peace of mind, kumuha ako ng Sun protagonists meet (“Bong Go called me and or not, Enrique’s box-office appeal is at Life insurance to be more secure about i n the said ‘Sir Freddie, since we stake here. my finances and like what it says, let hospital where haven’t created the department Tama bang ipantapat ang pelikula ni your money work for you. And now that Dr. Kang works of culture and the arts yet, Enrique laban sa AlDub? and they start could you head the NCCA?”) I am a mother, I want my kids to have a dating. But they Aguilar accepted the offer, but an of- good education and a bright future, soon realize that ficial announcement has yet to be made. SEQUEL NG ENCANTA- so I also want Sun Life to be the right they are so different from each other “Napakalaking departamento pala DIA, MAHIGITAN KAYA financial partner by my side. Money for Life is a new approach in financial because the mission of Shi Jin as a soldier noon, pero wala tayong nababalitanaang ANG UNA? is to kill while that of Dr. Kang is to save major na ginawa nila para sa kultura at planning and you can avail of it from lives. So they say goodbye to each other sining natin.” Aguilar said about the offi- Sun Life of Canada, Sun Life Asset UMEERE na ang Encantadia simula pa noong without knowing that fate has something cial arts council of the Philippines. “Mula Management Company and Sun Life July 18. Grepa Financial.” else in store for both of them when they noong panahon ni Marcos, hanggang Mukhang nakinig ang Kapuso management meet again while they’re on a safekeeping ngayon” (“It’s such a huge department, sa mga netizen hinggil sa airing nito. Mukha raw How does it feel to be reunited with mission in the fictional country called but we haven’t heard of a major project kasing nabantilawan na ito sa tagal ng plugging former ka-loveteam Piolo Pascual as nito. At mukhang marami talaga ang nag-aabang Uruk. that made an impact on our culture, from Sun Life Financial endorsers? “We’ve dito, sumubaybay man o hindi sa unang version nito. been working together for the longest For the Tagalog version, Shi Jin is the time of Marcos until the present”) Tiyak na ikukumpara ito sa original. Kaya malaking renamed Lucas Yoo while Dr. Kang is Aguilar explained that he wants to see hamon ito sa cast and crew nito ngayon. time din and it’s nice kasi, ito, hindi renamed Dr. Maxine. Don’t miss this a “cultural revolution” in the country. He Sa original version na ipinalabas noong 2005, pelikula kundi we’re working for a cause, hindi maikakaila na nakatulong ito sa career nina beautiful Korean production that is aims to revive the kind of Filipino art with the aim to make Filipino lives get Iza Calzado (Amihan), Sunshine Dizon (Pirena), better.” bound to be as successful as past hits like that isn’t tainted by foreign influences. Karylle (Alea) at Diana Zubiri (Danaya). Ngayon, “Jewel in the Palace” and “Jumong”. The “Anak” hitmaker is one of Duterte’s pagbibidahan naman nina Kylie Padilla (Amihan), So, how are they now? Would she be Also, don’t miss the mall show of favorite local singers. He praised how Glaiza de Castro (Pirena), Gabbi Garcia (Aleya) willing to work with him again in a new at Sanya Lopez (Danaya) ang requel ng nasabing the cast of GMA’s hit afternoon drama, Aguilar expresses his love for the country movie? “In due time, given the proper fantaserye. Marami ang nagtaas ng kilay sa pagkaka- project and the right story, and after “Sa Piling Ni Nanay”, this afternoon at through his songs. pili sa kanilang apat bilang Sang’gre. Ayon sa ilang 5 p.m. at SM City San Jose Del Monte “That guy is a nationalist,” Duterte said kritiko, may built-in following na ang mga karakter I’m back in the right shape para naman in Bulacan. Cast members who will in an earlier press conference. “His love na kanilang gagampanan. Kaya umaasa ang manage- hindi ako magmukhang mascot niya. As ment na magiging mataas ang rating nito. entertain the audience include Yasmien of country shows in the way he uses his of now, there’s nothing concrete yet. If Mahihigitan kaya ang tagumpay ng original it would happen, then it would happen. Kurdi who plays Isabel, Mark Herras as songs, which are always about corrup- Encantadia ng requel nito? Jonas and Antonio Aquitania as Rod. tion and what ails this country: the social And I just want to make it clear na okay kami ni Piolo ha. Hindi kami magkagalit. Hindi kami ‘yung tipong nagtatawagan at hindi lang nakikita ng mga tao na nag-uusap kami, but kapag nagkikita ANGELINE QUINTO & ERIC SANTOS Solenn to give naman kami, nagbabatian kami, like continued from page 10 when we saw each other sa ASAP.” “Kahit Konting Pagtingin” with Sam Milby and Paulo Avelino. birth in 2 years She has a comeback movie after Angeline also appeared in movies like Born to Love You, Four giving birth to daughter, Luna. This is Sisters and a Wedding, Beauty in a Bottle and That Thing called In two years, type ni Solenn the Cinemalaya Filmfest entry “Kusina” Heussaff na magkaanak. By then Tadhana. She is currently a co-host and performer on ASAP. daw, she would be 33 years old. which will be shown next month. Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto, rumored to be in a romantic Which is okay din daw naman This early, there are talks that she relationship, have done several shows together and have cap- sa kanyang Argentinian husband and Nora Aunor, who also has an entry, tured the hearts of the Filipinos. Most recently, they have per- na si Nico Bolzico. The two of are the top rivals when it comes to the them are currently busy. Solenn Since nga kamamatay lang formed at the Mall of Asia Arena for a concert called “ROYALS” with his showbiz career and Nico plum best actress award. What can she ng father ni Isabelle, the late with his business. say about this? “Naku, hindi ko naman together with Martin Nievera and Regine Velasques. restaurateur Bong Daza, malamang Nakatakdang umalis ang mag- Catch these two vocal powerhouses and be mesmerized with na ang mom na lang ni Isabelle ginawa ang movie to compete with asawa for Europe for the wedding their soulful and angelic voices. Erik and Angeline will showcase na si Gloria Diaz, former Miss anyone. ‘Yung ma-nominate lang ako of Isabelle Daza to her French Universe (1969), ang maghatid sa their versatility in different music genres on October 7, 2016 at fiancé Adrien Semblatt. with Ms. Nora Aunor, it’s already a big kanya sa altar sa araw ng kasal nila Malamang na sumabay sa kanila honor for me. Basta very proud ako sa Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets are available at Max’s Res- ni Adrien. ang kanilang celebrity friends taurant, Kabalen, Remelys Marcy Mart & JDL Performing Arts. For Ang alam namin, may younger movie namin and I play a good role as kabilang na si Anne Curtis whose inquiries, please call RV Productions at (416) 903-8020 or email sister si Isabelle named Ava. a wife and mother who devoted all her boyfriend Erwann Heussaff is Si Ava kaya ang tatayong maid us at: [email protected] a younger and only brother ni life sa ‘Kusina’, serving selflessly and of honor niya? BY: Rey Velasco Solenn. cooking for the people she loved .”

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1. Chiara Silo performs. 2. PC leader Patrick Brown poses with Miss Philippines Canada Krista Bella and Miss Teen Philippines Canada Chiara Silo. 3. PC Leader Patrick Brown thanks Senator Tobias Enverga for his continued support. 4.PCCF’s Rosemer Enverga poses with the beauty queens. 5.Catholic Board Trustee Gary Tanauan, Senator Enverga and Miss Teen Philippines Canada Chiara Silo pose for a picture, . 6. The whole PCCF beauty entourage and parents pose. 7.Runner-up Jona Bernal and Miss Philippines Canada Krista Bella pose with guests. 7

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