2018 AUGUST National ID Ok’d ‘National ID system will cut red tape, promote business and lessen fraud’

MANILA - Malacañang on Monday assured the national identification system set to be implemented by the Duterte government would be secure from security breaches and would curb red tape. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Act into law, saying it would Julia protect Filipinos from “social menaces.” “This will not just enhance [administration and governance]but reduce corruption, curtail bureaucratic red tape and promote the ease of doing business. It will also avert fraudulent transactions, strengthen financial inclusion Barretto and create a more secure environment for our people,” he said. Duterte urged Filipinos to support the PhilSys and not AN open feel threatened by it, because the information posted there would “not be any different” from the information already letter to with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and other government agencies that had issued IDs. The PSA will also work closely with the National fans on Privacy Commission, the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the multi-agency tough PhilSystem Policy and Coordination Council, Duterte said. “There is therefore no basis at all for the apprehension about the Phil ID unless that fear is based on anything that showbiz borders on the illegal. If at all, the [national]ID will even aid the drive against social menaces — poverty, corruption, journey criminal issues as well as terrorism and violent extremism,” he said. The national ID system was first proposed during the Ramos administration through Executive Order (EO) 308. It did not push though after the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional for lack of legislation.

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Who’s to blame for soar- ing inflation? ‘All of them’ in government

UP professor Emmanuel de Dios FILIPINA NURSE INJURED IN likens the ’ economic managers to the suspects in Agatha DANFORTH SHOOTING Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Ex- press’ – they’re all ‘guilty’ • • • • • • • • • • • • ‘Halik’ not selling SEX to lure viewers MANILA, Philippines – The June 2018 inflation rate end- ed up even higher than all government forecasts, targets, ZERO BUDGET 2019 FOR PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE and market expectations, after it surged to 5.2%. Who should be held accountable for the spike? And Kapamilya & Kapuso Artists, Together how can inflation be tamed to within a decent range? University of the Philippines (UP) School of Economics Philippines P6.5-B ‘free Wi-Fi’ project is a Failure professor Emmanuel de Dios called out the government for not taking the blame. De Dios said economic manag- ers should at least acknowledge that the Tax Reform for A Filipino Model at Victoria’s Secret Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law has something to do with the soaring inflation. China policy not working “It’s futile for the DOF (Department of Finance) to say wants to work with Maine Mendoza BLAME THE GOVERNMENT continued on page 26 ‘What will you choose: love life or Wi-Fi?’ 1 2018 1 2 2018 2 on trans women joining Miss Uni- verse: “It is allowed.” Honey Shot Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach confirms that one does not have to be a natural-born woman to join Miss Universe pageant. Pabor si Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach na makasali ang hindi natural-born women o tans women Ogie in Indie Movie Jacklynn sa prestigious international He’s been in show business for almost four decades beauty pageant. now but it’s the first time for singer-songwriter Ogie “It is allowed in Miss Alcasid to star in an independent movie Bowdery Universe. You can compete, stars in the Cinemalaya Film Festival you can win. entry “Kuya Wes” and up to now, he can hardly believe he “You don’t have to be a has forayed into indie movie-making. Fourteen-year old Jacklynn natural-born woman to win Kuya Wes is a timid clerk in a money transfer com- Miss Universe,” pahayag ni pany, whose days only brighten up when this particular plays a lot of sports - Pia sa panayam ng ABS-CBN customer comes in every month. He will eventually find himself “in a relationship” with regular client Erika voleyball, basketball, News noong nakaraang (played by Ina Raymundo), a married woman who has soccer, hockey and linggo. marital woes. At the press conference, Ogie hopes the film will help rugby. She is also an MAXINE NOT IN FAVOR. Bukod kay Pia, pabor din him reach a wider audience, and for moviegoers to realize si Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray na he can do other roles than those zany comedies he’d done IPEN model. sumali sa pageant ang trans women. earlier. Her favorite Pero salungat dito si Miss Universe Philippines 2016 “I’m a middle-aged actor and it’s rare someone like Maxine Medina. me will be given a chance to play a role like this one,” he food is pepperoni explained. Paliwanag niya, “Kung gusto talaga nilang sumali, Ogie recalled that when he first read the script, he pizza. may mga pageants naman na for them, na right for laughed non-stop. them, so let’s just give them an idea na meron naman “But when I got to the ending, I told myself, ‘Wow, this Someday, she would talagang pageant for them. is different from all the scripts I read before… I love this,’” “Para naman equal din sa girls, di ba? he said. want to be a lawyer. “Siyempre, may mga gusto din tayong i-share, lalo His co-producers include actor and man- She is the na sa mga women.” ager Erickson Raymundo. Ogie added that it has always Sagot naman ni Maxine sa impormasyong pinapay- been his dream to be actor-producer just like , daughter of , and . agan ng Miss Universe Organization (MUO) na sumali “Bida sila tapos sila na rin ang nagpo-produce. Sabi Jack and Aileen. ang hindi natural-born women, “Well, that’s good. I ko, ‘Sarap naman nang ganu’n. Gusto ko one day maging don’t have anything to say, yung president [MUO] na ganon.’ Little did I know it will actually happen to me,” We wish her all the ang nagsabi. So it’s with them.” he said. luck in her Bukod kay Maxine, hindi rin pumapabor si Reina Also in the cast are Karen Gaerlan, Moi Bien, Iza Cal- Hispanoamericana 2017 Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Mar- zado, , Therese Malvar, Dante Rivero, endeavour. quez na makasali ang trans women sa Miss Universe , , Dominic Roco, Celeste pageant, pero idiniin niyang nasa MUO pa rin ang Legaspi, Ketchup Eusebio, , Tony Labrusca, , Bodjie Pascua, , Ai-Ai delas desisyon at irerespeto niya ito. Alas, Teri Malvar, Yayo Aguila, and Rez Cortez, among Naging malaking usapin ang pagsali ng trans others. women sa Miss Universe dahil sa pagkakahirang The director, James Robin Mayo, noted that their film kay Angela Ponce, isang trans woman, bilang Miss will put a spotlight on an intriguing topic. Universe Spain 2018. “We will tackle mental health issues. Usually, people think that you are suicidal when you are depressed. But this time, in this movie, there’s a person who doesn’t know that he has a mental health disorder. He doesn’t know that he’s depressed,” he explained.

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Meg Imperial cries foul amid call for Jacqueline Comes Home boycott excited to work with G M A-7 MANILA, Philippines “Ako po ay tagapag-salita lamang leadin g man — Actress Meg Im- ng pangulo, pero ang mekanismo perial cried foul after para makarating ang mga mensahe 2008 supporters of convicted ay through the PCOO.” installment prisoner Paco Larranaga Palace Communications Assis- of Shake, commented messages of tant Secretary Mocha Uson received Rattle, and support for him on her widespread backlash after she Roll for its “Class social media account. shared to her 5.6 million Facebook Picture” In an Instagram story, followers an episode of “Good episode. Meg said while she re- News Game Show” that she hosts Known spects Paco’s supporters, with social media personality Drew as a con- she pleads them to keep Olivar, who danced at the start of tract star of her off the issue. the video, cheering “Ipepe, ipepe. ABS-CBN “I won’t mind if you’re Idede, idede. Ipede, pede, pede, Films’s Star screaming #justiceforpa- pederalismo!” Cinema, co or #FreePaco, I respect This prompted lawmakers to call how did Kim’s Regal that, you care for your justice system – but commenting for a review of the budget of the Presidential Communi- comeback that to my photos or my status that has nothing to do cations Operations Office, headed by Secretary Martin materialize? with that matter won’t help him,” she wrote. Andanar. Kim Chiu works with Dennis She an- “I suggest, go to the page of our government and flood The PCOO is asking for a P.141 billion budget for Trillo for the first time via the film swered, “Nagpaalam naman ako kay them with your hashtags. They might notice you and 2019, P100 million higher than its budget this year. One Great Love. Inang [Olive Lamasan], tinanong ko take action. God bless!” she added. Roque earlier said President Duterte himself was Kim Chiu returns to doing a mov- naman kung okay lang na gumawa Netizens are commenting “#PacoIsInnocent, #Free- “very cool” upon seeing the video. ie with Regal Films after 10 years. ako ng Regal habang wala pang Paco, #JusticeForPaco” on Meg’s photos on Instagram “He wasn’t laughing. He was, as I said, ‘cool’. It was She is set to top-bill the upcoming movie sa Star. account as support for Paco on the Chiong sisters’ kid- freedom of expression. He is a staunch advocate of free- film One Great Love, where she will “So sabi nila, ‘Sige, hija, kung gusto mo yung movie, okay lang.’ nap-rape-murder case that happened on 1997 in Cebu. dom of expression kaya nga mahilig magmura,” Roque be paired with GMA-7 actor Dennis Trillo. “Sobrang nice naman ni Inang na, Meg and Donnalyn Bartolome are the stars of Viva said in a Palace press briefing. According to Kim, this is the first ‘Okay, kasi wala pa kami, magkaka- Films’ “Jacqueline Comes Home,” a film adaptation of “To him, it was not really a big thing… He would time that she will work with a leading roon naman kami for you pero kung the Chiong sisters’ case. want a more rational approach to the dissemination. He man from the rival station. gusto mong gawin yung Regal, okay Recently, a documentary titled “Give Up Tomorrow” found it unconventional to get the people’s interest in She said about this, “Kinakabahan lang.’ resurfaced on social media sites. The documentary, first federalism.” nga ako, e. Di ko lang pinapahalata Kim also shared a few details uploaded on 2011, tackles the other side of the case, sa kanya. about the movie, which also stars JC featuring the side of Paco and his co-convicts. JOEY WARNS MARK ABOUT WINWYN “Kasi si Dennis, nakapaghost ako de Vera, Miles Ocampo, and Marlo There is an online petition on Change.org urging ng awards night, lagi siyang may Mortel. “This is a love story na coming-of- President Rodrigo Duterte and the Supreme Court to is seated right beside his daughter Winwyn award, e. “So parang, okay, magaling talaga age love story na I think maraming reopen the controversial case. Marquez at the presscon of “Unli Life” and he looks adoringly at siya na actor so matsa-challenge yung makakarelate kasi nakarelate ako, e. her while she answers all questions to her with confidence. We ask acting side ko.” “Yung isang bagay na naka-catch Zero budget for PCOO Joey how he feels that his daughter is so articulate in expressing During the July 30 story confer- ng attention ko sa pelikulang ito is herself. ence for the show, Kim personally yung first line ng first sequence. “Of course, I’m very proud of her,” he says. “Yun naman ang MANILA - Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque met Dennis for the first time. “’28 ka na, kelan ka ikakasal?’ Ha? isang maipagmamalaki ko sa mga anak ko, lahat sila, nakatapos Anong meron dito sa pelikulang ‘to! appealed for sobriety after a lawmaker proposed to give How did it go? ng college at makikita ito in how they conduct themselves. I’m “First time ko din siya makita in So binasa ko siya nang buo. the Palace communications arm zero budget for its proud of Winwyn sa naging achievements niya. Ayoko ngang person na ganito kalapit kasi pag “Nasa airplane ako binabasa ko to, numerous gaffes. sumali siya sa beauty pageant but ayan, international title holder awards night malayo, andoon siya pagbaba ko ng airport tumawag ako Opposition lawmaker Tom Villarin had said he want- na siya and now, leading lady na ni Vhong Navarro dito sa movie tapos di kami nagkikita o nag-uusap, sa handler ko, ‘Ate, gagawin ko ‘to, ed the PCOO to receive no budget next year, in reaction naming ‘Unli Life’. She has really come a long way.” ngayon lang talaga. gusto ko ‘to!’ to a controversial video that recently went viral. What if Winwyn would ask his permission for her to marry her “Tahimik lang kami. Sabi ng isang “So much feels, as in super hindi “Huwag naman po because PCOO is functioning also. BF, Mark Herras? “Naku, sasabihin ko, huwag muna. No need to reporter, ‘Tahimik lang ‘yan Kim.’ mo talaga maiisip. And ‘yan talaga yung pinagdadaanan ngayon ng It is providing an indispensable role. Kinakailangan po rush. I don’t have anything against Mark, huh. Very civil kami sa “Sabi ko, ‘Maingay naman ako, natin ang mensahe ng presidente makarating sa taum- e.’” 28-year-old na babae.” isa’t isa. Kaya lang, bata pa si Winwyn, marami pang magandang One Great Love is directed by Eric bayan at iyan po ang mandato ng PCOO,” Presidential opportunities na dumarating sa kanya, so wait na lang sila. REGAL COMEBACK. Quizon. spokesperson Harry Roque said. Kim is excited to work again with A playdate has yet to be an- Regal Films after 10 years. nounced. Her last film with Mother Lily Monteverde’s film outfit was the

Photographer: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] Coco Martin admits desire to work with Maine TEL: 416-609-1176 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group ASSIGNMENT Mendoza for the MMFF EDI- TOR CORRESPONDENTS Will Maine Mendoza join the cast seemed like of Coco Martin’s the 34-year- Film Fest entry? old artist With his action comedy inadvertently film project with Vic Sotto now revealed among the eight official entries that Maine is of this year’s Metro Manila Film really being Festival (MMFF), Coco Martin will considered Fe Taduran Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran definitely get his hands full both as part of the Jose “Joey” Baking as an actor and co-producer of the film. cast of their project titled Popoy en Jack, the In a recent feature on Philippine Star, Coco Puliscredibles. admitted he has plans to work with Maine Coco again clarified things about the NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS Mendoza. He said in the interview about the controversial viral “kissing” photo of him The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception applies if the Ed Tubale popular actress, “Honestly, I would love to do and FPJ’s co-star Yassi advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. Nena Gumapac a movie with her. Pero hindi pa maayos ang Pressman. “Wala ‘yon. There was no malice www.FilipinoGoodLife.com schedule.” there. We were not alone in the tent when that www.LMConfidential.com Although they have yet to confirm the happened.” final casting, during the same interview it 4 2018 4 Newbie actor Gab Lagman, GMA Network’s singing competition The is happy inamin ang namumuong special Clash premieres on GMA Pinoy TV dating a non-showbiz girl: friendship nila ni Sanya Lopez GMA Network’s newest singing compe- a team to choose kung sino ba talaga ang de- Hindi pinabulaanan ng aspiring actor ‘It was unplanned’ tition The Clash, finally invades Filipino serving to be the first The Clash champion kaya na si Gab Lagman ang namumuong special As part of the new show Star Hunt, Robi Domingo said friendship nila ni Sanya Lopez. homes as it made its grand and high- nakaka-excite.” ly-anticipated premiere abroad last Ai Ai, on the other hand, commended the he was excited to find and meet new Teen Star Dreamers Nagkakilala ang dalawa sa Mega Millennial all over the country. “Why don’t we showcase not just July 8 on GMA Pinoy TV. uniqueness of the show and how it can give the Ball noong June 12, the talents of the Filipino pero pati yung pagkatao at 2018. The program introduces the Top contestants the chance to prove themselves. yung quirkiness of life which for me is sobrang ganda Sa tulong ng 62 clashers who will compete in “Natutuwa ako kasi sobrang different ng kasi madaming kanyang kaibigang intense one-on-one battles and The Clash from other singing competi- ma-i-inspire,” he si David Licauco, si outdo each other to become tion. Iba yung concept nila. Mayroon shared during the ABS-CBN Trade Gab ang gumawa the country’s next singing silang chance na ipakita talaga yung ng paraang makilala si Sanya dahil nakuha Launch event held sensation. husay nila in singing,” she said. last August 2 in nito ang atensiyon niya. The Clash host Asia’s Christian, in turn, shared some City. Kuwento ni Gab tungkol sa budding Songbird Regine Vel- traits that a clasher should possess Robi said it friendship nila ni Sanya, “She was the asquez-Alcasid leads the to be able to get his vote. did not take him most beautiful girl at that event that’s why long to decide toughest, fiercest and most talented “Para sa akin, makukuha nila ang vote napansin ko siya. to accept the “Me and Sanya are good friends right now. hopefuls in a cutthroat and head to ko if in terms of singing, they chose new hosting gig “Actually, I had an interview for Village head encounter every week. Now the right song and makanta nila ito ng because of the People and they asked me who’s my celebrity that the show is about to start, she maayos. And of course, in terms of unique concept of crush, and it’s Sanya. can’t wait to witness the unique talent performance, they have to connect the show. “For Star Hunt maybe we are initially looking for talent kasi gusto namin i-showcase yung Filipino “I met her at Mega Ball ‘coz my friend and star power of the clashers. with us—the TV audience to make us talent kasi naghahanap kami ng tao na sasalang sa David Licauco introduced me to her. “Since the auditions started, na-excite feel their song,” he said. iba’t ibang mga reality shows. Pero dito kasi, it’s an “We talked and we’ve hang out a couple ako kasi ang dami nilang nakapasok. Kapuso heartthrob Andre Paras and interesting concept. Makuha ka man o hindi, malagay of times. Mag-sa-start na yung main elimination talented host Joyce Pring join the program as ka sa ABS-CBN or hindi, whatever happens, you’re a I visited her at her home and we’re good round and mas makikita natin yung talent they give updates on the aspirants’ quest for Kapamilya,” he explained. friends. As one of the most in demand hosts in the country nilang lahat. Excited ako na magsimula musical stardom. “We usually go running, jogging. We like to today, Robi said being at the top of his game means yung pagka-clash ng bawat isa sa kanila,” Who will stand out among the rest and run together.” always wanting to learn more about his craft. “Dapat “Hopefully” ang sagot ni Gab nang itanong the Kapuso singer said. survive the most intense singing search in lagi kang gutom kasi pag nakuha mo na yung feeling na, ‘Okay na ako sa buhay,’ parang you will not grow ng Cabinet Files kung may plano siyang Joining her in searching for the country’s the country this year? Can they survive the newest singing sensation are Asia’s Night- intense and emotional battle of the singing anymore. Eh ako I always feel that I’m this small which ligawan ang Kapuso actress. is kind of good and bad at the same time. Bad kasi “Hindi ko pa alam kung puwede siya ingale Lani Misalucha, Asia’s Romantic Bal- search? mababa ang confidence ko sa lagay na ito ah (laughs) ligawan,” sabi ni Gab. ladeer Christian Bautista and Comedy Concert Under the helm of director , pero good kasi I keep on wanting to learn more,” he Tanggap daw ni Gab na posibleng Queen Ai Ai delas Alas as The Clash judges. catch The Clash every Saturday and Sunday explained. akusahan siya ng panggagamit o bigyan ng After a long time of being away in the night on GMA’s flagship international channel, More than a year after his much publicized breakup ibang kahulugan ang pakikipagkaibigan niya Philippines, Lani reveals she definitely misses GMA Pinoy TV. with Gretchen Ho, Robi was happy to share that he is dating someone new who is not from showbiz. “My love kay Sanya. working with Regine, Ai Ai and Christian that’s Kapuso viewers from across the globe can “That’s part of the showbiz industry. life is better (laughs) I guess. I am (seeing someone) why she grabbed the opportunity to reunite also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via right now,” he said. She knows naman na hindi naman ganoon with them in this project. GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, The 28-year-old Star Hunt host said he did not expect ang intensiyon ko sa kanya,” pahayag ng “I think this program is a refresher for me GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV Internation- to be with someone new this year. “It was unplanned 22-year-old aspiring actor, na isinakripisyo because makakatrabaho ko sila Regine, Ai Ai al. For the program guide, visit www.gmapi- and maybe this time, gusto ko muna maging private ang nursing studies sa Las Vegas dahil sa about this information. Pero ngayon masasabi ko na pangarap niyang maging sikat na aktor sa and Christian na years ago ko na rin nakasama. noytv.com. masaya ako. It was totally unexpected. But I am happy. Pilipinas. This time, it’s different kasi we’ll be working as {Happier than what happened in 2017,” he added.}

5 2018 5 Duterte signs law, fatal hazing now punishable by up to 40 years in prison, P3-M fine MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Philippine Military Academy and Philippine fined P2 million and would suffer the penalty of into law the measure imposing a fine of P3 million National Police Academy. reclusion perpetua. aside from 20 to 40 years in prison for hazing Only initiation rites that do not constitute The same penalty would be imposed on former rites that would result in death, rape, sodomy or hazing shall be allowed provided that fraternities, officers and non-resident or alumni members mutilation. sororities and organizations must submit and of the fraternity, sorority or organization who Approved on June 29, Republic Act 11053 or the post a written application to the proper school actually participated in the hazing. Ready for more ‘Ang Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 amended Republic Act authorities of their initiation rite detailing the Former officers or alumni with professional 8049, which already provided for a prison term of activity not later than seven days prior to the licenses would also be subjected to disciplinary reclusion perpetua—20 to 40 years in prison—for scheduled activity. proceedings either before the Supreme Court or Probinsyano’? hazing rites that would result in death. The school authorities, meanwhile, should send the Professional Regulation Commission. There has been a lot of fake news surrounding the highly The old law was passed in 1995 a few years two representatives to monitor, record and report The school would be fined P1 million if officials successful “FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano” on ABS-CBN. The after the fatal hazing of Aquila Legis Fraternity what happened during the initiation rites. would fail to prevent hazing from occurring network was quick to shoot down gossip that the Coco neophyte Lenny Villa. The new law was crafted RA 11053 requires the appointment and during initiation rites. Martin-starrer is nearing its end after three years on prime amid the public outcry over the death of Aegis identification of advisers who will be presumed to The law also said the owner or lessee where time. Juris Fraternity neophyte Horacio Castillo III in have knowledge and consent to the commission hazing is conducted would be held liable. Fans of the show were relieved to find out that Probin- 2017. The new law banned all forms of hazing as on any unlawful act stated in the law. The different government agencies led by syano isn’t going anywhere and will continue to air until… requirement for admission into membership of a Members of the fraternity, sorority or the Commission on Higher Education have well until its genius creatives “unlearn” how to keep the fraternity, sorority or organization in schools and organization who participated in the hazing under 90 days from effectivity of the law to issue the plot relevant to changing times, all the time. uniformed service learning institutions such as the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs would be implementing rules and regulations. Indeed Probinsyano’s success comes from the fact that its episodes are always very current. If there’s a big issue that affects Filipinos, chances are it will be tackled on the implementation of Project Pipol Konek. show Eat Bulaga, Mendoza has amassed a 132 ex-Kadamay members show. Records showed that as early as 2011, the number of endorsements, TV shows, box- Credit goes to Coco [who also serves as the show’s seek police help to file raps vs government laid out a five-year program to office hits, and a best-selling book. creative consultanta]for this who joins his writers in provide free internet through its Internet for Now, Mendoza is more than ready to trade constantly injecting fresh ideas in the action-themed series. group All project. in her dubsmash skills to pursue a recording The latest we hear, Probinsiyano has been extended In 2016, the project underwent tweaks under career, adding to her many talents. anew until February next year so it’s going to be a happy Talking about Mendoza’s signing, Kathleen MALOLOS, Bulacan- Former members of the administration of President Duterte and Christmas for its fans and mainstays. Dy-Go, General Manager of Universal Records Meanwhile, Coco is juggling his teleserye with directing Kadamay on Friday sought police help in filing was renamed Pipol Konek, the COA audit report said. says “We’re very happy to welcome Maine into and shooting his MMFF entry with veteran comedian and charges against the urban poor group. festival stalwart Vic Sotto. With an initial fund layout of P4.8 billion, the Universal Records family, and very excited A total of 132 former members sought legal to be working with her for her upcoming Pipol Konek was started in January 2015. assistance from police to help them prepare a projects.” * * * The COA findings, however, revealed that as case against 17 Kadamay leaders. Mendoza now joins , Singer-comedienne Kakai Bautista and Ahron Villena of December 2017, the project achieved a “very The breakaway faction said the case is for Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, The had a falling out in 2017, but even before they were alleged anomalies of Kadamay leaders in low-performance rate.” CompanY, Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc-9, Sponge offered to do the film “Harry & Patty” [the sophomore film of Julius Alfonso who directed the indie film “Deadma collecting funds for certain activities. Cola, Ice Seguerra, Shanti Dope, and Elmo Acting Bulacan Police provincial director Walking”], they say they had already patched up their Maine Mendoza: Magalona in the elite roster of Universal differences. Senior Supt. Chito Bersaluna said the Universal Records’ new Records’ prime artists. “Before we started shooting, I talked to them breakaway faction also claimed to be receiving separately to ask if they are already in good terms,” said threats since deciding to leave Kadamay. ‘It Girl’ Direk Julius. “I just wanted to make sure we were going to The faction has also sought help from the Biguel’s Last hurrah have a smooth working relationship,” Direk Julius rightly military for their security, police said. After weeks of anticipation, Maine Mendoza shared. Police said they will assist the faction has officially signed a record deal with GMA Network’s primetime series “Kambal, Kakai and Ahron seemed to have a special kind of with the necessary legal documents for their Universal Records. The contract signing was Karibal” ended, and some of its lead stars friendship in the past, but to this day insist they were planned case against Kadamay leaders. held at the Universal Records office. Present shared their best memories from the show. never involved romantically. In June, some of those who left the group during the signing were Universal Records Playing Diego in the story, Miguel Tanfelix Kakai and Ahron swear they are just friends—the best of friends. In fact, Kakai is reportedly dating three men at accused leaders of extortion, saying they General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Operations said he is happy and grateful that “Kambal, Karibal” was offered to him. the and that Ahron [w[who is unattached]ows about it. charged members P300 for rallies. Manager Peter Chan, Business Manager Rams “When we’re Active in the dating scene as she is though, Kakai ad- The group drew controversy last year after David, and Maine. Hints of Mendoza’s signing first hit doing it, I’m so mits she is open to the idea of getting together with Ahron. taking over state housing units in Bulacan and “He is easy to love. He is a good person. He takes care the web after Universal Records posted a happy because I got staging another attempt just last month. to work with Ms. of me. Mahilig siyang mang-asar pero kaya niyang sakyan teaser photo of a ‘mystery girl’ wearing a ang topak ko. He’s also very child-like. leather jacket bearing the word Universal Carmina, Cong. COA hits failed P6.5-B on it. Fans were quick to catch on, as Alfred, Kuya Marvin MATTEO AT SARAH, NAGBIYAHENG WALANG CHAPERONE ‘free Wi-Fi’ project of #MaineForUniversalRecords became the #1 because I grew up SA JAPAN Trending Topic on Twitter in the Philippines watching them. It DICT and Worldwide not long after the teaser was was also an unfor- INAMIN ng “Bagani” actor na si Matteo Guidicelli (28) posted. gettable experience and an honor to be able to na sa Japan sila nag-celebrate kamakailan lamang ng Filipinos have failed to reap the benefits The mystery girl was finally shown to be work with Sir .” ika-30th birthday ng kanyang girlfriend of more than four of free Wi-Fi connectivity due to the non-other than Maine herself, as posted Bianca Umali, who plays the role of Crisan, years, ang Pop Princess at Miss Granny star na si Sarah failure of the four-year, P6.5-billion project through a big reveal video, further exciting her said she learned a lot in doing the show. Geronimo. Ito bale ang first trip together ng magkasintah- of the Department of Information and fans. “I have had different learnings from the an na wala silang ibang kasama. Communications Technology (DICT), the Signing with Universal Records is just show and my co-actors, too many to even Gusto ni Matteo na maging madalas ang biyahe nila ni Sarah (either sa Pilipinas lamang o sa ibang bansa) na Commission on Audit (COA) said. the latest accolade for the 23 year-old star, mention them one by one. All different, all as she celebrates her third anniversary in meaningful. It was an amazing experience.” silang dalawa lamang. Pero alam niyang mahirap itong In its 2017 audit report, the COA said the mangyari dahil sa kanilang respective busy schedules. lack of project planning and coordination show business. Rising to stardom after being resulted in the delayed and failed introduced as Yaya Dub on the hit noontime Herbert: ‘No way will Kris get a taste of QC bistek’ Mayor seemed faced the members of the entertainment media “We text once in a while. Ours is a Also, at the press con of her latest like a large chunk of meat willingly throwing unable to dodge questions thrown his way most kind of friendship that we can’t even movie Kris proudly showed off her fig- himself into a hungry lion’s den. especially about—who else?—. understand ourselves. All we know is ure. Doing a catwalk before a delighted Bistek (the mayor’s pet name) once again “I’d like to thank Kris for sharing her life even that it’s anchored on mutual respect. media crowd, the returning actress gathered all his media friends at his traditional for a short period of time. Dun sa maikling Yes, ang keyword dun is respeto.” announced, “(Hashtag) Mayor, this is “pa-birthday” treat at his Bulwagang Amoranto panahong yun, we learned a lot from each oth- In a recent interview, Kris was quot- what you’re missing!” office the other Friday. It also marked the launch er,” Bistek said of the time when the latter was at ed to have said, however, that she was What could the mayor say? “Sinabi of his 306-page biography titled her lowest, “Natapos na yung term ng willing to give up her career including nga niya yun? No way would she suc- Bistek @ 50: Life in Full Color (he kuya niya tapos hindi na ni-renew ng 53 brands of her commercial endorse- ceed in having a taste of me!” a comedic turned half a century last May 12). ABS-CBN ang contract niya.” ments had their relationship prospered. Bistek said yet pleaded with the reporters not to This April-born writer was among Despite a romance that has gone “Siyempre, nakaka­bigla kasi I know naman write it, “Uy, joke lang yun!” the first of two batches scheduled kaput, the diminutive mayor says how much her career means to her. I’ll probably before lunchtime. that he and Kris manage to keep their do the same if need be. Kaso, my [mayoral]term Clad in blue smart casual, Herbert friendship. ends next year so I have nothing to give up.” 6 2018 6 pens open letter to fans on tough showbiz journey and daughter. In the show’s press conference, Binene admitted that she tried to lose weight so that she could compete with Cruz—her moth- er-turned-rival in the show—who, obvious- ly, continues to show her beauty, elegance, charm and figure even at the age of 40. “This is my first mature role and I am very thankful to have this opportunity to show- case what I can do. I started showbiz when I joined ‘StarStruck Kids,’ I became a tween star and have evolved in the roles that I had. But now this is very different from what I usually do on-cam, but I happily accept this challenge,” Binene said. “When I first heard about my role here, I immediately did workshop as I learn the script. I was also challenged to work out because of Ms. Sunshine. I mean just look at her, she’s very sexy,” she enthused. ‘I wanted my hard work to get “But I know my role here is not easy. the credit and not my last name. That’s why aside from Ms. Sunshine, Ms. I wanted to make a name for Bing and Tito Zoren, I have our director myself,’ says Julia, as she tells fans Gil Tejada who has been guiding me all how much of herself she put into throughout for this show,” she her role as Zoey in the film, ‘I shared. Love You, Hater’ Meanwhile, playing an MANILA – Julia Barretto took to Instagram equally import- on Tuesday, July 17, to write about her tough ant role in the journey as an actress with famous showbiz drama is David Licauco , Raquel Villavi- name. cencio, Robert Ortega, Sharmaine Santiago, The daughter of Marjorie Barretto and said that she was judged and Geleen Eugenio, Nar Cabico and special often got criticized for mistakes she did not guest Freddie Webb.Under the helm of Gil even do and was not given a chance to give Tejada, Jr.; witness an intriguing story of her side. bitter rivalries and complicated secrets in “In my whole journey as an actress, more Kapag Nahati Ang Puso, beginning today often I was doubted, I was judged, I had to GMA-7’s morning block. deal with scrutiny from people who did not know me, who made me suffer the conse- quences of the mistakes I did not commit Katrina inspires co-ac- and people did not give me a chance. People did not give me the chance to make some tors mistakes, learn, and to better myself,” she said. KATRINA Halili says she has played a lot “Other than the fact that I love my craft, I of villain roles before but her role as Isabelle love what I do and I feel strongly passionate in “The Stepdaughters” is one of the most about acting – I’ve always wanted to prove evil characters she has portrayed so far. myself. I’ve always wanted to prove my “Nag-level up na nang husto ang kasamaan doubters wrong. I’ve always wanted to be ni Isabelle in the last couple of weeks,” she more than my last name. I wanted my hard says. “Kasi dati, petty-petty pa ang mga work to get the credit and not my last name. ginagawa niyang kasalbahihan, naiinggit-in- I wanted to make a name for myself,” Julia ggit lang siya kay as Mayumi, added. but lately, she has become more ruthless, as She praised the cast of I Love You, Hater, in wala na siyang pakialam kung makapatay saying they worked hard to deliver a film siya nang tao.” that is positive. The young actress also said No wonder viewers are getting to hate her that in performing the role of Zoey, she put more and more as they watch each new ep- down her walls and allowed people see who isode of the hit afternoon drama. The com- she really was. ments on Katrina in the internet all express “I used Zoey as my outlet. I wanted to intense annoyance and displeasure for her. speak to people as Julia through Zoey and “Gusto kong tirisin si Katrina,” comments this is why I embraced Zoey. I embraced this one “The Stepdaughters” regular viewer. film. I put down my walls, I let people in and “Sobra nang kasamaan niya. Mukhang see me at my most vulnerable,” she said. galing siya sa impiyerno.” “Kung kaharap “We made a movie to add positivity to ko lang si Katrina, sasampalin ko siya at people’s lives and make them feel that they’re tatadyakan,” says another viewer. “Ang sarap not alone. We are not going to allow any niyang sabunutan at ingudngod ang mukha kind of negativity to lurk around our film,” sa lupa.” Julia added. Katrina says such comments don’t person- Julia also defended Kris Aquino in the ally affect her anymore. “Natatawa na lang comments section after people asked why ako kasi it can only mean that I’m doing my there was a lack of promotions by the actors job well, effective talaga ako sa pang-aapi ko for the film. In one post she wrote: “She did kina Megan and the other characters in our not ruin the movie and no she is not spread- show. Tagumpay ang lola nyo sa kasamaan ing negativity. I can’t imagine anyone else niya. Ha ha ha!” playing the role of Madam Sasha.” Their male co-stars in the show all take Kris thanked her for her kind words. their hats off for Katrina: Mikael Daez as Julia also replied back and said that she’ll Francis, Edgar Allan Guzman as Froilan and always be there for Kris and her family. Sef Cadayona as Bryce. “Nakaka-inspire katrabaho si Katrina kasi she brings out the best sa mga kaeksena niya,” says Mikael who Mother and daughter says he also enjoys the action scenes that he, turn rivals in love Edgar Allan and Sef are sometimes required to do in the show. “Hindi kami gumagamit ng stunt doubles GMA Network brings to light an intrigu- in our fight scenes,” adds Sef. “Kahit babad ing drama about two women vying for the kami sa suntukan, ayos lang sa amin. We affection of one man in “Kapag Nahati Ang just make sure nire-rehearse naming mabuti Puso.” nang maraming beses ang aming mga ekse- It follows the story of Rio and Claire who na before we face the camera to make sure unwittingly become fierce rivals without that we avoid accidents.” knowing their real relationship as mother 7 2018 7 ‘What will you choose: love life or Wi-Fi?’ was produced elaborately, approx- The candidates knew not only how to preen imating the scale of Binibining and parade, they also knew how to answer Pilipinas. well—and without skipping a beat. Put together by the Mare Founda- , head of the panel of judges, tion, which conducts charitable and asked a candidate during the interview: medical missions for the city govern- “What will you choose: love life or Wi-Fi?” ment of Manila, the pageant drew How on earth does one begin to answer more than 30 candidates who were that? The candidate, however, knew how to impressively polished, no neophytes wing it. She chose “Wi-Fi” because one need- to beauty slugfests, obviously. ed technology. (Just like that. No sweat.) The Foundation, headed by It turned out many of today’s candidates Miss Manila 2018 Kathleen Paton (center)with Agatha Lei Romero, fourth runner-up; Kristi Celyn Banks, third runner-up; Malka Jackie Ejercito, worked in tandem with Viva hone their “pageant skills” by doing the Suaver, first runner-up; and Paulina Labayo, second runner-up Entertainment to stage a grand show with a rounds of beauty contests. They train in powerhouse performance: and beauty camps and join the beauty jousts The beauty pageant industry in the Philip- , and , easily regularly, much like battle-scarred soldiers. pines is not just advanced, it’s very advanced. the jaw-dropping performance of the show “Contesera,” a perennial joiner is called, One realizes the extent of the evolution—if hosted by Xian Lim, and Edu according to our friends who are avid beauty one could call it that—of beauty pageantry in Manzano. (Honestly speaking, nobody hosts pageant-watchers. the country when one not just watches it, but a beauty pageant as candidly well as Edu, Apparently, Miss Manila is a good lead-up Love takes on all forms on also sits as judge. still.) to the Binibining Pilipinas. The Miss Manila 2018, staged June 26 at GMA Network’s newest prime- Philippine International Convention Center, Without skipping a beat times series ‘Onanay’

Beginning August 6, love takes on all forms as GMA Network debuts its newest heart-warming primetime series, Onanay. Onanay tells the unique story of Onay, a woman born with Achondroplasia or a bone growth disorder which impeded her growth. Because of this, she is often the subject of ridicule but she chooses to remain positive in life. She gave birth to two beautiful daugh- ters—Maila and Natalie—who cannot be more different from one another. Despite a tragedy and traumatizing events, Onay’s motherly love remains pure and unconditional, the way every FIRST, Chyrell Samson (3RD FROM LEFT) celebrates her birthday with family and friends. mother is to her child. The series introduces new Kapuso Jo Berry, who takes on the role of Onay. Despite her condition, she is loving, kind, warm towards NATIONAL ID around it will pass the test of constitutionality,” statement moments after Duterte signed the everyone, and chooses to always look at the continued from page 1 Roque added. national ID system into law. brighter side of things. Another attempt was made during the term “This is a landmark legislation. We won’t be Young and talented Kapuso actresses Mikee asked to present multiple government-issued Quintos and Kate Valdez join together once of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Fingerprints, iris scans more in headlining this drama as siblings Maila through EO 420, synchronizing all government- IDs for any transaction anymore. Disadvantaged and Natalie, daughters of Onay. issued IDs and calling it the Unified Multi- Under the law, the government will be able to individuals previously unable to access support The show also features the very special Purpose Identification System (UMID). start issuing national IDs containing basic details and assistance from the government can now participation of Superstar Ms. as The UMID is still being issued by select of the holder, such as name, sex, birth date, have something to count on, in such a small Nelia, Onay’s supportive mother who will do government agencies but does not serve as a birthplace, address and nationality. package that not only fits in a bag, but also fits in anything for her child. national ID. The card will also contain biometric a wallet,” Aragones, a former journalist, said in a Joining them to play an equally important information of the holder. The law authorizes statement. role is Ms. as Helena, a former the collection of photographs, fingerprints, and But for Rep. Sarah Elago of Kabataan party- beauty queen and now a wealthy owner of an Constitutional iris scans as determined by the Implementing list, the national ID system law should be online fashion magazine. She is also Onay’s condemned because it is aimed at suppressing mother-in-law who will make her and Nelia’s This time, the PhilSys law would be Rules and Regulations. The collection of data dissent and reminiscent of the cedula system life miserable. deemed constitutional by the Supreme Court, on marital status, mobile number and email that the Spanish colonizers used to control Completing the powerhouse cast are Gardo Malacañang said. address, however, is optional. the movement of people and suppress their Versoza as Dante, Nelia’s younger brother who In a news briefing, Palace spokesman Harry “For the ordinary Juan de la Cruz, the signing democratic rights. “In the hands of [President will treat Maila as his own daughter; Wendell Roque Jr. said there would be a safeguard to of this act means that he will no longer have Rodrigo] Duterte, the national ID system is Ramos as Lucas, a rich and careless man who protect the people from security issues. to present multiple identification cards simply used to be an alcohol and drug addict who will bound to be a weapon of suppression, mass “I would like to assure the people [this will to prove his identity. This streamlining of later on play an important role in Onay’s life; monitoring and surveillance to track everyone’s be]unlike the National ID Bill which was earlier information makes it likewise harder to commit Rochelle Pangilinan as Sally, Onay’s childhood movement, if not bribery and arm-twisting on declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court identity theft or fraud,” Roque said. friend who works at a beauty salon and is very Duterte’s critics and dissenters. This is an attack in Ople vs the Executive Secretary, because there supportive and endeared to Maila; Vaness Del on the civil and political rights of the Filipinos,” were no safeguards to protect the database,” ‘Like the cedula’ Moral as Imelda, Lucas’ jealous and possessive Elago said in a statement. wife; Enrico Cuenca as Oliver, a handsome Roque said. “This time around, there is a privacy “If the priority of government is to provide school jock who will fall for Maila; and special law and in the law itself it is specified that Access to government services should everyone with free public health, free education, guest Adrian Alandy as Elvin, the loving and government has the obligation to protect the significantly improve with the national free public housing, public transportation and so responsible husband of Onay who fell in data gathered because of the National ID System. identification system law, a lawmaker said. on, there is no need for a national ID system for love with her because of her beautiful innate That’s why we are confident that this time Rep. of issued the qualities. the people to benefit from these,” Elago added. Onanay is set to touch the hearts of viewers by showcasing the immeasurable power of love and how there is nothing that a mother Andrea on work- just like in my last show ‘Alyas kahit madaling araw na, mataas wouldn’t do for her child. Robin Hood’, na nag-enjoy din pa rin ang energy na parang The series is under the helm of esteemed ing with Alden: ako in doing my own stunts at hindi napapagod sa trabaho director with the creative team fight scenes. Dito, nag-training kahit mahihirap gawin ang mga composed of creative director Roy Iglesias, ‘Masarap’ din ako sa parkour like Alden eksena niya.” creative head Richard Cruz, creative consultant para naman makikipagsabayan From the looks of it, GMA-7 Suzette Doctolero, headwriter Luningning ANDREA Torres is happy to be back on ako sa kanya sa pakikipaglaban obviously has a huge faith in Ribay, writers Obet Villela, Geng delos Reyes primetime via GMA-7’s new show, “Victor sa mga kaaway niya.” Alden and has decided to pit his and Tina Samson-Velasco, and brainstormers Borj Danao and Brylle Tabora. Magtanggol” where she plays a very unusual So she won’t have sexy show against the long-running Onanay is created by the GMA Entertain- role. “Yes, sobrang kakaiba po ang role ko rito scenes like in her past shows? Kapamilya show, “Ang Prob- ment Group under the supervision of Senior kasi I play the role of a goddess,” she beams. “Sexy rin naman yung costume ko, but this is insyano”, now that “The Cure” is on its final Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Vice “Diyosa po ako rito named Sif, na ibang-iba for general patronage, so mage-enjoy ang mga week. Of course, the expectations are very President for Drama Redgie A. Magno, Assis- ang costume at pati buhok ko, blonde. Norse batang manonood ng show. Very entertaining high on the big-budgeted “Victor Magtang- tant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching- goddess si Sif na ang suot na headband, may ang show kasi meron din akong special pet gol” and Alden’s fans are worried. They are Sy, Senior Program Manager Helen Rose S. special powers.” dito na tiyak na aaliw sa viewers.” wondering if Alden’s show would finally be Sese, and Executive Producer Nieva Sabit. Will she be friend or foe of title-roler Alden It’s her first time work with Alden in a te- the one to defeat Coco Martin’s seemingly in- Don’t miss Onanay’s premiere this August 6 Richards? “Magkakampi kami rito. Hindi leserye. How is it? “Masarap siyang katrabaho vulnerable action-drama. Well, that remains on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA kami magkaaway. Ako ang tutulong kay kasi laging good vibes ang dala niya sa taping. to be seen. Aldenatics just have to pray hard Pinoy TV. To check the program schedule, visit Victor tuwing siya ay nalalagay sa panganib. Magaan ang aura niya, laging nakangiti, hindi and join forces to make sure their idol’s show their official website at www.gmapinoytv.com. Exciting kasi may action scenes din ako rito, nagsusungit, nakikipag-relate sa lahat sa set at will rate to high heavens. 8 2018 8 two men, Jon Lucas as Delfin and Akihiro ‘Halik’ not selling Blanco as Victor. Si Jon talaga ang gusto niya but something will happen between them and sex to lure viewers they will meet again 40 years later, with me playing Lola Nelia and Freddie Webb as Lolo Playing lead in a dramatic project, wheth- Delfin. ‘Dito Lang Ako’ ang title. kasi it shows er in film or television, is no longer alien that after 40 years, they can still tell each other territory to . As a matter of ‘nandito lang ako’.” fact, this columnist proclaims that Rosales is the greatest actor of his generation. SInce the movie is about a love triangle, Proving my declaration? His scintillating has she ever figured in a similar situation in and truthful performances in Siargao, Lucky real life? “Yes, during my college days in UP, in Love, Alagwa or his earlier film forays my first boyfriend was a guy named Pete, but in Santa Santita and . We all hindi si Pete Roa na naging husband kundi si remember him as Angelo Buenavista in the Pete Roxas. Mahilig yata ako sa Pete R. But his original Pangako Sa ‘Yo, Tristan in the boob folks, lalo na his mom, didn’t like me. Galing tube incarnation of Ang and to add kasi ako sa broken family at sila naman, buena more wattage to his all scorching television familia. He was told to break up with me but characters is Lino Bartolome in Halik, the he talked to my best friend, Cecille Mitra, to soon to be shown sizzling primetime drama. pretend, for the sake of his mom, na ito ang “My character Lino exudes a lot of man girlfriend niya and not me. Ang nangyari, he heat because I play a married man in Halik. Tom hopes to bring didn’t stand up for me at sila ng best friend Normal lang naman ito since Yam (Concep- ko ang nagkatuluyan. But before they got cion) are newly married,” Jericho begins his Talking about his co-star , own animation married, nagkasakit siya, terminal illness, pero tale. “We are not selling sex here, at least that whom he’s working with for the first time, nagpakasal pa rin sila.” is how I see it. Of course, some of the scenes Rosales said that the actor is very coopera- works to Disney The story is like a TV drama, right? “Yes, are sexy but I am not trying to be sexy, we are tive. then I met Pete Roa and after 40 years, may not using sex as the main reason for you guys “He’s very collaborative. And I would says he will miss the action sakit na noon si Pete and we just visited our to watch this new show.” rather work with a collaborative person than scenes he’s been doing in “The Cure” now that grandchildren in the U.S., pauwi na kami Rosales describes Halik as groundbreak- an amazing actor who doesn’t want to work it is on its final week. “I really enjoyed this ing, “It is groundbreaking, in a way, because with other actors and is oblivious of his show as it gave me the chance to do stunts and it is told in the point of view ng isang lalaki. peers.” fight scenes na hindi mo basta magagawa sa Usually, when we present complicated rela- With Yam Concepcion, on the other hand, dramas or romcoms,” he says. “Mahirap gawin tionships, from the women’s point of view. his eyes lit up and did not deny his excite- ito, but it’s a lot of fun.” Dito, bigla naman si Lino ang center of the ment. So what’s he gonna do after “The Cure” drama’s universe.” “With her, I see growth. She started na ends? “I’m, in a new horror movie, ‘Maledicto’, “You know, at the end of the day, this is may kaba lalo na when we were just starting and I’m also finishing a short animated film still a melodrama that caters to a niche, ito the shoot. Now, I can already see the confi- kasi may expo rito for animators in October ang gustong makita nina mommy, lola, tito at dence in her. She is working hard to make and I want to be part of that event.” tita, mga kapamilya natin who are so accus- her character real.” He says there was a similar event held here tomed and used to this kind of fare.” In conclusion, Rosales minces no words last year but he was so busy then he didn’t get Rosales carries on. “I say that it is some- about playing lead in Halik,”I have no issue to attend it. “So, sana maka-attend ako this what groundbreaking because we are intro- whether I play lead or not. When I do a cer- year kasi animators ng Disney and Dream- ducing something new. I tell myself or the tain project, I focus on what I can contribute works will be coming here and I want to meet people I work with to change the formula, to totality of it.” them in person. I’ve been following them sa you just cannot shove what you like, pronto. Halik will air on Aug. 13, replacing Since Youtube for a long time now at hopefully, may You know, the teleseryes are for its niche I Found You on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida mabuo akong short animated film of my own market and I’m happy to serve them. Block. na puede kong ipakita sa kanila and they can critique it, say what they feel about it.” rito at sa airport, while I was waiting for our So is he branching out into a new career as luggage, may babaeng lumapit sa’kin. Sister an animator? “No naman. Kasi animation is pala siya ng late Pete Roxas, at itinuro sa’kin something you can do anywhere then you just ang mom niya na naka-wheel chair na rin like send your work to them. May Filipino artists Pete. So lumapit ako and the mom stood up, na who work for companies like Marvel na crying, and hugged me, saying sorry for what dito pa rin based. I’m just really fascinated by happened at ngayon lang daw siya nakahingi animation work.” ng tawad sa’kin. Doon lang nagkaroon ng clo- And what can viewers from “The Cure” sure ang lahat. Para ngang teleserye, di ba? So expect from watching it on its last few days? 3000 Dufferin Street nagyakap kami and after that they considered “Naku, marami. Maraming-maraming excit- me a family friend na. Kaya nakaka-relate ako (Lawrence & Dufferin) ing incidents na mangyayari, mga twists at sa story ng ‘Dito Lang Ako’ and I’m sure even action-packed sequences so dapat huwag bu- viewers would be able to relate with it kasi Large, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites mitaw ang viewers kasi talagang very thrilling very heartwarming ang love story nina Nelia Renovated, clean, Bright units with balcony ang last few episodes. Malalaman na rin nila at Delfin na pinapakita rito.” finally kung sino ‘yung title ng pelikula, The Boots remains active as head of Mowelfund Close to TTC, Yorkdale Mall and lots of local Shopping! Cure, na siya palang makakagamot sa virus ng which will celebrate its 45th anniversary in lumaganap na epidemya. At tiyak na ikagugu- March. “We will give awards to those who lat nila ‘yun, so don’t miss that very intriguing continue to help the small people in the in- Call today – 416-931-2206 revelation and the action-packed finale.” dustry like Erap Estrada, , Manay About him and his inamorata Carla Abel- Ichu Maceda, , Kris Aquino and lana, Tom says he’s pretty sure she’s the girl others na madaling lapitan. We’ll also have a he wants to take in front of the altar. “But we grand reunion with graduates of Mowelfund don’t know yet when the wedding will take Institute na kilalang directors na ngayon, like place,” he says. “Naghahanda pa kasi kaming Lav Diaz, , Mark Meily, Mac mabuti. We’ve already bought a lot where we Alejandre at iba pa.” will build our dream house. Siguro, we’ll wait She’s busy with three other movies. She until mapatayuan muna namin ‘yun ng bahay plays the grandma of in “Ang where we can start our own family.” Babaeng Allergic sa Wifi”, is about to start “Ulan” with Nadine Lustre for Viva, and a new BOOTS CONFESSES movie with Kris Aquino and for Cignal and Unitel Films. HOW SHE GOT IN- Meantime, also starring in “Dito Lang Ako” VOLVED IN A LOVE TRI- are Rey Abellana, DJ Durano, Garie Concep- ANGLE cion, James Deakin, Roadfill of Moymoy Pal- aboy and Senpai Kazu, directed by Roderick BOOTS Anson Roa plays Lola Nelia, the Lindayag and produced by Robertson Sy Tan lead character in the new romantic-drama of Blade Productions, the multi-media arm of movie “Dito Lang Ako” that will be showing Blade Asia Inc. that introduced the concept in theaters starting August 8. “Ako ‘yung of specialty car accessories retailing through narrator ng movie so I’m there from begin- Blade Auto Center. “Dito Lang Ako” is their ning to end,” she says. “The story spans several first film venture and Robertson says that if it decades, from the 1970s up to the present. would click with local audiences, then they’ll My character is also played by Michelle Vito be producing more movies in the future. as the young Nelia and she’ll be torn between 9 2018 9 10 2018 10 ‘No truth to AI claim PH a dangerous place’

Malacañang brushed off an allegation by Legitimate operations Amnesty International (AI) Philippines that Tagle admits pain President Duterte had made the country “a He also cited a Pulse Asia survey which far more dangerous place” to live in. “Abandoning human rights values and showed that nearly nine out of 10 Filipinos, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque principles is a failure on his part and comes or 88 percent, supported the Duterte admin- Gerald Ander- said the decline in the number of common with a huge cost of essentially guaranteeing istration’s war on drugs. crimes and the support of the majority of that no one can ever be safe because the “We reiterate that the administration’s Filipinos for the Duterte administration’s country has become a far more dangerous campaign against illegal drugs is conducted son: BeaRald war on drugs belied the rights organization’s place,” he added. through legitimate police enforcement oper- allegation. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the Manila ations, and deaths arising from these are due still ‘on’ “There is no truth to the statement of archbishop, admitted to being pained when- to the drug personalities’ violent resistance Amnesty International that President ever the Philippines or being a Filipino was to lawful apprehensions,” Roque said. MANILA, Philippines — Months after Kapamilya Duterte has made the Philippines ‘a far more criticized because of the apparent disregard He added that the President, a lawyer and actress said she and Kapamilya actor dangerous place,’” he said. for human rights and the rule of law in the former prosecutor, had previously prosecut- are no longer a couple, Gerald AI Philippines director Jose Noel Olano country. ed murder as a capital offense. said there is no reason to move on. said “impunity and lack of accountability Tagle urged Filipinos to show to the “He, therefore, does not and will never “Okay naman kami. Wala namang move on have been shamelessly displayed at almost world, “as the country’s true representa- condone extralegal killings, as he maintains all levels” of the Duterte administration. tives,” their dignity as a people. zero tolerance for erring policemen who na dapat gawin. Nagulat ako sa tanong mo ha,” “It is not only Duterte’s speeches about Roque cited a Social Weather Stations digress from standard protocols and abuse Gerald said while laughing. keeping our country safe that has become survey, which showed that victims of their power,” Roque said. Reports say Gerald and Bea did not really break mere lip service but in his audacity to common crimes fell to a record low of 6.1 up, but this has not been officially confirmed by smear human rights, he has rolled back on percent in 2017, while the annual average the actors. hard-won human rights protections that are for property crimes were at a low of 5.6 Recently, photos of the couple reportedly supposed to keep everyone safe, in the first percent last year. spending time together at a zoo surfaced on social place,” Olano said. media. User @bearald_rock posted pictures of the couple enjoying the zoo and interacting with Robredo tells youth: animals. The photos reportedly were a repost from Jen A., who is allegedly Gerald’s sister. ‘Everyday acts of courage, generosity’ key to changing PH fate Gerald, who is doing a new teleserye under ABS- CBN and a basketball player of Shoemas- about change. “But even more than those who reach ters at the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League “Even after the out, we need leaders who are empow- (MPBL), will be leading the inaugural Skechers triumph of the ering and inspiring, who bring out the Performance Run at SM By the Bay, MOA Complex. People Power best in people, and help them become revolution, up to great leaders as well,” she said. The race has three categories: 5k, 10k, and 21k this day, Filipinos “They need to be courageous so that distances to cater to both beginners and seasoned are still seeking they are not threatened by the act of runners. Registration is ongoing online and in saviors who listening. They are not offended even by select stores across the metro. will solve our dissent.” Gerald said his teammates as well as their problems. But I Robredo encouraged the youth not coaches will run in the event for them to have a believe the fate to fear mistakes, meeting resistance or of our country facing rejection. bonding. He refused to tell if Bea will be running lies not in the “Even when you are on the side of alongside them. hands of one truth and inclusivity, you will meet He has yet to make a debut on the hard court great leader but people who will doubt your intentions due to a hamstring injury, but he said he is doing in all of us. It is and question your ways, but when that fine now, so he hopes to play and help his team shaped by little time comes do not budge. Fight, resist, soon. Vice President Leni Robredo addressed young professionals and everyday acts of do not conform. It will be scary but you graduate students during her keynote speech for the 4th Young The actor also looks forward to meet Xian Lim in Professionals Summit held at De La Salle University-Taft courage and generosity,” Robredo said in need not fear, because we can do all of a speech at De La Salle University. this together,” she said. the court. Xian plays for the MPBL team Manda- luyong El Tigre. Xian logged six points and six MANILA—Vice President Leni Robredo The vice president said the country Robredo mentioned that young peo- rebounds in 15 minutes of play during his debut. on Saturday said the fate of the country needs leaders who will reach out to the ple were also among those who stood up does not lie in the hands of one leader marginalized, more than those who to the dictatorship during the Martial and urged young professionals to bring display brute force or who use strong Law era. language.

11 2018 11 ‘It’s fake’: Bare-faced Solenn breaks ‘perfect’ facade, reveals battle with anxiety

A staple on “sexiest” lists and a sought-after model, Duterte mulls sending ship to Libya after often appears glammed up on television and magazine covers — an image she admitted can be deceiving to many of her followers. Filipinos kidnapped In her latest vlog entry released Wednesday, a bare- MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday the s*** of b*****s).” tified and the attack has not been claimed by any faced Heussaff demonstrated the long process getting said he is considering sending a ship to Libya after Three Filipino engineers and a South Korean group. It was not clear when the video was shot. made up for a shoot, from putting on makeup, attaching a group kidnapped three Filipinos in the North were abducted in an attack on a water project site hair extensions, and choosing the right African country. in western Libya on July 6. “The Philippine embassy in Tripoli has con- outfit. Duterte said he also wants to show force after Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said firmed that the three men in the video are the Wearing a form-fitting South Korea deployed a warship to Libya to secure efforts were being carried out to secure the release three Filipino technicians who (were) taken by dress and all dolled up, He- the release of its national kidnapped along with the of the three Filipinos. armed men in Libya last month,” Department of ussaff said this “perfect” three Filipinos. Seoul and Manila have confirmed the kidnap Foreign Affairs spokesperson Elmer Cato told image is what’s often “If they begin to hurt ‘yung tatlo, magpadala victims were featured in a video shared on social Agence France-Presse. presented by ako ng frigate (If they begin to hurt the three, I media this week. The video, also posted by the Since former Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi peo- ple will send a frigate),” Duterte said in a speech in SITE Intelligence group, shows the four men was ousted from power and killed in 2011, foreign on social City, Bukidnon. addressing the camera in English. workers and diplomatic missions have frequently “Kapag nakita niyo pasabugin niyo yung p****g An armed guard is pictured squatting behind been targeted by militias or jihadists such as the me- dia, i*a (When [the ship] finds [the kidnappers], bomb them in the sand, but their captors are not iden- Islamic State group. with a care- fully curated In- stagram feed that only shows the dumaan muna sa’kin for my approval. good times. JC’s next GF Wow!” She then urged In “The Day After Valentine’s”, she her fol- lowers to plays Lani, a smart woman who seems to “keep it real,” must pass have all of life’s answers until she meets and stop comparing JC as Kai, who’s always depressed after them- selves Bela’s ap- being dumped by his girlfriend. Will Lani with the “perfect succeed in helping Kai to have hope and lives” they see move on with his life? When she guested online. Not proval in Vice Ganda’s show recently, she was bashed because of her insider jokes with feeling enough LIVE in is no doubt the queen of Kim Chiu. How did she feel about it? because of such movies made for the brokenhearted. In “I was really so surprised sa dami ng hate comparison, she said, may Toronto ! at Mabuhay film after film, she stars in stories where comments that I got kasi hindi naman ako even lead some people the main lovers figure in failed relation- talaga ‘yung nag-joke about Gerald An- to getting depressed — a Philippines Festival on ships and she ends up nursing a broken derson kundi si Vice. Pero iniintindi ko situation she turns out to be heart, as in “Camp Sawi”, “100 Tulad Para na lang kasi fans ‘yan, e. Nasasaktan sila familiar with. August 25th. Kay Stella”, “Meet Me in St. Gallen”. In all para sa idol nila. It’s good kami mismo ni these movies, the story concludes with her In the accompanying Kim, we understand each other perfect- blog of the video, Heussaff Martin Nievera, widely known as the Philippine being loveless. ly. We know na biro lang lahat. Siya rin opened up about her own past struggle with mental concert king, will headline the TFC Hour on August “We’re just being realistic,” she says. “In naman, ang dami niyang ibinuko sa’kin. health. She narrated a time last year when she had to be 25, 2018, Saturday, at Nathan Phillips Square, City real life naman, marami talagang nasasa- Tinawanan na lang namin. After the show, Hall, Queen Street West, Toronto. The live show is wi, ’di ba?” kumain pa nga kami sa labas.” hospitalized due to an anxiety attack. in celebration of the 20th platinum anniversary of She can cite her own self since, in real Affected by comments about her supposed weight gain Mabuhay Philippines Festival , a signature summer life, she remains loveless after she broke in between projects, Heussaff “went on a crazy overdrive, event of the Philippine Independence Day Council up with producer BF Neil Arce, who Midget Actress reluctant worked out and dieted to the extreme, tried to get as - PIDC. has since hooked up with . much work as I could.” The popular Filipino singer, songwriter and actor “Okay lang naman ‘yun for me kasi I’m so to accept GMA offer She went on: “Because of the stress I was putting on totally focused sa trabaho ko sa ngayon,” is billed to perform at the centre stage of Nathan myself, I got an anxiety attack at work. I still remember Phillips Square as part of TFC’s Sama Saya event she stresses. “Ang career ko, ‘yun ang asa- JO Berry feels very fortunate to be given the rare chance to play a lead role in her very first teleserye, that during the attack, my face looked like it was melting series upon invitation by ABS- CBN North America. wa ko. I tried naman magbigay ng chance sa iba after my last one, but it really didn’t “Onanay”. Such is the show’s title because she plays and I had to go to the hospital. Nievera, is one of the main hosts of the musical a “nanay” in the teleserye and she’s also a midget or variety show ASAP on the ABS-CBN network in the work out. Okay na rin, kasi wala talaga sa “I couldn’t understand what was happening to me. what is called an unano. She has the bone disorder Clearly, more people had bigger problems than me. Yet Philippines. His music genre includes OPM-Origi- scheme of things ko at this moment ang called achondroplasia which she got from her father. nal Pilipino Music, pop and soft rock. makipagrelasyon uli kahit kanino.” “Apat kaming magkakapatid at dalawa kaming ganito I was still struggling mentally and emotionally, but at Among his popular songs are: “Be My Lady”, How is it being reunited with JC Santos and the other two are normal naman,” she says. the same time, I didn’t think I had valid reasons to be “Kahit Isang Saglit” “Say That You Love Me”, “You in “The Day After Valentine’s”? “It’s great. Is Berry their real family name? “Yes. Half struggling. So I didn’t want to talk to my family or my Are My Song”, “Forever”, “Himig ng Damdamin” Kasi when we were first paired in ‘100 American ang dad namin at nakuha rin siya to appear friends about it, because I was afraid to be judged and I and a lot more. He has appeared as an actor in a Tula’, we didn’t really know each other that in some international films. Na-feature ‘yung family was afraid they would get so worried.” namin sa ‘’ last year and I played dozen movies , hosted numerous television shows well. But now, mas kilala na namin ang Heussaff eventually sought help, and managed to isa’t isa so we’re really very comfortable myself. I think doon nakuha ‘yung idea ng ‘Onanay’.” and performed in several successful Philippine & recover when she released “everything I was holding on with one another. Mas madali na ang lahat Off-cam, Jo has a college degree and she has a reg- international concerts. ular work as a call center agent in a BPO or business to — the stress, the pain, the doubts.” February-born Martin Ramon Razon Nievera, kasi tantiyado na namin ang bawat isa. process outsourcing company. So how is her experience Drawing from her own experience, Heussaff encour- whose father was the equally famous balladeer May scene kami rito showing us making as a drama actress? aged readers who may have had similar struggles, to Bert Nievera, spent his childhood in Hawaii and out and we did it without any hesitation “Naku, never ko pong pinangarap maging artista California and came to the Philippines in the 1980s. kasi we trust each other so much and I pero hindi ko natanggihan ang offer ng GMA-7 kasi also find someone to talk to, including dedicated hotlines In his entire career, Martin, has garnered numerous know I’m very safe with him. Abangan lead role nga. Biro mo, I get the chance to act with for those battling depression. music awards including 18 platinum, 5 double plati- nyo si JC rito kasi talagang napakagaling Nora Aunor as my mother, tapos si Cherie Gil ang uma- Circling back to her glammed up celebrity image, num, 3 triple platinum and one quadruple platinum niya bilang isang brokenhearted guy, with api sa akin, and the director is Gina Alajar. So what she concluded: “Look good for yourself. Take care of albums . me as his shoulder to cry on na nagpapa- more can a newcomer like me ask for? Sobra-sobrang yourself, because that’s what you deserve, not because blessings na ang dumating sa akin. Kaya naman I’m The ABS-CBN TFC Hour is being held in part- yo sa kanya.” you have an ‘image’ to take care of. And if you want to So hasn’t JC sent her feelers or any- really doing my best to make sure hindi ako mapahiya nership and cooperation with the Filipino Canadian sa pagtitiwalang binigay sa’kin ng network.” share posts or photos that don’t look perfect and aren’t thing? “Naku, we’re quite close now, but community’s iconic Philippine Independence Day “Onanay” replaces “Kambal Karibal” and will start edited? Go ahead. Life would be so much easier and so friend zone lang kami talaga. Magkatropa, Council-PIDC whose main goal is to promote and airing this Monday night after “Victor Magtanggol” much more fun if we weren’t focused on being perfect all showcase Philippine culture, heritage, arts and char- ganun lang ang turingan namin. Pero ka- and before “Inday Will Always Love You”. the time.” ity in Canada. ( by: Tony A. San Juan). pag nagka-girlfriend uli siya, kailangang

12 2018 12 Barbie Imperial ko kapag makapal make-up kasi yun nga, hindi nga daw bagay sa akin. relates struggles “Mas more on ‘no makeup’ makeup look nga.” NEED MONEY FAST? of having “baby The Kapamilya star noted that she goes makeup-free when she’s not working. face” Barbie was asked about the two must- HAVE A HOME? have items on her kikay kit, she answered, ABS-CBN actress Barbie Imperial believes “Usually, lip tint ‘tapos yun na rin ginagamit that “less is more” when it comes to makeup. ko pang cheek tint. Barbie Imperial is undoubtedly one of “’Tapos importante ang pang-kilay, ayun.” ABS-CBN’s rising leading ladies. CALL US Barbie also makes an extra effort to doll Three years after her debut in Pinoy Big up when she’s going out with friends or on a QUICK APPROVALS! Brother 737 in 2015, the 19-year-old Star date night. Magic talent finally snagged her first lead role “Siguro, lip and cheek tint pa rin, ‘tapos Subject to satisfactory home appraisal in Precious Hearts Romances: Araw Gabi pang-kilay pa rin pero may eye shadow opposite actor JM de Guzman. lang na very, very light ‘tapos mascara and FREE Consultation Many of her fans like her fresh, innocent powder.” beauty, but Barbie finds it hard to transform When it comes to skincare, Barbie has a with a warm cup her look especially for the kind of role she’s fuss-free routine as well. playing in the Kapamilya afternoon series. “Hindi naman sensitive yung skin ko so of coffee, Barbie shared some of her struggles for kapag tinanggal ko yung makeup ko, wipes having a “baby face.” lang and makeup remover ‘tapos okay na Come on in The teen star recalled, “May mga times pa siya.” rin sa taping na kailangan magmukha akong mature kasi nga yung role ko... so ayun, pa- BIGGEST INSECURITY. The Araw Gabi 1st Mortgage 2nd Mortgage Refinance rang ang ginagawa lang namin, medyo mas actress, however, admitted to one big insecu- kinakapalan yung kilay. rity: her freckles. > Equity Take Out > Rejected by The Bank > Judgements/ Liens “Kasi pag wala akong makeup or no make- But Barbie has learned to own her flaws > Bad Credit > Power of Sale > Property Tax in Arrears up look, mukha talaga akong bata. And then and love them as time passed by. > Past Bankruptcy > Debt Consolidation > Revenue Canada Debt merong time na kailangan may photo ako sa “Before parang hindi ako comfortable na Araw Gabi na ilalagay sa frame para sa isang may freckles ako. Parang sobrang tinatakpan > Self Employed > Consumer Proposals > Mortgage Arrears eksena na elementary lang dapat ako dun sa ko siya ng foundation, ng concealer. photo. “’Tapos nagugulat ako kasi yung mga WHEN BANKS SAY NO...WE SAY YES! “Binura ko lang lahat ng make-up ko makeup artist na nakakatrabaho ko, ayaw ‘tapos yun na yun.” nilang tanggalin. “So sabi ko, ‘Bakit ayaw niyong tanggalin?’ NATURAL MAKEUP. Barbie, however, INC Medyo nai-insecure ako kapag nakikita yung Providing Mortgage Solutions believes that “less is definitely more” and freckles ko kasi parang hindi makinis, parang Broker #10704 prefers a natural makeup look. ganun.” She further explained, “Kasi ako, sa face “Patagal nang patagal parang medyo nag- Katherine Meana ko po pag makapal yung makeup ko, medyo ing uso na pala siya.” Mortgage Broker M08004466 hindi bagay sa akin. Direct: (647) 274-8940 “Nagma-mature siya [yung face] pero 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit #403A, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4M3 sobra, parang ganun. Office: 905-566-1999 Fax: 647-498-1088 Email: [email protected] “’Tapos parang nawawala yung confidence www.mortgageweb.ca/KatherineMeana

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Dr. Guillermo de Villa Memorial Cup Another successful fundraising initiative by The Filipino Centre Toronto was held at Station Creek Golf Club. FCTs Annual Golf Tournament is named after the late Dr. Guillermo de Villa and is also a fundraising inititative to benefit the Comprehensive Health & Wellness Program among others. Blessed with good weather, the tournament finished around 6pm and was followed by barbecue dinner and awarding ceremony. A long time sponsor, A Honda car is the prize to anyone who can make a hole in one, courtesy of Manager Mr. Rafael Nebres of Action Honda.

sa isyu. JaDine out to establish an ‘Epik With an intense endorsements—they are practically considered superheroes among Sina Bea at Sherilyn ay nagkasama sa Kapuso teleseryeng Mulawin fanbase to support millennials, and about to be so. vs. Ravena. Universe’ their every move— James and Nadine just landed major roles for newly launched content their own Careless creator Epik Studios by Cignal, which named them the Pedro Penduko There is no stopping power couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre from music label, soap and Maria Makiling of the new generation. As the proudly Filipino super taking their young celebrity far and wide. operas, movies and heroes, they will star in the opening salvo of a decade-long installment 14 2018 14 mga bulaklak. la ang iba na ang lalaki sa larawan ay si Alden. kanila ni Alden at sinabing magkaibigan lamang sila. bakit inaakala ng iba na si Alden ang kanyang mystery guy. Caption niya: “And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times, Ipinagtanggol naman ng iba si Bea at sinabing hindi si Alden ang Tinanong niya kung bakit iginigiit ng iba na si Alden ang lalaking Kinumpirma rin ni Bea na non-showbiz ang lalaking nasa likod ng It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing. You’re every line, you’re every nasa larawan. may hawak ng bouquet, dahil ang pagkakaalam niya ay non-showbiz mga bulaklak. word, you’re everything.” Hindi ito ang unang beses na ini-link si Alden kay Bea. ang special someone ni Bea. Nagsagutan naman ang netizens sa comments section dahil naghina- Dati nang itinanggi ni Bea na may espesyal na namamagitan sa Sumagot si Bea kay Sherilyn at sinabing hindi rin niya alam kung Sagot ng aktres, kaya siya nagtatanong ay dahil wala siyang alam

Ambra Battilana Gutierrez models for Victoria’s Secret

Filipino-Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez shared on Instagram a sneak peek of her photo shoot for Victoria’s Secret. Ambra Battilana Gutierrez is the latest model of Filipino descent to have a modelling stint for the Victoria’s Secret. The 26-year-old Filipino-Italian model shared the news on her Instagram account on Friday, August 3, and gave her followers a sneak peek of her photo shoot for the American lingerie and beauty brand, held at Hudson Studios in New York City. Ambra revealed that her casting hap- pened last June. The Filipino-Italian model definite- ly enjoyed the experience working with the global brand—which mounts the an- nual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (VSFS), the most awaited lingerie extravaganza featuring the world’s top models. “Working for them is beautiful, they all are amazing people and very nice and easy to work with.” Ambra noted that she has always been a fan of Victoria’s Secret and what it stands for. “What I love about VS that they give women freedom to express their sexy side without any judgment. “All women should be free to be sexy.” Will she be the first Filipina to walk on the VSFS? Ambra answered,”I don’t know about the show yet, but I’ll work hard to be ready for it in case it will happen. “I’m proud to keep the Philippines up in the world, with my other colleagues, too. “I’m happy to show the world what the Philippines can offer with our kind of beauty.” Aside from Ambra, Filipino supermodels Janine Tugonon and Kelsey Merritt have also worked with Victoria’s Secret. Ambra became world-famous for being one of the many female celebrities—including actresses actresses Ashley Judd, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevigne, and Rose McGowan—who accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual violence and harassment, and has sparked the #MeToo movement spearheaded by Alyssa Milano. Ambra became an instrumental figure in helping reveal the alleged sex-related offenses of Weinstein with over 87 women. The New Yorker published an exposé against the film executive in October 2017, featuring a recording of Ambra’s encounter with Harvey the day after he assaulted her in 2015. The film executive has since been charged with six felony sex crimes—two counts of predatory sexual assault, two counts of rape, one first-degree criminal sex act charge, and one criminal sex act. Weinstein pleaded not guilty and was released after paying the $1 million cash bail.

BIRTHDAY GIRL, Chyrell Samson (CENTRE) celebrates her birthday with friends Alvin Alba and Jennifer Uy. endorsements—they are practically considered superheroes among of homegrown comic book characters for the big screen. Pedro will be shown in the fourth quarter of this year.” said of their new assignments, “I’m not sure about the [appearing millennials, and about to be so. Make way for ‘Epik Universe’ Marvel boys and girls! Penduko and Makiling will run as separate projects but James assures JaDine within the two projects]but I understand they will call for it [at some point]para James and Nadine just landed major roles for newly launched content Apparently James has been training since last year when he learned about the fans he will have no love interest as Pedro. sa makakabuti sa kanilang dalawa.” creator Epik Studios by Cignal, which named them the Pedro Penduko super hero project. “This will be a very different Pedro Penduko from what you guys have She went on, “But I was really so excited to learn about doing Maria Makiling “What better way to influence the youth than by starring in our own folklore watched. We will also be working with people from Marvel and Netflix so I’m because I’ve always wanted a very action-packed role.” and Maria Makiling of the new generation. As the proudly Filipino super super psyched for that.” heroes, they will star in the opening salvo of a decade-long installment stories?” acknowledged the Australian-Filipino singer-actor. “I’ve been training in Muay Thai since 2017 but I’ll be intensifying my training even more because As for Nadine whom we caught for a chat at the Samsung J6 on Friday, she 15 2018 15 Loisa Andalio and July 31, nag-post si Ronnie sa kanyang back in each other’s arms: Twitter account ng photo message na may “Love always wins.” nakasulat na: “Love always wins.” Ni-repost naman ito ni Loisa ngayong Ronnie Alonte posts message on Twitter araw ng Miyerkules, August 1. after reconciliation with rumored girlfriend Sabi ni Loisa sa kanyang mensahe: Loisa Andalio. “Yes!!!!!!!! 100%.” Back in each other’s arms na nga ang rumored Noong nakaraang linggo ay inamin ni Ronnie na couple na sina Loisa Andalio at Ronnie Alonte. nagkaroon sila ng hindi pagkakaunawaan. Ito ay matapos mapabalitang nagkaroon sila ng di Ngunit ilang araw lang ang nakalipas, namataan pagkakaunawaan. ang dalawa sa isang public place kung saan nakuhaan Sa pamamagitan ng social media, ipinahayag nina sila ng video na nagyayakapan at paminsan-minsan ay FIRST, Chyrell Samson (far left) poses with friends Loisa at Ronnie kung gaano sila kaimportante sa isa’t naghahalikan. on her birthday. isa. Ikinatuwa naman ito ng kanilang fans.

Camilineos Association of Toronto Picnic

Gianna Calderon celebrated her 5th Brithday at Fun Factory Indoor Playground and Party Centre (Pickering) June 28. ABOVE Leo J. Consul, Recording Artist, Actor, Host and Book author pose with FV Foods owner Mel Galeon.

RIGHT, Arielle Abrazaldo and Peyton Garcia of PA Days join the PhilCan Mosaic Festival 2018.

ABOVE, The BCCA-Bicol Canada Community Association hold a Zumba fundraising with former actress and Zumba Instructor Aurora Halili Laurel (FAR LEFT).

RIGHT, PCCF’S Rosemer Enverga joins the Golden and Silver anniversaries of Mother Aurelia’s and Sister Chiara’s religious vows at St. Therese of Liseux Church , Courtice ON. July 28, 2018. PCCF’S ROSEMER ENVERGA ATTEND THE Daughters of Isabella (DOI) - Western Night with the officers & members of DOI, Len Salvador, Tony & Lita Leano & Gie Alvarez. 16 2018 16 China policy not working – Drilon MANILA - Senate Minority Leader Franklin islands that belongs to us, as declared by the Drilon on Sunday urged the government to court,” Drilon said, referring to the 2016 ruling reassess its “appeasement” policy on China, of the arbitral tribunal on the case filed by Ma- saying it has not brought in investments or nila that questioned China’s maritime claims. benefits. The international court declared on July Drilon said compared to Vietnam that has 12, 2016 that the Philippines has exclusive been very aggressive in asserting its claims in economic rights over reefs and waters that lie the South China Sea (SCS), the Philippines got within its 200-mile exclusive economic zone in Gladys S. Calderon fewer foreign direct investments from China in the West Philippine Sea. Serving Filipino community since 2005 spite of Manila’s accommodating stance. The tribunal also declared as invalid the “For me, the appeasement policy on China nine-dash line claim of China and ruled that has no direct effect on the country’s economy,” there was no overlapping entitlement between LOWEST BALIKBAYAN RATES! he said in a radio interview. the Philippines and China. •Unbeatable rates for immigrants, OFW’s and tourists •Worldwide airline tickets Citing records, he said Chinese investment Majority of Filipinos, based on the surveys • Travel Insurance•Cruises• All inclusive packages •Holy Land & European tours in the country in 2017 was only $31 million. conducted by the Pulse Asia and Social Weath- (Direct line) 416 307 2699 • (Cell) 647 267 2052 Beijing invested $2.17 billion in Vietnam in the er Stations, believe that it was “important” for same year. the Philippines to assert its territorial rights Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 The senator added that Chinese tourist over the contested waters. Suite 600, 5775 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M2M 4J1 arrivals in the Philippines last year — 968,447 Drilon expressed the need for the govern- — was puny compared to the four million ment to come up with peaceful and diplomatic Email: [email protected] Chinese who visited Vietnam. means for the Philippines to regain its sover- “At the end of the day, it would only mean eignty over the islands in the WPS. that the national interest of China and what- “We should be more assertive on our claims ever the policy of Vietnam in terms of their on these islands,” he added. 2018 - 2019, he is Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR who for attraction as an investment destination are that The minority leader added that the Senate, several years was the Area Commander of the Canada ones that prevailed,” Drilon pointed out. through the initiative of Senate President Vi- Rizal Region. He said Vietnam got more from China cente Sotto 3rd and foreign relations commit- Damasco is very much wekk-known among the despite its aggressiveness in asserting its claims tee Chairman Loren Legarda, could conduct Filipino communities in Canada and other parts of the in the SCS. hearings and invite experts who could give world. He has been very active by way of participat- “The policy of appeasement is not working suggestions what peace pursuits the country ing in various Filipino events in in Canada. and we want to hear (from the President) his can carry out in the WPS. His appointment was confirmed by Sir Ed Prillo, plans in order for the Philippines to take back KGOR, the outgoing Canada Rizal Region Commander. Damasco was one of the founders of the Philippine Press Club of Ontario (PPCO). He served as the rte, complaints have so far been minimal and secretary of the PPCO. PH to assert sea fishermen themselves attested that they can One of his plan is to consult the senior members now fish in the region. of the Knights of Rizal like the former Regional rights through However, they also said that the Chinese Sir Joe Damasco is Commanders and deputy regional commander of authorities are still in control of Scarborough the new Regional the Knights of Rizal Canada Region and at the same Shoal. time, to form more chapters and inviting the younger friendly talks Commander of the Filipinos in Canada to join the organization. SWS: 4 of 5 Filipinos want He will also strenghten the training programs with China Knights of Rizal Can- in the Knights of Rizal, Canada Region with more gov’t action on China mili- emphasis on the life and sacrifices of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Malacañang Palace insists that a peaceful di- tarization in West PH Sea ada Region the Philippines national hero. By Romy Zetazate & Dindo Orbeso alogue with China will solve issues in the West Four out of five Filipinos sees it is not right Damasco also encourage those inactive members Philippine Sea, after the results of a recent sur- for the government to “leave China alone with to propel their love to the ideals and mission of Dr. vey showed that most Filipinos would want to its infrastructures and military presence in Jose P. Rizal. TORONTO - One of the most senior member of the regain control of disputed islands in the area. claimed territories,” a pollster said Saturday. Damasco can be reached at >>> jdamasco@ Knights of Rizal Canada Region was picked by the “We are one with our people in seeking The Social Weather Stations asked, “Is [ac- rogers.com <<< and Tel. (647) 717 - 3461. (St. Supreme Council as the new Regionnal Commander to assert our sovereign rights and territorial tivity] RIGHT or NOT RIGHT for the Philip- jamestown News Service) of the Knights of Rizal Canada Region for the year claims in the WPS,” presidential spokesperson pine government to do in resolving the conflict Harry Roque said in a statement. between the Philippines and China about the A survey conducted by the Social Weather West Philippine Sea?” Stations showed that an overwhelming num- ber of people would prefer the government to 9 of 10 Pinoys: Retake Chi- take action on the Chinese militarization in Maine Mendoza, the region and eventually retake the islands. na-held islands However, Roque said that Duterte adminis- There is overwhelming support among Fil- kabilang sa top ce- tration had chosen to differ with the previous ipinos for getting back Philippine islands that administration’s moves in dealing with the had been seized by China in the West Philip- lebrity endorsers issue. pine Sea, according to survey results released. “Having seen how the confrontational The June 27-30 survey by the Social Weather Mula nang sumikat siya sa kalyeserye approach of the previous administration only Stations (SWS) showed 87 percent, or about ng Eat Bulaga noong July 2015, nabawasan spurred greater militarization, we have shifted nine of 10 adult Filipinos, believe it was im- na ang privacy ni Maine Mendoza dahil to a conciliatory tack and friendly dialogue portant to regain control of the Chinese-held nalalaman ng with China,” Roque said. islands in the West Philippine Sea. kanyang fans According to Malacañang, the government Among those who believed it was import- and supporters will use a “bilateral consultation mechanism ant, 69 percent said it was “very important” ang halos lahat (BCM) to resolve issues”, as the government and 18 percent said it was “somewhat import- ng activities beefs up its military assets and its “capability to ant.” Two percent deemed it to be unimportant niya, personal monitor and defend our maritime interests.” (1 percent somewhat not important, 1 percent man o hindi. In 2013, during the term of President not at all important) while 11 percent were Natunton ng Benigno Aquino III, the Philippines filed an undecided. fans ang condo- minium building sa City na inuuwian arbitration case against the People’s Republic A majority of the respondents (69 percent) ABOVE, Peyton Garcia and Arielle Abrazaldo pose with Leo J. of China before the Permanent Court of Arbi- also believed that “China is afraid to face any niya at ngayon, mabilis na kumalat ang balita Consul- Recording Artist, Actor, Host and Book author. tration (PCA) in The Hague, The Netherlands. court because they know that they are not on tungkol sa dream house na kanyang ipinata- BELOW, IPEN Pres. Edgar Sulit is shown with actor Leo J. Consul. Aquino administration filed the case after the side of justice.” tayo sa isang subdivision sa Commonwealth, China claimed that certain islands in the con- Only 8 percent disagreed with the statement, Quezon City dahil ang mga magiging kapit- troversial region belonged to them as an effect while 22 percent were undecided. bahay niya ang nagkukuwento na nakikita of the os-called Nine-Dash Line, a border that This yielded a net agreement score (percent siya sa construction site. was based allegedly on historical claims. agree minus percent disagree) of +61, classi- Tatlong taon pa lang ang showbiz career On July 12, 2016, the tribunal ruled in favor fied by SWS as “very strong.” ni Maine pero may kakayahan na siya na of the Philippines, saying that the nine-dash magpatayo ng sariling bahay dahil patuloy na line is “invalid.” nagtitiwala sa kanya bilang celebrity endorser China never recognized the case, and did ang malalaking kompanya. not participated in hearings. Kasama ang pangalan ni Maine sa listah- During the previous administration, there an ng mga pinakamayayaman na young were reports of Filipino fishermen being ha- celebrities sa Pilipinas na walang puwedeng rassed by the Chinese Coast Guard. kumuwestyon dahil sa dami ng mga product During the term of President Rodrigo Dute- endorsement niya. 17 2018 17 Yam Concepcion and choose the better kisser between Jericho Rosales and Sam Milby + other stories that his character, Vito Imperial, will Forum on September 30 ultimately be a transgender? “No, not at all,” he says. “Ang alam ko A large number – eleven – from the lang, closet queen siya. Mabagsik na Filipino Canadian community is vying kontrabida, pero kloseta pala. So when the scriptwriters told me kung anong for Municipal positions, seven for city mangyayari kay Vito, nagulat ako. Councillors : Randy Bucao, Alex Chiu, Paulina Gumanap na rin ako sa gay role noon Corpuz, Lauroz Mercader, Marlene Mogado, in ‘Dading’, but dito, gusto nila, mag- Miles Roque and Rowena Santos; and four all out ako sa pagiging mujer. Laging for School Board Trustee: Benjamin Abis, nakadamit babae with full make up. Maria Montemayor, Luz del Rosario, and Gary Yam Concepcion and Yen Santos choose Siyempre, hindi ako pumayag. Unang- Tanauan. the better kisser between Jericho Rosales and una, I know I will not be comfortable.” PPCO will host the Political Forum on Sam Milby Why so? “Eh, di bale sana kung slim ako. September 30, 2018 – Sunday, at 2:00 PM Alexa Ilacad looking Sa Tonight with Boy Abunda, namili si Yen at the Friends of Jesus Christ – Fellowship Santos at Yam Concepcion kung sino ang Hall – 181 Nugget Avenue (Mc Cowan Rd forward sa bagong better kisser kina Jericho Rosales at Sam Milby and Sheppard Avenue East), Scarborough na leading men nila sa teleseryeng Halik. M15 3B1 . Family, friends and supporters are Ayon kay Yam, “hindi ko pinipersonal yung welcome. A small contribution of $6 pp will opportunities bilang mga kisses nila, pero more on, kunwari sa go towards snack and beverage. eksena since asawa ko si Echo dito passionate The forum will cover an introduction of all solo artist yung kiss niya sa akin, si Sam naman sobrang candidates, the statement of their goals and wild nung kiss niya. So dun na ako sa plans for the respective positions they aspire Nag-eexplore ngayon bilang isang ‘solo’ artist ang passionate.” for, and an open forum. The event will be Kapamilya star na si Alexa Ilacad na nakapanayam ng Ayon naman kay Yen, “si Sam, wild nga moderated by a PPCO member. entertainment press sa isang Kapamilya event. Wala na gaya ng sabi ni Yam... gigil. May sipsip, tapos kasing ka-love team ang young actress ngayong nabuwag na The Philippine Press Club of Ontario, ang tambalan nila ni . yung lips niya parang buong bibig parang in its effort to encourage and support the gusto niyang ano ngangain. Si Echo naman, Kuwento ni Alexa, positibo niyang nakikita ang kanyang participation of our community in the showbiz career dahil sa mga bagong acting opportunities na sweet siya mag-kiss, passionate.” Canadian political milieu, traditionally host dumarating sa kanya ngayon. Natanong din sila tungkol sa love life nila. non-partisan political forums . PPCO believes “I’m given more freedom. I’m given this bigger chance to Almost four years na diumano si Yam at Kaso, ang laki-laki ko. Kung magdadamit that our participation in politics as elected prove myself as an actress. I’m not being boxed, like kailan- boyfriend nitong si Miguel CuUnjieng. Nang babae ako lagi, baka magmukha akong Donya or appointed officials, candidates, voters, gan sweet lang kagi or always pa cute,” bungad niya. tanungin kung paano nila napapag-work Buding. Alam kong hindi babagay sa akin at supporters, community members, etc, provide Thankful naman si Alexa dahil kahit solo na siya, all-out ang long distance relationship, ani Yam, “ang maging katawa-tawa lang sa audience ‘yung our community with political strength, pa din ang support ng NLex (fans ni Nash at Alexa) sa kani-kanilang career. hirap Tito Boy e, hindi siya madali e. Pero I’m character ko. Naintindihan naman nila. So, visibility and respect. The Forum also aims to surprised kung bakit sa aming dalawa it works effeminate si Duquessa, pero hindi siya swishy “Instead of getting mad, they understand us as individuals widen the candidates’ exposure to prospective na may pinagdaanan kami personal at nire-respeto nila yun out.” screaming faggot na masyadong showy ang voters, and encourage political activism. dating.” and they still support us individually,” sabi pa ni Alexa. Nang tanungin kung nagseselos si Miguel, As compatriots who share our desire for a He’s happy that Pythos Ramirez, who May nga sumusuporta man, aminado ang young star na sagot ni Yam ay, “siyempre nagseselos din strong political clout in our adopted country, mayroon din na hindi natuwa at nag-bash sa kanya dahil sa siya pero hindi yung borderline jealous na plays his lover, Winston, in “Contessa”, has improved so much as an actor. “Noong una, ill please join us. hiwalayan by kanilang tandem. nakakainis na.” “Hindi ako nagbabasa naka-off ang comments ko espe- at ease pa siya but now, talagang nag-level up PPCO invites the community to signify Inamin naman ni Yen na dating siya cially on Twitter, on Instagram lang yung naka on. Recently, siya sa mga eksena namin. And I’m glad kasi their attendance by responding “Reply” to this hindi naman mawawala ang bashing, I just want to remove ngayon. Paglilinaw pa niya, “dating but not he always acknowledges na marami siyang email, or respond directly to the following: that all negativity, I want to block it. It’s not needed naman,” available.” natutuhan sa mga eksena namin together. I VP Fred Yuson – [email protected] ani pa ni Alexa. always tell him to put his character into his PRO Imelda Suzara – iomedia2010@gmail. Kasabay naman nito, isa din daw sa proud moments niya New role development heart and he should not worry na lalamunin com lately ay ang pagtatapos niya ng Senior High School. ko siya sa eksena kundi I will help lift him surprises Gabby “Yes,I graduated Senior High School and ngayong up. Ngayon, kayang-kaya na niyang sumabay pasukan, I’ll be taking Business Administration, Major in kahit sino pa ang kaeksena niya.” is a hit with viewers Marketing. I really want to get into business one day and to in his transgender role as Duquessa in be an entrepreneur habang nag-aartista din,” pahayag ng “Contessa”. Did he know from the start PPCO Hosts Political aktres. Sa ngayon, in the works na din daw ang second solo album ni Alexa.

“We are putting in place long-term could have been the first solutions to significantly reduce inflation Pinoy to become a K-Pop star and help poor Filipino families, such as MANILA - The pushing for rice tariffication as rice accounts government is lining for around 20% of the total consumption of up “long-term the poor and implementing our Build, Build, solutions” to address Build Program to lower the transport cost of poverty, Malacañang food and goods,” he said in a statement. said Sunday after more Malacañang is taking the results of the Filipinos deemed poverty survey “seriously”, Roque said, themselves poor in a but added that the poll’s timing should be nationwide poll. considered. Charlie Dizon shares on Magandang Buhay how she A Social Weather He noted that when the survey was auditioned for a K-Pop group a few years ago. Stations survey showed conducted last June, inflation figures were During her college years, Charlie Dizon and her friends that 48 percent of announced and families “felt the pinch of used to perform at mall shows as impersonators of a famous respondents, which higher food prices”, especially rice, due to K-Pop girl group. When she learned about an open audition Residents stand on a rooftop of a shanty tenement house while translates to around for K-Pop aspirants by a Korean entertainment company, she newly-built condominium buildings are seen in the background in weather-related delays in the distribution of 11.1 million families, viewed themselves as tried out for it and was invited for training in Korea. Tondo district, metro Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2018. cheap imports. The actress and her family were all set and briefed with all poor in the second quarter of 2018. This was The Department of Social Welfare and the details, from the accommodations to contracts. However, 6 percentage points higher than 42 percent Development, he said, has distributed Charlie had problems with her paperwork and visa and had Palace: Long or an estimated 9.8 million families who said Unconditional Cash Transfers to around 3.8 to give up her slot. According to her, this was one of her down they were poor in the previous quarter. million of the 10 million poorest beneficiaries. moments in life. term solutions Among the government’s measures to The Department of Transportation, In spite of this, the young Bagani actress did not lose address poverty are the lifting of import meanwhile, launched its aid program for hope. She got commercial and modelling projects, and quotas for rice and an P8.3-trillion drive jeepney operators with valid franchises this became part of the Circle 2018. She has had roles in films like Finally Found Someone, Loving vs poverty to build new roads and railways that will July, he said. lower the prices of goods, said Presidential in Tandem, and Seven Sundays before landing the role of Marikit in Bagani. underway Spokesperson Harry Roque. 18 2018 18 goes back to school of the Filipino Canadian community. FOR SALE PIDC is a prominent not-for-profit, community-based & volunteer- run or- Epson Multimedia Projector ganization whose main goal is “to fos- ter unity within the FilCan community by showcasing the best of Philippine $500.00 culture, arts, heritage and charity.” Mississauga, ON L5W1P9(View Map) The quintessential organization is celebrating this year the 20th anni- versary of its great summer cultural Description: Excellent condition! program, the Mabuhay Philippines Comes with carrying case, remote con- Festival. 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MANILA, Philippines — Since a showbiz Providing wholehearted support are the entire career is not forever and education is the members of the executive council , board of only treasure that cannot be stolen, Kapam- directors & council of leaders including sponsors, ilya actress Liza Soberano is going back to performers, parents, talent scouts and volunteers. school. The PIDC Festival organizers have released Despite her busy schedule in showbiz, Liza the Schedule of Events and Activities, with the enrolled in Southville International School following details: and Colleges through the Innove Education *Festival Anniversary Gala - August 23 (Thurs- Solution, the school’s Facebook page posted. day). The 20th Mabuhay Philippines Festival anni- The “Bagani” actress will be taking Bache- versary gala will be celebrated at Sheraton Hotel lor of Science in Psychology, a stepping stone Toronto, Dominion Ballroom, 123 Queen Street to medical school. West, Toronto on August 23, 2018, Thursday CALL: “A student enrolled in this program re- at 6:00 pm. The evening event will feature an ports to school at least once a week for writ- awards segment and a Broadway- style of musical ten exams, hands-on exercises and further entertainment, according to Festival co-chair Nathaniel Gumapac discussion/clarification about the topics with Agnes Miranda. Invited to grace the occasion are the instructors,” said the school. political dignitaries including leaders and person- Last year, Liza also posted on her Insta- alities from the GTA business and multicultural 647 - 713 - 2014 gram account that she and rumored boy- communities. friend and on-screen partner are *Battle 416 Challenge - August 24-26( Friday already studying in the school. to Saturday) To be conducted at Nathan Phillips “To be able to go to school is a great priv- Special agent kasi siya na pumapatay ng Square, Toronto City Hall, this activity is being reveals how ilege which should not be taken for granted! mga infected, ang mga taong nagkaroon ng chaired also by Clyde Pacis. It is a special com- virus at naging tila mga asong-ulol. So excited to finally start this term with @ petition involving amateur players required to she and “Walang difference,” ang bulalas ni Kylie. southvilleuni, thank you for supporting @ demonstrate their basketball skills and talents “Kaya ako nag-workout actually kasi para enriquegil17 and I,” she captioned the photo. through a series of individual and team chal- deal with being part of walang ganun, wala akong nararamdaman Apart from having many endorsements, lenges, observing established playing rules and na iba.” Liza is busy with the shooting of her teleser- procedures. Prizes are to be awarded to winning rival networks Sa Agosto pa mag-iisang taon si Alas pero ye “Bagani” and soon, as the star who will participants. Nakakapanibago ba kina Kylie Padilla slim na agad si Kylie na tila hindi nanganak. portray comeback Pinoy superhero “.” at Aljur Abrenica na magkaiba sila ng TV Diet at exercise raw ang ginawa niya para *Mabuhay Philippines Festival Main Events, pumayat. August 25 - 26 ( Friday and Saturday). 1) PIDC networks? GMA-7 talent si Kylie samantalang ABS- “Hindi puwede kasing diet lang kasi yung PIDC CELEBRATES 20th Grand Fashion Show , on August 25th, Saturday, fat na na-store nung nabuntis ka, hindi siya will feature designs by world renowned fashion CBN actor na si Aljur. “Hindi, kasi hindi rin naman kami nagka- mabe-burn, e. Tinry ko na lahat yun, e. Kail- ANNIVERSARY of MABUHAY designers and couturiers Renee Salud, Kenneth angan talaga.” Barliss and Shanon Pamaong . The Show will have kasama nung pareho kaming nasa GMA, sa lang. So parang ganun din,” Umabot raw siya sa 180 pounds noong PHILIPPINES FESTIVAL in a Broadway style musical entertainment. The buntis siya. fashion models will include Filipino Canadian at tumawa si Kylie. Ang Sunday All Stars ay musical variety Very supportive si Aljur sa kayang exercise TORONTO beauties such as : Melanie Lazaro & Gabrielle regimen. Louise Anders, and a bevy of other beauty titlists show ng GMA na umere mula 2013 hang- gang 2015 at dating Kapuso artist si Aljur “Parang coach ko siya! Paggising sa umaga, The perennially & highly successful and much & volunteer models. 2) TFC “Kapamilya Show”, pagbaba niya, ‘Nag-workout ka na?’ Tara, anticipated “festival of festivals” in the Filipino on August 25th, Saturday will have as its special bago lumipat sa ABS-CBN Kapag nasa bahay sila, may tanungan ba sabay na tayo!” Canadian community is now upon us. Yes, folks. performer, an ABS-CBN popular artist & singer “Kahit pagod siya, nag-gym na siya, sasa- The ever popular and much- awaited annual and other FilCan talents and known group & kung kumusta ang kani-kanyang trabaho sa GMA at ABS-CBN? mahan pa rin niya ako.” PIDC Summer Festival Events for 2018 in the individual entertainers. The special show will be Samantala, natsismis si Kylie na lilipat, Greater Toronto Area , solidly organized and held at the Centre Stage of the Nathan Phillips “Oo, may mga ganun. Actually ang saya kasi our house is bilingual,” at tumawa si pero si na nasa ABS-CBN na. sponsored by the prestigious Philippine Inde- Square, City Hall, Toronto. 3) The Grand Parade “Hindi ko alam! Palagi namang ganun pag pendence Day Council - PIDC, is being held and of Regions and Santacruzan, on Sunday, August Kylie. Wala raw network war. nawawala ako,” at tumawa si Kylie. presented free to the general public from August 26th will be a combined civic parade and faith-fo- Si Kylie at ang The Cure co-star niyang si LJ 25 to 26, 2018. cused procession to be participated in by various “Oo, yung isang TV naka-ABS, yung isa naka-GMA. So it’s all peace.” Reyes ay napabalitang aalis sa GMA na hindi The multi-day celebration includes a gamut community associations & their muses and, as naman totoo. of interconnected cultural and sporting events, well current & past PIDC beauty winners. Expect- Na-excite rin si Aljur nang malaman nito na mapapasama si Kylie sa The Cure dahil “Palagi namang ganun, nung bago ako namely: the MCup basketball tourney at Hoop- ed to join in are dignitaries, leaders and members nabuntis, everytime na mag-a-Australia ako, Dome; Battle 416 and the now “undisputed of multicultural groups and other province-based maraming action scenes ang mga sinabakan ni Kylie bilang si Adira. may ganun palagi, palagi.” signature event” : Mabuhay Philippines Festival organizations in the GTA. Sa Australia naka-base ang ina ni Kylie na -2018 to be highlighted by a Fashion Show, Grand For further information about PIDC events “Nandun siya nung pumipili ako ng tattoo, e!” si Liezl Sicangco. Parade of Regions, Santacruzan and the TFC including souvenir magazine advertisements, Hindi raw siya na-offer-an ng ABS-CBN na Kapamilya Show, all to be conducted at Nathan vendor applications, fashion show volunteer May mga sticker tattoos kasi si Kylie sa kanyang karakter sa naturang GMA series. lumipat. “No, hindi, hindi,” sagot ng anak ni Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall, and as well, models, and festival volunteer service, kindly visit . the Platinum Anniversary Gala Night on August the PIDC Website: www.pidctoronto.com; Email: “Tapos nandun din siya nung first day na 23rd at Sheraton Hotel, Dominion Ballroom, [email protected] ; festival@pidctoronto. suot ko, sabi niya, ‘Wow, ang saya mo, ah! Queen St. West, Toronto. com; [email protected]. Come one, May character ka ng ikaw ang gumawa. Ang The festival theme for 2018 is “Kinabukasan” or Come all! It’s a FREE two-day festival event!!! (by: saya!’” The Future: Passing the Torch. The Festival aims Tony A. San Juan) Idea ni Kylie na may mga tattoo si Adira to “pay homage to the people who have made the sa The Cure. At dahil may anak na sila, ang event possible over the past two decades” while mag-iisang taon na si Alas, hindi ba nahira- highlighting the future performers and leaders pan si Kylie sa mga stunts niya sa The Cure? 19 2018 19 dagdag pa niya. Kwento pa ng Jericho, gustong idirek ang direktor, na-scout KathNiel lamang din ang dalaga ng isa pa niyang and have reportedly decided kasamahan sa PBB na si to have their first-born, a boy, named after Ellen’s Dad, Elias Modesto. Marcus, dahil sumisikat Ellen’s dad died a few months ago. Direk Lauren Dyogi sinabing masaya siya sa na rin noon online si Definite na, on the other hand, sina to name their Maine. panga-lawang anak Daniel Freeman. naging kapalaran ni Maine Mendoza “Actually, hindi naman Their eldest na magtu-two years old na, is named Lily pumila si Maine. Si Feathers. Maine na-scout ‘yan ni •••• nito ang mga comments at nanghinayang na hindi siya Marcus [PBB staff] kasi na nagsasabing scripted nakapasok. Sa kabila nito, sikat na siya sa Dubsmash sa Dream pala ni Jericho Rosales to turn movie and tv ang at sinabi naman ni Direk Lauren Internet noon. E, hindi pa director one day. And, if ever he is assigned to direct a ikinwento kung paano sa kanyang vlog na marahil ay ako into digital at that time. movie daw, he wants the tandem nina nga ba nag-audition ang hindi ang PBB ang daan upang Hindi pa ako naka-latch on at to star in it. mga sikat nang artista, sumikat si Maine. sa strength ng digital noon. Right now, however, focused muna si Jericho sa at nabanggit muli nito “Nang hinayang ako kay “Mas feeling ko, dun pa kanyang acting career. Excited siya with his new series na ang pag-overlook niya Maine pero without Alden sa pumipila sa cattle call Halik, co-starring her with Yam Con-cepcion, Yen Santos kay Maine Mendoza. (Richards), we don’t know if ang panggagalingan ng at Sam Milby. He has a movie earmarked for this year’s Metro Bago pa man maging Maine will work sa PBB lang. housemates. Marcus felt Inamin ni Direk Lauren Dyogi na Manila Filmfest (MMFF) kung saan muli ay kasama niya sikat na artista, nag- Eh nag-work yung Maine and Maine would be interesting si Sam, plus , Tom Rodriguez and Keith nanghinayang siya at hindi niya kinuha si audition muna si Maine sa Alden sa Eat Bulaga,” aniya. to be a housemate. So maling Thompson. Maine Mendoza sa PBB. Pinoy Big Brother 737 ang “Yun ang kapalaran niya. call ko yun. Hindi yun pila. Titled Girl in The Orange Dress, it is directed by Jay edition kung saan tinanghal Hindi yun kawalan sa amin. Avello. Direk Lauren Dyogi sinabing masaya siya sa naging kapalaran ni Pinapunta siya sa PBB court. na big winners sina Miho Hindi talaga kami ang tamang In a way, parang special Of his lovelife, Jericho describes himself as happily Maine Mendoza married to his wife of three years, Kim Jones. He is a Nishida at Jimboy Martin. paraan para sa kasikatan niya. screening na si Maine noon,” Marami naman ang nagtaka I’m very, very happy for Maine,” proud and happy dad, too, kay Santino, now a teenager Sa vlog ni Direk Lauren Dyogi, sinagot dagdag pa niya. and in college from his previous relationship.

Alden Richards takes on an extraordinary mission in GMA Network’s Victor Magtanggol + other stories as Gwen Regalado, Hector’s daughter who becomes the story is based on Norse mythology na nagkaroon “It’s never my intention to deny or keep it a secret,” a field reporter covering news about Hammerman. ng Philippine setting. If you’re interested with stories he says. “I was just looking for the right timing. At ito Eventually, she falls in love with him. about gods and goddesses, myths and superheroes, na nga ‘yun, presscon ng ‘Dito Lang Ako’, and you’re Victor works as an OFW to look for his mother Vivi- you will surely enjoy watching ‘Victor Magtanggol’.” asking me, so inaamin ko nang I’m married and has enne (Coney Reyes). He becomes friends with Magnus She will play the role of Gwen Regalado, a journalist a kid.” (Miguel Faustman), the curator of the museum where who gets involved with Alden as Victor Magtanggol, He’s only 22 years old and he admits he got worried he works for. Magnus’ life will be jeopardized because something like the Lois Lane character in “Superman”. about how it would affect his career. “Pero siyempre, of Loki (John Estrada). Victor will find out that Magnus “I’m proud to be part of ‘Victor Magtanggol’ kasi excited din ako, lalo na when I learned that boy ang is not a mortal being and he is the god Magni and one grabe ang preparations ng GMA-7 to make sure it will magiging baby namin. So hinanda ko na lang ‘yung of Thor’s sons. Before Magnus dies, he will give Victor be a big spectacular treat to the viewers. Ginastusan sarili ko. Naintindihan naman ako ng Star Magic.” a magical compass that will lead Victor to a mysterious nang husto ang sets, costumes, props, locations at may But is he still returning to “Showtime”? “Sana. But mountain. Victor will find an iron gauntlet that will scenes pa kami shot in Japan,” adds Janine. it all depends on their decision kung makakabalik allow him to use the Mjolnir, the powerful hammer of Do they feel any pressure since they’ll be shown up ako. Whatever their decision will be, I will accept it Thor (Conan Stevens). against ABS-CBN’s top show? “Siyempre, may pressure. kasi malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa ‘Showtime’ dahil Victor comes home to the Philippines and becomes We know kung ano ‘yung babanggain namin. But nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang kapatid ko while I was Expect no less than the best from GMA Network with Hammerman, the courageous superhero of his town. In we’re confident that we offer something different to the in the show. Nagbago na talaga ang life ko kasi, wala the launch of the highly-anticipated and ground-break- his adventures, he battles monsters and form alliances viewers. Kasi bukod sa napakaganda ng main story, na akong labas-labas sa gabi kasama ang barkada. ing telefantasya, Victor Magtanggol. with Norse gods in order to protect the people he loves may action din dito, may drama, may comedy. Kami Ngayong padre de pamilya na ako, nabago na ang pri- Inspired by the Norse Mythology, the drama series from the schemes of Loki. namang mga artistang involved sa show, we’re always orities ko at sana, mabigyan pa ako ng more projects. features the country’s most respected and talented The creative team of the TV series is composed of doing our best to make sure that we’ll deliver when it Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa Blade Productions artists headlined by Kapuso prime actor Alden Richards headwriter Denoy Punio with writers Glaiza Ramirez, comes to acting para hindi kami mapahiya sa viewers.” for giving me this lead role in ‘Dito Lang Ako’. Panoo- who is all set to take on an extraordinary mission of Ken De Leon, brainstormers Marlon Miguel, Erwin Because she’s paired with Alden, his fans with rin po nyo when it opens in theaters on August 8.” protecting good from evil as Victor Magtanggol. Bravo and concept creator Jules Katanyag. Maine Mendoza are now bashing her so much on social Making the series even grander are the actors in the Leading the team are creative director Roy Iglesias, media. How does she feel about it? mythological world: John Estrada as Loki, the god of Mark introduces gf to me- creative consultants Suzette Doctolero, and Dode Cruz. “What can I do? Hindi lang naman ako ang bi- deception who wants to get hold of the Mjolnir to use This original series, created by the GMA Drama na-bash kundi pati si Andrea Torres who plays a Norse dia its power to create monstrous offsprings; Andrea Torres group, is headed by the SVP for Entertainment Group goddess in the show. At pati si Alden mismo. They as Sif, the last wife of Thor and the golden-haired god- Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, don’t seem to realize na trabaho lang ito. Bakit nila dess of love and family who trains Victor how to control MARK Neumann was discovered when he joined TV5’s AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Program Manager Nini pinepersonal? Sumosobra lang kasi kung minsan, kasi his powers and use the Mjolnir; Pancho Magno as Modi, Artista Academy. The biggest role he got while he was Matilac and Executive Producer Mona Mayuga. pati family ko, idinadamay nila. Galing daw kasi ako Thor’s son and the god of battle who will eventually there is playing the title role in the local adaptation Singing the theme song “Superhero Mo” is popular sa isang broken family. Ano naman ang kaugnayan be one of Victor’s greatest rivals; Miguel Faustman as of the Korean hit, “Baker King”. Now that the Kapatid rap group Ex Battalion featuring Alden Richards. niyon sa show? Pati birthmark ko, bina-bash. Malas Magni/Magnus, the other son of Thor who kept the Network no longer produces entertainment shows, Dominic Zapata, who has helmed top-rating GMA daw. Sana, panoorin muna nila ang ‘Victor Magtang- Mjolnir and with the special participation of Conan Mark has moved to ABS-CBN and is now managed by programs such as Mulawin, Darna, Captain Barbell, My gol’ bago nila kami i-ibash nang husto.” Stevens as Thor, the god of thunder and owner of the Star Magic. Husband’s Lover and Alyas Robin Hood, directs Victor powerful hammer, Mjolnir. He is currently seen in the movie “I Love You, Magtanggol. Joining the powerhouse ensemble are the important No mopre hiding for Jon Hater”, where he plays the gay cousin of Witness the action-packed journey of the newest characters in Victor’s life: The Magtanggol Family of who’s in a relationship with Markki Stroem. After this, modern day superhero Victor Magtanggol beginning Victor with Al Tantay as Tomas Magtanggol, a loving JON Lucas gets his first lead role in a romantic movie in he’ll be seen in the romantic comedy “Harry & Patty” July 30 on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA father to Victor and his siblings; Chynna Ortaleza as “Dito Lang Ako”, where he’s paired with co-Star Magic where he plays the brother of comedian Kakai Bautista Pinoy TV. Lynette Magtanggol-Domingo, the strict yet caring older talent, Michelle Vito. “Friends na kami ni Michelle even who’s always disparaging her for lacking in good Kapuso viewers from across the globe can catch sister of Victor; Dion Ignacio as Perci Domingo, the before the movie kasi we both belong to Star Magic looks. their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international devoted and funny husband of Lynette; Lindsay De Vera Batch 2013,” he says. “I play Delfin and she plays At the presscon of “Harry & Patty”, he was asked channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News as Anne Magtanggol, the kikay cosplayer and younger Nelia and our love story is set in the 1970s. Kaso, about his love life and he quickly introduced his TV International. For the program guide, visit www. sister of Victor; Reese Tuazon as Honeylyn, Anne’s best maraming nangyari, hindi kami nagkatuluyan, but non-showbiz girlfriend who was at the back of the gmapinoytv.com. friend; Yuan Francisco as Meloy Domingo, the sole child after 40 years, we meet again, with Delfin played by presscon venue. of Lynette and Perci and the first one to know the secret Freddie Webb and Nelia, by Boots Anson Roa. Maganda “Yes, I’m in a relationship and she’s here right identity of his uncle Victor; and playing a very import- Janine bashed, fights back ‘yung love story told in the movie.” now,” he proudly said, pointing to his girlfriend. “Her ant role is Ms. Coney Reyes as Vivienne, the mother of Their love team is being promoted as JonChelle, name is Mafi and she is from Cebu. She’s into ballet Victor who got separated from him after a long time. JANINE Gutierrez is elated to be Alden Richards’ but during the movie’s presscon, Jon admitted that and also works in a clinical laboratory. We met while Playing equally vital roles are the members of the leading lady in GMA-7 big-budget primetime soap, he’s married and has a child. It will be recalled that were both doing archery at two years na kaming on. Regalado Family: as Hector Regalado, the “Victor Magtanggol”, that starts airing on Monday, early this year, it was reported that a member of the We started as friends and she’s very caring, we like a ambitious and hungry for power politician; Freddie July 30. “I’m excited kasi dream ko noon pa to do a Showtime group called Hashtags has made someone lot of things in common, like cooking, so nagkasundo Webb as Renato Regalado, the father of Hector; Mari- telefantasya like ‘Mulawin’ or ‘Dyesebel’,” she says. pregnant and was told to leave the show. It turns out to kami agad.” toni Fernandez as Alice Regalado, the second wife of “Ibang experience kasi to do this kind of show as you be Jon. He confessed that he has since already officially Hector; Kristoffer Martin as Lance Espiritu, the brooding will be transported to a different world na malayo sa married his non-showbiz girlfriend and their baby boy and enigmatic stepson of Hector; and Janine Gutierrez pang-araw-araw mong buhay. The fantastic elements in is named Bryce Christian. 20 2018 20 Arroyo takes oath as speaker

MANILA - Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal ership of former president and Rep. Gloria Arroyo was elected as the new House Speaker Macapagal Arroyo as Speaker,” a copy of the Monday evening, hours after President Ro- manifesto circulated among reporters read. drigo Duterte delivered his third State of the “As many critical issues involving the future Nation Address (SONA) with ousted Speaker structure and framework of our government Pantaleon Alvarez seated behind him. will need to be discussed very soon, a credible Some 244 members of the House of Repre- and competent House leadership will be sentatives resumed session around 7:30 p.m. needed to guide and steer the national debate to formalize the removal of Alvarez and the towards a resolution of these pending issues,” election of Arroyo as House Speaker. the document read. Arroyo secured the speakership with 184 Arroyo took her oath of office at the ple- affirmative votes, while 12 lawmakers opted nary hall rostrum “mic-less” and “mace-less”, to abstain. but it was Alvarez who welcomed Duterte to Arroyo was the sole nominee for the posi- the Batasan Pambansa and sat in the Speaker’s tion. chair during the SONA. Alvarez was supposed to be ousted during Arroyo’s allies had to re-do the voting after the opening session in the morning, but his the SONA as her victory via the signing of a allies abruptly adjourned the session to stop manifesto while the session was technically other members from raising a motion to adjourned was deemed unofficial. declare the Speaker’s post vacant. The second voting was done nominally, The House mace also went missing, thus with the House mace returned to the plenary preventing the transition from taking place rostrum before Arroyo was declared as the before the SONA. The House cannot hold new Speaker. session without the mace in its proper place. The former president immediately took In the morning, at least 161 pro-Arroyo oath after the votes were tallied. lawmakers had signed a manifesto voting for Arroyo, who is on her third and last term the former president to be the new head of the as Pampanga representative, is the first former chamber. president named as House Speaker. She is also “The House of Representatives, and the the first female to hold the position. Nation, will benefit from the experience, com- petence, sobriety, steady, and unifying lead-

Bing Loyzaga points out difference when she works with ABS-CBN and GMA-7

Bing Loyzaga points out the difference of working “If you know that you will improve yourself with WANTED with ABS-CBN and GMA-7: “The difference siguro the projects, you can give something to the project, is me in the sense wherein here, my roles are kontra- the role is challenging, you’ll be working with other DENTAL ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST bida. Sa kabila, medyo mabait ako.” people, why not, di ba? After nine years, Bing Loyzaga returns to GMA-7 “I think it’s more of the whole package.” via the teleserye Kapag Nahati Ang Puso. Her return to the Kapuso network comes after BEA’S KONTRABIDA. In Kapag Nahati Ang kuya, kasi leading lady raw niya ako. I’m really doing several teleseryes with ABS-CBN and TV5. Puso, formerly titled Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina, amazed na napaka-humble pala niya. Ang wish ko According to Bing, she did not feel any different Bing’s character Miranda will make life miserable for na lang ngayon, sana, makasama ko siyang sumayaw even though she has not worked with the Kapuso Bea Binene’s character, Claire. sa isang number, pero mukhang malabong maka- network for a long time. As seen in the trailer, Miranda gives Claire the pag-promote kami together sa TV kasi magkaiba She said, “This is not my first cold treatment and hurts her kami ng networks.” time with GMA, I was with GMA physically sometimes. Another reason why she’s so happy is that she for a long time and I was with Bing said about the meanness also gets to do a movie for the first time with her ABS for a long time also. of her character, “Kailangan, e. dad, Joey Marquez. “It’s really exciting kasi pati sa “What’s the difference? Siguro Marami kasing pinagdaanan promos, magkasama kami. ‘Yun nga lang, walang the difference is me. Hahaha! yung character ko kaya paggising scene na magkasama kasi ang lagi niyang kaeksena, “Kasi the people I’ve worked niya sa umaga, galit na siya si Vhong. Sa story, I broke up with Vhong, he gets with before are still here, are still kaagad.” broken-hearted and goes to a bar para maglasing, here and very much welcoming. The 48-year-old actress then Daniel Padilla accidentally and then na-meet niya roon ang dad ko who plays “The people I’ve worked with described her working relation- a mysterious bartender na pinainom siya ng drink on the other side, same din.” ship with Bea on the set. announces need for toilet called wish-key na puedeng magbalik sa kanya However, she can remember She recalled, “The funny thing, sa nakaraan, parang time machine. The movie is only one difference in terms of I was explaining earlier doon sa break on live video directed by Miko Livelo na ang gaganda ng ideas to the shows she did in the two ibang scenes namin where she make the audience laugh.” Daniel Padilla had an awkward moment when he networks. needs to cry, we’d embrace. accidentally announced on live video how he badly She continued, “The difference siguro is me in the “I’ll help her get to that emotion na she needs to She plays different characters in the movie. “Sa needed a toilet break. sense wherein here, my roles are kontrabida. cry. tuwing magta-time travel kasi si Vhong, kasama rin Padilla, with Kathryn Bernardo, had been scheduled “Sa kabila, medyo mabait ako, medyo lang, konti “Pero pag ready na siya at magte-take na kami, niya ako sa bagong time period niya. So may stories to appear on the popular Thai talk show “The Anne lang. bruha na ako sa kanya. Hindi yun siyempre nakikita kami noong panahon nina Adam and Eve, naging Show” for a live interview. However, during the live feed “Pero dito, full-blown. Yun lang siguro. sa camera.” cave man and cave woman kami with the dinosaurs, Padilla started to whisper to Bernardo about his need to “Pero the people that are working, you see the Bing praised Bea by saying, “She’s such a sport, nasama kami sa panahon na dumating si Magellan poop. The actor believed the video stream had already passion in anyone so I will not say ‘This is better.’ she’s somebody who’s open to anything and learning sa bansa, then noong panahon ng Katipunan, noong been cut and proceeded to talk casually with Bernardo “The passion is there, and when you have the so I enjoy working with her. Japanese time, noong era ng vodavil at siyempre, while they sat and waited on a couch. Facebook user passion you know you’re working with the right “So sorry na lang, alam ko maraming magagalit nitong present time. Iba-iba ang costumes at make Jhane D. Bernardoford saved part of the footage and people.” sa akin with this character pero it comes with the up ko sa bawat era.” shared it in an Aug. 3 post. Among the shows Bing did in GMA-7 where job, di ba?” “Natata* na talaga ako bal. Alam mo yung mainit na she played the villain were: Saang Sulok ng Langit Some folks are urging her to join Bb. Pilipinas poopoo na basa, ganon (I really need to take a poop bal. (2005), Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako (2005) Sine pageant but she says as of now, she wants to devote You know that warm, wet kind of poopoo, like that),” Novela: Sinasamba Kita (2007), MariMar (2007), Vhong refuses ‘kuya’ tag her full time to her acting career. “Kasi aside from a whispered Padilla to Bernardo. and Sine Novela: Paano Ba Ang Mangarap (2009). from Winwyn new movie, I also have a new drama series, ‘Pamilya It was later revealed to Padilla that the camera was In ABS-CBN, she also did a kontrabida role in Roces’, where I play the daughter of Elizabeth still rolling at the time and his lapel mic was active. Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002). WINWYN Marquez says she couldn’t believe it Oropesa, who’s a good friend of my mom. It’s about “Dan, Dan narinig namin yung natata* ka hahaha However, her more recent roles with ABS-CBN when she was told that she’d be Vhong Navarro’s the three wives of Roi Vinzon. The other wives are (Dan, Dan we heard you saying you needed to poop were all kind-hearted characters like in My Girl leading lady in his new comedy, “Unli Life”. “Kasi and Ana Roces. Anak ni Gloria Diaz hahaha),” teased Bernardo. (2008), (2010), Rubi (2010), and Ikaw never pa akong naging leading lady in a movie sina and . Anak naman The actress proceeded to have a good laugh with Lang Ang Iibigin (2017). tapos, heto, si Vhong nga ang kapareha ko at entry ni Ana Roces sina Jasmine Curtis Smith and Shaira the staff in the background, while Padilla stood in front Bing doesn’t seem to be affected by network wars pa ang movie namin sa Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino,” Diaz. Magiging magkaagaw kami ni Carla over of the camera, trying to look dignified. The actor took and rivalries. she says. “Sobrang surreal ang dating sa’kin na . Then I’m about to start a new movie, everything in stride and quipped, “Kala ko kinat eh… She said about this, “Nasa sa kanila yun if they leading lady niya ako kasi noong bata pa ako, fan pero hindi ko pa puwedeng i-reveal ang details.” Baket? Hindi tumata* artista, ganon (I thought they want to have rivalries or what. ako ng Streetboys nila na sumasayaw sa campaign already said cut… What? Actors don’t poop, is that it)?” “Pero with me, hey, this is just me so I’ll just be rallies ng daddy ko (dating Parañaque Mayor Joey Her romance with Mark Herras remains strong. After saying this he himself broke into snicker, then me and whether there’s rivalry or not, that’s your Marquez). I never thought magiging kapareha ko “Nag-enjoy siya playing the role of contravida in joined Bernardo and the staff in laughter at his expense. problem, not mine. Hahaha!” pala siya balang araw. But it’s really an honor kasi ‘The Cure’. Sawa na raw siya sa boy next door roles Padilla and Bernardo will be appearing in an She also doesn’t make a big deal of the talent fee sobrang mabait at maalaga siya. He treats everyone kaya gusto naman niya ng character roles.” upcoming romance drama “” by Cathy she receives with her projects from both networks. equally, mula sa co-stars hanggang sa production Garcia-Molina. The film will premiere in cinemas on Aug. “I wouldn’t be wherever if I’m not happy, and it’s crew and even sa extras. Kuya Vhong nga ang tawag 29. not really yung TF, e, it’s really about the projects. ko sa kanya noong una, pero pinaalis niya ‘yung 21 2018 21 NADINE LUSTRE on making LeMichelle Vito and Jon Lucas head- line first big screen romance more music videos: “I’m really really excited for directing” Nora wants to write Nadine Lustre shares what ga. We have a lot of new kind of artist James Reid’s music artists and I’m really label Careless Music Manila is happy kasi the label is autobiography looking for. growing. Careless is After directing one of growing so we have NORA Aunor and Gina Alajar, two of the country’s most awarded actresses, have worked her boyfriend James Reid’s a lot of new artists together before in films like “Andrea, Paano Ba music videos last year, Nadine na magagaling Maging Isang Ina” and “Condemned”, but as Lustre admitted that her love din talaga when it co-stars. Now, they’re working together again in for music has expanded from comes to compos- just singing and performing GMA-7’s new teleserye, “Onanay”, but this time ing and they have with Nora as lead actress and Gina as the direc- to doing more directing and character din of editing as well starting this tor. At the presscon, we were lucky to have been course,” she added. seated with Ate Guy on the same table while she’s year. “I’m working on a Artists who have lot of stuff now. Not just having dinner and we ask her how is it being heavily influenced directed by Gina Alajar? Nadine include “Para lang nung idirek lang ako ni Ricky for my music but for the Jhene Aiko, Ariana keep up with her because she’s Davao sa last soap ko, ‘Little Nanay’, mas kam- whole Careless, yung Grande, and her fa- Star Magic’s Michelle Vito and Jon Lucas’ kay James’s label as well. fresh tandem is ready to make hearts melt one amazing actress,” he said. pante agad ako kasi pareho kaming artista kaya vorite Lady Gaga. “I nagkakaintindihan kami agad. Walang problema I’ll be directing some listen to a lot of jazzy with their first-ever big screen pairing in the Both set the record straight, of the music videos for at all,” she says. chill na music so I romance-drama film “Dito Lang Ako.” however, that no matter how close She expresses her happiness to be part of a our new artists and for can’t really name JonChelle, as the new love team is called, they’ve become since joining Star Bret (Jackson) also. It’s trend-setting show like “Onanay”. “Sobrang ka- artists pero yun play the role of Delfin and Nelia respectively, Magic Batch 19 in 2013, they going to be my second kaiba ito kasi binigyan ng GMA ng break to play yung pinaka top na the young lovers whose resolve and affection never took their relationship a step lead ang isang maliit na taong gaya ni Jo Berry, official time directing. pinakikinggan ko The first was James’s have been tested by time and circumstances. further. na siyang gumaganap bilang anak ko sa istorya,” ngayon. Locally, The story revolves on how Nelia waits for “While we were launched in she says. “Lagi siyang inaapi dahil kulang siya sa music video. I have marami din na a lot of ideas so I’m Star Magic, we had a lot of work- height at ako ang tagapagtanggol niya. Marami underground artists siyang pinagdaanan dito. Pinakasalan siya ni really, really excited for Delfin—a man she lost 40 years shops and we were together almost I listen to,” she said. Adrian Alandy pero inapi-api siya ng biyenan directing. Makikita niyo na lang ago—to return. Unwilling to forget everyday. We clicked because we niyang si Cherie Gil. Nagka-baby sila, si Kate yan,” she shared. the romance that he spent with have the same personalities—we’re Valdez, pero kinuha at pinalaki ni Cherie kaya Having gone through the pro- him, she recalls their tale amid the Are Kyle Echarri both bubbly and we’re real. And ikinahihiya si Jo. Nagkaroon ng isa pang anak cess of auditioning herself when hustle and bustle of Quezon City. and because of that, our families be- si Jo nang ma-rape siya, si Mikee Quintos, na she was just starting out in show- As Nelia and Delfin’s story un- came close to each other as well,” hindi naman niya gaanong pinapansin kasi nga biz as part of the girl group Pop still friends? folds, Dito Lang Ako becomes more Vito related. produkto ng rape.” Girls and even trying her luck than just a recollection of a past So how is Jo as an actress considering she has Following the issue concerning the lining up for Pinoy Big Brother, romance. It reveals an achingly no previous acting experience? “Magaling siya, state of things between Ylona Garcia Message parang hindi baguhan. Maraming maiiyak sa and Kyle Echarri, the latter finally compassionate story of heartfelt Amid expectations and “We don’t want mga eksena namin dito.” put to rest rumors that he and passion, tender moments and most pressures, Vito and Lucas take How’s her health now? “Okay naman. Kaya someone who Ylona have decided to end their of all, unselfish love. comfort in the fact that they each lang, nagkaroon ako ng asthma. So sabi ng dok- friendship. can just sing...” gave their best in the movie. They tor, bawal ako mapagod masyado.” Over a month believe that anything less than We heard she has cases filed in Bicol for some ago, several fans Nadine said those experienc- First lead roles that would not be right because of her properties that were illegally claimed by started wondering where the Potato es have helped give her more Vito and Lucas are both grateful they were given such a valuable others? “Yes. kaya nga pabalik-balik ako noon Squad (the name , insight when it comes to looking to finally fulfill their dream of sa Bicol, mga three times a week. Awa ng Diyos, Ylona Garcia, Kyle Echarri, and AC opportunity. for new talent for James’s music headlining a movie. baka maayos naman. 40 hectares din ‘yun ng Bonifacio call their group) was when Asked what takeaway they label Careless Music Manila. palayan and 25 hectares ng niyugan. Sayang Ylona needed their support when she “Of course all actors want to would like their audience to gain “I guess we just want someone naman.” opened up on social media that she went through become a lead, and now that I’m from Dito Lang Ko, Lucas replied, who’s unique. Someone who is How’s her kids? “Okay naman. ‘Yung apo ko depression and severe stress. here, it’s such a great feeling,” really passionate for music. We “That challenges are not enough kay Ian, napaka-cute. Gwapo.” Does she know While Kyle did not reveal the reason as to what Vito enthused at the movie’s media don’t want someone who can just reason for couples to give up on that Lotlot is getting married soon to her Leba- caused the misunderstanding between them, he as- conference. sing kasi maraming talented na love. They need to fight for it until nese boyfriend? “Hindi. Naku, Kuya, huwag na sured fans that their friendship is still going strong. Pilipino na marunong kumanta Meanwhile, Lucas admitted he the end becuase it’s worth it,” he lang natin pag-usapan ‘yan.” “Ngayon parang sa akin po friends pa rin po but we’re looking for artists who felt pressured over the project since said. How about her own lovelife? “Ay, wala. I kami. Nagkita po kami nung Sunday. We were are really passionate about music he doesn’t have any “hugot” (per- swear. Hindi ko naman hinahanap. Ang gusto talking about stuff. We’re still friends, of course. I Directed by Roderick Lindayag just as much as we are,” she said. sonal experiences) yet to help him kong gawin ngayon is to write my autobiography. don’t know where she is right now. I haven’t seen and produced by Blade Entertain- The 24-year-old singer-ac- Sino kayang puwedeng tumulong sa akin?” her since. As for me, I still feel we’re friends,” he with his character. What calmed his ment, Dito Lang Ako is written by tress said she is happy with how We pointed to writer Nestor Cuartero who said during his launch as ’s sub-label Star nerves though was the thought he Harvey Aquino and Fanny Dychiao. was seated with us. “Ay, Kuya Nestor, pwede mo their label is doing after being Pop’s newest artist last Monday, July 30. was sharing the screen with Vito. Also in the cast are Boots kong tulungan?” she asks him directly. launched last December. “The Some fans took to Twitter last Sunday, July 29, “When I learned I’d be paired Anson-Roa, Freddie Webb, Rey Nestor quickly agrees. “So mag-set tayo ng search for artists it’s actually to express their happiness after a video of Kyle with Michelle, I was very happy “PJ” Abellana, DJ Durano, James meeting. This will be a series of interbyuhan.” James and Bret handling it kasi cheering for Ylona made rounds online. because she’s really close to me. Deakin, Garie Concepcion, Senpai We said it should be no holds barred. “Ay, oo. sila talaga yung musically in- After releasing the music video for “Pangako,” It was then I started to become Kazu and Roadfill of “Moymoy Lahat ng totoong nangyari sa’kin, wala akong clined so sila marunong mamili Kyle Echarri is set to release his second studio comfortable although I have to itatago.” kung sino yung magagaling tala- album soon. Palaboy.”

THE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ONLINE AND MAINSTREAM CELEBRITIES WE’VE talked to some producers before Another producer is so happy to cast anoth- moy Palaboy and U.S. based comedians Mikey they won’t go out of their way to dress up, go who were enthusiastic in getting so called You- er Youtube sensation with millions of followers Bustos and Jokoy, but they don’t necessarily to a mall theatre and actually watch movies on tube sensations who they cast in their movies in Instagram in a youth movie launching new branch out successfully into local mainstream the big screen. Magkaiba pa rin ang mundo ng hoping it would help attract viewers. “Ang actors. “More than 1 million ang followers niya entertainment venues. The fact remains na internet at ng movies and television. Iba ang dami niyang followers sa Youtube at sa social sa vlog niya,” she enthuses. But sadly, that one hanggang sa internet lang sila sikat. market at audience ng Youtube at iba rin ang sa media,” one producer told us, referring to a million followers didn’t show up at the theaters The same goes for producers who think the movies at TV.” young actress who started with a reality show. where her movie was shown. internet can be a big help to promote their So there. And it’s true. Youtubers and social “So pre-sold na ‘yan. Maraming manonood sa This proves that it doesn’t mean that just movies or TV shows. “Milyon-milyon ang hits media stars may have their own followers, but movie niya.” because you are a celebrity on the online niyan,” says one producer about a guy who as of now, the stars of movies and TV remain But as the producer knows by now, this universe, who can create your own content that they invite to their presscons and then posts to be more popular than them, even as idols is not what happened as their film project can go viral, then you’re also automatically be a the Q&A portions with stars on their sites. who make their fans scream and as endorsers flopped. Another producer cast a Youtube sen- sure gold mine on TV screens and at the movie That may be true, but is it really an effective of various products. sation with allegedly a million subscribers to theaters. In other words, the internet is not way of promoting their movies? play one of the leads in not just one but in two exactly the ideal launch pad for new celebrities As one old timer in the industry says: “Yung of their movies. Sadly, both projects laid big fat who can branch out to movies or TV. Youtu- mga nanonood sa internet, doon lang nila eggs at the box office. bers may be stars in their own right, like Moy- talaga gusto manood, sa cellphones nila. But 22 2018 22 FIRST, Precious, Mike Aprieto, Celine grey, Ronnie Grey and Gene Elamparo attend Flavours Festival.

SECOND, Suzy Llanera poses with Fashion Designer John Ablaza.

THIRD, Zena Zagaa, Suzy Llanera and Deo Moreno enjoy Flavours festival.

Filipino Nursing Sunshine Cruz wants to be a licensed psychiatrist + other stories

Hindi inaasahan ng aktres na si Sunshine Cruz na magiging pinakamaraming naging casualty. There was a month Student Injured In bida pa siya sa isang teleserye sa edad niyang 41 anyos. “Because of the stress I was putting on myself, I na dalawang contestant ang nakatikim ng alingangaw Noong mag-comeback siya sa pag-arte noong 2013 got an anxiety attack at work. ng gong which is good for the remaining contestant pagkatapos niyang makipaghiwalay sa mister niyang si Cesar “I still remember that during the attack, my face dahil wala na siyang kalaban except the defending Danforth Shooting Montano, puro mga supporting roles ang ginagawa niya sa looked like it was melting and I had to go to the champion. Hindi kami magtataka kung mabansagan mga teleserye. hospital. si Jaya as Gong Queen. May Walk Again, Ngayon, sa kanyang pagbalik sa GMA-7, bida siya kasama “I couldn’t understand what was happening to Masyado bang napakataas ng criteria ni Jaya ang Kapuso teen actress na si Bea Binene sa teleseryeng me.” bilang hurado? She should take into consideration Kapag Nahati Ang Puso. Solenn, however, had to keep things to herself na walang formal training ang mga sumsasali na Boyfriend Says Maayos daw niyang naipaalam sa ABS-CBN na may tinang- because, partly, she didn’t want to be judged. karamihan ay nagmumula pa sa malalayo at liblib na gap siyang teleserye sa GMA-7. “Clearly, more people had bigger problems than lugar. “Hindi naman ako ang klase ng tao na basta na lang aalis. me. Yet I was still struggling mentally and emotion- Danielle Kane ran outside to “Maayos po ang pagpapaalam ko sa mga tao sa ABS-CBN. ally, but at the same time, I didn’t think I had valid reasons to be struggling. JOJO NEEDS A TRIM help a gunshot victim, un- GRATEFUL TO ABS-CBN. Dagdag ni Sunshine, malaki ang ti- “So I didn’t want to talk to my family or my friends aware that the shooter was natanaw niyang utang na loob sa ABS-CBN dahil ito ang unang about it, because I was afraid to be judged and I was BUONG akala namin ay tuluyan nang namamaa- still outside. nag-alok ng trabaho sa kanya noong magbalik-showbiz siya. afraid they would get so worried. lam si Jojo Alejar sa television. He is still active on a “Nabuhay ko po nang maayos ang tatlong anak ko dahil “I didn’t want to see a psychologist, because I channel na we seldom watch. Which is a pity because TORONTO — A nursing student who sa mga ginawa kong projects with ABS-CBN . couldn’t admit that there was something wrong with Jojo still makes us laugh. His program is now called took a bullet to the spine while rushing “Tatanawin kong malaking utang na loob ko iyon sa me.” Medyo Late Show ni Jojo . May gusto lang kaming imungkahi kay Jojo. Please visit the nearest barber- to help a wounded victim of the Toronto kanila. The Kapuso star found her safe space in a healing shop at baka pamugaran ng ibon ang malago niyang Greektown “Matagal nang may offer ang GMA-7 sa akin, parati lang method called “ThetaHealing.” buhok. Enjoy a good trim which will make him look shooting is may nauuna sa kanila. According to an official Vianna Stibal ThetaHeal- gradually “Pero this time, natanggap ko na ang offer nila at ing website, it is a “meditation technique and spiritual a lot younger. coming out tamang-tama dahil pasukan na naman ng mga kids sa school. philosophy” that trains your mind, body, and spirit of a medical- “Malaking tulong ito for me,” pagpapasalamat niya. to “clear limiting beliefs and live life with positive thoughts, developing virtues in all that we do.” Yasmien-Jackie catfights: ly induced This method created by Vianna Stibal in 1995 isn’t coma, but the HIGHER EDUCATION. Pagkatapos niyang maka-graduate sa Never beyond on-cam kursong BA Psychology sa Arellano University, nasa plano rin associated with any specific religion, but its purpose full extent of ni Shine na kumuha ng Master’s degree. is to enhance one’s relation to the “Creator of All.” her injuries and ’s catfight “Mag-iipon muna ako para ma-afford ko yung pagma-Mas- Creator refers to “the spirit that intertwines and is not yet scenes are a big hit in GMA’s toprating after- ter. binds all things in existence.” known, her boyfriend said Tuesday. “Nagkaroon ako ng interest sa psychology dahil na rin sa Going back to Solenn’s post, this technique helped noon soap, “Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka”, that Danielle Kane, 31, was shot as she and behavior ng mga taong nasa paligid ko. her get through her struggle. will end in September to be replaced by Ken her partner, nurse Jerry Pinksen, rushed “I want to know kung bakit nagbabago ang isang tao. I “I talked to a person who helped me release every- Chan’s show where he plays a mentally chal- out of a Danforth Avenue restaurant on want to learn about human behavior. thing I was holding on to—the stress, the pain, the lenged man. Don’t they ever get “pikon” with all July 22, hoping to put their life-saving “Gusto ko talagang magkaroon ng sarili kong clinic at doubts. And it felt good. the slaps and punches they exchange with each training to use. maging certified licensed psychiatrist ako balang-araw. “I was talking to someone who didn’t know me, so other? “Doctors said that worst-case scenario, “Lalo na dito sa showbiz, marami akong magiging there was no room to be judged. she’s in a wheelchair with the use of her “Ay, hindi uso ang pikunan sa amin,” says pasyente! “I felt lighter and more motivated again after that.” Yasmien, whose prowess in doing drama is arms and torso, and best-case scenario “Maraming akong kilalang paiba-iba ng ugali at iyon ang getting better by the day. “Before each take, she’s going to be walking with an aid or gusto kong hanapan ng mga sagot,” pahayag niya. a walker of some sort,” said Pinksen, 35, Rehashed teleseryes a pinag-uusapan muna naming mabuti ang aming who has been with Kane for nearly two way of life for Filipinos gagawing movements, so we will know what to years. Solenn Heussaff admits expect kapag gumigiling na ang kamera.” “I’ve been through some emotional getting depressed over KAHIT sabihing paulit-ulit ang tema ng mga “And so far so good,” adds Jackie. “Maganda distress but Danielle right now is suffer- ang feedback ng viewers, nabubuwisit sila sa ing from potentially a lifelong deficit, so I ‘tumataba ka’ remarks teleserye ( pamagat and names of characters lang ang nababago) walang sawa pa rin itong pinapanood ng contravida character ko, and the consistently want to make sure that people recognize high ratings prove we’re doing the right thing. how selfless she was, trying to race out Solenn Heussaff: “Some people on set would tell sambayanang Pilipino. It has become a way of life. Pinakamapusok na drama sa telebisyon is how Pero even if you’d think na nagkakasakitan kami there and help someone, not knowing me I was getting bigger. Even though they were Halik is being promoted by Kapamilya which starts what we were going to meet outside the saying it jokingly, it still affected me.” in our very physical scenes, off cam, okay na airing this Monday, July 30. It is about love and do or.” Solenn Heussaff admitted to having her own per- okay kami ni Yasmien. Hindi namin dinadala sonal battle with depression in 2017. unfaithfulness. sa totoong buhay ang roles at mga eksenang In her latest blog post, she revealed, “I’ve never Drama king Jericho Rosales topbills Halik with ginagawa namin sa harap ng kamera.” “I want to make sure that strong support mula kina Yen Santos, Yam Con- shared this in public before, but I had my own strug- “Maganda ang bonding namin ni Jackie off people recognize how self- gles with mental health just last year. cepcion at Sam Milby. Tiwala ang director na si Ruel Bayani na susuportahan ng madlang pipol ang cam,” adds Yasmien. “Kahit nagsasampalan less she was.”Jeremy Pinksen “I remember I had weeks with no work, and just kami sa eksena, pag ng cut, masaya pa rin not doing anything made me doubt myself.” bagong primetime teleserye because of the powercast kami. We have a good team work for the good The host/actress/painter/singer also mentioned na ngayon lamang pinagsama in a teleserye. “They Kane, who studies nursing at the Uni- did not disappoint me nor will they disappoint the of the show.” versity of Ontario Institute of Technology, how seemingly-harmless “tumataba ka” remarks figured in it. televiewer sa ipinamalas nilang husay sa pag-arte.” Both Yasmien and Jackie are Starstruck dis- had immediately wanted to help, Pinksen coveries, Batch 1 and 3, respectively. Through said. She continued, “During the days I would have the years, they have developed into competent, “Those compassionate, selfless tenden- work, some people on set would tell me I was getting JAYA NEW GONG cies, they’re why we fell in love, and that’s bigger. convincing drama actresses. Our wish for them “Even though they were saying it jokingly, it still QUEEN? why we’re together right now.” is to also get the chance to do full length movies

The shooting left 10-year-old Julianna affected me. that will showcase their impressive talent as two “So I went on a crazy overdrive. I worked out and EVERYTIME na si Jaya ang umuupo bilang Kozis and 18-year-old Reese Fallon dead, of our most persuasive actresses in the industry dieted to the extreme, tried to get as much work as I pinunong hurado ng TNT sa It’s Showtime, some- and 13 others injured. today. could. thing disastrous happens to a contestant. In short, lagging may nabibiktima ng gong. Si Jaya ang may

ABOVE, The BCCA-Bicol Canada Community Association hold a Zumba fundraising with former actress and Zumba Instructor Aurora Halili Laurel. 23 2018 23 Tanfelix at Kyline Alcantara; Bianca at Kyline, may silent feud? + other stories Kyline, na naging to work with Bosing and it’s a big honor. I’ve tunay na been very vocal in saying that I’m a huge tulad ng pamagat ng fan of TVJ ever since. I’m grateful that he ‘Not ready to leave yet’: Fox to file new prime time show nila accepted my offer for a collaboration. I really sa GMA-7. conceptualized the project for the two of us. appeal against deportation order Postscript: Isang I’m simply happy that we were chosen.” MANILA - Australian nun Patricia Fox is not ready movie company to leave Philippines yet, her home for nearly three ang interesadong Coco Martin talks about his new film, Vic decades. “Parang naging home na dito kaya I hope I can mag-produce ng pe- Sotto, and Maine Mendoza stay,” she told “Bandila sa DZMM”. likula na pagbibida- Reports have been circulating that Maine The 71-year-old missionary, who has again been han nina Miguel, Mendoza will also be part of the film as his ordered by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to leave Bianca, at Kyline love interest. the country, plans to file a fresh appeal to block her pero walang katiya- “To be honest, we’re still finalizing things deportation. kan kung matutuloy right now. But I’m very much open to the “According to my lawyers, we can still appeal,” Ang totoong pagsampal ni Bianca Umali kina Miguel Tanfelix at she said. Kyline Alcantara sa mga eksena nila sa Thursday night (July 19) ito dahil sa kontrobersiyang kinasasangku- idea. Maine is one of those female stars The bureau ordered the deportation of Fox for episode ng Kambal, Karibal ang dahilan kaya lalong tumindi ang tan ng mga artista ng Kambal, Karibal. whom I want to work with even before. I feel mga haka-hakamng ay problema sa sa isa’t isa ang lead stars ng we both appeal to the masses. I just hope her allegedly violating the terms of her missionary visa because of her supposed partisan political activities. prime time television series ng GMA-7. camp will consider once we make the offer.” Coco not directing his The bureau also ordered that Fox be placed on an Many ask when he’ll do a film again with Ang makatotohanang slapping scenes immigration watch list and barred from returning to new film with Vic good friend Vice Ganda. It can be remem- the Philippines. ang isa sa mga dahilan kaya inaabangan ng posted July 16, 2018 at 06:05 pm by Jo- bered that their two previous MMFF entries Upon hearing the news, the human rights advo- televiewers ang mga susunod na episode ng seph Peter R. Gonzales in recent years were certified top-grossers. cate said she was dismayed by the order. Kambal, Karibal dahil kumbinsido silang According to Coco Martin, he will not “There’s no offer yet for us to do a film. I “Siyempre, malungkot ako na nangyari ngayon may tensiyon sa set ng programa. serve as director to the project he will star think he has also an entry this year and the itong decision kasi habang walang decision may Isang Cabinet Files informant ang opposite Vic Sotto which is intended for the plot is exciting, too. Regarding a possible malaking pag-asa na iba ang lalabas,” Fox said. nagsabing masakit pa rin ang pisngi ni forthcoming Metro Manila Film Festival. team-up with him again in the coming days, In June, the Department of Justice (DOJ) revoked the order issued by the bureau to forfeit Fox’s mis- Miguel, isang araw matapos kunan ang The movie titled Popoy En Jack: The Pulis- who knows? We might be able to come up confrontation scene nila ni Bianca dahil credibles will be under the helm of Mike sionary visa on technical grounds. with a good concept.” The DOJ resolution said, “This office cannot sanc- tinotoo nito ang pagsampal sa kanya. Tuviera instead. Is the misunderstanding between him and tion BI’s resort to a visa forfeiture procedure, and Tulad ng plot ng Kambal, Karibal, si “Unlike last year when I directed my Vice already settled? [BI] orders against [Fox] which result therefrom. To Kyline ang pinararatangang third party sa MMFF entry Panday, this time, it’s not “I admit that we had a little tiff last year. I hold otherwise will legitimize [BI’s] assertion of a rumored breakup nina Miguel at Bianca. possible since I’m directing my currently guess it’s normal between friends. But we’ve power that does not exist in our laws.” Pero pinabulaanan ito ng isang malapit airing soap Ang Probinsyano on ABS-CBN. buried the hatchet already. Last year, when Fox earlier said her missionary work involves kay Kyline, na napansin ang acting ability I believe Mike will do a great job considering we saw each other during the MMFF parade, dealing with farmers, indigenous peoples, and vic- sa unang teleserye project niya sa GMA-7, his impressive track record. But I will be we hugged like nothing really happened. Af- tims of social injustice. She serves as superior of the Notre Dame de Sion kaya may anggulo ring insecure sa kanya involved in the creative side,” Coco says. ter that, we’re okay once again,” ends Coco. si Bianca. This early, the popular actor is very excit- in the Philippines, a congregation of Catholic nuns. Idinagdag ng Cabinet Files source na ed with the project which is a co-production INVITATION hindi gimmick para sa nalalapit na pag- among M-Zet, APT Entertainment and To all Bicolanos and Bicolanas tatapos sa August 3 ng Kambal, Karibal CCM Films. ( Devotees to the Virgin of Penafrancia ) ang silent feud sa pagitan nina Bianca at “Who wouldn’t be? It will be my first time The 8th. month Novena Devotions to the Virgin of Penafrancia will be on August 19, 2018, Sunday . (3rd. Sunday of August 2018 ) Winwyn, who is a Kapuso star, act opposite Parehas ang pag-iisip nila. NOTE : Feast Day Celebrations : 3rd Saturday of each other in Unli Life, the upcoming movie “Kaya lang hindi lang nagkakaroon ng September, ( September 15, 2018 with Fluvial Parade at the by , Inc. time kasi nga meron exclusive sa ganito, sa Bluffers Park Lake. ) While artists from rival networks are ganyan. This month’s Novena Devotions: often pitted against each other, Vhong says it “Kaya eto yung happy kami dahil nagka- Date : August 19, 2018, Sunday ( 3rd. Sunday of is not always about rivalry among celebrities. katrabaho kami,” said Vhong about working August 2018 ) “Kasi nagkikita-kita naman kami, e, with fellow artists from different networks. Place : Our Lady of Assumption Church ( OLA ) halimbawa sa mall or kung may iba-ibang For her part, Winwyn says apart from 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto Time : 1:30 pm Devotion starts party ng mga kaibigan,” explains the It’s working with artists from other networks, Vhong Navarro on work- Rosary , Novena to the Virgin of Pinafrancia Showtime host. she is thankful to learn from them. Holy Mass, Refreshments, Kumustahan at the ing with Kapuso artists: However, in most cases, their network The beauty-queen-actress described her Rectory Grounds affiliation prohibits them from working with experience with working with Kapamilya Sponsors for this month - Devotees of the Virgin of “Hindi naman tayo each other. stars, “Alam mo, it’s very different, e. Ang Penafrancia from the province of Camarines Norte c/o : magkakalaban.” That is why Vhong is happy that some gandang opportunity. Susan Llanera and family Tel# 416 421-4289 film outfits bring these stars together for a “Hindi lang ako nasa isang area. At least, We encourage all bicolanos to attend and participate in Vhong Navarro and Winwyn Marquez, project. sa films, nakakasama kong maka-work yung the sponsorship of this novena to the Virgin, for abundant who are both from rival stations, open up “Kumbaga ang ginagawa ng Regal kasi, ibang network artists and it’s nice kasi I also blessings for all the provinces of the Bicol Region, especially for the provinces of Camarines Norte. about the experience of working with a co- ang ganda, kasi napagsasama yung iba-ibang learn from them.” Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is the Patroness of star from another network. [artists from different] stations. Unli Life also stars Joey Marquez, Jon the BICOL region. SHE listens and Loves us all ! Vhong Navarro and Teresita Ssen “Win- “Kasi hindi naman tayo magkakalaban. 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FIRST, Broadcast members of Talakayan Radyo Filipino - Pinoy Radio share a “streetfood” lunch at Eskenita Foods, North York on July 28, 2018 . Shown clockwise: Jess Cabrias, Nelson Galvez, Tony San Juan, Randy Bucao, Bobby & Lorna Achacon and May Cabrias,( Photo by: Jimmy of Eskenita). SECOND, Belinda Reyeas and family poses with singer Alyssa Datu at her concert. THIRD, Belinda Reyes, daughter Katherine and mabel Cerezo distribute some flyers for their upcoming concert productions. 24 2018 24 Chynna Ortaleza wants to run a TV net- work someday

Manila Film Festival entry, ang “Jack Em Popoy: The PulisCredibles” na joint production ng CCM Hunk Shot Productions ni Coco, M-Zet Productions ni Vic at APT Entertainment ni G. Tony Tuviera. Si Coco ay isa sa prime talents ng Kapamilya Network habang sina Vic at Maine, although not as contract stars, PJ Louis ay very much identified with the Kapuso Network dahil sa “Eat Bulaga.” First time ding makakasama ni Vice Ganda Garcia jr sa kanyang MMFF movie, ang “Fantastica: The Princesses, The Prince and the Perya” ang Kapuso prime actor na si at dating Kapuso Primetime King na si na PJ practices isa nang Kapamilya ngayon. Malalaman natin kung martial arts, papayagan si Dingdong na mag-promote sa mga programa ng ABS-CBN including Vice Ganda’s plays basketball, “Gandang Gabi Vice” at “It’s Showtime”. Ang isa pang cross network collaboration ay volleyball and ang pagsasama sa pelikula nina Kim Chiu na isang ping pong. Kapamilya at Dennis Trillo na isang Kapuso sa “One Great Love” movie na ipu-produce ng Regal He also like Chynna Ortaleza wants to be a top network Entertainment to be directed by Eric Quizon. to go fishing. executive like Atty. Felipe Gozon of GMA-7 Expecting for more collaborations which is good for the industry. His favourite and Ms. Charo Santos of ABS-CBN: “Opo! Sorry ha, alam ko sasabihin ng iba, parang ang food is turon. taas naman, pero iyon po talaga, e.” Boss Vic at Boss Orly Someday, he Masipag si Chynna Ortaleza sa pag-attend Nag-usap Muli would like to be ng mga acting workshops ng GMA Artist Center kahit masasabing kilala na siya sa SINCE common na ang joint productions ng a photographer. kahusayan sa pag-arte. magkakahiwalay na film outfits, mukhang mang- We wish him all Para kay Chynna, kailangan pa niya, “Well, yayari rin ito sa magpinsang Vic del Rosario, Jr. (ng definitely, it’s the fact na naba-validate lang na Viva Films at Orly Ilacad (ng OctoArts Films). the luck in his marami pa akong bagay na hindi alam. Sa pagkakaalam namin ay nag-usap na sina Boss endeavour. “Kasi dangerous territory yung feeling mo Vic at Boss Orly for a possible joint venture in the na, ‘Ang tagal ko na dito [sa showbiz], alam ko future. Dati nang business partners ang magpinsan sa na eksakto kung ano’ng magwo-work.’ pamamagitan ng kanilang dating record company “Dangerous siya kasi it stunts you, di ba? na Vicor Music Corporation. Balak nilang pangala- It doesn’t make you expand as an artist, as a nang Vicor Films ang kanilang joint venture para sa human being. mga pelikulang magkatulong nilang ipu-produce. “Siguro yung journey ko sa pagwo-work- shop din, tsaka hindi rin ako resistant. “Pag nagsasabi ang [GMA] Artist Center, Ryan, rest muna sa EB ‘O, meron tayong bagong workshop, kung gusto nyong sumali.’ MARAMI ang nagtataka kung bakit hindi na- “Nagko-commit ako sa kanila kasi alam ko papanood lately sa “Eat Bulaga” ang isa sa hosts at na kailangan kong matuto. Dabarkads ng programa na si . Wala rin siya nang mag-celebrate ang longest-running “I mean, continuous learning, life is a con- noontime show on television ng kanilang ika-39th tinuous learning. anniversary. “So any kind of parang opportunity that Napag-alaman na kailangan umano ni Ryan na propels, or parang also teaches and encourag- mag-focus muna sa regular therapy na may kinala- es learning further, papasukin ko yun.” man sa kanyang knee operation. Pagkatapos nito ay AIMING HIGH. Nang tanungin namin saka umano ito babalik sa “Eat Bulaga”. si Chynna kung ano ang tinutukoy niyang Pero habang naka-leave si Ryan ay nagkaroon eksaktong aspeto o larangan ay nagulat kami siya ng mas mahabang panahon to spend with his sa sagot niya. family, with wife, at tatlo nilang anak na sina Yohan, Lucho at Luna. “I’d like to be parang in the executive posi- tion of a production or like mounting these things.” Heart Balik trabaho Nais ba niyang maging executive producer? “No, mataas po talaga ever since… actually, MULING lumagda ng TV network contract with bata pa lang ako. GMA ang Viva managed star na si Heart Evange- Sa madaling salita, nais ni Chynna na bal- lista na huling napanood sa “My Korean Jagiya” in 2017 kung saan niya naging co-star ang Korean ang-araw ay magpatakbo ng isang buong TV singer-actor na si Alexander Lee. network. After her miscarriage sa magiging first baby Nais ba niyang maging katulad ng GMA sana nila ng husband niyang si Sen. Chiz Escudero, Chairman and CEO na si Atty. Felipe Gozon? balik-trabaho ang singer-actress-painter at celebrity “Opo! Sorry ha, alam ko sasabihin ng iba, endorser. parang ang taas naman, pero iyon po talaga, e.” Dahil babae siya, gusto ba niyang matu- Toronto’s Taste of Manila lad kay Ms. Charo Santos-Concio na naging artista muna bago naging top executive ng festival is (officially) go- ABS-CBN? “Actually, oo isa rin siya sa mga tao na ing ahead parang pag nakikita ko siya nai-inspire ako sa Organizers of a massive Filipino food festival say kanya. the August event is going ahead. “Iyon talaga iyon, honestly.” The official announcement comes one day after emergency talks with the mayor and city officials. Kapamilya at Kapuso, The event had been cancelled earlier this month nagsasama na over rising costs, but now it’s set to take place on Aug. 18-19. Talents ng Kapamilya at Kapuso, nagsasama na The summer festival, held in the Bathurst Street and KUNG malabong magsama sa isang TV project Wilson Avenue area, has grown rapidly since its start ang stars and talents ng magkaribal na istasyon in 2014, when organizers hoped to get 5,000 people. (ABS-CBN and GMA), hindi naman ito imposible That year 75,000 people showed up, and two years pagdating sa pelikula. Karamihan kasi sa kanila ay later, that number surged again to 350,000 people, walang exclusive movie contracts with their respec- including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. tive TV networks. Taste of Manila bills itself as the “largest Filipino Sa unang pagkakataon ay magkasama sa isang street festival outside the Philippines.” major movie project sina Vic Sotto at Coco Martin kasama si Maine Mendoza sa upcoming Metro 25 2018 25 Nine Fantastic FilCans File for Elective Posts in the Greater Toronto Area By: Tony A.San Juan, OCT.

The dust has barely settled and the smoke had just snapped out, as they said, in the recently - held June 7th Ontario provincial election and now, 9 Kyline Alcantara is now ‘La Nueva Diva’ courageous but ambitious Filipino Canadians have entered the political arena for the coming city civic SHOWBUZZ Kyline has finished recording her first song but we trusted GMA. Then during the record- had an enjoyable for her debut album and is getting ready for her ing, when Rita started singing, we were blown elections in Canada’s premier province. The fantastic afternoon with first concert at Sky Dome on September 8 in away! She’s an amazing singer,” Xander noted. nine, as reported, have declared their respective Kyline Alcantara time for her 16th birthday. Now he’s back, GMA will not let Xander go candidacies for civic positions in the scheduled at a friend’s house Now that Kyline is proving she is one ver- with just his music promo. With fans clam- October 22nd, 2018 municipal election in the Greater in Bulacan on satile artist a showbiz observer declared she is oring for him since his teleserye ended, the Toronto Area, Ontario. Comparatively, the number Sunday. You see already too big for her initial title, La Nueva network has scheduled several guesting stints of candidates is fewer this time than in the 2014 over merienda, Kontrabida as she is now La Nueva Diva! for singer-actor, whose first was with Maine election, as 14 FilCans ran for municipal posts then. she took on the Not one to focus titles, Kyline simply react- Mendoza on Sunday’s special episode of “Daig new social media ed, “I waited long for these opportunities to Kayo Ng Lola Ko.” Yes, dear kababayans. The coming-up genera- craze dubbed, the come. I feel they’re both the fruit of my hard “I’m so happy that I’ve got to know the tion of fellow Pinoys “Keke Challenge,” work and the answer to my prayers. With all phenomenal star Maine. I admire her because running for elective first popular- these things happening to me, I will continue despite her popularity, she is not a diva. She’s ized in the US. to give all that I can as a performer and as an very nice. She is very easy to work with, very office at this point in A friend dared artist for all my fans.” down to earth. We had a great time talking. time are Benjamin Kyline to do it, which meant she had to hop We talked about different cultures like if she’s Abis, Randy Bucao, Alex into her car, play the song “In My Feelings” by * * * familiar with Korean dramas and music. I Chiu, Paulina Corpuz, international artist Drake, get out of the car also asked her how it feels to be getting all the Marlene Mogado, Miles and dance her heart out. A year since leaving the Philippines after fame.” Roque, Luz Del Rosario, Even if it was just for fun, Kyline raised the his stint in the rom-com Besides Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko, Xander is Rowena Santos , and challenge to her typical performance level. And series “My Korean Jagiya” also guesting in the top-rating “Inday Will Garry Tanuan . In so short as it was, everyone around her stopped with Heart Evangelista, Always Love You” prime time program, which terms of elective civic posts, of the nine candidates to watch including 65,000 views on Showbuzz’ K-Pop artist Xander Lee will have him flying all the way to Cebu for his , 6 are seeking for Councillor position and three are Facebook page minutes after posting. Later is back in Manila. scenes. for School Board Trustees. Thus, out of the “lucky that evening, the clip gathered more than a “I’m back and I couldn’t “Before coming back here, I already had million views. be happier. Philippines is plans of going to Cebu and when I was told 9” politicians, three are reelectionists, 4 are new That’s Kyline, the social media darling and home for me–I love the that I’d be shooting there for the series, I was nominees while two are come - backing candidates. indeed showbiz’ new star. For, despite portray- place; I love the people really so happy. I want to see the Cebuanos ing a kontrabida role in the hit series “Kambal here,” he genuinely swore. and I look forward to working with Barbie and Meeting the challenges, Philippine - educated law- Karibal,” her TV character doesn’t stop people For his return, Xander brought his music Derrick.” yer Benjamin Abis is vying for Trustee of Etobicoke’s from liking her. Her fanbase continues to grow along with him, specifically a two-song album Ward 1 of the Toronto Catholic District School Board- by the number that, as Showbuzz reported be- in collaboration with popular Korean VJ and * * * TCDSB. Randolf “Randy” Bucao, a Philippine-trained fore, she ended up performing on an escalator rapper Marucci. mechanical engineer and telecom cabling expert in because of the sheer volume of people who “Marucci and I belong to different manage- Canada is seeking the Councilor position for Toron- came to see her at a mall show. ments but when I heard about him, I knew I Julie Ann San Jose to’s Ward 40 - Scarborough Centre area. Long-serving “I’m happy that they like me. I’m happy I wanted to collaborate with him. The result is Tsinoy Councillor Alex Chiu is going for his 11th term bring them joy,” said Kyline referring to her our single called ‘Put Ya Heads Up,’ and I’m SHORTS… Three countries have collaborat- fans. “Ako naman, I want them to feel I give so proud of our song. It gives hope to people ed for the first time all in the name of anime, as Markham alderman for Ward 8 while community them importance. I want them to know I ap- and tells them you’re not alone. I hope that via “Barangay 143.” A basket- leader and social-cause advocate Paulina Corpuz, preciate their efforts.” it will help to heal people, especially those ball-themed program, Japan, has declared her candidacy for Councillor in Toronto’s In Kambal Karibal, Kyline has proven she is going through any kind of depression,” Xander Singapore and the Philippines Ward 39. Marlene Mogado, 3-term YCDSB Trustee indeed worthy of the title “La Nueva Kontra- shared. are behind the project, which is stepping up to the next level to become a city bida,” but with her rising popularity, she has As a treat, Marucci had a duet with Filipina will feature the voices of Che- councillor for Markham’s Ward 5. Second generation definitely become more than a TV villainess. singer-actress Rita Daniela during the album rie Gil, , Julie FilCan Miles Roque is running for Ward 1 Councillor She has proven she is not only a good actress, launch, rapping away with the latter singing Ann San Jose, Migo Adecer, in the City of Mississauga. Twice- elected Dufferin but also a very good singer and dancer. Proof is the refrain and showing off her vocal prowess. , Sylvia Sanchez, Peel Catholic District School Board Trustee Luz Del how GMA Records wasted no time in signing “When we asked GMA who among the Kelky Day, Kimpoy Feliciano Rosario is going for her reelection in Wards 6 & 11. her up as the latest addition to the label’s roster Filipino artists could do the song, they gave us and Paolo Contis. A former Toronto Council candidate in 2006, Rowena of artists. Rita. We were not familiar with her as a singer Santos (PHOTO) will do her best to bag the Wards 1 & 5 Councillor post in Brampton. After serving BLAME THE GOVERNMENT faithfully for almost 2 terms, faith-focused leader Bela at JC pare- continued from page 1 Garry Tanuan is seeking reelection as TCDSB Trustee for Scarborough’s Ward 8. TRAIN is only responsible for 0.4% of the [infla- hong single, posi- tion]. But who is in charge of the economy? ‘Di ba bleng ma-in love In respect of political candidacy experience, R. Bu- silang lahat (Isn’t it all of them)?” De Dios said in a forum. cao, P. Corpuz and R. Santos are taking their “second THE team of young writer-filmmaker chances”..... with Randy Bucao as a former Council Jason Paul Laxamana and actors Bela Padilla candidate for York Centre, and Paulina Corpuz for Even higher inflation looming? and JC Santos are reunited for the second TCDSB trustee in the 2014 municipal election and time in the 2nd Pista ng Pelikulang Pili- Rowena Santos, for Toronto Councillor in 2006. This The inflation figure was announced on the same pino’s (PPP) filmfest entry via Viva Films’ is the first attempt for Catholic community leader day the provisional P1 jeepney fare hike took effect heartwarming love story, “The Day After Ben Abis to get into school board politics while Miles in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon. Valentine’s”. They are the same team na Roque and Marlene Mogado are vying for Councillor The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) also naghatid ng blockbuster hit movie na “100 for the first time too. Running for reelection are hinted at an increase in generation charge due to Tula Para Kay Estela” sa kauna-unahang PPP mento. Markham Councillor Alex Chiu and Dufferin and To- tight power supply last June and the further depre- nung isang taon. “Ang mahalaga ay magkaibigan kami,” ronto Catholic school board trustees Luz Del Rosario ciation of the peso. Inamin nina Direk Jason at ang lead diin ni Bela na sinuklian lamang ng ngiti ni and Garry Tanuan, respectively. . Meanwhile, some regions reported higher actors ng “The Day After Valentine’s” na sina JC. inflation figures, like the Autonomous Region in Bela at JC na bagama’t ginawa nila ang lahat Ang ironic dito, parehong tumagal ng apat All the FilCan political candidates are well- qual- Muslim (ARMM) which posted 7.7%. to make a good movie, hindi nila in-expect ified, have solid professional backgrounds & expe- na taon ang respective relationships nina na ang pelikulang “100 Tula Para Kay Estela” Bela at JC sa kanilang ex-partners na sina rience and strong advocacy & volunteer service in Consumers ask: how much ang siyang mangunguna sa takilya last year. their communities, as well. They have demonstrated Neil Arce kay Bela at si Teetin Villanueva more? Ganoong effort din ang kanilang ibinigay kay JC. admirable people skills and divergent foci in working sa pelikulang “The Day After Valentine’s” towards helping and organizing initiatives for the “Hindi naman natin alam ang puwedeng Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia which was shot in the breathtaking islands “common good”. These determined candidates have mangyari in the future but what is important attributed the higher inflation in the ARMM to the of Hawaii. organized their own campaign teams and are still now ay pareho kaming happy sa takbo ng region’s poor infrastructure. Inadequate infrastruc- Marami silang intimate scenes sa pelikula seeking for more volunteers . When asked, the 9 Pi- aming respective careers,” susog pa ni Bela. ture means higher costs of delivery and production, at posibleng ma-in love sila sa isa’t isa, lalu- noys are hoping that if elected each of them pledge Ipinangako naman ni Direk Jason na kung and Pernia noted that the government seeks to pa’t pareho silang single. to uphold their political platform, goals & aspira- naibigan ng publiko ang “100 Tula Para address this problem through the Build, Build Build “We became good friends and very tions, to engage & advocate for local issues , and to kay Estela” nung isang taon ay lalo umano program. For the last quarter of the year, Pernia comfortable na kami sa isa’t isa,” pahayag ng serve as the relevant voice for their respective con- nilang magugustuhan ang “The Day After hopes inflation will taper off. But prices are histor- mahusay na actress-writer na si Bela. stituencies as well as the “long voiceless members” Valentine’s “ dahil sa kakaibang kuwento at ically high from October to December, as people “Mas naging magaan ang working rela- of the ever- growing Filipino Canadian community. portrayal dito nina Bela at JC which is rated have more cash to spend. tionship namin kasi second time na kaming Let us all support our own kababayan- candidates PG by the MTRCB at Graded A ng Cinema The central bank said it remains committed to nagkatrabaho,” ani JC. “for a better tomorrow” in our very discriminating Evaluation Board (CEB). ensuring that inflation would fall within the target As to the possibility na puwede silang FilCan community. ( Tony A. San Juan) of 2% to 4% “as soon as possible.” ma-in love sa isa’t isa, ayaw nilang mag-ko- 26 2018 26 Filipino Bakery and Asian Cuisine

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