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TRIPOLI, LIBYA - Libya has warned of a “total ALEX collapse” of its health care system as the chaos plaguing the country threatens to send into flight many of the Filipino staff on whom its hospitals depend. Gonzaga Fighting between rival militias in Tripoli and bloody clashes between Islamists and army special forces in the eastern city of Benghazi Romance can have prompted several countries to evacuate their citizens and diplomatic staff. Now, 3,000 health workers from the , making up 60 percent of Libya’s hospital staff, Wait could leave—along with workers from India, who account for another 20 percent. Libyan hospitals, meanwhile, are flooded with a wave of admissions, victims of the fighting that has shaken the capital and Benghazi. The health ministry said said 77 people have been killed and 289 wounded in Benghazi’s violence. The Philippines already urged its citizens in Libya to leave on July 20 after a kidnapped Filipino worker was found beheaded. Birthdays, ABOVE Of the estimated 13,000 Filipinos Sam gives a novel twist in Libya, only around 700 heeded the to the selfie by warning and left. The rest refused to taking a picture abandon their jobs despite the dangers. Milby of himself with Mississauga’s But said it would charter Beauties was jampacked Celebration Square PHL DOCS IN LIBYA & a Baby here in the background. continued on page 22 4 Sis and their Baby Bro Shortage of TFW increases Price of Canadian Meat Exports helpful only with enough workers

TORONTO - In June the government off any hope of expanding production at tabled the text of the Free Trade Agreement Canadian meat plants. with South Korea in the House of Commons Trade deals are helpful to the meat industry and our energetic Agriculture Minister Gerry only when companies have employees to Ritz announced China has begun the process slaughter cattle and hogs, says a Maple Leaf of accepting bone-in under-30-month beef Foods spokes-person. and live cattle from Canada. “You can only take advantage if you can In the same month the ministers competitively produce a product in Canada,” responsible for employment, citizenship said Rory McAlpine, vice-president of and immigration, Jason Kenney and Chris government relations at Maple Leaf. Alexander unveiled their dismemberment of the Temporary Foreign Workers Program Joshua Panaligan gets baptized by Father Albert Macalipay at St. Therese Parish in TFW AFFECT BEEF PRICE AUGUST 2014 Scarborough.AUGUST He poses with 2014 his 4 sisters Ampee, Nadeene, Maria and Aubrey.L. M. Confidential(TFWP) which will almost certainly choke continued on page 23 1 Basta Toyota, sa Scarborough na!

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Finance eg. $10,000 financed over 36/48 at 1.9%/0% months equals monthly payment of $285.99/$208.33. COB $295.64/$0. OAC. 2 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 100 millionth filipino baby-1 on Population. Nearly half of the country’s people live set to play Jose Wrapped in a blanket and pink bon- in cities as more Filipinos migrate from net and cradled by her beaming mother, rural areas to look for better opportunities Rizal for GMA Chonalyn was showered with a cake, elsewhere, fostering problems such as traf- infant clothes and other gifts by health ficking in girls and women that have to be Si Alden Richards ang bida sa bagong and population commission officials at a addressed, he said. gagawing docu-drama series ng GMA hospital ceremony. In the poorest areas, women bear more News TV 11 na Ilustrado. At excited na The United Nations Population Fund children than they desire because of a lack ang Kapuso heartthrob said the milestone offers both challenges of access to reproductive health informa- habang naghahanda and opportunities to the Philippines, tion and services, Beck said. para rito. Philippine officials welcomed the birth on which is the world’s 12th most populous President Benigno Aquino III signed a Sunday of their country’s 100 millionth country and has one of Asia’s fastest- law in 2012 that directs government health Saad niya, “This is citizen with a cake, hope and concerns growing populations. centers to provide free access to nearly all something new for me. about how their poor nation can help “It is important to emphasise that popu- contraceptives to everyone, particularly “Kasi first time ko ensure a decent life for its swelling popula- lation is not merely a matter of numbers, the poor, but its enforcement was delayed pong gagawa ng isang tion. but of human rights and opportunities,” amid strong opposition from the dominant project na meron akong ipu-portray A girl named Chonalyn was born short- said Klaus Beck, the UNPF’s Philippines Roman Catholic church. na isang national hero. “Yung series ly after midnight at the government-run representative. In April, the supreme court declared po na gagawin ko is about buhay ni Jose Fabella hospital in Manila, pushing With 54% of its population under the that the law was constitutional and gave Jose Rizal. Mula sa kanyang childhood the country’s estimated population to the age of 25, the Philippines needs to provide the government the OK to enforce it. hanggang sa mag-aral siya sa Europe. milestone figure, said Juan Antonio Perez the young with education, job opportuni- “So, mahirap po. Hindi biro. III, executive director of the Commission ties and skills, Beck said. “Marami pong ibinigay sa akin na mga kailangang panoorin na films. Isa na po yung ginawa ni Kuya Buboy [] na Jose Rizal, Online absentee voting pushed for 2016 ipnapanood po sa akin ‘yon. “Tapos a few documentaries po na Senate President Franklin Drilon 117,000 of the 737,759 registered on Finance found out that the Comelec has spent ibinigay din ng GMA News TV. “This is expressed frustration over the low voters participated in the absentee nearly four times for OAV registration than the produced by GMA News TV. Tatakbo turnout of Oversees Absentee Vot- voting. amount spent by the poll body on local voters dur- po ito ng one season. “October pa ers (OAV) registrants and actual The data provided by the Com- ing the 2013 polls. ang airing nito. Pero we’re gonna start voters despite the huge funds and mittee on Overseas Absentee Voting Based on computation of the finance commit- shooting na this end of July.” enormous efforts poured in all past of the Commission on Elections tee, the Comelec spent P319 for each local voter elections. (Comelec) was 153,323 voters lower and P1,155 for each absentee voter, based on the “Sana po, maging successful dito To avoid further waste of money than the turnout of OAV registrants turnout of absentee voters. itong Ilustrado. Sana makasungkit and energy, Drilon pushed for online during the May 2010 presidential To effectively address the low turnout of OAV din ng awards, not for me, but for absentee registration and voting for elections. registrants, Drilon called on the Comelec to adopt the 2016 national elections. During budget deliberation on all the necessary technologies that would encour- the show itself,” asam ng Kapuso In the last 2013 mid-term elec- the 2014 proposed General Ap- age the more than 10 million overseas Filipinos to hunk. tions, it was learned that only 16 percent or about propriations Act last year, the Senate Committee participate in the 2016 national elections. AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 3 Spotlight Tetchie Agbayani Naku ha! by Jose Baking From Playboy to Motivational Speaker LMConfidential.com Why is it easier for a mobster to come to Canada & stay?

How did this LCP program became enmeshed in the TFW issue anyway? I read in a newspaper that Minister Jason Kenney complaining that the Live-in Caregiver program has mutated into a Family Reunification Program. Let me see this. These caregivers become permanent residents. According to the rules of Canada, they can then petition their family here. So, that is what thousands of permanent residents did. Now, the government is complaining. That is like creating a program wherein you pay less taxes if you do this or that. Then, you complain when a lot of people get in the program to be able to pay less taxes. As for the TFW, why are they trying to come up with new rules just because they caught some employers either abusing the system or their temporary workers? Now, suddenly, the LCP program is going to be overhauled? Uhm...Let me think of a question. WHY? If you are on a plane and one of the four engines die, you do not replace the whole airplane. As far as I know, you just replace the engine. So, why is it easier for an Italian mobster to come to Canada and stay than it is for a caregiver to work their ass off and stay?

Visitacion Parado, (born July 2, 1961) who is better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and Playboy model. She appeared in a regular issue of Well, anywhere. If you are a parent and it 24-Hour Hospital Visitation? German Playboy and a special American edition entitled “Women of the World”. is summer, you have to bring your children She is featured daily on the Filipino TV Channel where she stars in soap operas. I read in the newspapers lately that some somewhere besides Ontario and Buffalo. They hospitals are considering 24-hour hospital Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961 to a Roman Catholic family. She studied need to be able to tell their classmates they went high school at the University of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the University’s visitation privileges. I am not sure this is somewhere or else mukhang kawawa. It reminded Bachelor of Science in Architecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped a good idea. There is a time to sleep and a me what my sister said a long time ago. Buffalo from the program due to showbiz commitments. is not far enough. I was talking to Rob Bella and time to entertain visitors. If the patient is In the , Agbayani was able to pursue acting in Hollywood. She this si what he said. The closes both of us can in a private room, that is fine. If not, then, appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. think of is Atlantic City in New Jersey. There’s it will bother the other patient who will Among her films include ’s The Emerald Forest (1985) andan then complain to the nurse on duty and beach for the kids, gambling for the adults and shopping for all, except the wallet of the parents entertaining cameo in The Money Pit (1986). Like other Asian actresses, Tetchie the whatever skeletal staff at the hospital of course. found herself limited by stereotyping, leading her to accept parts in critically will just end up doing peace and order or reviled productions such as Gymkata (1985). Critics would regard her best mediation instead of medical and health- Send balikbayan boxes early performance to be that of a geologist in the Australian film Rikky and Pete (1988), related duties. Even if the patient is in a Unlike here in canada when there was a strike directed by Nadia Tass, in which she displayed a flair for comedy. Agbayani private room, the visitors will keep asking at the port of Vancouver, the federal government also appeared in an episode of the British television series Yellowthread Street. the on-duty nurse for everything.This 24- got involved to resolve the issue quickly becasue it On television, she played the tragic heroine “Sisa” in ’s Noli Me hour visitation is not a good idea. affects the economy oif the whole country. Prices Tangere, based on the novel by Philippine national hero Dr. José Rizal. will go up, people will complain, to anyone and In 1989, Agbayani returned to the Philippines and took time out from her eryone. Unfortunately, the national government career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani Bring Food in the does not see the the truck ban for a few devoted her whole time as a mother, living a quiet, private life for several years. hours. by the city of Manila as a national problem. In 1995, Agbayani resumed her education and enrolled in Saint Joseph’s If there is one thing that all patients welcome, The result is a shippping jam where container College, . She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology is that you bring normal food. Hospital food ships are parked in Taiwan until they get the go in 2000. In 2001, she was accepted into the Master of Arts in Psychology is not delicious, we all know that. They are not ahead. So, to all senders of balikbayan boxes, send with a concentration in Counseling Psychology program at Ateneo de Manila meant to be. It is not the Four Seasons Hotel. So, your boxes early because it will be delayed. Do as caring, loving family and friend, what do we University. She completed all academic requirements and is now working on not blame the Door to Door companies when the bring? We bring high-fat, cholesterol-inducing her master’s thesis. She is also teaching Psychology at Saint Joseph’s College, time comes. I am already sending you a friendly but delicious food, to patient who just underwent Quezon City, while doing occasional TV and film appearances. reminder that the DTD companies in Toronto heart surgery. We are unbelievable. Ironically, In 2006, Agbayani became the focus of the local media when her newfound will not be able to do anything. Unfortuantely, they are the delicious meal that the patient will role as actress-turned Playboy model-turned psychology teacher was revealed the Port of Manila is in Manila, where the truck eat. What can we do? That is what every patient to the public. Graduating from college at age 39, teaching at age 43, and ban rules apply. DUH! The port does 90% of the likes. Don’t lie. You hate hospital food too. taking master’s at age 44, Agbayani was seen as a living inspiration to people business for the whole Philippines. I am not sure who were not able to finish college for some reason. Agbayani continues to about the figure pero I am sure almost all exports appear in television programs, magazines, and newspaper dailies, giving You got to be there and imports pass by the port of Manila. motivational talks on how she managed to pull her life together despite all the odds. She has expressed intention to be a full-time psychology teacher while being a part-time actress. She also plans to obtain a Ph.D. in Psychology, start clinical practice, and write a column where she can give free psychological Submit ads & press releases by counseling to letter-senders and the general public. AUGUST 15 for the SEPTEMBER 2014 issue. PHOTO ABOVE FROM VIDEO 48

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AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 5 Filipino World Jury Trial for Ohio Killings moved + Activist detained in

In the article, he said he was outraged by media coverage of the child migration issue and wanted to showcase his own story during the visit to McAllen.

‘DON’T KNOW WHAT’S Louise delos Reyes’ GOING TO HAPPEN’ fight weight gain On July 15, Vargas posted a picture of himself holding a passport of his native Kabi-kabilang intriga ang pinupukol sa former Kam- Philippines and a miniature copy of the bal Sirena star na si Louise delos Reyes nitong mga U.S. Constitution on a Facebook page nagdaang linggo. Andiyan na siya raw diumano for Define American, an immigration ang naging mitsa ng paghihiwalay ni rights group he co-founded, as he was at . Kumalat din ang mga bali-balitang about to go through airport security in buntis ang Kapuso actress na mariin niyang pinabu- McAllen for a flight to Los Angeles. laanan. “I don’t know what’s going to Kaya nang makapanayam ng GMANetwork.com happen,” ang dalaga, hindi naitago nito ang pagkadismaya wrote sa bagong isyu na muling pinupukol kanya: ang LOS ANGELES – The jury trial Vargas, an undocumented immigrant Vargas. pag-gain niya ng weight. of a Filipino man suspected of killing and prominent activist, was detained Another Aniya, masyadong mataas ang expectations ng three people in an Ohio bar shooting for several hours July 15 after being photo publiko lalong-lalo na sa mga female celebrities na was postponed a month from its the stopped at a security checkpoint at an posted para kay Louise ay nakaka-stress. original August 4 schedule to give the airport in the border city of McAllen, soon “Nakaka-stress for an artist ah lalo na for me. Ako defendant’s lawyers more time to build Texas. afterward kasi as much as possible gusto kong maiba ‘yung a stronger case for his defense. The U.S. Border Patrol said agents showed personal life ko, ‘yung life as Louise outside showbi- A Sandusky County judge on July 7 apprehended Vargas “after he stated a man zness, and iba si Louise kapag nakikita niyo sa TV.” ruled that 33-year-old Igmidio Mista’s that he was in the country illegally.” identified Dagdag niya, “Ang work ko dine-demand na jury trial be moved to September 8. The He was later released on his own as Vargas maging ganito ang hitsura ko, pero sana ‘pag out- judge also granted the defense lawyers’ recognizance and provided with a being side, I can be as myself.” request for a $750 budget to be spent notice to appear before an immigration placed in Alam ni Louise na maraming nakakapansin na on expert assistance, which includes the judge. handcuffs by uniformed personnel. nag-gain siya ng weight habang nagbabakasyon procurement of security footage that Vargas, 33, who has lived for years Vargas has traveled extensively kaya determinado siya na ibalik ang kanyang sexy captured the March 9 shooting at the in the United States without proper throughout the United States figure. Naghahanda na rin daw siya para sa mga Last Call bar in Fremont, Ohio. papers, has made himself a focal without any U.S. government-issued susunod na projects na ibibigay ng Kapuso Net- Among those killed in the incident point of debate about immigration identification and using his Philippines work. were off-duty police officer Elmore with frequent media appearances and passport, which does not contain a visa “Ngayon na medyo tumaba ako, medyo nag- Jose Andy Chavez, 26; bartender testimony last year before a U.S. Senate for staying in the country. gain ako ng weight nung nagbakasyon ako [kaya] Ramiro Sanchez, 28; and Daniel committee. Vargas left the Philippines in 1993 gusto ko mag-workout talaga uli. Talagang bumalik Ramirez, 25. A fourth man, 25-year old He has called himself one of the most when he was 12 to join his grandparents yung dating figure ko na medyo payat ng konti, me- Ramiro Arreola, was injured during the privileged undocumented immigrants in California. He only discovered he dyo toned ng konti. Nagre-ready na rin ako kung incident. in the United States, who hides in plain had a fake green card when he applied ano man projects ang ibibigay nila sa akin.” According to earlier reports by the sight, pays his taxes, and, because of his for a driver’s license at age 16. Vargas Ni-reveal din ni Louise na humuhugot siya ng in- Associated Press, Mista was allegedly notoriety, speaks on behalf of millions won a Pulitzer in 2008 as part of a spirasyon ngayon sa kanta ni Colbie Caillat na ‘Try.’ hitting on a woman in the nightclub, of immigrants in the country. team that covered the Virginia Tech Napakaganda raw ng mensahe ng single ni Colbie who then rebuffed his advances. Vargas was in the Texas border area shootings for the Washington Post. on women empowerment. This resulted in an altercation to visit a shelter for Central American He revealed he was an undocumented “I just wanna share also na may nakita akong between Mista and the victims. Mista children who fled their countries to immigrant in a 2011 essay in the New video ni Colbie [Caillat]. Mayroon siyang bagong then allegedly pulled out a gun and escape heightened levels of violence, York Times Magazine. kanta ngayon na ‘Try’ and yung music video niya started shooting. said United We Dream, an immigration In an interview with Reuters in sobrang empowering for women. Kasi nag-start According to reports, the Filipino activist group for which Vargas was June to coincide with his debut film, yung music video na beauty shot as in magaganda gunman is an undocumented working. “Documented,” Vargas said he had silang lahat. immigrant. In an article on Friday, he wrote that lived in fear of deportation. “So habang kumakanta sila tinatanggal nila his notoriety had shielded him, but “I’ve always been paranoid. I always ‘yung make-up nila hanggang bare face na lang each flight was a gamble because he felt like I had the word ‘illegal’ tattooed sila. So sana maging ganun ‘yung tingin natin sa Activist detained lacked a visa. on my forehead,” he said. ganda. Sana yung purity ng mukha natin, ‘yung sim- “I am not sure if my visibility will plicity na binigay sa atin ni God, yung [natural na] AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) - Pulitzer hitsura natin, let’s just [learn to] accept it.” Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio continue to protect me - not here, not at the border,” he wrote in Politico.

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AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 7 dares Philippines “killer” of

Hindi man pinaniwalaan at sineryoso Pope to Lift Filipino spirits ng batikang host na si Joey de Leon ang kumakalat + ‘Spaghetti wires’ to stay na video na nagsasabing namatay na ang kaibigan very high voltage, he said. niyang si Vic “We also do not have the infrastructure Sotto, may to dissipate overheating of the cable mensahe pa system, such as the construction of huge rin siya sa tunnels designed for such purpose, and gumawa at other physical protection against floods nagpakalat nito. during downpour.” Sa eksklusibong panayam ng Underground cables are generally bigger GMANetwork.com, ikinwento ni Joey na for good heat dissipation and are costly, he binati niya agad si Vic ng “Oh, you’re said, noting that the country “is prone to alive!” pagkakita niya rito sa Eat Bulaga. floods” as well. Marami rin din daw ang nagtanong sa An electric utility undertook the first kanya upang kumpirmahin ang tsismis. underground power distribution in Ipinaliwanag niya na nagkataon Cebu in 2013 to do away with unsightly lamang na absent si Vic dahil madalas “spaghetti wires” of overhead poles. itong maglaro ng golf tuwing Huwebes But overhead lines are disallowed at the at Biyernes. Hinamon ni Joey ang mga Bonifacio Global City, a highly urbanized nagpasimuno ng hoax: “Itong mga district in Metro Manila. POPE Francis will visit the Philippines, on logistics for the papal visit. Further social media minsan ginagamit sa According to Meralco, “underground Asia’s bastion of the Catholic faith, details will be released in August. kalokohan eh. Pero mga duwag ‘yun, feeders have to be installed as... required in January 2015 to comfort victims The bishops said there were security, mga duwag.” “Nilalahat ko na. Mga by the Fort Bonifacio Development of disasters including Super Typhoon infrastructure and logistical concerns to be duwag kasi. Hindi naman naglalagay Corporation and Bases Conversion Yolanda, local church leaders said. addressed, while the health of the 77-year- ng pangalan na tunay ang mga ‘yun Development Authority for BGC as Specific details of the trip were not old pope is also an issue. eh. Mga duwag. Ilagay niyo ang tunay contained in the respective Memorandum released, but Manila’s Archbishop Luis Pope Francis was forced to pull out of niyong pangalan bago kayo mag- Agreements and Deed with Usufruct Tagle said the pope viewed Asia as crucial a visit in Rome late last month, with his tsismis,” paghamon ng Eat Bulaga at between Meralco and FBDC signed dated in spreading the faith. spokesman citing “the intense pace” of the Startalk host. May 19, 1990 and between Meralco and Tagle said the pontiff had told him pontiff ’s schedule by way of an explanation Ipinaalala rin niya na hindi dapat BCDA signed September 19, 2002”. during a recent meeting at the Vatican that Francis, who became leader of the basta-basta pinaniniwalaan ang mga Meanwhile, Romero said octopus wiring “Asia is important for evangelizsation”. world’s Catholics after the unprecedented bali-balita, at kailangang mag-ingat sa in depressed areas has been the no. 1 cause “The Christian population of Asia may retirement of his predecessor Benedict mga kumakalat sa Internet na maaaring of fire occurrence in the National Capital be numerically small but it is significant,” XVI last year, will make his first visit to pagmulan ng virus. Region. he quoted the pope as saying. Asia as pope when he travels to South “Informal settlers are now permitted to The planned visit comes as the Korea next month. apply for their own power system, unlike , “Dyesebel Philippines struggles to recover from a in the past years, so as to lower the high series of disasters in 2013 that claimed made me stronger” incidence of fire occurrences due to use thousands of lives. In November, Super ‘Spaghetti wires’ to stay of candles and gas lamps. Most of them, Typhoon Yolanda -- the most powerful As the most-loved fantasy series UNDERGROUND power distribution however, are faced with the difficulty to “Dyesebel’s” final chapter aired July storm to make landfall in history -- left in Metro Manila is ill-advised because maintain payment of power bills, and 18, on ’s (TFC) about 8,000 dead and millions homeless, of heat and floods, according to Bureau would resort to jumper wires, a cause of Kapamilya star Anne Curtis admits that devastating communities across the central of Fire Protection director Chief Supt. electrical fires,” he said. all trials she has faced in ABS-CBN’s Philippines. Carlito Romero. well-loved fantasy series, ”Dyesebel” “Our compassionate shepherd comes At a media briefing during the bureau’s made her value her craft as actress to show his deep concern for our people 23rd anniversary celebration at the even more. who have gone through devastating University of the Philippines, Diliman, “The series taught me to be stronger calamities,” said Socrates Villegas, head Quezon City, he said many parts of and made me realize how committed of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the metro are flood-prone making I can be. We continued to work, rain the Philippines. “Pope Francis comes to underground electrical cabling system or shine, because that is how much we revive our drooping spirit and to lead us to impractical. love what we were doing,” said Curtis. greener pastures.” “Overhead lines are preferable,” he According to the “Dyesebel” star, all The visit would be the fourth by a told the Manila Standard, indicating that the sacrifices were rewarded with the pope to the Philippines, where more than “spaghetti wires” are a necessary evil. warm support of the viewers, worldwide. “It is a great honor to hear people 80 percent of the 100 million-strong Underground conductors wrapped in call me Dyesebel. It just means that population are Catholics. layers that transmit electricity need high- the character made a strong mark on Tagle said a delegation from the Vatican quality insulation that could withstand the had visited Manila and Tacloban to check them,” she adds.

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LEFT, Mayor Dave Ryan of Pickering support the FILCORE Mission of uplifting the lives of the people who had fallen behind due to illness and other unforseen circumtances, the newcomers, and the caregivers. Miss Caregiver 2014 - FILCORE was held at Centre for the Arts of Saint Michael’s College School on July 5, 2014. RIGHT, Ontario Filipino Womens’ Club took a group tour in June 2014 to Ottawa to visit Parliament Hill; and the surrounding historical sites; and the flower gardens, PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS 8 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 ‘Bling’ clothes, ‘peacocks’ of SONA irk Santiago MANILA, Philippines—Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago said she could not stand watching legislators and their spouses took turns displaying “bling” clothes and jewelry during President Benigno Aquino’s fourth state of the nation address (SONA) Monday. with a simple short-sleeved barong blouse. produced by high-end designers. So on Tuesday, Santiago said she would file a resolution, prescribing an official Jewelry should be a single strand of Phil- “I was once a clueless participant in uniform for Congress members attending the annual SONA to prevent a repeat of ippine pearls. those mindless events. Don’t get me Monday’s event “where male and female lawmakers took turns displaying “bling” For men, it should be a plain long- wrong. I am very proud of our local clothes and jewelry, and acted as endorsers of expensive designers.” sleeved barong, she said. fabrics and our local designers, some of “I watched TV and could not stand it,” she said in a statement. “Both men and women could wear a whom are world-class. But the SONA “The SONA event should be a serious time for the Congress to pick up policy ceremonial ribbon with the Congress event is not the proper venue for their directions indicated by the President. It should not be treated as Oscar night in logo. For the gallery, it should be office talents,” she said. Hollywood, with a red carpet, where peacocks spread their tails and turn around attire,” said Santiago. She also reminded lawmakers that the and around, as coached by media in a feeding frenzy.” “Most important of all, the attitude law “frowns on conspicuous consumption Santiago said the clothes should merely indicate membership in the Senate and should not be frivolous and giggly. The which she called “the obsession to bling.” House of Representatives, to separate them from those who are not members. attitude should be serious and business The senator cited the Civil Code, Flashy women, flaky men like,” she added. Article 25: “Thoughtless extravagance in Not the proper venue expenses for pleasure or display during a “The highlight of the SONA is the President. It is not the flashy women. Now Santiago, who failed to attend the period of acute public want or emergency the flaky men are even getting into the act. They also parade, sometimes with pho- SONA due to acute chronic fatigue, has may be stopped by order of the courts at togenic arm candy, into the session hall and preen like their female counterparts. decried for the last few years, the expen- the instance of any government or private Enough!” she said. sive floor-length gowns worn by Congress charitable institution.” For women, Santiago said, the uniform should be a short pencil skirt, paired members and even by their spouses, many

Mabuhay Cup Selects PIDC Ms Sports Model 2014 by: Suzy Llanera

(NYPAA); print from Ino Sanchez of Inspirasyon and Jurice Photography. All candidates, performers Encarnacion, and other beauty pageant title holders each Jayhawks. received a gift bag item. After the Nicole Samantha Huff, an aspiring actress ceremonial in a recurring star role in the famous TV toss and the show “Degrassi”, Nikki de Ocampo, 1st deliberation Runner up Ms Philippines PIDC 2014, 2nd of the panel Runner-Up, Danny Samson, of TREMNET of judges, the Group, and Ino Sanchez, owner/proprietor winners were of INspirasyon Photography, comprised the announced. distiguished Panel of Judges. Congratulations President Norma Carpio, Liberal MPP to Jurice Mitzie Hunter, Liberal MP York Centre Encarnacion, candidate Michael Levitt, Toronto Mayoral represented candidate Olivia Chow, TCDSB Ward 12 LEFT, PIDC Miss Sports Model Jurice Encarnation of the Jayhawks team, Trustee candidate Paulina Corpuz, and Jayhawks and 1st Runner-Up Melissa Rasie of Durham who vied and WFG magnate Agnes Miranda, graced ABOVE, Suzy Llanera and Rory Elefano pose with Mayoral coveted the title and delivered welcome and inspirational candidate Olivia Chow and actress Nicole Huff. of PIDC’s Ms messages to the enthusiastic crowd. Sports Model You can feel the hype and the energy BELOW, Durham team poses with the two beauties. 2014 and on the field before and during the opening Melissa Raisie, ceremonies. The organizing committee, In it’s 11th year anniversary, the Mabuhay who got the Vilma Tahsin, Roger Tarca, Bob San Cup Invitational Basketball Tournament 1st Runner-Up Juan, Manny and Vilma Villamor were formally opened the Toronto’s biggest and title, represented commendable with their hard work, much anticipated three-day championship Durham dedication, great effort and sports team- games on Saturday, July 26th which was basketball team. spirit evidently poured out from their hearts. held at Hoopdome, Downsview, ON. The winnersFor without the organizing committee, the The early morning ceremonies officiated took home a volunteers, the nurses, the basketball players, with the introduction of the Mabuhay Cup Title, trophy, the team directors, the referees, Hoopdome participating teams across and outside the sash, bouquet of staff, and of course the Sponsors, Dr. Vicky GTA, and fittingly presented the eight flowers and as Santiago and Associates, Agnes Miranda, lovely candidates who competed for the Ms well as gift bags FRNAO, Luminous Financial Group, and Sports Model 2014 title. Each contestant and gift boxes Ilocandia Oriental Foods, this event would who represented their basketball teams containing a not have been possible, are Candidates number 1 – 8 respectively, Pearl necklace It was indeed a tremendous and a Melissa Nichols, Maharlika; Melissa Tara de la Paz, Angiels; Mary Grace Enciso, and a bracelet donated by Jeweller Oscar successful event!(ssl) Raisie, Durham; Richel Biscayda, CKATT; Durham-Crossover; Elaine Columbano, Papa Gella, and Gift Vouchers worth at least Kimberley Bautista Ambion, Red Warriors; North York Pinoy Athletic Association $299 for photo sessions, including portrait AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 9 ERICH DEFENDS Philippines ENCHONG OVER ‘MYSTERY GF’ BREAST Netizens are making fun of Enchong IS BEST. Dee for his alleged girlfriend. They Infants are breastfed on say it’s just an imagi- Saturday August 2, 2014 nary girlfriend be- during an activity in celebration of the National cause he hasn’t shown Breastfeeding Awareness any picture of them Month held at the Philippine Army’s Club house at Fort together. Enchong Bonifacio in Taguig City. also admitted that Statistics show that 16,000 Coup? Here’s Filipino babies die each year he’s no longer a virgin for lack of breast milk. and some nasty bashers asked: “Sa the story boy o sa girl?” But Enchong’s leading lady, behind those in “Once a Prin- Philippines to let US cess” backs him up totally. “I don’t tanks think he’d lie about his lovelife,” she says. “He seems so much more MANILA, Philippines – It was a case of happy and inspired now than ever bad timing. Vegetables in On the same week that Senator before, so naniniwala akong may Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that nagpapasaya sa kanya ngayon. disgruntled retired generals were plotting to destabilize the Aquino LA TRINIDAD, Benguet—Farmers’ celery) in 2013 to $1 million in the I’m also happy for him.” administration, convoys of military groups in the province expressed next two years. trucks and tanks were sighted on Metro concern on Agot Balanoy, an officer of Manila’s roads. over lifting of the Benguet Farmers Marketing Beauty Gonzalez goes from The military immediately apologized chubby ‘Bisaya’ to stunning last month for the alarm caused by the restrictions on Cooperative, said the competition “logistical movements of the Armed imported from the US should prod local farmers FHM cover girl Forces of the Philippines.” to improve the quality of their products What the spokespersons couldn’t to protect their hold on the market. The chubby and feisty Dumaguete reveal back then – that would have “We appeal to concerned government killed the coup rumors – was what the teen who won 4th place on “Pinoy trucks were carrying: the brand new M4 agencies to enhance support and Big Brother Teen Edition Plus” in Caliber 5.56mm for the Philippine Army. provide post-harvest facilities to our 2008 has just landed the cover of “Alam ninyo ‘yung nakita ninyo vegetables farmers so they will be able to cope the August 2014 [military convoy] noong isang araw, from the United States and said the with the expected stiff competition ‘yun yung mga naghahakot (You know, could flood the market with from imported crops,” Balanoy said. issue of FHM Philip- the military convoy you saw, those were carrots, cabbages, celery and potatoes, pines as a svelte the vehicles that loaded the rifles),” Gov. Nestor Fongwan said he was Loreto Buya-an, spokesman of the said Army spokesperson Lieutenant confident local vegetables will retain its 22-year-old. Colonel Noel Detoyato, laughing at Benguet Farmers Federation, said a dominance in the local market because “I want people the trouble that the logistical movement glut could bring the price of vegetables it is fresh and its price affordable to to see something caused the military. in the market and affect the demand many Filipinos. in me. Usually when The first batch of 27,200 M4 rifles for Benguet vegetables. arrived last week. The military didn’t He said a small niche in the market “We are worried about the impact of people see me, want to announce what they were will be receptive to US vegetables but they remember me transporting for security reasons. the sudden influx of vegetables from “only the rich can afford it” because Armored trucks accompanied the as Beauty, yung matabang Bi- the United States because it will have a their cost of production and transport convoys. The M4 rifles from US- significant effect on prices of vegetables saya,” she told FHM.com.ph. “Sana based gun manufacturer Remington will be high.” in the market,” Buya-an said. ‘pag nakita nila ito, they can see will replace the Army’s M-16 rifles. Fongwan called on farmers not to “Napakaganda. Ma-inspire ka. The US embassy has announced in worry about the competition and to that I have renewed beauty and Makatayong balahibo ba (It’s really its Web site the lifting of restrictions coordinate with agencies and local talent to offer. I’m really thankful for nice. It’s inspiring. I got goosebumps),” and said “this exciting development governments to look for ways to lower this. I’m going to claim this. Some- said an excited Detoyato. will relieve shortages and deepen The supposed coup plots have since production cost of highland vegetables thing good will come out of this.” been debunked by retired generals agricultural ties between the two in preparation for the implementation Beauty, who turned a lot of nations.” linked to the rumors. of the free trade agreement among heads with her scene-stealing President Benigno Aquino III was Imported vegetables will be certified members of the Association of supposed to have led the July 14 by the US Department of Agriculture performance in the romantic drama ceremonial distribution of the first Southeast Asian Nations next year. and importers will be required to get “Starting Over Again” in February, M4 rifles received by the AFP. This Benguet, dubbed as the Salad Bowl made her debut on the annual list was cancelled, apparently to give permits from the Bureau of Plant of the Philippines, supplies 75 percent this year at No. 93. way to his televised speech on the Industry. American exports was of highland vegetables in the market. Disbursement Acceleration Program. expected to rise from $57,000 (mostly

10 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 Derek Ramsay, Arnell Ignacio and Gellie de Belen are TV5 International’s stars in Multicultural Trade Show in Canada

TORONTO - TV5 International is once again ready to show the interna- tional community the best of what the Kapatid Network has to offer, after its Jennylyn is friends two international channels—Kapatid TV5 and AksyonTV International— with all her exes were both named media sponsors of the much-anticipated inaugural staging of except the Filipinas Expo and Multicultural Trade Show happening this August 16, Kapuso actress denied 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention rumors that she and ex-boyfriend Dennis Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Trillo are seeing each other again. Leading the TV5 International “Hindi pa ulit, hindi pa ulit,” she contingent in this grand affair are the admitted to Startalk. Kapatid Network’s ultimate lead- The Female Kontrabida of The Year in ing hunk, Derek Ramsay, talented the recently concluded Yahoo Celebrity comedian-host, Arnell Ignacio, and Awards noted how she is in good terms Face the People’s Gelli De Belen, who with all her ex-boyfriends except Luis are all set to heat things up during the Manzano. event all for TV5 International’s loyal and Rogers will get to receive a special gift pack* from TV5 International. “Lahat naman ng mga ex ko, except Filipino subscribers and viewers based “We are extremely proud to be partners with the Filipinas Expo and Multicul- itong pinaka-recent, magkakaibigan na in Canada. tural Trade Show because we both believe in showcasing the culture and products kami so I don’t think kailangan bigyan ng The event attendees will also be in of the Philippines on the global stage. This time around, it is our loyal Filipino sub- malisya ‘yung pagiging magkaibigan ‘di for more exciting surprises from TV5 scribers based in Canada who will have an enhanced TV5 International experience, ba?,” she said. International, what with the one-of- with all our various activities and, of course, with TV5’s very own Derek Ramsay,” The StarStruck alumna is particularly a-kind and certified crowd-drawing shares TV5 International President and CEO Claro Carmelo Ramirez. close with partner . “Augmented Reality” booth, where fans *Current subscribers of KapatidTV5 and AksyonTV International on Bell Fibe In fact, upon finding out that the adoptive can ‘interact’ with all their favorite TV5 and Rogers must present their billing statement as proof of their subscription in father of her fellow StarStruck season one stars through a computer-generated order to claim their special gift pack from TV5 International. Ultimate Survivor passed away, Jen rushed sensory input. Also during the event, To be updated with the latest happenings and events of Kapatid TV5 and to where he was to console his grief. all current KapatidTV5 and AksyonTV AksyonTV International, please visit www.kapatidtv.com or www.facebook.com/ Even with such closeness, however, International subscribers on Bell Fibe globalkapatid. Jennylyn admitted that being single is most ideal for her now. “Sa totoo lang, na-e-enjoy ko ‘yung pagiging single… Hindi nahahati ‘yung oras. Kumbaga, ang oras ko, (nahahati sa) dalawa na lang – pamilya ko, career Canadian Certified Teachers Register ko,” she shared. Increase; Hiring Still Elusive By : Jennifer SJ. MacLean ’ likes

There is an appreciable trend of growth Teachers (O.C.T.). The statutory professional certified teachers, twenty-seven or 46% a baby girl in terms of number of Filipino Canadian regulatory body certifies and regulates teacher only are teaching in five GTA school teachers which were fully certified and education graduates to teach in all public- boards ( TorontoCDSB, TorontoDSB, The kapamilya actress Melissa Ricks said licensed in Ontario. However, teacher and- Catholic elementary, intermediate and DufferinPCDSB, PeelDSB, and YorkDSB that she doesn’t prioritize her plans on hiring and employment remain elusive if secondary schools in the province. ) ,out of which , 22 are on permanent/ marrying her non-showbiz boyfriend named not problematic for many. In a preliminary Sixty-one or 51 % of PTAC members contract assignments or occasional / supply Charles, the father of analysis made recently, the news has been fall under any of following 3 categories : teaching assignments and five are doing EA the child she is currently released by Tony A. San Juan in a recent 1) “in -certification process “ ( those who -educational assistant jobs. Five members carrying. statement during the two separate teacher- are awaiting for full licencing), 2)”in work- are employed by some private schools, The “Star Circle hiring consultation sessions conducted at permit transition”( newcomer immigrants Montessori schools, and early-learning Quest” contestant the Toronto Catholic District School Board awaiting permanent residence status) and 3) centres as teachers, teacher-assistants, ECE said that their baby is ( TCDSB) and the Toronto District School Philippine teacher-trained but did not pursue and/ ECAs. Board (TDSB) in Toronto. provincial teacher accreditation. The rest, 32 or fifty-four % are doing more important right The information was revealed to teacher Generally, of the known Philippine-born education-related jobs or alternative paths now rather than tying- attendees last June 15, 2014 and July 7 & 10, and considered to be internationally-trained as translators- interpreters, test proctors & the-knot. Melissa Ricks’ pregnancy was 2014. The 115 teachers who have participated teachers, including those Canada -born and markers, course tutors and the like.In school confirmed by ’s Tess Gulpi of in the two events were seeking information / or who , at early age grew up, raised and year 2013-2014 , only 5 PTAC teacher- Star Magic late on July. and advice about the teacher-hiring situation educated in Canada, there are approximately members were hired either as occasional/ While stressing her reason why doesn’t , requirements and procedures of the 2 more than 300 certified to teach in Ontario . supply teachers or educational assistants. Two want to get married, Melissa Ricks said: public-supported school boards. All the Notably, among the Filipino educators in teachers served in band-aboriginal schools in “Sabi namin we’ve talked about it but right participants are members of the Philippine the Greater Toronto Area are 2 elementary the North. Others, applied in out-of-province now the priority is the baby and how we’re Teachers Association -Canada (PTAC), school principals , a secondary school positions. Latin Education Network ( LAEN) and principal, and 1 high school vice-principal. In spite of the poor teacher employment gonna take care of the baby.” other internationally-trained teachers who PTAC has six members with Doctoral situation and the attendant “cause factors” The 24-year-old star also said that he are mostly interested and seeking possible degrees ( 3 EdD, one DTech and 3 PhD) and , Filipino teachers remain optimistic and and her boyfriend are now looking for a teaching assignments for the coming school 15, with Master’s degrees. hopeful that the hiring picture will change place to live in together with their baby. year 2014-2015. General education educators include for the better in the next 3-4 years. As She further added that they wanted their San Juan, immediate past president teachers in Primary grades( Kindergarten expected, Filipinos usually are resilient and first baby to be girl. and director emeritus of the Philippine to Grade 3), and Junior grades( Grades 4-6) patient enough by staying focus , taking up Teachers Association ( PTAC) said that and academic subject areas in Intermediate( more AQ courses to be more “marketable “teacher supply and demand for more than Grades 7-10) and Senior( Grades 11-12) & competitive “ and always hopeful for 5 years now remain very discouraging and divisions in the Ontario education curricula. opportunities to come in their quest for highly competitive” due to such factors as : Current PTAC members with Ontario reasonable and productive placement in the “declining student enrollment, low teacher- Certified Teacher ( OCT) licences have education environment.(TSJ). retirement, oversupply of certified teachers, academic subject certifications in : business mismatch of completed subject certifications studies(general, accounting) drama, English, Tony A.San Juan,OCT Opening with teachable subjects needed “ and other family studies, geography, health and physical [email protected] reasons. education, history, mathematics, philosophy, PTAC, formed in 2006 with only 5 licensed science (general, biology, chemistry, physics), teachers, is composed of current Filipino social sciences -general, and visual arts. In Soon Canadian Ontario Certified Teachers and terms of Basic or Additional Qualifications( former educators in the Philippines as well. B/AQs) : primary, junior, ESL, special Le Passion Lounge Currently, of the 120 active and inactive education, religious studies, and technological members of PTAC, fifty-nine or 49 % has studies. 3426 Bathurst st. been licensed by the Ontario College of In its membership roster, of the 59

AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 11 World Filipino credits “Ikaw Remittances: $25B from Canada Lamang” for Remittances from immigrants and migrant workers in Canada becoming a to family or for investments back home is a booming business Better Actress Julia Montes is very thankful to ABS- ($2 billion). Helping family abroad CBN’s master teleserye “” Remittances For Vancouver’s Fatima Lagas, for honing her to become a better actress also often 43, however, remittances are fairly through the character she portrayed, Mona. go to poor straightfoward. “Before ‘Ikaw Lamang’ started, I was so countries. The 43-year-old nurse sends about nervous because I didn’t know if I can act And $400 each month to her brother and side by side with the big stars who are part sometimes to sister in the Philippines for food, health of the cast. But eventually, I became at ease wealthy ones, care, education and electrical bills. because they were always generous and to support Interviewed at Metro Remittance Centre were ready to help me give justice to my family or on Fraser Street, Fatima and her husband role,” said Julia. invest in the Henry, who works in a group home, say Meanwhile, tension between Samuel country of they’ve been doing so for 15 years. () and Franco ( ) origin. Maricris Tanay, 45, is sending money will surely heat up in “Ikaw Lamang” now After home to build a house for her future. that Mona is gone. How far will Samuel China, Tanay works as a live-in caregiver in go to get the justice that his wife deserves? Every day, thousands of immigrants and India and the Philippines, the countries Vancouver and in a Gastown bar on Will he continue to wage war against migrant workers in Metro Vancouver receiving the most Canadian remittances weekend nights. She transfers $1,000 a Franco and Maximo (Ronaldo Valdez) now head to the nearest money transfer outlet are Britain, France, Lebanon, Vietnam, month out of Canada. “It’s so stressful that the lives of his loved ones are at risk? to send money home — often to needy Germany, Italy and South Korea. and lonely here. All it is, is work, work, How will Mona’s death change the lives of family members, sometimes to invest. work. I don’t want to stay here. When I’m Samuel, Franco, and Isabelle ()? These outlets, more often called Effects of globalization old, I’m going back to the Philippines.” “Ikaw Lamang” is the master teleserye of remittance centres, are on almost every Researchers are increasingly assessing ABS-CBN which is under the production commercial street in Metro — in grocery the pros and cons of the giant remittance Abuse of Television. stores, hair salons, florists, post-office industry — as globalization causes the Since the migration of one person Don’t miss the heart-pounding scenes outlets, Safeways, Walmarts and even volume of migrants to rapidly expand. to another country is often a family in the timeless master teleserye, “Ikaw sports bars. The United Nations says there are decision, many migrants feel guilty and Lamang” weeknights after “Hawak Kamay” Some are neat and tidy, some are run 230 million migrants, people living in pressured to send money to people, some on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more down. These remittance centres are the countries in which they were not born. of whom they fear may misuse it. information about “Ikaw Lamang” visit unassuming face of a globalized money Canada has more than seven million Most migrants remit in the belief the show’s official social media accounts transfer industry that has tripled in value immigrants, who make up 21 per cent of the money will go to food, housing, Facebook.com/IkawLamang.Online, in a decade — to $529 billion a year, the population (compared to 14 per cent health care and education. But reports .com/IkawLamang_TV and according to the World Bank. in the U.S.). In Metro Vancouver, 45 per frequently arise about how hard-earned Instagram.com/IkawLamang_TV. A recent Simon Fraser University cent of residents are foreign born. remittance money is misspent, going to study found more than 300 MoneyMart Many who send home remittances big-screen TVs or even drinking binges. and Western Union remittance outlets are “circular migrants” who move back In addition, Canadian economist Vhong, Billy, KC, and in Metro Vancouver alone. That and forth between their high-income John Hoddinot says many migrants doesn’t include the many independent Richard remain as Kapamilya host country and generally low-income send remittances to their parents, uncles remittance centres, operating in dozens Another blessing has come comedian-host Vhong homeland. The World Bank says these and aunts to “ensure hereditary rights,” of languages. Navarro’s way as he renewed his contract with ABS- temporary foreign workers (whose meaning they have to do so for the long CBN. The amount of money that leaves numbers have tripled in Canada, to more haul and have no guarantees their goal Vhong thanked the Kapamilya network and the Canada in remittances is staggering. At than 400,000, under the Conservative will be realized. ‘madlang people’ for giving him courage and support to $24 billion a year in 2012, according to continue bringing fun to TV viewers. government) are responsible for two- One “bad side” of remittances, says the World Bank, the sum is equivalent “The love that I receive from the Kapamilya is thirds of all remittances. Henry Lagas, husband of Fatima, “is unconditional. They don’t forget me despite all the to the annual budgets of 12 Universities Some see positives in the worldwide the people at home don’t try to help challenges I’m facing. They make me feel more loved,” of British Columbia. Or enough to buy distribution of private money from themselves. They think, if you live here in Vhong stated. 70 of Vancouver’s tallest building, the Vhong’s fellow mainstay in noontime show “It’s well-off to developing countries. They Canada, you have big bucks. They don’t Shangri-La tower. Showtime” Billy Crawford also inked a new contract maintain it creates a phenomenon know how hard we work to send them with ABS-CBN. Billy will return to Sunday variety A Pew Research Center survey reveals opposite to the “brain drain,” which money.” show “ASAP” and will host a new reality show soon. immigrants to Canada, and especially draws talented migrants from developing Economists believe remittances can be Actress-host KC Concepcion, meanwhile, also temporary foreign workers, send more renewed a two-year contract with ABS-CBN last nations to richer ones. a positive private form of foreign aid to dollars per capita in remittances out of Friday and announced that she will soon return to But researchers also question aspects poor countries. But some also calculate in acting on television alongside Coco Martin and Kim Canada than immigrants and migrant of the remittance tide. They include many cases it would be equally financially Chiu via the master teleserye “Ikaw Lamang.” workers in almost any other nation, often-exorbitant transfer commissions; beneficial for extended families if loved “I’m so humbled and thankful that I’m part of the including the U.S., Germany and Britain. cast of ‘Ikaw Lamang: The New Book,’” she revealed. break up of communities and families; ones could work at even low-paying jobs The top countries receiving Canadian “” star Richard Yap also the over-reliance of poor and corrupt in their countries of origin -- and didn’t signed another one-year contract with the network on remittances are middle-income nations countries on relatives abroad, and the feel they had to leave for foreign shores the same day KC signed hers. — China (which receives $3.9 billion), unfair pressure many feel to transfer in hopes of sending money back home. India ($3.5 billion) and the Philippines money back home.

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FIRST, Birthday celebrant Britney Waito (3rd FROM RIGHT) poses with the Usta family. RIGHT, Dr. Solon and Josephine Guzman (5TH & 6TH FROM LEFT) poses with Senator Tobias Enverga (IN SUIT) and wife Rosemer, with family and friends at the Fiesta ng Kalayaan 2014 festival. 12 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 13 Britney Waito dances with her brother Cody. Britney Waitos’s 12th Birthday Britney Waito celebrated her 12th birthday at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Banquet Hall. She was surrounded by loving family and friends.

Birthday celebrant Britney Waito wipes her tears as he mom speaks. ALEX GONZAGA: Romance can Wait ALEX Gonzaga likes a guy who’s already taken, so her heart is closed to suitors now. Actress-TV host Alex Gonzaga feels she became more mature and responsible during her 49-day stay inside the “Big Brother” House. PHOTO BY RAMIL BANAAG “I worked with mostly younger people. I benefited a lot from assuming the role of leader. And now that I’m out … I’m able to apply what I’ve learned,” she told reporters during the launch of ABS-CBN’s afternoon series “Pure Love.” Directed by Veronica Velasco and Mikey del Rosario, “Pure Love” is based on the Korean drama “49 Days.” Alex, 26, clarified that she didn’t do a drama show to get away from the shadow of her older sister Toni: “I don’t mind being compared to my sister,” she pointed out. “She paved the way for me.” Alex expressed confidence that “Pure Love” would do well in the ratings: “We’re banking on the story and our talented production team and cast.” It has been a while since Alex’s last The truth about Piolo romantic relationship. “My previous relationships didn’t last because they real-life role dad to his current onscreen char- believes that Nora deserves the recognition. weren’t pure. The most recent (with acter, Gin, in ABS-CBN’s primetime series, “I was very much affected by what hap- basketball star Chris Tiu’s cousin Jed) was Hawak Kamay. pened by the fact that he (PNoy) spoke out so short-lived that I don’t even consider it Piolo joins other regional entertainment against her and the whole a relationship.” powerhouses like Lisa Surihani from Malay- country, not just me the What is Alex’s definition of pure love? sia, Jay Park from South Korea, and Aaron whole country, knows she “When a person loves you without Aziz from Singapore as a subject of E! News is a great actress. Nobody expecting anything in return. In the past, Asia Special. is perfect and that means I thought what I had was pure love, but nobody!” I was wrong. When I meet a new guy, He added, “This Marc Abaya defends Nora woman has worked kinikilatis ko muna. If I see that we’re not Aunor on National Artist forever. This woman is compatible, I don’t waste time anymore.” not perfect, she might have her faults, but Two partners issue did she hurt anyone? I don’t think she did. Alex is working closely with leading men Nobody is perfect, but you cannot take that Arjo Atayde and in the Kwan’s lead vocalist Marc Abaya did not away from her being [an] artist. More so that series. She sees no romance blossoming Over the years, ’s star power mince words, as he expressed his disappoint- she never hurt a living soul. I’ve worked with has become a force to reckon with in the ment that Superstar failed to get her, I think she is the kindest woman I have with either of them. “As of now, my heart is the National Artist title. closed,” she said. showbiz industry. But despite his unwavering ever worked with. She is a great actress, she’s and ever-growing popularity, the sensational Last month, President Benigno Simeon generous, she is a good human being.” Arjo, who is vocal about his feelings Aquino III admitted in an interview that one actor has still managed to maintain an elusive In addition, the Marc wanted a group for Alex, said, “I’m willing to wait until it of the reasons he did not pick the veteran and mysterious persona. of artists to solely choose who will get the opens.” But in September, Piolo will finally share actress was because of her alleged history of National Artist title. Alex admitted having a crush on former a “part of himself ” to the Filipino public and substance abuse. “I believe that awards for artists must be PBB housemate Fourth Pagotan. “He has the rest of the world through a feature in E! “Na-convict po siya sa drugs... na-convict decided upon by artists. Who are the artists at naparusahan at ang tanong ngayon dito, a girlfriend, though. I don’t want to adjust News Asia Special. that will decide is another thing. All I know for him. If a relationship is meant to be, Following 2014’s first special on Anne Cur- kapag ginawa ba [siyang] National Artist may is, only an artist could judge an artist. The tis, Piolo is only the second Filipino celebrity mensahe ba akong maliwanag na sinasabi sa president that’s different.” you don’t have to force it.” sambayanan?,” the President said. “Pure Love” also features to be featured on the show. The 37-year-old actor also shared how he is able to apply his The Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real star was and . affected by the sad news and he strongly

Lakambini joins Leo’s Sportsfest

LEFT, Lakambini beauties and founder Candace Mallari David take a rest during the games. RIGHT, Lakambini entourage is joined by Leo’s Caregiver owner Digna Cawayan during the awards ceremony. FAR RIGHT, Krista Bella, Candace Mallari David and Shauna Fresco enjoy the night away.

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MISS And more opportunities continue to come was not dubbed “Dance Floor Diva” for NO MORE SEXY MOVIES. Cristine World her way as well. For sure, Megan is now se- nothing. And if these are not enough, Maja Reyes likes to veer away from doing sexy 2013 riously thinking her options after her reign. just ventured into recording – recording movies. Accordingly, her film “Trophy Megan Before she was crowned as the world’s her debut album “Believe.” That, surpris- Wife” might be her last sexy and daring Young most beautiful woman, Megan’s showbiz ingly, earned her a gold record award. In movie portrayal. The Kapamilya actress will career was not stable – to say the least. fact, Maja’s single “Dahan-Dahan” is now a claims that her sexy image is a big contra- relin- Yes, the Kapamilya Network gave her own certified hit. diction to her Christian faith. Is Cristine quish her starring-role teleserye via “Hiyas.” But that Everything seems to fall into the right ready to turn her back on doing sexy mov- crown did not make her a major star. Until she place in her life now. Her heart continues ies? Or is this just a publicity slant for her few sidelined at the Kapatid Network for some to beat for boyfriend . She movie? months projects. Then, came her biggest break – already patched up things with Kim Chiu. from winning the first-ever Miss World crown And her last teleserye as Nicole on “The OFFICIAL COUPLING. Billy Crawford now. for the Philippines. Yes, Megan made Legal Wife” was a phenomenal hit. All and are now officially a cou- history. these make Maja not just a legal performer ple as boyfriend-girlfriend. When rumors Megan but a consummate artist, as well. But critics about their romance spread like wildfire, contin- say that Maja needs to still prove her bank- both beat around the bush when asked ues her Maja conquers all ability in the movies. about their status. Until the press got tired duties Maja Salvador can proudly claim that she Is her star bright enough to make her of their denial and dilly-dallying despite as the is now indeed a “legal performer.” the next box-office star? proofs of their affair. Now, when nobody is reign- She has nothing to prove when it asking about their status, they suddenly ad- ing Miss comes to her acting. Her acting trophies Bakit List mit that they are officially a couple. “Who World. can attest to that. As for her dancing, she cares?!,” ask the showbiz kibitzers.

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FIESTA NG KALAYAAN 2014 LEFT, Dr. Solon Guzman entertains Mississauga Mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie. MIDDLE, Power Couples Meet - Drs. Josephine and Solon Guzman and Senator Tobias Enverga and wife Rosemer pose for photographers. RIGHT, Consul General Junever Mahilum-West poses with Dr. Solon Guzman and friends.

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Joshua Panaligan gets Baptized

FIRST, Family gathers around after Joshua’s baptism. SECOND, Joshua looks behind during baptism. THIRD Mom Genelie, ninang Shirley Leblanc and ninong Philip Beloso pose with Joshua after baptism. 16 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 Port congestion making Phl How rose exports highly uncompetitive to the Top

Many think her wit, humor, talents and gift of gab catapulted Toni MANILA, Philippines - The congestion and the situation they are in. Gonzaga to stardom. Few realize that the girl who nearly didn’t get shipment delays at the Manila ports are making As a result, Amores said many food makers have the guy in the movies, the girl who often played characters that Philippine exports highly uncompetitive, as most reduced their output, leading to lower production find themselves flat-footed in situations ports do not have to contend with a similar cause — a levels, adoption of the rotation system, and other only to get through these with chin up, truck ban policy, according to two prominent leaders similar measures, affecting the “total supply chain.” the girl who says outrageously candid of the business community. Ortiz-Luis shared that he recently learned from one-liners in interviews that end up as Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis Jr., president of the Philippine the leaders of the semiconductor industry that a few Twitter trending topic a few minutes after Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), said firms plan to go on a temporary production shutdown these are uttered—is a girl who delivers congestion at the Manila terminals has reached “110 because of the long wait for raw materials. the goods every single time because percent of capacity” and warned that the situation He criticized the seeming lack of coordination she understands the Filipino audience could go from bad to worse unless “some real among government agencies that aggravates the so well. remedies” are applied. situation, such as the construction of the skyway and The so-called Multi-Media Star talked There’s a real problem now as shipments can’t be the ill-timed implementation of the anti-colorum about the Pinoy psyche and how the loaded or unloaded, according to Ortiz-Luiz. drive in the middle of the truck ban debacle. nation determines whom to champion. Robert Amores, president of the Philippine Food Although there are Cabinet cluster meetings Surprise, surprise: It’s almost always the Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodex) involving the different departments, the agencies underdog. and Philexport trustee for the food sector, explained seem to be “doing their own thing,” said Ortiz-Luis. “Ang Pilipino, may maawain na puso. It’s our culture. If you go that shipments should normally be cleared out He lamented how the opening of the Roxas Boulevard back to history, sinakop tayo ng madaming lahi kaya many of us within 72 hours. “But with the congestion, clearance trucking lane took months to do. Then just when it have meek personality, mahiyain. Simple lang tayo pero we’re sometimes takes 15 to 30 days.” was finally done and traffic was easing up, the anti- sympathetic at ang laging hinahanap natin ay puso,” she said to The ports of Hong Kong or Busan in South Korea colorum campaign came up. “Walang katapusan,” he that effect. also experience traffic jams, but they can address their said. We opened the subject in light of some people’s observation problem because there is “no truck ban to compound” Amores said that only the truckers have benefitted that in local reality and talent shows, contestants who have a sob the overcrowding issue, so “they can cope,” Amores from the truck ban policy and the anti-colorum drive. story seem to automatically have advantage over those who don’t. said. This is because they have managed to raise their rates “Gusto kasi ng Pilipino na laging nakaka-relate (sa kapwa niya). Amores said food exporters are losing business significantly, citing the long turnaround due to the Gusto ng Pinoy malaman kung san ka nagsimula, san ka ba galing, because what buyers are doing now is to accept what truck ban. bakit ka ba nag-a-artista. It’s not just about what you can do but local exporters can ship out, then fill the rest of their Meanwhile the anti-colorum campaign effectively also why you do it.” orders by importing from other sources, such as reduced the number of trucks on the road because It’s not that talent doesn’t factor in. In a nation acknowledged Thailand. as much as 40 percent of truckers have no franchise, worldwide to have talented people teeming in every nook and The food industry is “suffering,” he stressed. causing a shortage of haulers. cranny, that’s a given. However, he who speaks directly to and Manufacturers of fresh produce, for example, can’t Ortiz-Luis called on the administration to heed the captures the heart of the people, stands out and could have key fully commit to ship out 100 percent of the orders call of the business community, and urged the agencies in the hole. due to spoilage from the long wait. to “orchestrate” their moves in addressing the Manila “I’ll get to share a part of me sa audience that they don’t often Moreover, many are forced to use the costlier air truck ban and port gridlock. This, he emphasized, is see. When you sing live, you interact with your audience—andyan transport system to meet deadlines, further increasing “a national problem, not just a departmental problem, sila sa harap mo—so when the songs touch someone’s heart kita their expenses. and must be treated as such.” mo agad. And, unfortunately, they can’t raise their export It’s Toni just being herself. And it’s why people just love her. prices because other countries are not experiencing

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Is Carla GMA-7’s “Ekstra.” But this year, he’ll be seen in only one entry, and it’s a short film at that, “Eyeball.” “Last Primetime Queen? year kasi, ang daming nagreklamo,” he says. “So- brang dami raw ng pelikula ko, kaya this year, isa MARAMI ang nagsasabi na si Carla Abellana raw ang dapat ang na lang. Yung ibang artista marami ring pelikula, For Sale tawag- ing primetime queen ng GMA-7 dahil halos hindi inireklamo. Ako lang.” PANASONIC GH2 lahat ng programa niya ay mataas ang ratings at maging But “Eyeball” is enough for him. “It’s worth Camera Body ang mga pelikula niya ay kumikita. doing a short film like this for a competent new K a y a nang mainterbyu namin si Carla filmmaker like Thop Nazareno. I play a chickboy sa pocket presscon ng Somebody To Love who arranges to meet face to face a woman I just movie ng ay got to know through Facebook. While waiting for hin- ingan namin siya ng reaksiyon her, I meet a nerdy guy who teaches me on how tungkol dito. to attract women and the experience will be life- “Wow, well, siguro changing.” dapat manggaling Thop Nazareno is a multi-media arts gradu- iyon sa network, ate from St. Benilde and also took up filmmak- kasi ang desisyon na ing at Mowelfund. His first short film, “Balut ni ‘yan ay wala naman Mang Roger” was shown in the US and Europe. sa atin or wala rin He hopes to direct a full-length film for his next naman sa public or project. As for Nico, he just finished “Dyesebel” on sa viewers, it should ABS-CBN. He’s now doing the mainstream film, come from the net- “The Trial,” for Direk Chito Roño. A law gradu- work, I guess. ate, he’ll next review for the bar exams. “Hindi ko naman $560 /Best offer alam kung ano ang qualifications or kung ano’ng standard para mapabi- lang ka? 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Sunud-sunod ang programa ni Carla na pawang matataas ang ratings While some are certain that it’s really Bediones at kumikita rin ang mga pelikula kaya aminado siyang pressured siya. in the sex scandal, there are still some who couldn’t Papunta ba sa relasyon ang madalas na pagsasama nila ni Tom? believe it and refused to accept it at face value. “I don’t know, I wouldn’t say, I honestly don’t know kasi wala akong Meanwhile, a friend on Facebook even jokingly free time, araw-araw akong may trabaho, may taping, so how can I say commented that the release of the video could be na it’s going there kung I don’t have time. At least magkasama kami sa plotted by the allies of the Aquino administra- For Sale trabaho, ‘ganu’n na lang muna,” sagot ni Carla. tion to veer the public’s attention away from the DMC-FZ200 SONA. Yes, this may sound silly but this definitely $250 Dingdong celebrates, Attains Maturity made me laugh. 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Kaya huwag na huwag kayong represents nothing more than an attempt to smear bibitiw dahil bawat bagong episode ng show, hindi lang umiigting ang his reputation.” story kundi humuhusay ang acting ng lahat ng involved sa programa. As of this writing, Bediones hasn’t issued any statement yet in response to this controversy. Ev- eryone right now is waiting for his words. Nico satisfied with Short Film Well, a lot of us only have one question for him. Nico Antonio was in four full length film entries in the Cinemalaya Why do you have a sex video, Paolo Bediones? filmfest last year: “Babagwa,” “Instant Mommy,” “Diplomat Hotel” and

Joshua Panaligan gets Baptized

Joshua Panaligan gets baptized by Father Albert Macalipay at St. Therese Parish. Here are some of the pictures of that event. 18 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 ‘Little Superstar’ Lyca is First “The Voice Kids” Grand Champion Lyca had already made a mark on netizens and viewers with her blind audition performance of Aegis’ “Halik,” which was used as a teaser for the program and became a viral hit. As she fought through the Battle Rounds, Sing-Offs, and Live Semi-Finals, Lyca was dubbed the “little superstar” after she was likened by coach Lea to Nora Aunor. Lyca, a small kid with big dreams, became known for her heartfelt performances and humble background as a daughter of a fisherman who sometimes helps her mother scavenge junk to sell. Lyca also previously revealed that she would perform for her neighbors in exchange for cash or food. Lyca is hugged by her parents. Netizens also tuned in to Sunday show to wait for the announcement of the grand It’s never too late... or too early to get started. champion, as #TheVoiceKidsChampion, Nine-year-old Lyca Gairanod of Cavite #TVKDarrenForTheChampion, #WowAng- emerged as the first ever grand champion of GwapoNiLuis, Jhong Hilario, Lani Misalucha, “The Voice Kids” after garnering the highest Gary V and JK, You Are My Song, and other percentage of text and online votes during the Talk to me today about Money for Life – Sun Life Financial’s customized finale-related hashtags trended worldwide and two-night finale of the top-rating and Twitter- Talk to me today about Money for Life – Sun Life Financial’s customized locally on Twitter. 1 trending singing-reality show. approach to your financial and retirement planning.1 The star-studded Sunday finale, hosted approach to your financial and retirement planning. Coach ’s bet led the public b y Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga, voting based on the Power Ballad, Upbeat also featured performances from Darren and Song, and Special Performance with a Celeb- Martin Nievera, Juan Karlos and Gary Valen- Moises Calo MBA rity Guest rounds and took home P1 million, ciano, and Darlene and Lani Misalucha. It was Moises Calo MBA a one-year recording contract with MCA Bus: 905-294-4030 ext 2235 opened by a lively performance from the Final Universal, house and lot, a home appliance Bus: 905-294-4030 ext 2235 Four young artists, the three coaches, and “The Cell: 416-827-9355 showcase, a musical instrument showcase, and Voice of the Philippines” Season 1 grand win- P1 million worth of trust fund. [email protected]: 416-827-9355 ner Mitoy and finalists Klarisse de Guzman, Team Sarah’s Darren Espanto came in sec- Myk Perez, and Janice Javier. [email protected]/moises.calo ond, while Team Bamboo’s Juan Karlos Labajo Since its pilot, “The Voice Kids” has consis- and Team Lea’s Darlene Vibares placed third www.sunlife.ca/moises.calo tently ranked as the most watched program and fourth, respectively. in the country. The first night of its finale last Lyca impressed the coaches and the audi- Saturday ( July 26) scored an all-time high ence with her rendition of Regine Velasquez’ national TV rating of 37.7% for the program, “Narito Ako” and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me while the Sunday show hit 37.2%. Maybe” Saturday night ( July 26), but what Life’s brighter under the sun The “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 1 brought the house down was her version of Only advisors who hold CFP (Certified Financial Planner), CH.F.C (Chartered Financial Consultant), for adults, meanwhile, is expected to premiere F.Pl. (Financial Planner in Quebec), or equivalent designations are certified as financial planners. “Basang Basa sa Ulan,” which she performed Life’s brighter under the sun before the year ends. For updates on the pro- Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. with band Aegis on Sunday ( July 27), earning Sun1 Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. gram, visit thevoice.abs-cbn.com, like www. Only advisors who hold CFP (Certified Financial Planner), CH.F.C (Chartered Financial Consultant), a standing ovation from coaches Lea Salonga, F.Pl.© Sun (Financial Life Assurance Planner Company in Quebec), of Canada, or equivalent 2014. designations are certified as financial planners. facebook.com/thevoiceabscbn, or follow @ Bamboo, and the audience at Resorts World Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. thevoiceabscbn on Twitter and @abscbnthev- Manila. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. oice on Instagram. © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2014. Even before “The Voice Kids” started airing,

AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Bianca Umali is GMA’s Newest Discovery + other stories Most showbiz Gomez. Now, TV5 has announced that the If this were true, wonder what KC “Hindi ako makapaniwala na may writers agree replacement is not just one person but a means about that. naghihintay pa palang malaking sorpresa sa that 14-year couple, and his wife Mariel akin ang Panginoon. old Bianca Rodriguez. Jillian admires Mona Louise’s “You are truly world-class,” sabi sa akin Umali This means Robin is now a bonafide Courage ni Boss Vic del Rosario. has a Kapatid star. After all, he was just with “In fact, I already forgot about my Jasmine Curtis Smith in her self-titled Jillian Ward is very open about her audition for the said musical. ‘Yun pala ang show that just ended last Sunday. As for admiration for co-star Mona magdadala sa akin sa London. Imagine, I’ll Mariel, she was a co-host of Willie before Louise Rey in “My BFF”. “Kasi be staying in London for 6 long months in his “Wowowillie”. Robin made sure he nakikita ko siyang nagi-inject (October till January). Wala rin akong is not stepping on anyone’s toes before he ng insulin dahil diabetic siya at masyadong experience sa stage projects. accepted the show. 9 years old,” she says. “At ang Tanging Noli Me Tangere lang noong 2010 tapang niya, huh! Kung ako ’yun, ang nagawa ko. at ‘yung last year sa “The bright “Nilinaw ko muna kung ano talaga ang maiiyak ako.” Full Monty” sa Broadway presentation sa future in nangyari sa ibang napabalitang magiging CC P. showbiz. hosts, like Ryan and Willie, at nang Mark Bautista is a Success “Paalis na ako this month (August) for She’s not only mapaliwanag nila nang malinaw ang London where I hope to meet my co-Viva pretty but sitwasyon sa akin, dun pa lang namin ito Eleven years na pala si Mark Bautista sa artist Rachelle Ann Go na gumaganap ng can also act tinanggap ni Mariel,” he says. “Actually, showbiz. At akala niya, naabot na niya ang role ni “Gigi” sa revival ng “Miss Saigon” sa well, as seen hindi ko rin sinabi agad kay Mariel ang offer rurok ng tagumpay. London. every night sa amin. Siniguro ko munang matutuloy ito “May kanya-kanya “Hindi ko alam kung anu-ano pa ang in the hit bago ko siya sinabihan. Kasi baka mamaya, naman kasing kapalaran mangyayari sa akin sa London, pero, heto, hindi matuloy, madi-depress lang siya kasi ang bawa’t tao. Kung para nagtitiwala na lang ako sa Panginoon sakali inspirational noon pa namin pangarap na magkasama sa iba, hindi pa sapat ang mang may susunod pang suwerte para sa soap, “Niño.” No wonder kami uli sa pagho-hosting. Di ba diyan kami naabot ko, on my part akin after London.” GMA7 is really pushing noon nagkakilala nang mag-pinch hit ako naman, okey na. Ibang-iba her to be one of their top kay Willie sa ABS-CBN before? Natutuwa na ang buhay kong iko- Mark Herras says thanks to young leading ladies. talaga akong magkakasama kami uli ng compare noong patambay-tambay pa ako Can she feel this? misis ko sa trabaho.” sa mga disco bars and resto at nakaka-kanta late adoptive father “Yes, I do,” she lang kapag may nag-a-absent na singer o He was grateful for the love but he was says. “Very thankful po ako kaya’y may iba silang commitment. ‘Yun, sa breaks na binibigay nila KC back in Pulo’s arms not ready to lose his dad. nakakasalang ako. Mark Herras admitted as sa’kin, sa tambalan namin “Nang sumali ako sa Star for a Night ni . May ‘Niño’ This is a big consolation much in his interview with for KC as she felt so down ng Viva Films, suwerteng nanalo ako ng Startalk, recalling how hard he na kami, may ‘Ismol Family’ second place. Si Sarah Geronimo po ang pa kami na both very good when she was rumored prayed for the recovery of his recently to be hiding in New grand champion. adoptive dad, Claudio Herras projects kaya laging mataas “After 11 years, nakapag-pundar ang ratings.” York as she was pregnant Jr. or Daddy Jun. with ’s child. na ako ng konting kabuhayan. May He said, “Never ko kasi in-imagine na It’s said building akong naipatayo sa probinsya at Miguel gave her It proved to be just that: basta na lang mawawala si Daddy. Mahirap, a rumor. KC stayed there for four months pinauupahan iyon ng mga kapatid ko. Dito mahirap tanggapin kasi siyempre wala flowers? “Yes, white roses. Gesture sa Maynila namant may sarili na rin akong lang po ng friendship. What’s her wish to study acting. When she was a guest in naman sigurong may gusto na kahit sinong “The Buzz”, she said she’s so tired of being bahay. Kasama ko ang isa kong kapatid na tao o anak na mawalan ng isang ama.” for Miguel? “Sana, mas tumangkad pa siya. nag-aasikaso sa akin. Kasi at 15, 5’5” na siya. Sana pag 18 na siya, rumored as pregnant. While the actor wishes for Daddy “18 pa lang ako, natsismis ng buntis ako “Naghahanap na ako ng posibleng Jun to have lived long enough to see his 6 footer na siya.” magiging lifetime partner. 31 years old na when I studied in Paris,” she said. “Kung granddaughter Ada grow up, Mark is slowly hindi ako nagbuntis, nanganak na raw. Anak rin po ako, puwede na. accepting that it is time for his dad to finally Robin, Mariel host new ko raw ang youngest sister kong si Miel. “Naispatan ko nga po ‘yung isang rest. ‘Talentadong Pinoy’ Lahat ‘yan, walang katotohanan.” magandang babae sa TV at nag-effort “Sabi nga ng ibang tita ko, ‘Sobrang Now, there’s a new rumor about her. akong hanapin siya. Natagpuan ko naman. pagmamahal sa ’yo ng Daddy mo. Sobra- THE search is over. After Ryan At the FAMAS award, it was not only KC Actually, nagkita na kami at na-imbitahan sobra ‘yung binigay niyang pagmamahal sa Agoncillo decided not to return as a host who got an award but also her ex-BF, Piolo ko na siyang mag-dinner. ’yo na this time kailangan niyang umalis in the new season of Pascual, who was given the FPJ Memorial “All of a sudden, biglang dumating para ikaw naman ang magtutuloy ng “Talentadong Pinoy,” Award. While the award was being given ang isang tawag mula sa Viva Films at pagmamahal na ibinigay niya sa ’yo. Ikaw TV5 searched for his to Piolo, a video presentation is shown ibinabalitang nakuha akong mag-portray naman ‘yung gagawa noon sa anak mo. Ikaw replacement and many with singing a song for ng role ni former President Ferdinand naman ang gagawa noon sa pamilya mo’,” he names cropped up, Piolo. Someone allegedly overheard KC Marcos sa isang British production na ang said. like Willie Revillame, saying this: “They should have asked Mark title ay “Here Lies Love.” Tungkol ang After a long battle with a lingering illness, Ogie Alcasid, Marvin Bautista to sing that, not Christian. It would musical play sa lovelife ni former First Daddy Jun died at the age of 61. Agustin, Richard have been more meaningful for Piolo.” Lady Imelda Marcos. Actress Jennylyn Mercado, who rushed to

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FIRST, Canadace Mallari, Keeana Cerezo, Alison Garcia, Keesha Cerezo take a rest. SECOND, The Lakambini team pose after a game of volleyball. THIRD, Alison Garcia and Shawna Fresco rest after a run. FOURTH , Shawna Fresco transfers the egg to Keeana Cerezo during the egg race. 20 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 Mark’s side after hearing of the death of LJ Reyes faces mentor Gina her ex-beau’s father, admitted that even she did not know how to handle such a Alajar on ‘Yagit’ situation. “Pero ‘yun lang, sabi ko sa kanya parati Before turning into one of Kapuso’s full- lang akong nandito para sa kanya,” Jen fledged artists, LJ Reyes said. has gone under the strict Mark is content that he has expressed mentorship of Direk his love for Daddy Jun. . How does He said, “Kung gaano ko siya kamahal. the StarStruck alumna ‘Yun lang naman ‘yung gusto kong feel working with the sabihin sa kanya… Dad I’m okay, thank director-actress in the you for everything. Thank you for loving TV reprise of Yagit? me. Thank you for all the advices na LJ admits that workshops in binigay mo sa akin.” StarStruck is far from her experience “And thank you dahil siya ‘yung naging with Direk Gina on Yagit’s set. While tatay ko. Thank you dahil pinalaki niya she feels ecstatic working with a familiar ako nang maayos, nang tama, pinalaki director, she also feels pressured. niya ako nang ganito. I love you Dad,” he “Nung nag-start ako kilala na niya added. ako. Nakita niya rin somehow ‘yung growth ko. Parang kinakabahan ako na baka mamaya alam niya kung ano ‘yung joins “Moon potential ko so baka ano ipagawa sa Of Desire” cast akin,” she shared lightheartedly. “Ang sarap kasi nun and very Actor Jason Abalos has joined the cast comforting to know ‘yung direktor mo, of “Moon of Desire” and plays villain to she knows you… Hinahayaan ka niya to lead star Meg Imperial in the intense do your thing but at the same time she final three weeks of afternoon TV’s most supports you. Sasabihin niya sa ’yo, ‘oh desirable series. Rival kulang pa’ o ‘dagdag pa tayo’ o ‘bawas wolf pack leader Ulric, konti sa aming lahat’,” she added. portrayed by Abalos, is LJ plays Flora in GMA’s upcoming out to get dominion over family drama remake. She works in the all the werewolves and parlor and later on provides for the four become their next ruler. kids in the characters of Tomtom, Ding, In order to do this, he Jocelyn and Eliza. She also shared that must acquire five special her loud character who lacks finesse is necklaces, some of which are with Ayla. very far from her personality. Will Ulric succeed in his plan? Will “Parang wala ‘yun sa comfort zone ng Ayla embrace her new identity and help kilos ko. [Pero] ‘pag nasanay ka na dun sa her father win the coming battle? Don’t character, ‘pag kilalang-kilala mo na ‘yung miss the last three weeks of “Moon of character, parang nagiging extension na Desire,” weekday afternoons after “It’s lang siya of who you are,” she said. Showtime,” on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Before they start taping, LJ finished Gold. For updates, like the show’s portraying her miserable character in official Facebook page on https://www. Cinemalaya’s The Janitor as Melba, the facebook.com/MoonofDesire, follow @ pregnant wife of lead character Dennis moonofdesire on Twitter and follow @ Trillo. moonofdesireofficial on Instagram.

AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 21 PHL DOCS IN LIBYA Entertainment continued from page 1 ferries to evacuate its citizens, a day after a Filipina nurse was kidnapped and Iza cannot marry bf yet + Matteo and gang-raped in Tripoli. In fact, the Filipino medical workers Sarah are happy + other news in the Tripoli Medical Center in Libya have resigned en masse to protest the gang rape of a Filipina nurse who is busy with a new TV drama, those who believe they are above the law. This Saturday, worked in the hospital. “Hawak Kamay,” and two new movies, exposes the plight of a female minor who Another Filipina nurse at the hospital ’s “Maria Leonora was allegedly raped while in police custody. The episode said the facility has shut down after its Teresa” and Regal’s “Somebody to features Kapuso stars Krystal Reyes, Ryan Eigenmann, and Filipino employees went on a two-day Love”. Another movie she did, “Mga Dexter Doria. Don’t miss it after “Wish Ko Lang” that now “strike” following the incident. Kuwentong Barbero”, gained starts at 4p.m. with Regine Velasquez, and “For two days no Filipino reported for acclaim in so many film festivals abroad. ’s as the special guests who grant the duty so they closed it down,” the nurse It’s good she backed out from wishes of three lucky people. told a relative in Manila. “Sana Bukas Pa Filipinos make up three-fourths of the ang Kahapon”. 1,500-bed center’s medical staff. Otherwise, she’d Aiko Melendez wins first award in 5 years Families were forced to transfer sick relatives to private clinics, a hospital just play villain to Aiko Melendez returns to the big screen after half a de- Bea Alonzo in the official said. cade absence and she’s not coy in saying ‘I need the award “Hospitals could be paralyzed” in case story. It’s Maricar Reyes more than Ate Guy!’ who took her place. of mass departure of the Filipino staff, The first time actress Aiko Melen- health ministry spokesman Ammar Now, she plays Piolo dez won an acting award was some Pascual’s leading lady no Mohamed said, and warned of a possible 20 years ago and it drew contro- “total collapse” of the health care system. less in “Hawak Kamay.” versy. In a nutshell, she almost didn’t It’ll be recalled that in A medical official said the ministry was get what she deserved “so medyo na- trying to persuade the Filipinos to stay. their recent hit movie, kaka-trauma.” “Starting Over Again,” she Complicating the situation further are But it’s all ancient history and since she’s difficulties faced by Libyan staff as they played second fiddle to Toni not the type who lives in the past, Melendez Gonzaga, but it was she who struggle to keep work hours. moved on from that and just became better in her craft, which Mohamed said Libyan doctors and got Piolo in the end, not she hopes won’t be lost on moviegoers once they see her latest Toni. In “Hawak Kamay,” she carers have been struggling to reach their film, the Cinemalaya entry “.” workplace from home because of fighting also finds it challenging to be Her first movie in five years coming straight from a sab- acting with top Kapamilya around the capital and fuel shortages. batical, Melendez could be up against Superstar Nora Aunor Faced with the deteriorating situation child stars Zaijian this time, if both are nominated in the festival’s Best Actress Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and at home, Health Minister Nureddin category. Doghman has instructed Tripoli’s Andrea Brillantes, all “Mahelera lang ‘yung pangalan ko next to her is really some- natural scene-stealers. missions in Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, thing for me. I have high respect for Ate Guy (Aunor). Isa ako Turkey, Italy, Greece and Germany “Ang gagaling nila sa mga artistang nagtanggol, naniwala na sana naibigay din sa talaga lahat, kaya dapat to organize the transport and care for kanya ang National Artist award (this year). ‘Yung pressure sa Libyans needing treatment, to be paid for lagi mong galingan kapag akin (to do well in our category), nasa ulo ko,” Melendez said. kaeksena mo sila para hindi by Tripoli. Well, her vehicle does have potential. “Asintado” is set But the closure of Libya’s airports in ka nila maiwanan,” she says. against the backdrop of Taong Putik Festival of a farming Iza is still on with her Aussie Tripoli and Benghazi because of the community in Nueva Ecija. Some deem it the kind of film unrest has made medical transfers even BF Ben Wintle but she says they that usually wins awards at Cinemalaya but for Melendez, it’s have no plans yet of walking down the aisle. more difficult. not about the trophy but in giving her best to the project es- “My brother spent several days in “I’m so busy with so many projects now at pecially because “pang-Cinemalaya ito.” marami pa kong gustong gawin sa career ko hospital after suffering a stroke. His “When you say Cinemalaya, napaka-prestigious, diba? You doctors told us he should be treated in at sa buhay ko, so settling down can definitely really have to be good and can’t just relax.…” she said. wait.” Tunisia, but we could find no way to Melendez is particularly proud of the prayer scene in the transfer him there,” said Ahmed Drughi, latter part of the movie. “Kasi sobrang putik kami! We shot a Tripoli resident. TV5 Hits it Big with Sports it at 5:30 in the morning, nakababad kami sa ilog. Then you “In the end, we had to use contacts to could just imagine habang nagdadasal ka kay Lord, may punto find him a place on a medical plane flying TV5 hit it big in the ratings with the 39th Season of the PBA ako, kailangan kong maiyak, kailangang tiisin ko ‘yung lamig out of Misrata,” 200 kilometers east of the when the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers finally clinched their grand na hindi ako nanginginig. Yun ‘yung pinalakpakan sa akin nila capital. Even in peacetime, health services slam win over the Rain or Shine ElastoPainters in the do-or-die Direk Louie.” were understaffed and under-equipped, Game 5 of the PLDT Home Telpad Governors’ Cup Finals. The Is it enough to win the award? Libyans travelled abroad for treatment, to heated game placed it at the Top 5 of the most watched primetime “Kung manalo eh ‘di manalo. ‘Pag hindi nanalo, ok lang, kasi neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt. program, based on overnight data from Nielsen Media Research. nakahelera ko naman si Ate Guy,” she reiterated. In Benghazi, two out of three of the “What a perfect end to a record-breaking PBA coverage this Then in jest, the actress said, “Nagmamakaawa po ako sa city’s main hospitals have closed. season on TV5. Cinemalaya, hahaha! I need the award more than Ate Guy… Only Benghazi Medical Center sana gift sa akin ni Lord na magka-award.” remains operational, but its capacity has GMA7’s Mike moves to annew Timeslot But seriously, Melendez sees awards as mere “bonus” and been limited to 300 beds, compared with simply “affirmation of one’s hard work.” Whether a trophy is 1,200 in normal times. ’s “Imbestigador,” the country’s longest-running at stake or not, the actress just delivers the usual exceptional “The center is hit by a lack of doctors investigative program and one of GMA News and Public Affairs performance. and carers, particularly after the departure flagship programs, will now be seen on Saturday afternoon after The message of “Asintado” is close to her heart being a of the foreigners,” spokesman Moataz al- “Wish Ko Lang”! mother herself in real life. Majbari said. Many patients have had to Now on its 14th year, “Imbestigador” combines drama and “The love of a mother is unconditional. Ang ina, magagawa be transferred to poorly equipped clinics . reality in its fight against injustice. Dramatizations of exceptional ang mga bagay na ‘di pa niya nagagawa para sa mga anak niya. In Manila, Migrante, a militant group production value starring topnotch actors are usually complemented Kahit na ang mga bagay na ayaw niyang gawin basta para sa of overseas Filipino workers, chided by actual footage of gripping surveillance operations that end mga anak nya, gagawin niya lahat-lahat,” she was quoted in a the government for being too slow in with arrests and prosecution of erring individuals. Mike will stop release. repatriating the remaining Filipinos in at nothing in his mission to go after those who break the law and Libya. Connie Regalado, Migrante sectoral party head, said “Since the crisis erupted in Libya, the Philippine government has been slow to act in ensuring the Taste of Manila safety [of our countrymen] and dilly- The”Taste of Manila” which is the first He explained that Bathurst Street Filipino street festival is scheduled in the will be closed from Wilson Avenue up to dallying in facilitating their urgent mass streets of Bathurst and Wilson Ave. in Allingham Street. repatriation,” Regalado claimed. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on August The Taste of Manila will showcase She said the government’s mandatory 23-24, 2014. different kinds of of Filipino Foods, sports repatriation is not working since it has According to Rolly Mangante, the and games, Filipino music and dances, organizer of the event is a project of the and many more activites. no clear plan to locate, secure and ensure Filipino community through the Philippine For more information, they can call the safe passage of Filipinos from conflict Cultural Community Centre (PCCC) in or text Mr. Rolly Mangante for more areas. coordination with the Philippine Consulate information at Ironically, a majority of Filipinos prefer Office of Toronto and other Filipino 416 - 845 - 4984. (St. Jamestown News Ms. Belinda Lim Herrera (exteme left), country manager and managing director of the I-REMIT in Canada, is shown in photo together with Rodel Ramos, sec- to stay in Libya anyway. community, religious, youth, and women Service, Romy Zetazate) retary of the Philippine Press Club of Ontario, journalist Jojo Taduran ; Mhel A. associations in Ontario. Galeon, owner of FV Foods pose at the presscon. 22 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 Hunk Shot

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Confidential 23 Entertainment Canada TFW AFFECT BEEF PRICE Jasmine talks about Stalkers continued from page 23 the practice of transitioning recent victims of stalkers were Selena stalker kapag nahahalata niyang iniiwasan employees to permanent residency Gomez, Halle Berry and Sandra Bullock. siya ng celebrity na kanyang hinahangaan. and prevents them from becoming Their men stalkers were convicted Maybe the best thing to do in dealing stable members of a community. and ordered to undergo psychological with stalkers is to be friendly with them to Foreign workers have to satisfy counseling. The world known shocking become stars’ friendly stalkers,” explained English language standards to qualify incident committed by a celebrity stalker Jasmine. for permanent residency. In many Mark David Chapman was the killing According to a stalkers’ behavior cases, it’s impossible to meet that of John Lennon of the Beatles. On analyst Katherine Ramsland only about requirement in one year, McAlpine December 8, 1980 Chapman murdered ten percent of stalkers are “erotomanic,” said. Lennon after becoming obsessed with but most are “aggressive.” They may “By imposing that one year limit him and eventually with killing him. send unwanted letters or packages, make … they are really taking the legs TV5 portrays another case of celebrity numerous phone calls, or take up a pursuit. out of the successful formula that stalking through its series “JasMine” They might even break into a home. we and many others in the (meat) with Jasmine Curtis -Smith in the title Sometimes they purposely endanger the industry are using to transition those role. Jasmine is an indie actress on the object of their affection so they can offer temporary workers into permanent edge of mainstream stardom who’s being rescue and be a hero. residency.” Celebrities who have stalkers must shadowed by a mysterious Maskara, an Erotomania is a disorder in which the Ron Davidson, the Canadian Meat really be so popular or highly interesting aggressive stalker who abducted Jasmine’s subject believes that a person, usually older Council’s director of international for their “fans” to follow them wherever friend Miguel. The question whether and of higher social status, is deeply in trade, government and media they go. But why is stalking a “crime” in Maskara is Jasmine’s “friendly fan” and love with him or her. Failure of the object relations, said the meat industry is many progressive countries like Australia, protector or an “oppressive admirer” and of the delusion to respond to the subject’s concerned about the reforms. Canada, Germany, France, Japan, India, tormentor is now the interesting topic advances are rationalized, and pursuit and As part of the changes, employers Italy, The Netherlands, Romania, United that’s being discussed in the teleserye harassment of the object of the delusion must reduce their proportion of Kingdom, England and Wales, Scotland every Sunday. may occur. temporary foreign workers from 30 and the United States? In real life as an actress, Jasmine Because of its premise “JasMine” is now percent to 10 percent by July 1, 2016. “Stalkers can make celebrities told us that she’s not against stalkers. In the favorite “psychoserye” watched every Davidson said that could be prisoner,” according to Los Angeles fact, she believes that stalker in one way Sunday 5 p.m. by most of the psychology a difficult task for certain meat Deputy District Attorney Wendy Segall, or another can help boost the celebrity students from major universities in Metro processing plants because it’s hard who has prosecuted celebrity stalking status of a showbiz personality. “Siguro Manila, like the University of Sto. Tomas. to convince Canadians to work at cases for the past six years. Well-known kaya naman nagiging offensive ang isang slaughter plants. Hollywood celebrities who have been “We don’t know more what we can do to recruit Canadians. That’s the problem. The whole industry is trying to do it and we just aren’t getting people.” Solenn: I Love Ellen! McAlpine said most it’s hard MANILA - Solenn Heussaff is thrilled by Aside She added: “Gusto ko sa kanya, she doesn’t packing plants to convince the prospect of co-starring in a movie with El- from being a care what people think about her and she’s are located in len Adarna, who is similarly considered a “sex sought-after very... maybe a little too honest sometimes!” rural Western Canadians symbol” after a string of daring photo shoots model, Adar- Adarna has made headlines time and again Canada, such for magazines and endorsements. na has been after candidly admitting ties with controversial to work at as the Maple The 29-year-old Heussaff was asked to re- busy with the personalities and she also does not mince words slaughter act to a film project being developed by Regal hit afternoon in criticizing people or practices she finds dis- Leaf hog Films. The movie is being planned as the first series “Moon agreeable. processing plants. onscreen team-up of Adarna and Heussaff. of Desire,” which is now down to its last 2 Asked who between her or Adarna is more plant in Adarna, 26, recently signed a contract with Re- weeks. She also recently starred in the comedy “loka-loka” (crazy), Heussaff answered: “’Yung Brandon. gal Entertainment, Inc. Heusaff, on the other film “My Illegal Wife.” loka-loka, pareho. Pero baka ako, mag-e-edit, The hand, revealed that she will ink a deal with the Explaining how she is acquainted with siya hindi. Siya walang edit. Whatever she unemployment rate in Brandon is same production company this month. Adarna, Heussaff said: “Si Ellen ‘yung workout thinks, she says it, so iyon ang gusto ko sa kan- less than four percent, he said. “I love Ellen! She’s super fun. ‘Diba bongga buddy ko since dati pa. Siya nag-introduce sa ya. Parang hindi siya showbiz na personality.” “There’s no way we can staff (the ‘yung career niya ngayon? I’m happy for her,” akin sa plyometrics. Super fun to be around, “Kaya marami siyang haters din, tulad ko, but plant) based on local hiring,” he said. she said. she’s so kalog!” we embrace it!” “It’s not going to get easier. The demographic trends are going to be a continual challenge.” McAlpine said federal immigration Reo Brothers’ Beatles homage in Liverpool show policies are biased in favour of high- skilled professionals, and the federal LONDON - The Reo Brothers from Tacloban performed. around the world, including Tokyo, California, government doesn’t recognize the became the first Filipino musicians to perform at And it’s and New York. value of lower skilled immigrants. the historic Cavern Club in Liverpool, England, where The Despite their success, however, the Reo “There’s a lot of difficult work to be the birthplace of iconic British band The Beatles Brothers remain connected to their roots in Beatles. started, Tacloban. They told ABS-CBN Europe that they done in difficult locations,” he said. The Manila-based band - composed of real where they would like to see their city fully recover from “We would say our country was life brothers RJ (lead guitar), Reno (drums), became the aftermath of Haiyan. And when the time is built on the strength of all kinds of Ralph (bass) and Raymart (rhythm guitar) - famous, right, they are even hoping for a homecoming individuals…. Lower skilled workers embarked on a short UK tour between August and we concert dedicated to their hometown and its become a tremendous asset in a 1-3, kicking off with a performance at the stood on the same stage.” people. community like Brandon. Their kids famous British club where their musical heroes Since then, the group appeared in numerous And it might just happen. With a young age are now thriving.” first rose to fame. TV shows including Rated K on ABS-CBN in the ranging between 17 and 24, coupled with Davidson said leaders of Canada’s “It was a dream come true,” RJ told ABS-CBN Philippines, and even The Dr Oz Show in the US. talent and a growing fan base worldwide, meat processing industry have asked Europe, “especially at the Cavern where we They have also performed on various concerts anything is still possible for these rising stars. for a meeting with Kenney to clarify details and discuss the implications of the changes. McAlpine wants agriculture minister Gerry Ritz to participate in the meeting. Scenes “We’re hoping minister Ritz can be in the involved,” he said. “Obviously he understands very City well the consequences of affecting plants, in terms of the livestock GMA7’s Rosemer Enverga poses with industry.” ABS’ Philip Beloso.

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Janella Salvador shared that her mother is protective when it comes to boys. The Be Careful With My Heart star relayed, “Well she’s just protect- ing me nga ‘cause she’s been there The Lakambini ng Turismo group attended the Taste of manila press conference at the Cucina restaurant. din sa show- PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS biz and all, so gina-guide niya naman ako.” According to Janella, her mom won’t allow her to date just yet. The young actress said that she also wants to stay single at the moment as she wants to focus on her work first and that she doesn’t want to commit herself to relationship yet. “[I’m] not yet [allowed to date] and ayaw ko pa din work muna,” she said. The young actress recently signed a contract with Star Cinema. When asked if she wants to be paired with her Be Careful With My Heart onscreen partner Marlo Mortel, she commented that she’s open to be working with him in a movie. If ever they will be paired together, Janella said that the goal would be offering something new to their audience as a love team. “Well siguro kailangan namin mahiwa- lay ‘yung characters namin kay Nikki and Answers on Nicolo (their characters in BCWMH) dapat maiba.” Page 26

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Boost metabolism, Lose Weight

1. Drink Before You Eat there.) If you wait until dinnertime to eat, you may be so Drinking two glasses of water before every meal starving that you wind up overdoing it. Eating a small helped dieters lose an average of 15.5 pounds (five mid-afternoon meal will prevent that -- and it will also pounds more than the non-water drinkers) over three keep your metabolism stoked, says Goodson. ” Eating months. small meals raises your metabolism every time you eat. The key is to include a lean protein and complex carb 2 Don’t Stop Yourself From Fidgeting each time, not processed or junk food. A few no-effort ALEX GONZAGA and Arjo Atayde When your annoyed coworker tells you you’re options: cottage cheese and fruit, peanut butter and an bouncing your leg, perhaps you can explain that you’re apple, or Greek yogurt with berries. Pacquiao’s 65 yr old just doing some non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) -- the expert term for fidgeting. Research 10. Add Seafood To Your Salad A new love shows that NEAT may help you burn an additional Having a salad for lunch or dinner fills you up with mom to marry 40 yr 350 calories a day. belly-flattening fiber and nutrients, and adding one more ingredient will really stoke your metabolism: old man team in ‘Arlex’ 3. Add Whey Protein To Your Smoothie salmon. You already learned the metabolism-boosting When you’re tossing fruit, ice and other smoothie effects of protein, but with salmon in particular you’ll Manny Pacquiao revealed that his Another love team has sprouted mix-ins into your blender, take an extra second to add also get a dose of omega-3 fatty acids. In a study mother, Dionisia, is currently in a relationship from ABS-CBN’s newest primetime one more metabolism-boosting ingredient -- whey published in the Journal of the International Society with a 40-year-old guy from Cebu. The romantic drama series “Pure Love.” protein powder. of Sports Nutrition, supplementing diets with fish oil boxing champ further relayed that his for six weeks increased lean muscle and decreased fat. 64-year-old mother wants to get married. This is none other than the love 4. Brew A Cup Of Coffee Other studies have shown similar effects. Scientists Manny stressed that he is not in favor of her Caffeine’s ability to speed up the central nervous speculate this reaction may be due to fish oil’s ability to team of Arjo Atayde and Alex mother’s plan to tie the knot again. system makes it a powerful metabolism booster. reduce levels of fat-storage enzymes in the body. Gonzaga, or “Arlex” for short. “Sinabihan ko siya, ‘Ikaw na bahala, Both good actors, it wasn’t hard 5. Swap In Green Tea 11. Stand Up When Your Phone Rings kung hindi man kita mapilit kung sundin mo for Arjo and Alex to establish good In addition to giving you the metabolism-boosting This super-easy tweak nearly doubles the amount of ‘yung gusto ng katawan mo, ‘yung desire ng caffeine jolt you crave, green tea is a rich source of calories your body will burn, according to the American flesh or sundin mo ang gusto ng Panginoon. chemistry. antioxidants called catechins. And, in a study published College of Sports Medicine. A 150-pound person, for Gusto pa nga magpakasal, sabi ko ‘Kung Arjo said, “I’m happy for the in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, drinking green example, burns 72 calories an hour sitting and 129 kami tanungin mo ayaw namin ng mga anak tea combined with a total of three hours of moderate calories an hour standing. mo,’” he said. good feedback we have been exercise a week reduced abdominal fat in subjects over According to Manny, Mommy Dionisia’s receiving. A few days before the a three-month period. 12. Pick Organic Produce marriage to her first partner still hasn’t series started airing, I really felt At the grocery store, take a turn down the organic 6.Snack On Yogurt produce aisle. Pesticides found on conventionally been annulled. “Si mama at si papa hindi nervous and pressured. I guess it’s Probiotics, the healthy bacteria found in yogurt, grown produce, called “obesogens,” are blamed for sila kasal, si mama at ‘yung unang asawa normal since it’s my first time to play pickles, and other fermented foods like sauerkraut, may slowing metabolism and predisposing some people to niya, kasal sila, ‘yung unang napangasawa lead in a soap.” help you lose weight -- if you’re a woman, shows a new gain weight. buhay pa,” the boxer stated. But Manny is study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Working with Alex is a dream- leaving all the decision to his mom stressing, Overweight men and women followed a 12-week 13. Take One Bite At A Time “Hindi ako nagkulang ng pagpapaalala.” weight loss diet; half of the volunteers also took a Although it may not directly influence metabolism, come-true for Arjo, sharing, “I Manny also discussed his relationship with probiotic pill every day. Women in the probiotic group wolfing down your food makes it more likely you’ll have been a big fan of Alex even lost more weight than those in the placebo group eat more, says a study published by the American wife Jinkee in the interview. The boxer turned before we got the chance to work and continued to lose weight during the 12-week Dietetic Association. Another study found even among politician remarked that his relationship with together.” maintenance period afterward (the probiotic didn’t women who didn’t diet, reducing stress and practicing his wife has gotten stronger over time. “Hindi make any difference for men). mindfulness can prevent fat gain. “It takes about 20 na [kami nag-aaway], kung mag-away man Fact is, Arjo also has a big crush minutes before a hormone called cholecystokinin kami maliit na bagay lang and then after on Alex. 7. Take A Laugh Break (CCK) tells your brain to stop eating,” says Virgin. five minutes okay na.” Is he going to pursue her? Arjo Taking a quick break to look at funny cat videos “When you engulf a burger and fries, you don’t give Manny admitted that he got into such on YouTube or take a Buzzfeed quiz doesn’t just feel CCK enough time to relay the message to your brain, big fights with Jinkee before that they almost replied, “I’d rather that we focus on good -- you’re also burning calories in the process. A and you eat too much.” In addition, says Virgin, speed work first. ‘Pure Love’ is also Alex’s study showed a 10 to 20 percent increase in energy eating also raises fat-storing insulin levels. “Just as went their separate ways and that he turned expenditure (calories burned) and heart rate during important as eating the right diet is slowing down and their relationship around the moment he got first lead role, so, we both need to genuine laughter. This translated to an increase of 10 to becoming mindful when you eat.” closer to God. “Sabi ko [noon kay Jinkee] keep our focus.” 40 calories burned within 10 to 15 minutes of laughter. ayokong mangako sa ’yo kasi ilang beses “Pure Love,” directed by Veroni- 14. Switch Off Your Phone na akong nangako sa ’yo pero hindi ko 8. Add Some Heat To Your Meal Exposure to the type of blue light emitted by ca Velasco and Mikey Del Rosa- naman natupad, na sa ’yo kung gusto mo When you want to add flavor to your food, reach smartphones, computers, and tablets immediately pa ako o hindi pero ako sinu-surrender ko for hot sauce or chili powder. Chili peppers contain before and after dinner increased hunger and impacted rio, also stars Sunshine Cruz, John na ang sarili ko sa Panginoon.” Arcilla, Ana Capri, Bart Guingona, the chemical capsaicin, says Dudash. “The capsaicin in glucose metabolism in people who participated in a the chili peppers has a thermogenic effect,” she says, small Northwestern University study. The study authors Manny and Jinkee have 5 kids. When Dante Ponce, Shey Bustamante, causing the body to burn up to an additional 90 calories aren’t sure of the reasons for the link, and say more asked if he plans to have another child, , Joseph Marco, Matt immediately following a meal. research is needed -- but even if the link between blue Manny commented, “Okay naman ‘yan lima Evans, Yam Concepcion, and light and appetite doesn’t hold up in later studies, other o kung madagdagan, ang Panginoon na 9. Eat A Mini Meal research shows that limiting mealtime distractions ang bahala.” introducing . It’s 3 p.m. and your belly is rumbling. (We’ve all been helps control portions.

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BYOB, OMG, and FYI are just soooo WDYMBT: What Do You Mean By yesterday. New abbreviations pop up on That? This ones cool ‘cause its actually a social media every second, so it’s normal Fiesta full sentence. Ex. “WDYMBT?” to feel lost and confused about the origin Enjoying ng Kalayaan 2014 and correct usage of letters like “JIC” (just LMK: Let Me Know. A very relaxed way in case). of asking for information. So we’re here to help you learn 33 acro- Ex. “Alright if you find it LMK, no rush.” nyms floating around. Behold, the DoMA (Dictionary Of Modern Abbreviations): BTAIM: Be That As It May. For very Note: One major difference between the specific acronym users to make a formal out-of-style acronyms of 10 years ago and argument in an informal context. the new, hip ones is that acronyms are no Ex. “BTAIM, I still need to have the shoes longer always used in place of the words shined.” they stand for. Instead, the acronym can become a name of the thing it is referenc- ELI5: Explain Like I’m 5 (years old). This ing, for example: one is often seen on Reddit, and it’s used to ask a question about a complex idea. BAE: Before Anyone Else. Instead of Ex. “ELI5, how does gravity work?” saying, “My love comes BAE,” one might say, “My BAE and I are staying in to- ASL: Age/Sex/Location. Another oldie, night.” The acronym stands as a complete typically used in an anonymous context, symbol of what each letter actually stands often starting an interaction. for. I know, doesn’t make a lotta sense. Just Ex. “Hey. ASL?” go with it. MTFBWY: May The Force Be With You. Now, on to the rest of the list: Borrowed from “Star Wars,” it’s another FaTH: First and Truest Husband. But Drs. Solon and Josephine Guzman poses with friends and their children at Fiesta ng kalayaan way of saying good luck. it doesn’t necessarily refer to one’s actual 2014 festival in Mississauga. Ex. “MTFBWY on your date tonight.” husband. Ex. “This relationship has been so incred- GTR: Getting Ready. This one is coun- ible, you’ll always be my FaTH.” ter-intuitive ‘cause you wouldn’t think “get” ‘80s throwback with Richard and ‘ting’ would be two different words, IRL: In Real Life. It’s usually used to but alas. Ex. “I’ll be there soon, GTR now.” refer to someone you speak to over the Internet but haven’t actually met. Reynoso, Gino Padilla, and Lilet FUTAB: Feet Up, Take A Break. So it’s Ex. “Your blog post was so interesting, I not just a regular break, its like a really would love to meet you IRL.” 12 years old umano nang makagawa ng relaxed break. Ex. “One more hour till the isang international softdrink commercial si Lilet. weekend, I think I deserve a FUTAB.” TBH: To Be Honest. This is often said Kuwento niya, “Wala akong kamalay-malay after something controversial. Ex. “I just doon. ‘Yung producer ko sa first album, sabi FTFY: Fixed That For You. This is used in don’t really like cupcakes anymore, TBH.” niya sa akin ‘Wait ka lang ha? Mayroon akong Internet comments to correct the grammar surprise sa ’yo.’ ‘Yun pala pinasa niya yung of a person that commented earlier, or can OTP: One True Pairing. These are two tape ko nang ‘di ko alam. So nag-audition ako be used to be funny. Ex. “‘Staying up all characters that you feel are meant to be to- nang hindi ko nalalaman. Tapos biglang sinabi night will be a great idea!’ ‘Staying up all gether. Ex. “Sookie and Eric are my OTP.” na lang na kumuha kayo ng passport, pumunta night will be a horrible idea! FTFY.’” kayo sa ganitong lugar, aalis kayo in a couple DFTBA: Don’t Forget To Be Awesome. Isang ‘80s throwback ang inihandog ni Regine of days. Parang kami, really?” TL;DR: Too Long;Didn’t Read. Often Popularized by John Green and Brothers Velasquez sa pagbisita nina Richard Reynoso, Tulad ni Regine, nagmula rin si Richard sa written in a comment, if a person doesn’t Hank, the meaning is self explanatory. Gino Padilla at Lilet sa Sarap Diva. isang singing contest. “Pero pinalad ka, minalas want to read an entire article but has Ex. “See you later, DFTBA!” Habang nagluluto sila ng pares-pares, ako. Talo ako nun e,” natatawang pahayag something to say anyway. Ex. “TL/DR but nagbahagi si ?Gino Padilla ng kanyang mga niya. your assessment on which 1D member RT: Retweet. This one’s not so new but achievements bilang isang ‘80s singer. Dagdag niya, “‘Di siguro type ‘yung boses ko will launch a solo career first is all wrong.” maybe confusing to non-twitter users. It Si Gino Padilla umano ay nagkaroon ng [kaya hindi ako nanalo].” means someone has essentially reposted pagkakataon para makapag-perform kasama Kuwento ni Richard nakasama niya rin si TIL: Today I Learned. It may start a post your tweet for their followers to see. ang isa sa mga icons sa music industry na si Regine sa ilang mga proyekto tulad ng peli- on Facebook or Reddit, and is used to in- Ex. “RT @personwhotweeted: I love Tina Turner. Aniya, “It feels great dahil I was kulang Pik Pak Boom, at nakapag-perform din troduce new information. Ex. “TIL people acronyms!” only a guy from a regular family, all of a sudden umano sila sa BB’s Music Room. use their whole brain, not just 10%.” somebody gave me a big break. Of course, “Dati, doon nagsimula ‘yung karaoke singing. OAN: On Another Note. It’s mostly used hindi ko makakalimutan kasi I represented the Aakyat ka sa stage, walang video, kakanta ka TIFU: Today I Fudged Up. Often seen in informal emails. Ex. “Hi Grandma! Philippines ‘di ba? I was 22 years old.” lang,” pagtatapos ni Richard. on Reddit, it’s used to explain that you School’s been great, but OAN we’re get- messed up trying something. Ex. “TIFU ting a puppy!” trying to flirt.”

IMO or IMHO: In My (Humble) NSFW: Not Safe For Work. This signifies Opinion. This is used usually in the com- Scenes that a post or article is typically inappro- ments section on websites. Ex. “I liked this in the City priate for the workplace. Ex. “This video article, but IMO, there should have been contains nudity, NSFW.” Beauties join the more emphasis on why he didn’t get the Santacruzan at Fi- rose.” esta ng kalayaan. NSFL: Not Safe For Life. Alternatively, some things are just gross in general so a DAE: Does Anyone Else. It’s used to RIGHT, Samantha post might let you know that before you frame a question. Ex. “DAE sometimes Gavin sings at click. Ex. “This photo features dead bugs, dip their pasta in ketchup?” Mabuhay Cup. NSFL.”

FTW: For The Win. This one is meant to MCM: Man Crush Monday. Monday is a emphasize the end of a comment, some- day to Instagram the man you have a crush times sarcastic. Ex. “It’s pouring out today, on. Ex. “Gotta love Leo. #MCM.” wet socks FTW!” WCW: Woman Crush Wednesday. YSK: You Should Know. Use this to Wednesday is a day to Instagram the provide context about something you’re woman you have a crush on. Ex. “J.LAW posting. BE MY FRIEND. #WCW.” Ex. “We had a family dinner, and YSK we rarely get together as a family.” TBT: Throw Back Thursday. You prob- ably know this one by now but it’s worth HMU: Hit Me Up. It’s like saying contact Glaiza de Castro: Acting is a tough job clearing up just in case -- it’s when you me, but with a little flair. Ex. “You’re kinda Instagram a picture from a while ago on a cute…feel free to HMU.” Actress Glaiza de Castro said acting layo sa mga doctor, teachers, na dapat mo Thursday. is not a glamorous job and it takes hard din talagang pag-aralan. There’s also a Ex. “I’m gonna TBT this picture of myself IANAD: I Am Not A Doctor. It’s almost work, patience, dedication, talent and luck science behind it,” she said. holding a monkey at the zoo.” like a disclaimer if you’re going to say to be able to maintain a name in the show De Castro said that in her on-going something bordering on medical advice. business. afternoon series, “Dading,” they usually FBF: Flash Back Friday. Did you forget Ex. “IANAD, but wouldn’t doing a juice “Nakikita lang nila yung other side shoot 40 sequences in one taping day and to throwback on Thursday? Have no fear, cleanse slow your metabolism?” you have another shot on friday. of it, yung finish product lang. Nagmu- the production often finish late. Ex. “‘I know it’s not Thursday but can I SMH: Shaking My Head. Said to express mukha siyang madali, but the process be- The actors of the program are also ex- insta this picture of me in kindergarten?’ disappointment. Ex. “You got another hind it, mahirap at matagal siyang gawin,” pected to deliver, and sometimes recreate, ‘Sure, just do a #FBF instead!’” fedora?! SMH.” de Castro said in a recent interview. emotions day in and out for long hours. “Yung trabaho namin hindi din nala- AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014 L. M. Confidential 27 28 L. M. Confidential AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 2014