Families Angry

28 Pages·2015·5.56 MB·English

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FEBRUARY 2015
Confidential
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ittle anila
Families
Angr y
Aquino reaches out to
relatives of dead SAF
soldiers but relatives
are not convinced
julia

MANILA - President Benigno Aquino III,
arriving late for the necrological services for
the 44 slaughtered police commandos at Camp
Bagong Diwa, said he feels the grief of the
bereaved families because he lost his father too
MONTES
more than two decades ago.
“I was watching television on my own in our
house in Boston, waiting for news of my father.
I heard the television announcer say: Opposition
leader Benigno Aquino was seen lying in a pool
of blood; shots were fired. At that instance, time
stopped for me, and my world turned
upside down,” he said.
“At the saddest and most painful point, I had WIND OF FAME
KISSING THE
several questions- now that my father is dead,
how can we achieve what he wanted to achieve
for our country? Does that mean the fight is over?
ANGRY continued on page 24
JENNYLYN MERCADO
is the successor to Marian Rivera

VINA MORALES
is opening her heart
COSMOPOLITAN
GOES YOUNG WITH
(gasp) KATHRYN BERNARDO
ON THE COVER
Charo Give a Helping Hand
Santos-Concio
for a Cause
ABS-CBN PRESIDENT AND CEO
Nathalie Ramos is one of the contestants for this CHARO SANTOS-CONCIO NAMED
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Miss Philippines-Canada pageant. Here, she models door to door Cargo (5TH FROM LEFT SEATED) pose with Senator Tobias Enverga and his wife
one of the go wns during the PCCF Induction dinner. Rosemer, Canada’s Finance Minister Joe Oliver, Consul-general Junever Manilum-West (2ND,
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2 L. M. FEBRUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015
China reclamation bad for ASEAN Iya Villania de-
fends Nikki Gil
Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario says Manila is still exploring ‘options’
on virginity issue
to respond to China’s ‘massive reclamation’ in the South China Sea
Nang mabanggit kay Iya ang
pagdepensa niya kay Nikki laban sa
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines plans Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bru- tion activities as an attempt to strengthen its
to raise China’s “massive reclamation” in the nei are also ASEAN members control over the disputed features even if the bashers nito sa social media tungkol
South China Sea in an upcoming meeting of that have claims to parts of the arbitral tribunal rules in favor of the Philippines. sa isyung virginity,
foreign ministers of Southeast Asia’s regional South China Sea. Other mem- The Hague-based arbitral tribunal has no inamin nitong na-
bloc. bers of the bloc are Cambodia, mechanism to enforce its ruling. tawa siya sa nag-
Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, ing reaksiyon ng
Rosario denounced Beijing’s construction work Singapore and Thailand.
PH wants legally binding code marami sa kanyang
in disputed reefs as a “blatant violation” of agree- The strategic sea is believed to hold vast
statement.
ments of the Association of Southeast Asian Na- deposits of oil and gas, rich fishing grounds, and soon
Ayon kay Iya,
tions (ASEAN) with China, calling it a “threat” a major shipping route.
hindi ito dapat
to all 10 ASEAN members. Last year, both the Philippines and its close
Del Rosario said that the reclamation will be treaty ally the United States proposed before naging isyu dahil
PH ‘exploring options’ on reclama-
discussed in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Re- ASEAN and China a freeze to any activity that ito naman daw ang dapat, lalo’t
treat in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah from January 27 tion may raise tension in the South China Sea, in- tayo ay nasa isang Catholic country.
to 28. The meeting is the first under Malaysia’s cluding reclamation. Yet China rejected the call. Dapat bang ma-maintain ng isang
chairmanship of ASEAN in 2015. Del Rosario admitted that the Philippines is This time around, Del Rosario said the Philip- babae ang kanyang virginity hang-
“We’ll talk about the massive reclamation, the still exploring how to respond to China’s recla- pines does not have any new proposal but will
gang sa araw ng kasal nito?
threats it presents in terms of its implication on mation activities. continue working on the early conclusion of a
Pahayag ni Iya, “I do believe in
freedom of navigation as well as the rising of “We ourselves are looking to see what options legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the
that. “You know, I don’t look down
tensions which are obviously violations of [agree- are open, not only to us but also to other nations South China Sea.
upon other girls who practice it [pre-
ments], in terms of [China’s] desire to change in terms of addressing this massive reclamation. “I think that the South China Sea is a major
the status quo and character of the features We relate this to the expansion agenda of the topic on the agenda because it concerns the marital sex]. “It doesn’t make you less
there,” Del Rosario said. Chinese in connection with their claim of un- peace and stability of the region. We are looking of a person. Kanya-kanya namang
“I will re-emphasize this and invite the con- disputed sovereignty of the entire South China to ASEAN in terms of the centrality, posture to values ‘yan, e. “But, personally, I do
cern of the ASEAN states because it is a threat Sea,” the secretary said. be able to ensure peace and stability,” he said. believe that one should not practice
to all of us.” For now, Del Rosario said Manila will con- While not a party to the dispute, the US also pre-marital sex.”
The secretary was referring to the 2002 Dec- tinue protesting the construction work. plays a more active role and pushes for a speedy
Base sa nilalaman ng statement ni
laration on the Conduct of Parties in the South “Certainly, we’re taking a position in terms of conclusion of the COC.
Iya, lumalabas na virgin siya nang
China Sea (DOC), a non-binding agreement registering the necessary protests and consulting The Philippines stopped all construction and
pakasalan ni Drew Arellano noong
ASEAN and China entered into. The DOC asks with our international partners as to what can repair work in maritime features it occupies to
February 3, 2014. Bago sila ikinasal
parties to refrain from actions that will “compli- really be done,” he said. maintain the “moral high ground” as its arbitra-
cate or escalate disputes.” Manila filed diplomatic protests against tion case is underway. ay sampung taon naging magkasin-
Del Rosario’s statement comes a day after China’s reclamation work in Mabini (Johnson So what happens when China finishes its tahan sina Iya at Drew.
Philippine Foreign Undersecretary Evan Garcia South) Reef, McKennan (Hughes) Reef, Calde- airstrip and reclamation? Ibig sabihin, ganun katagal din
also criticized the “huge activities” China is ron (Cuarteron) Reef, and Gavin (Gaven) Reef. Beyond protests and talks, Del Rosario hinted ang ipinaghintay ni Drew bago sila
conducting in the disputed area, first reported With one of the weakest militaries in Asia, that there is not much the Philippines can do for nagsiping?
late last year. the Philippines opted to take the legal track by now.
“Yes!” natatawang pagkumpirma ni
Military chief Gregorio Catapang Jr said ear- filing a historic arbitration case against China’s “I can’t predict or forecast for you what the
Iya na parang kinikilig. Dagdag niya,
lier this month that Beijing’s reclamation activity expansive claim under the UN Convention on scenario is going to be....I wish I could be more
“Doon ko naman na-confirm na mahal
is already “50% complete” while defense sources the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). definitive in my response but right now, that’s
niya talaga ako.
said that China will finish building an airstrip in China is snubbing the case, and continues its the best I can do.”
Fiery Cross Reef this year. reclamation work. Analysts see Beijing’s reclama-
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4 L. M. FEBRUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015
LAUGH Janella stars in her own drama
Shot
Honey series via ABS-CBN’S
RESORT “OH MY G!”

Singer-actress Janella Salvador stars in
ADEK: Will you marry me?
GRO: Oo pero meron akong past? a unique love story that centers on the
ADEK: Ok lang, wala naman akong future journey of an orphaned
eh! teenager in ABS-CBN’s
newest feel-good drama
JUAN: Kahit tindero ako ng fishball, me
anak ako sa Ateneo, UP at LaSalle! series titled “Oh My
PEDRO: Wow, ano course? G” which began airing
JUAN: Ala, titinda din ng fishball! January 19. “Unlike other
love stories, ‘Oh My G’ is
JUAN: Tay, ang CORRESPONDENCE po
ba ay dalawang R? not purely about romance.
TATAY: Gawin mo ng tatlo anak, para It is about my role Sophie’s life as a
sigurado! teenager, her struggles in school, friends,
JUAN:Galing nyo talaga tay, sigurista!
love, and more importantly her faith,” said
Sa harap ng Statue of Liberty... Janella whose character’s perfect life
ITALIAN: Magnifico! is about to turn around because of the
BRITISH: Brilliant! death of her parents. Janella considers
AMERICAN: Amazing!
“Oh My G” close to her heart not only for
PINOY: Picture! Picture! Pang-Facebook!
being her first starring teleserye, but also
Pumasok ang isang pasyente sa klinika... because of the inspiration, lessons, and
PASYENTE: Dok, tulungan nyo po ako... values it will impart to viewers especially
pakiramdam ko, binabalewala ako
for teens like her who are too preoccupied
ng mga tao!
DOKTOR: Next! with school, family, and social media.
Janella added that the show was
FRANK: Alam mo ba na nauutusan ko ang conceptualized through the personal
aso ko na bumili ng dyaryo para sa akin!
request of Carmelite nuns to ABS-CBN
PNOY: Alam ko.
FRANK: Pano mo nalaman? president Charo Santos-Concio, in
PNOY: Knuwento sakin ng aso ko! celebration of St. Teresa of Avila’s 5th
birth centenary on March.
Nasalubong ng lasing ang isang fat girl na
my dalang aso. Currently, Hannah is Also joining Janella in “Oh My G!” are
LASING: Hoy,san mo nkuha yang baboy? taking up graphic design Marlo Mortel, Manolo Pedrosa, Sunshine
BABAE: Aso to, di baboy! in school. When not in Cruz, Dominic Ochoa, John Arcilla, Edgar
LASING: Wag ka sumabat yung aso school or studying, she, Allan Guzman, and Janice de Belen.
kausap ko!
with her sister Cassie Eric Quizon and Maricar Reyes will also
JUAN: Dok, sobra lungkot dto s mental works part-time in a appear for special participations. It is
kaya sinulatan ko ang sarili ko! restaurant. We wish her, under the direction of Roni Velasco and
DOCTOR: Eh ano nman sinabi mo? and her sister all the luck Paco Sta. Maria.
JUAN:Ewan ko,next week ko p
matatanggap eh! in their studies. Don’t miss the beginning of the newest
feel-good drama series that will bring
TATAY: Bakit BAGSAK ka sa exam? Hannah Gonzales everyone closer to God, “Oh My G!” on
JUAN:Dahil po sa pag-absent tay! Monday before “It’s Showtime” on ABS-
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JUAN:Hindi po! Absent yung KATABI ko
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FEBRUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015 L. M. 5
Philippines
C
M
L
NEWS
House joins program vs power
crisis

Charo Santos-
MANILA - The House of Representa- tee chairman Rep. Reynaldo Umali of power shortage and set a definite time-
tives enlisted Wednesday as the first Mindoro Occidental and Energy Secre- table from March until July 31 only.
Concio
government institution to participate in tary Jericho Petilla. Belmonte called on the Senate to
the Interruptible Load Program (ILP), Under the ILP scheme, large com- approve the resolution to ensure a stable
ABS-CBN PRESIDENT AND CEO
a program aimed at mitigating a power mercial and industrial establishments power supply this summer.
crisis this year. are asked to disconnect from the grid The Speaker reiterated, however, that CHARO SANTOS-CONCIO NAMED
Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. and and use their own generators during the problems confronting the country’s OUTSTANDING PAULINIAN ALUMNA
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) presi- tight power supply situations to free up power industry needed lasting and long-
dent and chief executive officer Oscar additional capacity for small users like term solutions.
ABS-CBN President and Chief Executive
Reyes signed an agreement where the households. “The transformation of the power
Officer (CEO) Charo Santos-Concio was
House will contribute as much as three The House in December approved industry from a monolithic structure to
recently conferred the Fleur-de-lis Award, the
megawatts to the grid in case of a power Joint Resolution 21, which grants Presi- one that is divided into different sectors
highest form of honor given to outstanding
shortfall this summer. dent Aquino special powers to address with several industry players, calls for
graduates of St. Paul University Manila.
“Lead by example,” Belmonte said in any power crisis. strong coordination and government
According to St. Paul University Manila
urging other government agencies to The House-approved HJR 21 identi- regulation in promoting a level playing
President Sister Ma. Evangeline Anastacio,
subscribe to the ILP. Also present during fied mitigating or remedial measures, one field as well as providing ample protec-
Santos-Concio was cited for her outstanding
the signing was House energy commit- of them being the ILP, on the looming tion to consumer welfare,” he said.
achievements in the field of television and
unwavering loyalty to her alma mater.
“Charo is a true inspiration to the Paulinian
community because of her exemplary
Worst forms of child labor persist in
achievement in her field and her commitment
to uplift the human spirit through the creation
of meaningful dramas and public service
Philippines
programs on television,” said Anastacio
about Santos-Concio, who graduated with
a degree in communication arts cum laude
Citing a 2011 survey by the Philip- ground level and see how effective were
from St. Paul University Manila in 1976.
pine government and the International these policies and interventions. Did the
Santos-Concio said her love for and
Labor Organization, speakers at a forum people feel it? Based on what we saw, the
fascination with media started even when
about the child labor situation in the push factors to the child labor problem
she was a young girl. And while studying at
Philippines disclosed around 3 million are still there,” she added.
St. Paul, she worked part-time as a voice
children aged 5 to 17 remain trapped in In her presentation at the forum of
talent and a host of a noontime show at a
hazardous labor activities, mostly in the her group’s study last year on child labor
radio station.
agriculture and services sectors. in mining and plantations, Colina said
“My passion to get into the media industry
A survey by government a decade ear- poverty and low family income are the
never died. I realized that I could actually
lier showed 2.4 million Filipino children main reasons children work rather than
serve my country through media,” said
Jeraldine Aboy, 14, tells reporters in Manila
were working in hazardous environ- go to school.
about her experience as a child laborer at a Santos-Concio. “At ABS-CBN, I’m doing what
ments. Lack of high schools, the difficulty to
sugarcane plantation on the southern island I love to do and have always wanted to do,
of Mindanao. “Despite all the efforts of government, reach schools and landlessness contribute which is to tell stories that inspire, inform, and
the international community and multi- to the problem, she added.
empower people. And this award means so
MANILA - Millions of children in the sectoral groups, child laborers still exist,” In his keynote speech at the forum, much to me because more than anything, it
Philippines continue to engage in the Anna Leah Colina of the Ecumeni- European Union Ambassador to the is an affirmation that I have had success by
worst forms of labor despite a massive cal Institute for Labor Education and Philippines Guy Ledoux called on simply doing what I love.”
awareness of the problem and efforts Research, one of the organizers of the governments to “implement transforma- Prior to her Fleur-de-lis Award, Santos-
to address it because root causes such forum, told Kyodo News. tive development strategies that enable Concio bagged three international honors
as poverty remain unaddressed, various “It’s good there are these various but their people, especially the children, to in 2014 for her outstanding leadership
groups said. concerted efforts of government agen- enjoy their rights and realize their full and accomplishments as the president and
cies. But, you still have to go back to the potential.”
CEO of the country’s largest multimedia
conglomerate.
Santos Concio won the Gold Stevie
Showtime Boss:
Award in the Female Executive of the Year
Pacquaio-Floyd deal
in Asia, Australia, or New Zealand category
at the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women
‘not close to being done’ in Business; the Gold Stevie Award for the
Woman of the Year category for all Asia-
Pacific nations (except Australia and South
stressed. Korea) at the 2014 Asia-Pacific Stevie
Espinoza also reacted to Top Rank Awards; and was named Asian Media
chief executive Bob Arum’s assertion that Woman of the Year by ContentAsia, a
an announcement of the fight was close, premier information resource that covers the
saying: “Top Rank’s lawyers have said that entertainment media industry across Asia-
there are significant open issues, so I don’t Pacific region.
understand how Bob can conceivably be Santos-Concio, who completed an
saying the fight is imminent and will be Advanced Management Program at the
closed within the next couple of days.” Harvard University, was appointed CEO
The executive stressed that the situation in January 2013. Prior to this, she was ABS-
remains as it has been “for the last couple CBN’s president and chief operating officer
of weeks;” that is, both sides are trying to since 2008. She was previously the head of
make a deal. Channel 2 Mega Manila Management.
“We are continuing to make progress,” Onscreen, Santos-Concio hosts ABS-
Showtime executive Stephen Espinoza Speaking to Boxing Scene, Espinoza said Espinoza. “But there are meaningful CBN Channel 2’s longest-running drama
made it clear that a mega-fight between made it clear that TMZ’s report was open issues.” anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” She began
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather incorrect. “We can’t celebrate getting two-thirds her career in the company as a television
remains far from a done deal despite “These series of reports that the fight across a minefield. You celebrate when production consultant in 1987 after working
reports claiming that the bout was already is done is completely baffling to us,” said you completely cross and you are clear of as a line producer for BanCom, Audiovision,
set. Espinoza, whose network, Showtime/ danger,” he added. “Right now, we are still Vanguard Films, Regal Films, and Vision
TMZ reported on Saturday that the CBS, has an exclusive contract with in the minefield.” Exponents. She also worked as a film
fight – expected to be the richest that Mayweather. Mayweather himself has made it clear production manager for the Experimental
can be made in the sport – was already a “This deal is not close to being done that the bout has yet to be finalized via a Cinema of the Philippines. (Kane Errol
“done deal.” – and everyone involved knows that,” he post on his Instagram account. Choa, ABS-CBN Corporation Integrated
Corporate Communications)
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6 L. M. FEBRUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015
“7 Things I Learned About Metro
Manila Traffic While Cycling”
same goes for the impromptu creation of additional 5. Should you ignore the No Contact rule for
lanes in any direction and for using shortcuts, such whatever reason, then stop your vehicle immediately.
as the old “cut through the gas station at the corner” It’s irrelevant if the damage is invisible and you
favorite. As long as you think it will help you to get are blocking EDSA during Friday rush-hour as a
to your destination faster than the next man, it’s result: do not move your car for at least 30 minutes
game. while you argue with the other driver and someone
creates an oil painting of your vehicles in situ.
2. Change lanes often, especially in heavy traffic.
Change lanes, then change back, and change lanes 6. Bus stops are for losers. Stop your bus wherever
over again. You will get to your destination faster you want. Passengers appreciate an impromptu
this way. Change double the number of lanes if you game of Frogger while trying to get on or off your
drive a taxi. Change lanes without looking if you bus. Car drivers following behind also appreciate
are driving a Jeepney or a Bus. the impromptu brake and reflex test.
3. If you drive a Jeepney, it’s fine to stop wherever 7. There is a way to gain absolute immunity from
you want. Your fellow motorists won’t mind that at any traffic rules such as pesky speed limits, using
all. Quite the opposite: they will honk their horns indicators, and slamming on the brakes without
in appreciation of your road skills while trying to warning: simply stick the letters T, a, x and i on
squeeze past you. Cyclists and pedestrians also love your car. You may also use the letters s,e,c,u,r,i,t,y or
your safe and soft front bumpers that are unlikely you can switch the hazard indicators on and simply
to cause any injury or death in case of a collision. barge your way through traffic. The latter approach
They encourage us to move faster when you come works best if used in a convoy of multiple black
hurtling towards us, training our reflexes and SUVs, preferably with a few rent-a-cops thrown
helping us to stay fit in the process. in for good measure. Don’t try and cheat your
When you come from a country where traffic runs in relative order, taking
way through traffic using an ambulance, though.
to the roads in Metro Manila can seem like a terrifying task at first, and
4. Despite looking that way most of the time, Nobody cares about those and you will just end
especially so if you choose to travel by bicycle and are placing yourself at the
driving is not actually a contact sport. You are up sitting in traffic like everyone else, your siren
bottom of the road user food chain as a result. Over time, however, things
allowed to come within millimeters of a crash in blaring and lights flashing like an ice cream truck
become less scary and after a while you learn how to tune in to the frantic
order to intimidate your opponents and secure your on steroids.
frequency of the road, you become one with it, and you learn how to go
spot on the road (remember rule 1: you HAVE
with the relentless flow of the unstoppable metal avalanche. It’s like reaching
to make use of that gap), but actual contact is These are just some of the things I noticed until
Zen, on two wheels, while everyone is trying to run you over.
forbidden. You may use various intimidation tactics now and there are bound to be loads more. One
Having done a few thousand kilometers on my bicycle around the Metro
to further your progress on the road, such as wildly thing is for certain: you have to be a little bit nuts
by now, a number of things caught my eye over the years. So these are my
flashing your lights, honking your horn like a man to take to the roads here, but that’s also why I like
seven unscientific Metro Manila traffic rules, based on observations while
possessed, or if you happen to be a VIP (Very it. Every trip is a mini adventure that allows you to
travelling around on two wheels:
Insecure Person) you can also hire a rent-a-cop on learn new road survival skills and keeps your senses
a motorbike who will tell the pesky peasants to get sharpened.
1. If there is a gap in traffic, no matter how small, you are legally required
out of your way.
to make use of it. If there is no gap, then you are allowed to make one. The
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CPhilippines
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United Airlines seeks to grow
Philippine business
“We need higher fares and more rate of one per day.
seats. We allocate inventory on It has also invested millions of dol-
the basis of fares. Our growth is lars in domestic premium-cabin food DANIEL WARMLY RE-
demand-based, not price-based.” and beverage service as well as personal
Still, “The Philippines is very device entertainment which will en- CEIVED BY NETIZENS
important to us, it’s a great feeder,” able passengers to stream content from
IN “TWO WIVES”
noted Maria Perdon, Country Sales a library of music, TV and movies into
Manager. their own gadgets.
While the Manila to the US So far, United is the only American There’s another reason to watch “Two
route is a high volume market, high airline to offer premium-cabin flat-bed Wives,” and that is Daniel Matsunaga’s
Almost half a decade after the United price seats constitute only a small seats on every long-haul international character Kenjie, a popular soccer
Airlines merger with Continental Air- portion of the demand. “In order to be flight to and from the continental USA. superstar who will be smitten with Janine
lines, which created the world’s largest profitable, we need a good mix between This year, the airline is investing more (Erich Gonzales).
airline, United is re-introducing itself to business class and economy class seats,” in service, technology and reliability. The Brazilian hunk instantly became a
the Philippines. she explained. Overall, United Airlines and United top trending topic on social networking
United has been operating in the But inasmuch as the first and the busi- Express operate an average of 5,055 site Twitter last Friday (Jan 16) when his
country for over 30 years, with a 4 ness class seats will not sell as fast as the flights daily to 373 airports in 60 coun- character was introduced in the episode
percent share of the Manila to the USA. economy seats, “The way to sell higher tries across six continents. Last year, they of the top-rating primetime series.
flights. fares is to prove we have more value for operated nearly 2 million flights carrying Netizens warmly received Kenjie and
But is quandary is being a high-fare that price,” Cefolia stressed. 138 million customers. said that Daniel and Erich exude a great
carrier in a low-yield market. United’s This year, United is making Wi-Fi In 2014, United netted $1.97-billion chemistry. What will be Kenjie’s role in
market growth depends on the availabil- available on more than 370 of its aircraft, earnings, posting 89 percent increase Janine’s life? After introducing Janine to a
ity of seats in the country, where the bulk with more planes being outfitted at the year on year. fan as his girlfriend, will Kenjie pursue the
of passengers fly economy class. single mom?
Even before Daniel and Erich were
paired in “Two Wives,” the two have
Philippines already enjoyed a following. Their fans,
who call themselves DanRich, first saw the
NEWS two’s on-screen spark when they guested
on “Kris TV” and bonded in Palawan.
With this, Daniel admits that he is very
Chile wants Trade Change Tax table Rice stocks go up
much comfortable being around Erich.
“I don’t feel so pressured with the oth-
ers because I’ve already worked with
MANILA - A Chilean delegation is set MANILA - The Tax Management MANILA – The country’s rice stocks
Erich. She’s helping me a lot. She’s throw-
to arrive in March and may initiate talks Association of the Philippines submitted improved in December, but the
ing lines with me. She’s really nice. Thank
for a bilateral free trade agreement with to Congress the proposed amendments government still plans to import more
God because I’m comfortable with the
the Philippines, Trade Secretary Gregory on the Tax Code, including a new income rice this year.
people I’m working with on my first show,”
Domingo said. tax table. TMAP president Rina Manuel Data from the Philippine Statistics
said Daniel.
“They’re [Chile] one of the most pro- said the group’s proposal presented Authority showed the country’s rice
Erich, meanwhile, is very supportive of
lific when it comes to FTAs [free trade a simplified yet progressive income stock inventory as of end December was
Daniel in his first ever Kapamilya teles-
agreements],” Domingo said. tax table. “We proposed an adjusted enough for 89 days. Rice stocks increased
erye.
He said Chile was the first to initiate tax base to address the bracket creep 21.6 percent to 3.03 million metric tons
“It’s our first time acting together and I
talks to start sectoral and comprehensive phenomenon,” she said. The bracket creep in December from 2.49 million MT a
can say he is a natural. Even our direc-
trade with the Philippines. phenomenon was defined by investors year ago.
tor commends him. They will surely see a
The Chilean trade mission is among as a situation where inflation pushes NFA earlier said it might import
different Daniel here,” said
the three foreign trade delegations that income into higher tax brackets resulting 600,000 metric tons of rice this year to
Don’t miss “Two Wives,” weeknights
will visit the Philippines in the first in increase in taxes without an actual boost the country’s buffer stocks. NFA
after “Forevermore” on ABS-CBN’s Prime-
quarter. The two others are the Japanese increase in real purchasing power. It calls Administrator Renan Dalisay said
time Bida. For more updates, follow the
delegation of small and medium enter- for a unified tax exemption to P300,000, the inter-agency council of the NFA
program’s official social media accounts
prises and a US trade mission. fixed taxes based on income levels and recommended the import volume.
at www.facebook.com/2wivesabscbn,
The Philippines, apart from having value added tax simplified. “This is the volume advised by the
www.instagram.com/2wivesabscbn, at
Chile as a model country for sustainable TMAP proposed an increase in taxes inter-agency council. We have a standby
www.Twitter.com/2wivesabscbn or visit its
mining practices, is also a big consumer on investments, particularly in capital authority to import.. but the NFA
official website at www.twowives.abs-cbn.
of Chilean wines. gains with tax rates of 10 percent for the Council will have the final say if we will
com.
first P1 million and 15 percent in excess have to import,” Dalisay said.
of P1 million.
Talakayan
with Congen
LEFT, Talakayan Radyo broadcasters during the interview hour with Philippine ConGen Junifer Mahilum-West on January 10, 2015. L- R: Karen Tan. ConGen J.M. West and May Cabrias. Standing: Tony A. San
Juan and Rachel Cruz.
CENTER, Toronto’s Talakayan Radyo broadcasters pose on January 10, 2015 with Philippine Consul General Junifer Mahilum-West at Fairchild 1430 A.M. Network Station. L-R: Nelson Galvez, Tony A. San
Juan, Rachel Cruz, Karen Tan, ConGen J.M. West, May Cabrias, Bobby Achacon and producer Jess Cabrias.
RIGHT, Philippine Consul General Junifer Mahilum-West with Toronto educator Tony A. San Juan at Talakayan Radyo on January 10, 2015.
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Although they are still not on their way to kumbaga hindi na
settling down, Angelica Panganiban is very namin kailangan pa-
happy with how her relationship with John gusapan dahil alam
Lloyd Cruz is currently faring. namin kung ano ang
‘Glamorosa Fashion with a
To date, it is believed that their almost totoo, alam namin
three-year relationship is John Lloyd’s longest. kung ano ang per-
Cause’ rocks Toronto! Angelica shared that the secret perhaps sonal sa amin. And I
lies in the fact that they are both mature in think hindi rin kasi
handling their romance. nagiging showbiz
“Siguro mature kaming dalawa sa lahat ng ang relasyon namin.
TORONTO (December 28, 2014) – “Foremost, I would like to thank a
aspeto. Parang ang hirap ng i-explain. Hindi ko Siguro sa mga past relationships ko din, ‘yun din
With Mia Parese collections and Qin million times my dearest mentor and
talaga siya ma-explain eh. Siguro maganda lang siguro ang naging lesson sa akin na mas maganda
Winter Jackets highlighting the two- event director Ms. Sheng Maligsay for
din talaga ‘yung naging simula nung relationship. kapag mas tahimik ako,” she explained.
hour display of elegant gowns and winter all the dedication and efforts that she put Naging sobra kaming okay na magkaibigan. Nag- Another reason possible reason why they
apparels by into this event. Our ‘Angel Models’ that ing swak na swak kami sa isa’t-isa. Gets ko siya, jell so well together is the fact that they share a
the fabulous include: Richel Biscayada, Lea Santiago, gets niya ako,” she said. similar passion for the arts.
‘Anghel ng Joan Dillera, Marichue dela Cruz, Daisy According to her, they both know each “Actually mas mahilig siya talaga. Ako naman
T a h a n a n ’ Peralta, Ever Mae Bernabe, Annie Rose other well that there are times when they kasi nakaka-appreciate lang ako and malaking
no longer need to explain themselves to one bagay ‘yun sakanya ‘yung na-a-appreciate ko kung
models, the Nebres, sheila Calica, Lyn Mendoza,
another. ano ‘yung mga gusto niya and ganon din sa akin,”
‘Glamorosa Jemalyn Dancel, Maricel
“May mga interviews kami na napapanood na said Angelica.
Fashion with Ermube, Aniza Valenzona,
a Cause’ and Shamaine Jalos,” Ms.
event was a Elle Dridge said.
big success as Entertainment (L-R) Star Creatives head Malou Santos, ABS-
the cozy Le was provided by CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, John Lloyd
Passion Lounge Ms. Jujelyn Brown Cruz, and ABS-CBN president and CEO Charos
Santos-Concio
managed and of PTAC, and
operated now Justin Lima of the JOHN LLOYD
by Rodolfo Krossover Band.
Passion was full The organizers also
STICKS WITH ABS-
to the rafters thanked members
Saturday night. of the PPCO who
P r o d u c e r covered the event CBN.
Elle Dridge led by Joe Damasco,
expressed elation over the success of her Ariel Ramos, Larry
Matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz ended the speculations that he will leave his home network as he re-
first venture at the fashion world and Torres, Bong newed a three-year contract with ABS-CBN this Thursday (Jan 22). Aside from his sitcom “Home
thanked all her sponsors “The Philippine Molano, Paul Guevarra. Sweetie Home,” John Lloyd revealed that his new contract includes both TV and movie projects.
Courier, Za- han Zach Khursigara & MC was TPC’s “There are a lot of good projects in store for me and I am very excited,” the actor said. Though
he did not fully give out the details on his upcoming projects, John Lloyd disclosed that he will be
Mayles Khursigaraga of Mia Parese MonDee. (Photos
working once again with Sarah Geronimo and Bea Alonzo on the big screen. He also shared that it
designs, Daniel Davies and Lainey Li by Larry Torres and would also be nice to work with Toni Gonzaga again in a movie. Present during the contract sign-
of Qin Winter Jackets, A& LMake-up, Joey Baking of LM ing were ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, broadcast head Cory Vidanes, Star
Alexis Ledgister and Lesley, Hairstylist Confidential) Creatives head Malou Santos, Star Magic consultant Johny Manahan, and talent management &
development center managing director Mariole Alberto.
Raquel and her sister.
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Mongolia convicts 2 Filipino
Filam in The
mining execs of tax evasion
OUT ON BAIL. Deniece Cornejo and Cedric
Fosters
Lee, both accused of the January 2014 maul-
ing of comedian-host Vhong Navarro.
prosecutors’ statement
HOLLYWOOD – 2015 promises to Suspect in Vhong Na-
said.
be a good year for Asian-American
SouthGobi Re- varro mauling arrested
faces on TV as several shows
sources has denied
continue to feature diverse talents.
wrongdoing.
One of them is Filipino American MANILA, Philippines – More than a year since
Kapla, a former the mauling of comedian-host Vhong Navarro,
actress-singer Ashley Argota.
president and ex- one of the suspects accused of the attack has
In 2014, Argota w a s
ecutive director of been arrested late Sunday, January 25. Busi-
introduced in the ABC
SouthGobi Sands, nessman Ferdinand Guerrero was arrested by
Family ‘The Fosters’. Her
Cajucom, and David agents of the National Bureau of Investigation
character is “Lou”, (NBI) inside the penthouse of Ritz condominium
had been forbidden
the feisty lead in Makati City around 10:30 pm. Guerrero,
from leaving Mongo-
singer and who has a standing arrest warrant over the
lia for more than two
bandmate of January 2014 beating of Navarro, had tried
years amid suspicions
“Brandon” played ULAN BATOR—A Mongolian court on to disguise himself and used different cars and
the company had failed to pay sufficient condominium units to evade arrest, NBI Anti
by David Lambert. Friday found three former executives of
taxes. Illegal Drugs Unit chief Eric Isidro said.
“It’s been a lot a foreign-owned mining company—who
In November, the Office of the United “He tried to disguise himself by growing
of fun… some crazy included two Filipinos—guilty of tax eva-
Nations High Commissioner for Human facial hair. Before the warrant of arrest was
drama, intense, intense sion and sentenced them to more than five
Rights registered a claim against the Mon- issued against him, he was sporting a clean
things happening in the years each in prison, prosecutors said. look,” Isidro added. For two months, NBI agents
golian state on Kapla’s behalf.
first part of Season 2,” The court in this Mongolian capital de- followed Guerrero’s movements until he was
she said. livered the guilty verdicts and prison terms arrested at the Ritz condominium, where he
Communication issues
The Fil-Am star, who turned 22 last on Philippine nationals Hilarion Cajucom was temporarily staying. “[Guerrero] was rich,
month, said she is happy to be a and Cristobal David and Justin Kapla, a he could stay in different condominium units in
The US Embassy in Ulan Bator swiftly Metro Manila. He doesn’t drive the same car
part of a show that celebrates and US citizen, according to a statement from
issued a statement after the trial, saying it and keeps on changing it,” Isidro said.
promotes diversity. the Capital City’s Attorney’s Office.
was marred by communication issues. The arrest comes 9 months after Guerrero,
“My character is a high school Kapla and David received sentences
businessman Cedric Lee, Lee’s sister Bernice,
“Several embassy officials attended the
dropout who is the lead singer of of five years and 10 months each, while
model Deniece Cornejo, Zimmer Raz, JP Calma,
trial, including Ambassador Piper Camp-
the band; who is really stubborn Cajucom got five years and six months, it and Jed Fernandez were charged with grave
bell, and noted that there were inter-
and sassy, has a mind of her own said. There was no immediate word of an coercion over the attack on the television host.
pretation problems during the trial,” the
and doesn’t let anybody push her appeal. The Taguig City Regional Trial Court issued the
around. It’s so rare that you get to The verdict is likely to send a chilling statement said. warrants of arrest against the accused on April
see an Asian girl get to play that message to foreign investors in Mongolia, “Because of these problems, the de- 11. The NBI arrested Lee and Raz on April 26
fendants stated during the trial that they in a resort in Eastern Samar, while Cornejo sur-
because usually we’re the super where the once high-flying economy has
could not understand the interpretation, rendered in May after weeks of evading arrest.
smart girl or the sidekick and things been badly hit by a collapse in foreign
nor could they express themselves clearly.” Meanwhile, Guerrero attempted to leave the
like that. So I’m very grateful for the investment and in commodity prices.
Philippines two days after the charges were
The statement said the length of the
show for giving me the opportunity Mongolia, for decades a tightly-con-
filed against him. Immigration authorities inter-
case and the exit ban had led to “enormous
to play such a great character,” she trolled Soviet satellite, shook off com- cepted Guerrero and barred him from leaving
hardship” for Kapla and that the embassy
said. munism a quarter century ago but has for Hong Kong. Cornejo, Lee, and Raz are cur-
“will continue to monitor the situation
Argota got her big break in 2008 struggled to cash in on its rich natural rently out on bail. Guerrero is now held inside
as a regular cast member of the bounty amid political disputes and re- closely.” the NBI detention facility.
Nickelodeon series “True Jackson, source nationalism. The Great Hural, Mongolia’s parlia- The mauling of Navarro occurred on January
ment, voted in November to dismiss the 22 last year at a unit in Forbeswood Heights
VP”. Last year, her childhood dream The three were all former executives
previous prime minister after he was Condominium in Taguig City.
of being in a Disney TV movie was of mining company SouthGobi Sands,
accused of cronyism and failing to address
realized when she was cast in “How a Mongolia-registered but foreign-con-
growing economic problems. A new gov-
to Build a Better Boy”. trolled business that operates the Ovoot
ernment has been formed.
She also has a recurring television Tolgoi coal mine, which extracts and sells
The landlocked country wedged be-
show “Lab Rats”. the resource to customers in China.
For Sale
tween giants China and Russia enjoyed
With more new episodes of The SouthGobi Sands is 100-percent owned
world-beating economic growth in recent Panasonic GH2 (NO BOX)
Fosters set to air this year, Argota by Toronto- and Hong Kong-listed
+ 14-45 lens (WITH BOX) $650
years, peaking at 17.5 percent in 2011 on
is looking forward to revealing more SouthGobi Resources, according to the
Camera, charger,
the back of a boom in exports of resources,
about her character. SouthGobi Resources website.
mainly coal, copper and iron ore. extra battery
The show, which is about a family Canada’s Turquoise Hill Resources, ma-
But a new foreign investment law put
of foster biological siblings being jority owned by British-Australian multi- Call
off investors and economic expansion
raised by a lesbian couple, has national Rio Tinto, owns a major stake in
won a critical acclaim for its realistic SouthGobi Resources, the website said. slowed to 5.3 percent in the first half of 416-945-2336
last year, while the country faces rising
depiction of a modern American SouthGobi Sands was fined 35.3 billion
inflation and a falling currency.
family. tugriks ($18.2 million, P800 million) “to
compensate for loss from the state,” the
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