Artista December 2019 Issue by Ley Navarro

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‘I’m no billionaire, but…’: Angel Locsin responds to being named ‘Hero of Philanthropy’ by Forbes Asia

ctress Angel Locsin responded on Wednesday to being listed by Forbes Asia as among the region’s “Heroes of Philanthropy” alongside billionaires, saying she hopes to inspire others to do similar acts of service for their countrymen.

sia would ever mention my name. Thank you! Filipinos have always been known for ‘bayanihan.’” “I’m nowhere near from being a billionaire, but I try my best to do my part in my own little way. I hope this would inspire other people to help as well,” she said.

Angel Locsin visits troops and evacuation centers during the Marawi siege in 2017. Jeff Canoy, ABS-CBN News Sharing a tweet from Forbes Asia about her inclusion in the philanthropy feature, Locsin wrote: “I never thought @ForbesA-

Locsin, 34, was cited as one of the “Catalysts for Change” for her active role in relief efforts for disaster-stricken areas in

the Philippines. The only other Filipino in the list is businessman Hans Sy of the SM Group, whose combined net worth with his siblings is at P878 billion. According to Forbes Asia, Locsin donated P1 million to aid the recovery of earthquake-hit Mindanao in October, on top of personally distributing relief supplies as seen in viral photos at the time. Over the last 10 years, Locsin’s donations have amounted to some P15 mil-

lion, benefitting programs related to education, indigenous people, and anti-violence against women and children, aside from her relief drives during calamities. “You don’t need to wear a costume to be a superhero,” she was quoted as saying in the piece, referring to her popular

portrayal of the Filipino komiks icon Darna in 2005. As one of the most followed Filipino celebrities on social media, Locsin said she hopes she can lead by example, when it comes to her advocacies. “It’s like taking little steps towards substantive, holistic change for the future of the next generations,” Forbes Asia reported her as saying. “The only motivation we need is being part of humanity.” ABS-CBN News

Angel Locsin extends help to typhoon victims in Samar

ngel Locsin continues her relief efforts, this time in Northern Samar, which was affected by typhoon Tisoy last week. The actress went to the province and extended help to the typhoon victims. One netizen was all praises for Angel’s generosity. “Hi Darna ng lahat. From Manila lumipad patungong Samarnon. Grabe kaka-proud ka. Ms. Angel Locsin thanks a lot for helping people, love and concern sa ngiting iniwan mo,” the netizen posted. Previously, Angel traveled to Davao and Cotabato to provide relief goods for the people affected by the recent earthquake there. With her outstanding passion for service, Forbes Asia named Angel as one of the “Catalysts For Change” for its Asia’s 2019 Heroes of Philanthropy list. ARTISTA WINNIPEG DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE

Aga Muhlach, ayaw mag-expect na mananalo bilang Best Actor sa MMFF BY LEO BUKAS

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Magpapa-party ako!” Ito ang ipinangako ni Aga Muhlach, bida sa Metro Manila Film Festival entry na Miracle in Cell No. 7 ng Viva Films, kapag tinanghal daw siyang best actor sa Gabi ng Parangal ng festival. Hirit pa niya, hindi raw siya nagbibiro. Bilin pa niya sa entertainment press, tandaan ang petsa kung kailan niya ito iniannounce. Ginanap ang grand presscon ng Miracle in Cell No. 7 nitong Biyernes, December 6. Magkaganun man, kahit maraming pumupuri sa performance ni Aga sa kanyang latest movie ay hindi pa rin siya umaasa sa best actor award. Aniya, “Ayokong asahan kasi, more than anything, mas masaya ako na maipakita yung pelikula namin na ginawa. Gusto ko talagang mapanood nilang lahat yung pelikula, more than anything.” Bago naganap ang grand presscon

ng Miracle In Cell No. 7 ay ipinapanood muna ng Viva ang pelikula sa mga film exhibitors mula sa iba’t ibang malls at ayon sa actor lahat ng mga nakapanood ay nagandahan sa kanilang pelikula. “It was really overwhelming. Kasi hindi ako nanonood ng pelikula ko, napapanood ko lang ang pelikula ko pag premiere night na. Pagkakita nila sa akin they started clapping and congratulating me. Sabi ko, ‘Wow, parang nakakahiya naman.’ “Ayokong masyadong mag-expect na ganun, masaya na ako nag-enjoy sila and they were all congratulating me and the whole cast. And siyempre, parang alam na nila, may mga haka-haka, may mga predictions silang sinabi, happy sila, eh,” kuwento ng magaling na aktor. Pabiro naming sinagot ni Direk Nuel Naval ang tanong sa kanya kung totoong na-take-10 si Aga sa ilang eksena sa pelikula habang nag susyuting sila.

James Reid explains why he and Nadine Lustre have no projects together right now

ith James Reid leaving his former talent management agency VIVA and pursuing a path of his own, the Kapamilya actor admitted that his decision came with a few challenges. One of which, he revealed, was the difficulty of working on some projects with his love team partner Nadine Lustre. While he did not disclose anything specific, Reid admitted that leaving VIVA prevented them from working with each other. During a special event for outdoor shoe brand Merrell, James Reid, who is among the first Filipino celebrities to hop in on the much-talked-about Gorpcore trend, explained why he and Nadine currently have no projects together. “In the pipeline, no. Not right now. Since I left VIVA, it’s been [difficult]. We’re waiting for things to settle down so we can work out how

we can work together in the future,” he

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Paliwanag niya, “Actually, nu’ng first three days lang. Hahaha! No, no, first three days kasi kinakapa pa lang niya yung role and since hindi nga niya pinanood yung movie, siyempre hindi niya alam kung paano talaga aatakehin yung role. Then after the third day, puro take one na, dire-diretso. “I’m humbled na this guy, he trusted me as a director, so sobra akong thankful din sa kanilang lahat. Everyday I

look forward to going to the shoot, hindi mabigat yung pakiramdam mo because you know you’ll be working with the best sa industry.” Samantala, ayon pa rin kay Aga, excited siya sa gaganaping Parade of Stars ng MMFF dahil isasama raw niya ang mga anak na sina Atasha at Andres para ma-experience ito. Dito na rin sa Pilipinas magdiriwang ng Pasko ang kanilang pamilya na 12 taon ding hindi sa bansa nagpa-Pasko.

said. Asked if it’s challenging for him and Nadine Lustre, who is still with VIVA at the moment, he answered: “Currently, yes. I admit it’s challenging. But

we’re trying to work things out.” “It’s very difficult to talk about it right now. But we’re just waiting for everything to be settled until we can work out how we can work together in the future,” he stated. He added: “But for sure, me and Nadine are good. We’re definitely going to work together in the future.” Reassuring JaDine fans that they will remain a love team, he said: “There’s no reason for us not to work together.” It was earlier this year when James Reid decided to leave VIVA after being with the Vic Del Rosario-owned management company for seven years. Reid currently owns a management company called Reid Entertainment Inc. He also has a record label of his own called Careless Music Manila.

Coco Martin at Angelica Panganiban, bagong ‘love team’ na aabangan sa 2020

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akatakdang magsama sa Love or Money, isang romantic comedy movie, sina Coco Martin at Angelica Panganiban sa darating na 2020. Kuwento ni Coco, na apat na taon nang nagbibigay aksyon gabi-gabi sa FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, kabado siya sa kaniyang muling pagpapakilig sa pelikula. “Kasi bagong kombinasyon, and definitely ‘yung project, ibang iba sa Probinsyano. Kasi ang tagal ko na sa Probinsyano eh, ngayon excited ako kasi magbabalik ako sa drama and at the same time si Angge, napakagaling na artista sa drama and comedy kaya nakaka-pressure para sa akin,” ani ng aktor sa panayam. 2015 pa noong huling gumawa ng isang romance movie si Coco, ang You’re My Boss kasama si Toni Gonzaga. Excitement rin ang naramramdaman ni Angelica, na unang beses maka-

kasama sa isang pelikula si Coco. “Siyempre ang tagal natin siyang nakikita sa Probinsyano. NagProbinsyano ako pero sandali lang, isang buwan lang, so iba rin ‘yung magiging experience na makagawa ng movie together. Ibang flavor naman ang gagawin niya, iba rin ang mai-ooffer namin,” tugon ng aktres. At dahil sasabay a n g shoot ng pelikula sa teleserye, biniro ni An-

gelica ang kanyang bagong leading man ng, “Stop muna ang Probinsyano. Ako lang makakapagpatigil.” Pero ayon naman kay Coco, may nakalaan siyang oras para sa kanilang peli-

kula. “Sanay naman ako na habang may Probinsyano, gumagawa rin ako ng pelikula. Kasi talagang pinaghahandaan talaga namin ito. Sabi nga namin, sinusubukan namin na, sana wish namin, mahabol namin ‘to for Valentine’s Day,” aniya. Inaasahan na sa unang bahagi ng 2020 sisimulan ang shooting ng Star Cinema movie, sa ilalim ng direksyon ni Mae Cruz-Alviar.

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Miss Universe Philippines franchise no longer with Bb. Pilipinas

he Miss Universe Philippines franchise will no longer be handled by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. and the Araneta Group. The franchise will now be managed by a new team - the Miss Universe Philippines Organization. “The Miss Universe Organization is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Miss Universe Philippines Organization - a fresh team that will lead the country towards its

continued quest to share the beauty and grace of the Filipina to the rest of the world,” the organization announced on its Facebook page on Monday, December 9. Shamcey Supsup is appointed as the National Director of the organization. Albert Andrada will be the Design Council Head, Jonas Gaffud will be the Creative Director, Lia Ramos will be the Head of Women Empowerment Committee and Charity, Atty. Nad Bronce will be the Head of Legal Affairs, and Mario Garcia will be the Business Development/ Marketing Head. The organization promises to bring the Miss Universe franchise to new heights but at the same time staying true to its foundation, which helped the Philippines become victorious in the international pageant scene. The organization wrote, “Rooted in the same strong foundations that have earned the country title after title in the past half century, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization is poised to bring the Miss Universe franchise to greater heights. More importantly, it is the continued support of the pageant fans and community that inspires the Miss Universe Organization to take this crucial step forward. With the Filipina at the center of it all, a bright and beautiful future lies ahead.”

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Shamcey Supsup honored with her new role as National Director of Miss Universe Philippines Organization

hamcey Supsup took to Instagram to express her gratitude for being appointed as the National Director of the newly formed Miss Universe Philippines Organization. The said organization will be the one to manage the Miss Universe franchise in the country moving forward. According to Shamcey, she is honored with her new role and that this has brought meaning to her life as a beauty queen and a woman. She remarked, “I am more than blessed to be the National Direc-

tor of Miss Universe Philippines. As I continue to grow, I understand that being an architect and an entrepreneur are facets that will form part of my core as we continue the projects of Miss Universe and create more opportunities for aspiring beauty queens in the future.” The former beauty queen added, “Thank you

for the trust and confidence in my capabilities as a strong and independent woman.” Shamcey joined Miss Universe in 2011 and placed 3rd runnerup. She is an architect by profession and has been managing businesses Next page pls.

Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger are no longer together

ia Wurtzbach confirmed that she already parted ways with Marlon Stockinger. The beatuy queen sent a statement to ABS-CBN News reporter MJ Felipe to verify the matter. “It’s true that Marlon and I are no longer together. I wish him and his family well,” she said. The 2015 Miss Universe also belied the rumors that her ex-boyfriend and his family relied on her financially. “Out of respect for them, let me make it clear - Marlon and his family never depended on me financially. This will be my only statement on the matter. Thank you for your support,” she said. Entertainment site PEP initially reported on Monday that the couple have broken up. It was Pia’s business manager Rikka InfantadoFernandez who said that the two ended ties last September. It was in 2016 when Marlon admitted that he was in a relationship with Pia. They were in an on-and-off relationship for three years. pa,” she added.

with her husband Lloyd Lee. Meanwhile, the Former Miss Universe Philippines candidates Shamcey Supsup and Janine Tugonon were reunited in the US. The two beauty queens were all smiles in the photo that Shamcey posted on her Instagram account on Sunday, March 24 (PH time). “Thanks for taking the time to meet us @tugononjanine Na miss ka namin! Diba? @isabellamanjon @diannenecio @mj_lastimosa,” Shamcey posted. Janine is now based in the US and works as a model. Shamcey is currently vacationing in New York with her husband Lloyd Lee. Both were crowned Bb. Pilipinas in the past. Shamcey joined the Miss Universe pageant in 2011 and won 3rd runner-up. Meanwhile, Janine represented the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant became 1st runner-up. ARTISTA WINNIPEG DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE

Kim Chiu, maayos na raw ang lagay matapos makagat ng aso

agbigay ng update ang Kapamilya actress na si Kim Chiu tungkol sa kaniyang kalagayan ngayon matapos siyang makagat ng aso. Sa naganap na story conference para sa kaniyang bagong horror movie, ibinahagi ni Kim ang maayos nang kalagayan ngayon. “Hindi pa naman ako tumatahol... Okay naman na. Marami lang injections. Siyempre mas maganda na yung ma-prevent natin yung maging aso ako,” biro ng Primetime actress. Muling nagiwan ng bilin si Kim sa mga taong mahilig lumapit sa mga stranger dogs. “Pinost ko yun sa Instagram ko to

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Maris Racal, excited makatrabaho ang mga beauty queens sa upcoming iWant series

raise awareness sa ibang tao na ‘wag basta basta humawak ng aso kasi hindi biro--ang mahal ng mga injections tsaka pabalik balik sa ospital. So ingat lang din, sa mga dogs na hindi niyo kilala o hindi hawak ng mayari,” payo ni Kim. Ayon sa Chinita Princess, hindi niya sigurado kung alam rin ng may-ari ng nangagat na aso ang nangyari sa kaniya. Hindi daw kasi nakatali ang aso at sumusunod lang ito sa amo na nauunang maglakad. Abangan si Kim sa bagong horror movie kung saan ay makakasama niya sa unang pagkakataon sina Tony Labrusca, at JM De Guzman. Isang teleserye din ang ilalabas sa susunod na taon, ang pagbibidahan ni Kim Chiu, ang Love Thy Woman.

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BY LEO BUKAS

sa si Maris Racal sa bibida sa iWant original series titled Beauty Queens na prinodyus nina Allan Dizon at Dennis Evangelista para sa kanilang ATD Entertainment Productions. Second time na ni Maris to work with Direk Joel Lamangan na una niyang nakasama sa Isa Pang Bahaghari na hindi nakapasok sa 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival. “Nung nalaman ko na ni-request niya talaga ako na maging part ako dito, parang coming from him, okey na yon sa akin. Very happy ako and very thankful for the trust,” reaksyon ni Maris. “I’ll make sure na gagalingan ko dito sa iWant series para marami pa kaming… para kunin ulit niya ako,” dugtong pa ng dalaga. Wala naman daw naging problema sa unang working experience niya sa premyadong direktor kahit pa alam niyang very strict ito. “Wala at all, kasi smooth talaga lahat, kasi nagprepare talaga ako. Nagtanong ako kung paano ba siya kawork, so I really made sure na I did my best and nandito ako ngayon kaya I’m very thankful,” sey pa ni Maris. Sa Beauty Queens ay makakasama ni Maris ang mga totoong beauty queens at title holders na sina Gloria Diaz, Maxine Medina, at Winwyn Marquez. “Kanina nga sa photo shoot, katabi ko si Ms. Gloria Diaz, kasi di ba she’s an icon, isa sa mga naging unang Miss Universe. Tapos napapalibutan ako ng mga title holders, so ang saya, excited and very… “Alam mo yung kapag katabi mo sila feeling ko isa na rin akong beauty queen, of course, with my looks right now and siyempre kinikilabutan ko. I’m very excited na mapanood ito

ng mga tao lalo na yung mga fans ng beauty pageants,” masaya niyang pahayag. Nangarap din ba siya noon na maging beauty queen? “Kung nabigyan ako ng height. Kasi ang alam ko one of the requirements para maging beauty queen is to be tall, sadly, I’m not. Siguro kung biniyayaan ako ng height, hindi ko alam. “Kasi iba rin kasi yung passion ko – music, writing, so hindi ko siya naisip,” huling pahayag niya sa PUSH.

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‘My emotions are all over the place’: Catriona Gray emotional over last day as Miss Universe

atriona Gray could not help but turn emotional over her last day as reigning Miss Universe. On Instagram, the Filipina-Australian beauty queen admitted feeling a mix of emotions on the last few hours of her one-year reign. “My last night as reigning [Miss Universe] and my emotions are all over the place,” she wrote. “But underneath the noise, the underlying tone is gratitude. Gratitude for this amazing opportunity... for all of you amazing souls who have endlessly supported me and joined me on this journey. My message tomorrow night is dedicated to each and every one of you. 1 day to go.... #MissUniverse,” she added. In the comments, Pia Wurtzbach, the Miss Universe 2015 titleholder, congratulated Catriona and praised the reigning queen for “setting bar high”. “You really inspired so many

Catriona Gray says goodbye to New York City

atriona Gray already bid goodbye to New York City, her home for one year as Miss Universe. The beauty queen could not help but be sentimental as her journey in the Big Apple is about to end. “Atlanta here we go! This is also my official goodbye to New York! Feeling super sentimental about it all! I walked into this lobby in these exact boots earlier this year, now we’re 9 days away from welcoming a new queen!” she said. The Miss Universe has already arrived in Atlanta, Georgia and is set to pass her crown to her successor on December 8 (US time). Catriona got to spend her time with the new candidates at a charity event in Atlanta. “Had the opportunity to talk to the #MissUniverse 2019 delegates at this morning’s @smiletrain event such an amazing batch! So happy I was able to connect with all of them and have a chat! Wishing them all the best of luck this week!” she said.

people, including me! Thank you for raising our flag,” she said. Currently, Catriona is in Atlanta, Georgia to pass on her crown in the finals round of the Miss Universe 2019, to be held at the Tyler Perry Studios on Sunday (early Monday in Manila). Binibining Pilipinas Universe Gazini Ganados is aiming for a back-to-back win for the country. The Philippines currently has four Miss Universe titleholders – Catriona, Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margie Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969).

What is Catriona Gray’s plan after her Miss Universe reign?

iss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is all ready set to pass on her crown in December and many of of her fans are already curious about her plans after her reign. In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Catriona addressed her fans’ curiosity and revealed what she is going to do next after her Miss Universe stint. “You’re going to see me more here [in the Philippines]. But of course, I want to pursue international opportunities and international cause work. Music is also my passion,” she

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said. She added that she will join community projects in the Philippines and abroad. “It’s really the work that I love doing. I want to focus on music. Hopefully, I’d be involved in benefit concerts,” she said. The beauty queen is also open to entering show business. “If there are opportunities, I will go for it,” she stated. The Miss Universe 2019 pageant will happen on December 8 at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. Catriona will crown her successor in the pageant.

Miss Universe Organization says Miss Philippines is National Costume winner

ost Steve Harvey had it right, after all. Philippine bet Gazini Ganados is the winner of the National Costume competition, the Miss Universe Organization said in a statement after the finals round of the pageant held Sunday (early

Monday in Manila). On Twitter, the MUO congratulated Gazini as it posted a photo of the 23-year-old Cebuana in her showstopping Philippine Eagle-inspired costume, made by designer Cary Santiago, during the pageant’s preliminary round in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday.

In the pageant earlier Sunday, Steve announced Gazini as the winner of the special award. However, it was Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon, clad in her Peranakan cusine-inspired national costume, who was on stage to receive the recognition.

Gazini, the Philippines’ bet to the 68th Miss Universe, was bested by new reigning queen Miss South Africa Zozibini. She was gunning for a back-to-back win for the country in Miss Universe and be the fifth titleholder after Catriona Gray, Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margie Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969).

Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin, masayang makatrabaho ang mga Pinoy actors

asayang nagkuwento ng kaniyang experience ang Hollywood actor na si Stephen Baldwin, sa bagong pelikula na Kaibigan. Sa kaniyang exclusive interview sa PUSH, pinuri ni Stephen ang dalawang bida sa Kaibigan movie na sina Jesse at Christian Perkins, dahil sa talento nila sa

Bumilib din si Stephen sa mga beteranong aktor at aktres na nakasama niya sa paggawa ng naturang pelikula. Binanggit niya sina Cesar Montano at Jean Garcia. “Cesar is in the film too, he’s such a veteran actor, so talented. We love him so much. I just enjoyed coming to Manila to shoot this film,” pagpapatuloy ng foreign

kabila ng pagiging baguhan sa pag-arte. “I have to tell you, I’ve made about a hundred and ten movies in 30 years. And in a lower budget opportunity like this you don’t have a lot of time, you don’t have a lot of things that most movies have when you’re doing independent. So you have to be smarter and you have to do it more effiecient. “These guys have a very little acting training and rehearsal time, I think all of those things considered the performances are amazing,” paliwanag ni Stephen. Sina Christian, Jesse, at ama nilang si Tarny Perkins, ang sumulat at nagproduce ng naturang pelikula.

actor. Ito ang unang pagkakataon na gumawa para sa isang Pinoy-produced movie si Stephen. Bukod sa pagiging aktor, kilala din si Stephen bilang ama ng sikat na modelo at asawa ni Justin Bieber, na si Hailey Baldwin. Nang kumustahin ang kasalukuyan nilang relasyon bilang magama, “I can’t talk about it too much or it gets me in trouble. But everything is wonderful, everything is beautifully --actually I’m gonna be with my wife and them for Christmas in California,” pagbabahagi niya.

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Are they dating? Vico Sotto spotted with Gretchen Ho

ans of Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and “Umagang Kay Ganda” host Gretchen Ho could not contain their excitement as the two were recently spotted together. Photos of Sotto and Ho watching a SEA Games event together have been making the rounds on Twitter, with netizens asking if they are dating.

Others have gone as far as giving them a couple nickname: “ViChen.” A quick look at Sotto’s Twitter page would show that the young mayor only shared photos of him with his other “seatmates,” such as actor-turned-politician Richard Gomez, during the game. This added fuel to the fire as netizens had the impression that Sotto does not want his followers to know that he was seated beside Ho. “Hindi ba si Gretchen [ang] katabi mo?” one asked, sharing a stolen shot of Sotto with the TV host. Another quipped: “Share mo din ‘yung picture niyo nung isa mo pang katabi.” Sotto, son of comedian Vic Sotto and actress Coney Reyes, has become a celebrity in his own right after winning the Pasig mayoral seat early this year, putting an end to the political dynasty in the city. Ho, who rose to fame as a volleyball player for Ateneo de Manila University, has made a career out of hosting. Both Sotto and Ho have previously mentioned that they are single. The two have yet to react to the circulating photos as of writing.

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Regine Velasquez at Sharon Cuneta, naghahanda na para sa kanilang concert

asalukuyang naghahanda na si Regine Velasquez at Sharon Cuneta para sa kanilang pinakaabangang concert itong darating na Oktubre. Sa Instagram nitong Lunes, ibi-

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nahagi ni Megastar na nagsimula na ang kanilang production meeting para sa naturang proyekto. “Production meeting for Regine’s and my concerts! Yippee! I’ve had just

projects and I’ve had passion projects. But this is a project from and for my heart! It’s a love project because I love Regine!,” aniya. Samantala, hindi pa rin makapaniwala ang Asia’s Songbird na makakasama niya sa concert ang kanyang “music icon” sa unang pagkakataon. “Parang nanaginip ako. But this is actually happening! A concert with my ultimate idol. My Icon my Mega. Soon,” ani

Regine sa kanyang caption. Ilang linggo lamang ang nakakaraan nang magpahiwatig ang dalawa tungkol sa kanilang concert sa pamamagitan ng social media. Matatandaang una nang dinekrala ni Sharon ang kanilang collaboration noong nag-guest siya sa concept concert ni Regine na “Regine at the Movies” nang nakaraang taon, kung saan ibinahagi niya na may pagsasamahan silang proyekto sa 2019.

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Mactan Cebu International Airport wins World Architecture award

he Philippines’ Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2 has won an award at the World Architecture Festival, beating transport stations in other countries. MCIA won the festival’s Completed Buildings-Transport category, edging out Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Sydney Australia’s Barangaroo Ferry Wharf, and several other structures. “The architecture of Terminal 2 was designed by multi-awarded firm Integrated Design Associates (IDA) Hong Kong and its Principal Architect, Winston Shu, in collaboration with world-class Filipino designers,” MCIA said. World-famous Cebuano furniture-maker Kenneth Cobonpue helped conceptualize the terminal, which has timber arches and floor-to-ceiling glass panels. GMR-Megawide, a Filipino-Indian consortium, built the 65,500-square meter facility. President Rodrigo Duterte inaugurated the new P17.5-billion passenger terminal on the island’s main airport, hoping to lure as many 12.5 million passen-

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gers annually. Cebuano furniture-maker Kenneth Cobonpue, whose clients include Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, helped conceptualize the terminal, which has timber arches and floor-to-ceiling glass panels that evoke the feel of the country’s 5-star beach destinations. GMR-Megawide, a Filipino-Indian consortium, built the 65,500-square meter Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2. It operates Terminal 1, which it also refurbished. The expanded Mactan Cebu International Airport, the country’s second-largest air terminal, hosts 26 airlines that fly to 25 international and 30 domestic destinations, the consortium said in a statement. “We are committed to delivering a world-class travel experience to the public with our signature Filipino warmth,” GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corp president Louie Ferrer said. “With the addition of Terminal 2, not only will we be able to sustainably cope with the steadily increasing number

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of passengers, we will also open Cebu to more international flights,” he said. Hong Kong’s Integrated Design Associates, the group behind the architecture of Beijing and Hong Kong airports, designed the new Mactan terminal. Filipino designers Budji Layug and Royal Pineda helped conceptualize the structure, GMR-Megawide said. Terminal 2 has 48 check-in coun-

ters and 7 passenger boarding bridges. It is also equipped with boarding pass scanners, self-check-in kiosks and expandable check-in counters, the consortium said. British food and beverage operator SSP Group, which caters to Heathrow Airport in London and JFK in New York, will manage the concessionaires in Terminal 2. - Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News

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Career Flexibility: What does it Really Mean?

uman resources professionals, including career counsellors, have always emphasized the importance of having some room to maneuver or to wiggle within one’s career path. It is called ‘career flexibility’. But what does it really mean for a newcomer looking to obtain the first break-out job in the Canadian labour market? Does it always mean dumbing down your resume and accepting a survival job or manual labour or low-skilled skilled position? The meaning is not as narrow as that; not at all. Career flexibility, in fact, means a lot of different things depending on the range and depth of one’s occupational/ professional background: education, training, skills, competencies, experiences, accomplishments, credentials, etc. Career flexibility can include: 1) Flexibility in terms of sector. For example, a teacher who was employed, professionally, in her field and, at the same time, worked on community development extension programs, part-time and volunteered as a piano teacher for young people. Clearly, this person can choose to employ her talents in three different sectors, one at a time or simultaneously: education, community service and arts & culture. 2) Flexibility in terms of industry. Say, the industry that has something to do with monetary and finance: Accounting, Banking, Investment, Insurance, etc. I have met accountants who are strictly accountants, just the counting, accounting and auditing of money and where it is spent. But I have also met accounting professionals who are multidisciplinary and whose background cuts across the whole industry. 3) Flexibility in terms of profession. The profession of Human Resources (HR) management has several areas of specialization that students can major in: Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Labour Relations and Conflict Management, Health and Safety, HR Planning and Strategy, etc. If your professional prepa-

ration and practice cuts across these different specialties, then you are decidedly more flexible. 4) Flexibility in terms of specialization. Career Planning is actually a specialty within HR Management. It includes Employment Counselling, Job Search Facilitation and Job Development (or Work Placement & Employment Matching). I know some practitioners who can handle the whole nine yards and can easily navigate counselling as well as they do facilitation and job development. 5) Flexibility in term of subspecialization. There are people who are aiming to become Analytical Chemists (quantitative, qualitative). There are such chemists who can do QA & QC but there are those who can do more: QA/QC plus R&D. Another example is in Employment Counselling. There are lots of Employment Counsellors (ECs) who can do general counselling but there is a limited number of ECs who can do vocational counselling as well. Vocational counselling requires special training in the administration of Psychological, Psychometric, Personality and other tests. 6) Flexibility in terms of career path. There are newcomers who want one thing and one thing only: to work in a job the same as what they used to do. But there are new immigrants who are more flexible. They are willing to reach their ideal job step by step. A short-term goal is identified that will set the stage to achieve the medium-term goal which will then help reach the long-term goal. From PSW to RPN to RN, for instance? I know some Filipino nurses who opted to follow this path. 7) Flexibility in terms of talent. Say you are a writer and you can write just about any form of writing invented: prose, poems, short stories, novels, biographies, fiction, non-fiction, etc. Say you are a musician and you can compose just about any musical genre: Blues. Classical, Country, Electronic, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Rap (if one can call ‘Rap’ music).

Job Search Vocabulary

o be able to navigate the job search process successfully, there is a set of terminology that job seekers must be familiar with. It includes words and phrases likely to be encountered in job adverts, employer interviews, recruitment events, job fairs, networking sessions, mentoring sessions, company research, cold calls, information meetings, labour market information and anything & everything related to employment search. The following list is by no means exhaustive, but it gives a pretty good idea of the prevailing job search vocabulary in Canada. Academic Background- includes one’s education, training and professional development courses Accomplishment- reaching an objective Achievement- something done successfully Accreditation- process of being recognized or qualified for a certain profession/occupation Adaptable- ability to adjust to new conditions be it technology, management style, work environment, etc. Assessment- evaluation/estimation of one’s qualifications Advanced Skills- beyond the basic skills Asset- not a ‘must-have’ requirement but a plus factor Benefits- usually include paid vacation & sick leave, health benefits such as medical, dental & vision as well as retirement plan; it could include more depending on the company/organization benefit package Bilingual- know two languages (normally, English & French but given the multicultural make-up of the Canadian population, it could also mean English & non-French) Business Card- a small card containing one’s name and contact information plus summary/highlights of one’s professional/occupational background Cold Calling- make an unsolicited call with the aim of uncovering an employment/job lead Company Research- researching companies and organizations that require one’s knowledge, skills & experience Company- usually, for profit firm, business or corporation Compensation- given to an em-

ployee to as a way to make amends for loss, injury, or suffering: Computer Literate- possess basic computer skills Computer Proficient- possess advanced computer skills Contractual Work- work under a contract with an employer for a specific job at a specific rate of pay and during a specific time period Cover Letter- letter that accompanies a resume, curriculum vitae or application form Credential- factors that show a person’s suitability for a certain profession/occupation, e.g., education, experience Curriculum Vitae (CV)- a written description of a person’s education, work history/experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications; CV is used for medical & academic positions and could be longer than two pages Deadline- the latest date during which a certain job/ work/ assignment must be completed/submitted Employee- a non-managerial person who is employed for a wage or salary Employment Experience- experience from paid positions Employment History- a chronological record of the paid jobs/positions a person had that includes information on position, company/organization, place and time Employer- a person or a company or an organization that employs people Expertise- advanced knowledge and skills in a field Flexible- able to work anytime, anywhere, anything Fluent- ability to express oneself easily Full-Time Position- in Ontario, generally ranges from 35 to 45 hours per week, with 40 hours as the usual average Hard Skills- skills obtained through education, apprenticeship and experience Information Meeting- sometimes referred to as informational interview, where a job seeker obtains information about his/her career by interviewing an employed professional in the field Internship- position of a student or trainee, either paid or unpaid, to gain Page 26 pls.

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Manny Pacquiao graduates from college

thlete-turnedsenator Manny Pacquiao is now a college graduate, after finishing his degree in Political Science, majoring in Local Government Administration. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the renowned Boxing Champ shared photos of his graduation rites as he dedicated his diploma to his wife, Jinkee Pacquiao, and their five children, Jimuel, Michael, Princess, Queenie, and Israel. “Let us engrave this in our hearts: It is never too late to dream bigger dreams. It is never too late to accomplish our dreams. LIVE YOUR PASSION, not just for yourself, but for your family and for our country,” he wrote. “I am excited to receive my diploma and display it on the wall. I dedicate this to my very beautiful and very supportive wife, Jinkee, and to our amazing children, Jimuel, Michael, Princess, Queenie, and Israel. I will also show this diploma to my Mommy Dionisia, my Dad, and my siblings and remind them of God’s faithfulness. Among my achievements, this will be the most meaningful. Let this victory out-

Miss Malaysia explains national costume award mix-up: ‘... I was told to be the winner’

side the boxing ring serve as an inspiration for people who are struggling to fight, to rise above adversity, to conquer and to embrace life and all its difficulties,” he added. Manny’s family, friends and supporters, including some celebrities, expressed their excitement over his latest achievement. “With God, all things are possible! Congratulations babe” wrote his wife, Jinkee. “CONGRATS PO SENATOR!! Such an inspiration” said former Hashtags member Jon Lucas. “Champion’s mindset in every category. Congratulations,” added American boxer Jessie Vargas.

iss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon on Monday took to social media to air her side on the controversial mix-up in announcing the winner of best in national costume in the Miss Universe 2019 pageant. In the pageant held in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, host Steve Harvey announced Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados as the winner of the special award, with a photo of the 23-year-old Cebuana in her Philippine Eagle-inspired ensemble during the preliminaries round of the pageant flashing on the screen. However, it was Shweta, clad in her Peranakan cusine-inspired national costume, who was on stage to receive the recognition. On Instagram Monday night, Shweta revealed that she was given the impression that she won the special award as she was asked to wear her national costume and go on standby during the pageant. “Many has been asking me questions and clarification about the National Costume. Well four countries were briefed to be on standby as we were Top 4 for National Costume and Philippines was part of it too . We were told that a picture would be displayed if we made it to Top 20 and if we don’t, we would have to put it on. The entire day the crew went on finding my costume as I was told to be the WINNER. That is why I got into the costume too,” she said. In a press statement, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) stressed that Steve did not make a mistake in announcing Ganidi as best in national costume. “Mr. Harvey made a joke out of it, but no mistakes regarding the national costume winner were made by him, the prompter, or production,” it said. “As part of the

broadcast, we also featured Miss Universe Malaysia Shweta Sekhon’s national costume. Miss Sekhon wasn’t aware we’d be announcing Philippines first, so she jumped the gun when Mr. Harvey started with that news,” the pageant organizer added. In her post Monday night, Shweta said that she’s “totally fine” with the mixup and even congratulated Gazini on her best in national costume award. “I am totally fine with it because in my eyes, every girl that came to compete is a winner! Philippines or Malaysia, there isn’t any difference because we are O N E!” she said. “Congratulations to the very beautiful [Gazini!] Love you so much babe,” she added. She went on to express her support for the new reigning queen, Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa. “Congratulations [Zozibini Tunzi] for the title, too! Truly deserving indeed and I can’t wait to see your journey!” she said.

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