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Jessy Mediola on the ‘hot spot’ with new leading man Xian Lim

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ahaharap sa isang malaking pagsubok si Jessy Mendiola sa susunod niyang serye dahil ang magiging ka-love team niya dito ay si Xian Lim.

As of presstime kasado na ang project na pagsasamahan ng dalawa bago matapos ang taon.

Nabanggit ito ng ABS CBN 2 sa controversial actor nang pumirma itong muli ng kontrata sa istasyon. At sinabi na rin ang project team-up na ito kay Jessy.

Wala pa lang maibigay na detalye ang kampo ni Jessy sa drama soap dahil inaayos pa ito at hindi pa buo ang frame ng project gaya nang kung sinu-sino ang makakasama nila sa serye at ang magdidirehe nito.

Pero posibleng sumalang sa isyu si Jessy lalo’t identified ang pangalan ni Xian sa dati niyang kapareha na si Kim Chiu.

Naging effective ang team-up nina Kim at Xian sa magkakasunod nilang acting projects sa ABS CBN 2 na nasimulan sa My BInondo Girl at nadala ito sa “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?” at “Bride for Rent” na pawang blockbuster sa takilya.

Natsitsismis na may namamagitang romantic relationship ang dalawa na suportado nang kanilang mga fans.

Mahaharap sa tiyak na kaliwa’tkanang bashers ang pagti-team up nina Jessy at Kim lalo’t solid at active sa social media ang fans ng dalawa.

Kung ang Kim-Gerald Anderson fans club ay lumamlam na at tanggap na ang paghihiwalay ng dalawa, hindi ang Xian at Kim. Kaya raw lagot si Jessy sa mga ito.

Ayon naman sa malapit kay Jessy na naka-tsikahan namin sa Miss Naic 2014 pageant nong gabi kung saan isa sa mga special guests ang mestisahing aktres, handa naman sa challenge ang kanilang alaga.

Prepared naman ito sa magiging kapalaran niya sa mga batikos ng mga bashers gaya raw nong ulanin ito ng mga kung anuanong panghahamak nang mabalitang sabay siyang nililigawan nina Sam Milby at Jake Cuenca.

Pinuri namin si Jessy sa kausap naming kaibigan niya dahil sa pagiging mabait, accommodating at pleasant sa lahat ng tao ng aktres.

Matibay at malawak ang pang-unawa ni Jessy sa mundong ginagalawan at kahit anong issue ay kaya nitong i-handle.

Nong kumustahin naman namin ang lovelife ng aktres, sinabi ng kausap namin na naka-focus raw ngayon si Jessy sa trabaho.

Sa pagkaka-alam niya halos wala na raw itong communication sa mga dating manliligaw niya na sina Jake Cuenca at Sam Milby.

Okey na raw kay Jessy kung hindi na sila masyadong nagkakausap ni Jake lalo’t madalas nitong i-post sa account nito sa social media ang isang hint na parang may babaeng nagpapatibok ng kanyang puso.

Magiging awkward raw kung madalas pa ring mag-text sa kanya si Jake gayong may iba na itong minamahal.

Natutuwa naman raw si Jessy sa paguglow ni Jake sa kasalukuyan dulot ng sinasabing inspirasyon nito.

Busy naman si Sam Milby sa kanyang taping ng “Dyesebel” at sa iba pa nitong com-

mitment kaya tuluyan na ring nawaglit sa limot ang intensyon nitong ligawan si Jessy.

Wala raw kaso kay Jessy kung hindi man naging matagumpay ang panliligaw nina Jake at Sam sa kanya.

Hindi rin raw naman mabibigyan nang panahon nang aktres ang sinuman sa dalawa kung nasagot niya ang isa kina Sam at Jake, dahil trabaho nga ang priority nito ngayon.

Happy raw si Jessy sa pagiging single niya ngayon at ang lagi nilang bondings ng kanyang pamilya.

Pumayat nang husto si Jessy ngayon bilang paghahanda naman sa shooting ng pelikulang pagsasamahan

nila nina John Lyod, Gretchen Baretto at Richard Gomez sa direksyon ni Chito Roño.

Balita namin posibleng magre-shoot ang movie ng mga naunang nakunan na dahil nagbago ang itsura at katawan ni John Lyod.

Unang natunghayan ang pagpayat at paglaki ng mga muscles nang aktor sa nakaraang finals nang Century Tuna Super Bodies pageant na ginanap sa Boracay.

Nawala ang baby fats ni John Lyod at nagmukha itong hunk sa bago nitong pangangatawan.

Ayon sa report, nagsimulang magpaganda nang kanyang figure ang aktres matapos ang mountain bike incident nito.

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heart evangelista: marriage at balisen not true

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ilit na itinatanggi ng kampo ni Heart Evangelista ang nabalitang pagpapakasal ng aktres at ng kasintahan niyang si Sen. Chiz Escudero sa susunod na taon at gagawin ito sa world-class island na Balesin.

Sumingaw ang isyu nang masulat sa PEP.ph ang posibilidad nang pagpapakasal nang dalawa sa susunod na taon.

Agad na naalarma ang kampo ni Heart at naglinaw sila tungkol dito.

Ay o n sa confidantestaff ni Heart na umayaw na pangalanan sa item na ito, nag-ugat raw yung kasalan sa biruan lang.

May pictorial raw sa bahay niya si Heart at ang ilang staff ng magazine na magku-cover sa aktres.

Masaya raw ang athmosphere nong sandaling iyon. Nong tanungin raw ng writer ang tungkol sa kasal nagbiro ang confidante ni Heart at sinabing baka next

year at sa Balesin Island gagawin?

Ang Balesin Island ay ang pantapat ng Quezon Province sa pamosong El Nido, Palawan. Eto ang paboritong destinasyon ng mga celebrities gaya ng magasawang Regine Velasquez at Ogie Alcasid.

Recently dito nagcelebrate ng kanilang valentines day ang magkasintahang sina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes.

Paglilinaw nang confidante ni Heart, nabanggit lang niya ang Balesin dahil hindi bababa sa sampung beses nang nagpupunta rito ang kaibigan niya kasama ang kasintahang si Chiz.

Member raw kasi ng sosi resort hotel si Heart kaya paborito nitong puntahan para mag-relax ang lugar.

Ipinagdiinan ng naturang friend ni Heart na wala pa raw magaganap na kasalan sa dalawa. Ni hindi pa nga raw nagpupropose si Chiz kay Heart.

At kung sakali mang mag-propose si Chiz malamang na pagpa-planuhang mabuti ang kanilang kasal.

Marami pa raw kasing dapat iconsider ang dalawa bago matuloy ang kasal gaya nga nang pamilya ni Heart.

May mga importante rin raw aasikasuhin ang magkasintahan para sa kanilang mga respective careers.

May mga endorsements pa si Heart na aabot hanggang sa susunod na taon at may bago siyang lalabas bago matapos ang 2014.

Kung sakali mang mauwi sa kasalan ang pagmamahalan nina Heart at ni Chiz, puwedeng ikunsidera raw na maging venue ang Balesin dahil paborito nga ito ng dalawa.

SEN. CHIZ CONFIRMS MARRIAGE PLANS WITH HEART

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espite the parents of Heart Evangelista’s public disapproval of Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero for their daughter, the senator still confirmed his intention of marrying the actress.

“I really want to marry her. I’m just fixing some things and I hope to seal our relationship as soon as it’s done,” Sen. Chiz shares in “Tapatan Ni Tunying”.

Rumor has it that the two are already set to wed next year.

The senator currently works on the church annulment of his marriage with estranged wife Christine Flores.

Sen. Chiz says he is very happy and content, and that his two-year relationship with the actress cannot be compared with any of his previous relationships.

“I found what I’ve been looking for. So definitely I can’t compare my happiness to anything else. This is the first time I’ve felt this,” he reveals.

Meanwhile, in a separate interview, celebrity stylist Liz Uy finally speaks up on her rumored romance with President Noynoy Aquino.

Liz denies that she had a short-lived romance with the pres-

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Jaclyn Jose and Andi Eigenmann: Mothers Know Best

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hey say you realize what your mothers go through when you become a mother yourself.

When Dyesebel star Andi Eigenmann got pregnant, it wasn’t all bed of roses. But, her mother Jaclyn Jose, her brother Gwen and her whole family were there for her all throughout. When

the baby came out, Andi’s world transformed. From a happy-go-lucky lass, she has become more responsible and strives to work harder for their future.

Now that Andi’s baby, Elle, (Elle Belle as they fondly call her) is two and a half years old now, she is more inspired and happy.

Bangs Garcia on ‘relationship’ with Enrique Gil: ‘It’s not special ’ by: Maureen Marie Belmonte

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lthough she claims to be single for over a year now, actress Bangs Garcia is not too keen to go against what she has started by finally dating someone from showbiz. The Dyesebel star recently made headlines after being spotted traveling in Japan with Mirabella actor Enrique Gil.

The surfacing of their photos has spurred rumors that they are seeing each other, something which Enrique has already clarified last month.

Surprised by these rumors, Bangs on her part, during a recent interview at the sidelines of the So It’s You press conference, also said her piece about the issue.

“Wala. Ano ‘yun? We’re friends. It’s not special. Wala po akong maisasagot diyan,” she quipped.

Bangs even shared that she and Enrique just laughed about the issue the last time they saw each other.

“Actually nag-usap kami tung-

kol diyan noong nagkita kami sa Cebu during the Sinulog Festival. Wala, pinagtawanan lang namin kasi wala naman ‘yun,” she shared. “Hindi ko nga alam bakit ako na li-link sa younger men.”

The actress who is turning 27 this coming May 26 is completely loveless as of the moment. But that doesn’t mean she’s sad as she shared that she had to go through a tough heartbreak before she got to being “happily single.”

“’Yung third boyfriend ko na businessman, sa kanya ako na-heartbroken kasi okay siya. Sobrang bait pero Pls. turn to page 36.

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REFLECTIONS

By Dr. Jun Vencer

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ON TITHES AND TAXES

he Kingdom of God has two grace instruments in our world: the Church and the State. The Church is tasked with the proclamation of justification by faith in Christ Jesus while the State is tasked with the promotion of justice. Where there is justice, there is peace, and the preservation of life. Physical life, in turn, is the basic presupposition for the preaching of justification or of the Gospel so a person can have eternal life. No one preaches to a dead person. To carry out these functions, the State is given the sword of death (police power) while the Church is given the sword of life (Word and Spirit). Moreover, the State is to be supported by the citizens with their taxes and duties while the Church is to be supported by the members with their tithes and offerings.

These basic relationships are within the ambit of our Lord’s teaching on giving to Cesar what is due to Caesar and to God what is due to God (Mk. 12:17). Both institutions are Christological and are accountable to God.

Generally, citizens have less problem with their relationship to the State. They comply with the laws of the land and pay their taxes and duties. The reasons are many: it provides the basic structures of society where the citizens can be protected of their rights and properties. The laws and its proper enforcement allow citizens to live together in community. Such a citizenship duty is explicit in Romans 13 where the Apostle Paul enjoins all “to be subject to authority as ordained by God … to pay their taxes and duties” (vv 1-7). Compliance with state laws are due to the recognition of benefits received from the State as well as the fear of sanctions that includes fines, imprisonment, and other prohibitions.

Christians on the other hand, have more problems with their relationship to the Church. Because of the voluntary nature of membership in a local church, members have more freedom to comply or not to comply with Biblical requirements which are asked of them. For example, they find it difficult to give or they give grudgingly their tithes and offerings. One report said that Christian giving is about 3% of income. Perhaps, Christians do not see much benefit from the ministries of the churches to them? Christians engage in exegetical justifications and proof textings that tithes are no longer applicable because they are now under grace not under law. One Christian claimed that he did not believe in tithing in the New Testament but that he is a generous giver to his church. Of course, giving must be generous, proportionate and cheerful. In fact, it must be sacrificial in that it begins with the giving of self to God. The man was asked “when is generous giving generous?” He answered “any giving beyond 10%.” However one views tithing, the fact remains that tithing ante-dated the laws of Moses. Jesus did not prohibit tithing but added that it must not be disconnected from justice and love (Lk. 11:42).

Malachi said that the not giving of tithes and offerings is robbing God (3:10).

Robbery is getting what is not ours against the will of the owner. The 8th Commandment says, “Thou shall not steal?” The logic of legal giving to the State and generous giving to the Church is that these grace instruments are necessary to God’s purpose of blessing humanity. Generous giving is by faith, trusting God that He is faithful in providing for all the needs (not greed) of His people to enjoy an abundant life. Moreover, giving is inseparable fromholy living and good stewardship. God is not just interested with His tithe but also with how we spend “our” portion (90%). God still owns everything – ourselves, our time, our talent, our treasure, and our thoughts. Giving to God is about multiplication not subtraction of His wholisticgoodness. He withholds prosperity because it often results in idolatry. His warning is clear: do not forget the Lord … for it is He who gives the power to make wealth (Deut. 8:11,17). God severely sanctions disobedience. He is the God of love and of wrath! The challenge is to test God with our faith-giving. Lord help us to seek the Kingdom first (Matt. 6:32).

Dr. Jun Vencer is the President of Global Transformation Ministries Inc., a member body of the Global DAWN Network. He concurrently serves as Vice President of Leadership Development and as the Asia Director of DAWN Ministries. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Alliance Graduate School, Philippines.

He is the first Third World leader to have been appointed as International Director of World Evangelical Alliance and founding Chairman of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia. He served as General Secretary of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and of the Philippine Relief and Development Services. He is Pastor Emeritus of the Alliance Fellowship Church. He is an ordained Minister and a Bishop of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP). Dr. Vencer is married to Annabella Castillo. They have four children; three of whom are married and six grandchildren. He currently serves as pastor of the Alliance International Church in Pearland, Texas.

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Nora getting busy with career

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indi man visible ngayon sa telebisyon si Nora Aunor ayaw pa ring paawat ng Superstar sa pagiging aktibo naman sa paggawa ng pelikula.

Walang serye o telesine si Nora ngayon pero siksikliglig naman ang line up ng mga movie projects niya.

Naka-post sa ilang fan page ni La Aunor sa FB ang mga pelikula niyang ilalabas sa taong ito at gagawin pa lang.

Ang mga ito ay ang “Padre De Familia” na pinagsamahan nila ni Coco Martin, “Dementia” na pinagbibidahan rin ni Jasmin Curtis-Smith na debut film ni Perci Intalan, “Whistleblower” kung saan ang mga kabituin niya ay sina Cherry Pie Picache, Laurice Guillen, Angelica Panganiban, Carlo Aquino, Rossana Roces at marami pang iba, “Hustisya” na ididirehe ni Joel Lamangan para sa Cinemalaya at “Kinabukasan”.

Walang katulad sa kasipagan ang mga Noranians na mag-post sa mga social media ng mga pinagkaka-abalahan nang kanilang idolo maibalita lang na hindi nababakante ang aktres.

Punung-puno rin ng mga iba’t-ibang larawan kuha sa mga shootings ni Nora ang iba’t-ibang fanpage nito.

Ipinagmamalaki ng mga Noranians na abala pa rin sa showbiz ang kanilang idolo kahit wala itong TV show.

Panay ang papuri ng mga superstar dahil lagi raw itong nasa mood mag-trabaho kaya naman gustung-gusto itong kinukuha nang mga film makers.

Ayon naman sa isang confidante ni Nora na nakausap namin, halos araw-araw raw ay may shooting si Nora.

Hindi nga raw ito nakakauwi ng bahay kapag out of town ang location ng shooting nito.

Pinatotohanan nang aming source na ganadong magtrabaho si Nora. Kapag wala itong ginagawa sa bahay nagtatanong raw ito kung wala siyang shooting?

Yun nga lang mukhang hindi pa rin sapat ang kinikita ni Nora sa mga pelikulang ginagawa niya. Kuwento naman ng isang bading, lumagpas lang raw sa kamay nang aktres ang talent fee nito.

Hanggang ngayon panay pa rin raw ang abot ni Nora nang biyaya sa ilang mga nakakagiliwang mga tao at kasamahan sa trabaho.

Hindi rin raw ito mareklamo sa talent fee na ibinabayad sa kanya. Layunin raw kasi ni Nora na tulungan ang mga film makers na makagawa ng pelikulang hindi komersyal.

Pagpapatunay naman ng isang entertainment columnist sa pagiging generous pa rin hanggang ngayon ng awardwinning actress, nong makasama nila ito sa isang out of town affair nagpakimkim raw ito sa kasamang movie press.

May natanggap namang mga grasya ang mga naimbitahan sa okasyon mula sa organizer ng event pero hindi raw nagpa-awat ang aktres na bigyan pa rin ang mga ito nang karagdagan mula sa kanyang bulsa.

Ang ending nga raw halos wala nang natira sa kinita ni Nora. Pero mababakas sa kanyang mukha ang kasiyahan ng ginawa niyang pamamahagi.

Hindi raw talaga yayaman si Nora kahit ilang libong pelikula pa ang gawin nito dahil nakatandaan na nitong karakter nitong mapagbigay.

Samantala, maliban sa pagpu-post ng mga workloads

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ng superstar panay rin ang kampanya ng mga Noranians para sa nominasyon at deklarasyon ng kanilang idolo sa pagka-National Artist.

Mababasa sa kanilang mga comments ang pambobomba kay PNoy na pirmahan na raw nito ang rekomendasyon para maigawad na ang parangal kay Nora.

Kinukuwestyon ng grupo kung bakit natatagalan si PNoy na lagdaan ang rekomendasyon gayong pinili na ito ng Cultural Center of the Philippines at ng National Commission on Culture and Arts.

Maganda sana ang layunin ng mga Noranians sa pagluklok sa kanilang idolo para sa National Artist

Award, tigilan na lang sana ng ibang mga supporters ni Nora ang pagpapatutsada kay Batangas Governor Vilma Santos.

Parehas nang may kanyakanyang achievements ang dalawa sa kani-kanilang mga larangan. Si Vilma sa pulitika at pelikula. Si Nora sa kanyang medium ang showbiz.

ABS-CBN and CHARO SANTOS-CONCIO win GOLD STEVIE AWARDS in Asia Pacific STEVIE AWARDS

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BS-CBN and its president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio were hailed as the Gold Stevie Award winners in the Services Company of the Year and Woman of the Year categories for the Philippines at the prestigious AsiaPacific Stevie Awards.

ABS-CBN is one of the only two Philippine companies to receive a Gold Stevie Award this year. More than 300 nominations from organizations across the Asia-Pacific region were considered in 18 categories.

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the first business awards program to recognize achievement in business in all 22 nations of the Asia-Pacific region.

They are the newest of the Stevie Awards programs, which are widely considered to be the world’s premier business awards, conferring recognition for achievement in the workplace in programs such as The International Business Awards for more than a decade.

The award-giving body recognized ABS-CBN’s business achievements in the past year, most especially its efforts to provide public service to Filipinos by launching the “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” campaign that included initiatives such as the selling of Tulong shirts and the star-studded Tulong fund-raising concerts to help the victims of typhoon Yolanda, and conducting relief and rehabilitation efforts for the victims of typhoon Pablo, Zamboanga crisis, and the Bohol quake.

Santos-Concio was cited for leading the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate into supremacy in terms of TV ratings and box office sales for Star Cinema, revenue increase, groundbreaking business ventures such as ABS-CBNmobile, theme park Kidzania Manila, and TV home shopping channel O Shopping, and its public service initiatives.

In 2013, ABS-CBN was awarded as Best TV Station seven times, while Santos-Concio received five individual awards.

Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners were selected by more than 50 executives around the world. A second international panel of judges will choose five Grand Stevie winners from among the Gold winners in early May. The Grand Stevie winners will be announced at the May 30 banquet in Seoul.

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ident. So how is Liz’ love life now?

“They say my job is my boyfriend. I don’t have enough time to be in a relationship because of my hectic schedule,” she says.

Liz shares that despite her success, she would be willing to give up everything for love under one condition.

“If I gave up everything for someone, I would make sure he’s worth the sacrifice,” she tells.

Aside from their controversial relationships, Sen. Chiz and Liz also talks about their career and families in the episode.

Don’t miss “Tapatan ni Tunying” (TNT) this Thursday (May 1), on its new timeslot at 4PM on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates, follow @TNTunying on Twitter and Instagram, or like its Facebook page www.facebook.com/TNTunying.

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ABS-CBN NEWS ANCHORS TRY OUT SINGING

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ahinga muna sa paghahatid ng balita sina Atom Araullo, Jorge Cariño, Ginger Conejero, at Ariel Ureta ngayong Huwebes (Mayo 8) ng umaga para sumabak sa pagkanta sa pamamagitan ng patok na game show na “The Singing Bee.”

Bago sila maglaban-laban para sa jackpot prize, may nakahandang “sample-sample” rin ang apat para na rin maibsan ang tensyon.

Maglalaban-laban naman ang OPM artists na sina Yael Yuzon, Ebe Dancel, Miggy Chavez, at Jinky Vidal sa kakaibang kantahan na susubok sa galing nila sa lyrics ng kanta, habang ang mga “Kalokalike” naman nina Adele, Apl de Ap, Justin Bieber ang kukumpleto sa isa na namang masayang linggo.

Patuloy na maki-BEErit sa daily vitamin BEE ng Pinoy na “The Singing Bee” kasama sina Roderick Paulate at Amy Perez mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes, 11 AM sa ABSCBN. Para sa updates, i-like at i-follow ito sa www.facebook. com/singingbeeabscbn, www.twitter.com/TheSingingBeePH, at www.instagram.com/thesingingbeeph. Ipahayag ang inyong mga opinyon at komento sa programa gamit ang hashtag na #TheSingingBeePH.

Sarah Lahbati chooses career over marriage

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inasabi na ni Sarah Lahbati na wala pa silang planong pakasal ni Richard Gutierrez kahit kaya na nilang harapin pa ang anumang pagsubok na dinaanan nang kanilang relasyon matapos ang controversy na kinasangkutan nang aktres versus GMA 7.

Ayon kay Sarah, hindi nila napaguusapan ito ni Richard dahil marami pa silang gustong ma-achieve na dalawa sa kanikanilang mga karera.

Ang importante sa kanilang dalawa wala silang problema at maayos ang kanilang samahan.

Feeling ni Sarah nagsisimula uli siya ngayon sa kanyang career.

Pero ang pagbabago nga lang mas choosy na siya sa mga projects na gagawin niya.

Ayaw ni Sarah yung mga roles o tema nang istorya na nagawa na niya. Gusto niya yung bago ang plot o karakter na gagawin niya.

Desidido si Sarah na makilala bilang isang aktres at mai-showcase

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ang kanyang kakayahan sa acting.

Isang halimbawa nang tinutukoy niyang magandang project ay ang latest assignment niya na pangmother’s day celebration, eto ay ang telesine sa TV5 na pinamagatang “More Than Words” na pagsasamahan nila ni Alice Dixson.

Papel ng isang adopted child ang role ni Sarah na nang mapasama sa isang volunteer group para sa isang outreach program, makilala niya ang

isang babae na hindi niya alam ay ang kanyang tunay na ina, na gagampanan ni Alice Dixson.

Masalimuot ang kuwento ng story at malalim ang pinaghuhugutan ng mga characters nina Sarah at Alice.

Naloka nga raw si Sarah kay Alice sa kanilang mga eksena. Nasaksihan niya kung gaano kahusay umarte ang aktres.

Mas lalo raw na-inspire si Sarah na pagbutihin ang craft niya lalo’t ha-

los pareho sila nang background ni Alice.

Samantala, sinabi ni Sarah na kung hindi raw siya nakabalik ng Pinas isa sa option niya ay ang manirahan sa Los Angeles, California.

Gusto niya ang way of living sa nasabing lugar at pati na ang weather.

Inisip niyang doon magsimula nang panibagong buhay kung papipiliin siya ng lugar na gusto niyang tirhan maliban sa Geneva.

Sagip Kapamilya helps more than 3.6 M individuals

Fishermen in Samar Build Boats for Fellow Yolanda Survivors

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he bayanihan spirit is very much alive in Basey, Samar as fishermen affected by Typhoon Yolanda have worked together in building motor boats.

ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya, through donations, has provided materials and tools for the construction of new boats.

The beneficiaries are grateful for the said project that will help them in rebuilding their livelihood.

“It is now possible for me to send my two children to college,” said fisherman Sanito Colminar in an interview aired on “TV Patrol.”

Residents in Basey have been constructing more than 465 motor boats, which will be distributed to 20 coastal barangays.

Some of the motor boats will already ben-

efit some fishermen next week.

Sagip Kapamilya and Bantay Kalikasan aim to deliver 4,000 boats to the residents of Basey and Dulag, Leyte, and also to nearby towns Marabut and Sta. Rita.

Three hundred three boats with fishing gears have already been distributed to different coastal areas.

Basey and Dulag are the towns assigned to ABS-CBN by Pangulong Benigno Aquino III, through Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (PARR) Panfilo Lacson, for long-term rebuilding projects. Sagip Kapamilya has also widened its efforts by sending help to neighboring towns Sta. Rita and Marabut.

Sagip Kapamilya has also pledged the building of 108 classrooms in Basey and Dulag. Twenty one of which are under construction, while four have been finished.

The foundation continues to send help to Yolanda survivors. In fact, it has already served relief assistance to 3,636,475 individuals as of March 31.

Sagip Kapamilya has also helped Basey in reviving its ecotourism by supplying 10 boats to its famous attraction, the

MANNY PACQUIAO: WILL PLAY COACH TO PBA TEAM KIA MOTORS

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anny Pacquiao, at 35, is the first and only eightdivision world boxing champion, in which he has won ten world titles, and the first to win the lineal world championship in four different weight classes. And according to Forbes, he was the 14th highest paid athlete in the world as of 2013. He is currently the representative of Sarangani to the House of Representatives as he was elected in 2010 to the 15th Congress of the Philippines and re-elected in 2013 to the 16th Congress.

He has also participated in acting (in television and films), music recording, and hosting. And…has become a Pastor, too. Well, this is a common knowledge already. On the side, in his personal life, he has been playing bas-

ketball in different minor leagues with his Team Pacquiao in its touring engagement.

And the latest conquest of Manny in his multitasking life: playing coach to Kia Motors when the expansion team makes its debut in the PBA on October 21. He revealed that an agreement was reached during a meeting with Ginia Domingo, head of Columbia Autocar Corp., distributor of Kia vehicles in the country.

Pacquiao had long idolized basketball player legend Robert Jaworski and he wants to try playing basketball coach,too.

Many has, sort of, the Midas touch. Hopefully, he will again make a name in the field of professional basketball.

And this is another spectacle for the public to look forward to. Good luck, Manny…

Sohoton Cave.

Other slated livelihood projects for different barangays of Basey and Dulag are crab cultivation, agriculture, weaving, and ecotourism development.

For updates on ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya rehabilitation projects for the typhoon Yolanda survivors and donation details, log-on to www.abs-cbnnews.com/ tulongph.

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Sunshine Cruz thankful for Cesar’s ‘other woman’

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n “Kris TV,” Monday, May 12, Sunshine Cruz recalled her last public appearance with estranged husband, Cesar Montano during a film

festival where Cesar won Best Supporting Actor for the movie, “El Presidente.” She shared that she did not arrive at the venue with Cesar that time and that the actor did not even want her to come with him. However, Sunshine still showed up. Sunshine narrated that it happened a month prior to their separation.

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Among its current subscribers are ABS-CBN, NBN, Sky Cable, J. Romero and Associates, 720ConsumerConnect, Starcom, OMD, PhD, Mediacom, Mindshare, MEC, Maxus, Universal McCann, Wellmade Manufacturing Corporation, Brand Ideas, and MPG Havas.

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Sunshine revealed that she actually warned Cesar the moment she learned about her husband’s brewing affair. “Nakita ko yung text.

Sabi ko, ‘don’t entertain her’ sabi ko, ‘baka trouble yan’. Sabi niya,’hindi, ano lang naman, kaibigan.’ Sabi ko, ‘trouble yan, ihinto mo na.’ Eh hindi hininto, eh di naghiwalay.”

She also revealed that she is actually thankful to Cesar’s ‘other woman’ that time. I’m thankful for her. Actually sinasabi niya sa interview na baka daw sampalin ko siya pag nakita ko siya, I’m (gonna) even hug her. I’m thankful ‘Nakawala ako, Kris. Na ang inaakala ko I only have less than a hundred thousand pesos in my bank account and now, here I am.”

Lastly, she added, “Ayoko na and I just realized na maybe he’s not happy with me, baka may kulang. Kung ano man yun, eh di sana mahanap niya sa susunod na partner.” With this, Sunshine firmly admitted that she does not love Cesar anymore.

ABS-CBN IS THE MOST-WATCHED TV NETWORK IN APRIL

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ore Filipinos nationwide tuned in to the high-caliber programs of ABS-CBN in April as it maintained its leadership over rival TV networks and hit an average audience share of 44%, or nine points ahead of GMA’s 35%, based on data from Kantar Media.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population.

ABS-CBN also remained undisputed in key territories across the country such as in Balance Luzon (all areas in Luzon outside Mega Manila), where ABS-

CBN scored an average audience share of 46% vs GMA’s 37%. The network continued to lead the Visayas and Mindanao garnering 57% and 54% respectively, or twice GMA’s 26% and 27%.

Data also show that ABS-CBN sustained its primetime (6PM-12MN) supremacy with an average audience share of 48%, or 15 points higher than the 33% of GMA. The primetime block is the most important part of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investment in to reach more consumers effectively.

Aside from leading in primetime, ABS-CBN’s early afternoon (12NN-3PM) and late afternoon (3PM6PM) programming blocks climbed up in the previous month. From 43% in March,

the audience share of ABS-CBN’s early afternoon block moved up to 45% in April, while its late afternoon block increased four points higher from 43% to 47%. Noontime show “It’s Showtime” on weekdays continues to defeat rival “Eat Bulaga” (11.1%) with an average national TV rating of 15.9%. Afternoon offerings “Meteor Garden” (15.3%) and “Moon of Desire” (14.5%), meanwhile, have consistently been the top raters in their timeslot.

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Lani Misalucha on physical enhancements and her dream of collaborating with Bruno Mars

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hile this isn’t the first time that she admitted to have gone under the knife to improve her looks, Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha still gamely addressed the issue.

“I’m not hiding anything. Actually when I’m asked I would say, ‘Yes I did something,’” she nonchalantly shrugged off during her live appearance on the Sunday episode of Buzz ng Bayan.

The decision to undergo a cosmetic surgery she explained was pretty much a necessity for her especially since she often stands in front of the crowd and the camera.

“Of course. Even regular person can actually do anything with her own body eh pano pa kaya kaming laging nasa harap ng camera. I had my nose done. I had my teeth done,” she confessed.

Was it done all at once?

“Hindi, hindi. Kasi even before pa I already have problems with my teeth. Noon pa man and unti-unti lang nag-iiba because may mga trial period eh,” clarified the “Bukas Nalang Kita Mamahalin” singer.

Meanwhile, Lani who’s back in the country and about to launch her first album under Star Records also answered issues about her return.

Rumor has it that she was forced to come back to the country after

the casino, where she’s mainstay performer, opted not to renew her contract.

“Hindi sa hindi na-renew. Hanggang dun lang talaga ‘yung kontrata namin,” she explained.

She however quickly related that she is currently coming up with new material for the casino.

“To work in a casino, hindi po biro especially nakikipagbunuan ka sa malalaking shows doon. Meron kaming binubuo sana pero it’s not easy. It really has to be a very, very good show for you to compete with the rest,” she said. ani Misalucha is back in the country and is set to release an album under Star Records titled The Nightingale Returns.

The singer shared that her new record will contain songs of different styles

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and unique themes.

“Siguro iba ba ‘yung pagkanta [sa album] ko, iba-iba ‘yung tema, iba-iba ‘yung tunog kaya kakaiba siya eh,” she said.

She remarked that she is truly elated to be part of the Star Records family and to embark on a new journey with the recording company. “I really feel ecstatic and happy na I am here. I am very, very happy that there are new people surrounding me, new company, new adventure,” she stated.

On why it took so long for her to release an album again in the Philippines, she commented, “I don’t know, siguro talaga lang inihain lang ‘to sa akin, ito na talaga ‘yung tamang panahon,” she said.

She’s also looking forward to doing concerts in the country.

son phenomenal reality show “Pinoy Big Brother” last April 27 dubbed “Pinoy Big Brother All In” recorded a national TV rating of 20.5% defeating its rival program “Imbestigador” with 10.9%. Meanwhile, “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” finale titled “Ang Bigating Pagtatapos” aired last April 26 registered 19.1%, beating its competition “Celebrity Bluff” that rated 14.2%.

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“Definitely meron yan, pero aayusin, paplanuhin,” she said.

If given the chance to collaborate with an international artist, Lani shared that she dreams of working with Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars.

“Sa ngayon [gusto ko mag-collaborate with] siyempre pinakasikat siguro si Bruno Mars. Napakahusay niya, parang gumawa siya ng sarili niyang genre, nag-create siya ng sarili niyang music lalo na nong nag-perform siya sa halftime show, talagang at top of his game,” she said.

When asked about her advice for all the aspiring singers in the country, she relayed, “If they want to be a singer, mag-perform, make it sure that they are not just there to sing for themselves, they have to sing their songs to everyone. They really have to share their soul I guess ‘yun ‘yung makikita ‘yung kabuuan mo if an individual looks at you they can actually look into your soul and understand your whole being,” she said.

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Kathryn Bernardo talks about her Mom and Daniel Padilla

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by: Rhea Manila Santos

fter a well-deserved vacation abroad with her entire family, Kathryn Bernardo said she is lucky to have such a supportive and understanding mom who is not just there to guide her at work, but also there to share the good times with her as well.

“Ever since super supportive siya.

Open ako sa kanya. Yung relationship namin open kami sa isa’t isa. Hind naman siya strikto. Ano pa nga nung nag-out-of-country kami game pa si mama as in lakad kami, lakad din siya.

Nag-bike kami, nag-bike din siya. Alam mo yun, nag-ta-try naman talaga si mama na suportahan yung gusto ko sa bakasyon namin and of course andun pa rin yung pagiging motherly niya,” she said.

Even after 18 last March, Kath said nothing much has changed when it comes to the ground rules from her Mommy Min. “Ganun pa rin, eh dati naman ganun na siya eh. Binibigay na niya sa akin yung ibang pag-de-decide ng mga bagay, ganun. Like yung sa mga schedule or sa bahay kung ano yung gusto ko dun sa bed ko, yung mga ganung decision binibigay niya sa akin yun. Pero sa money siya pa rin,” she shared.

The teen actress said that even though her relationship with her mom is not overly affectionate, it doesn’t mean they love each other any less than any mother-daughter relationship. “Hindi kasi ako clingy kay mama eh. Hindi kami yung parating nag-a-‘I love you,’ ganyan.

For me mas okay yung pinapakita mo na lang more than saying it,” she added.

After admitting that she had voice lessons this summer, Kath said that it was not specifically just for Daniel Padilla’s concert but also to prepare her for her upcoming album later this year.

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Jovit Baldivino pursues Criminology as pre-law course by: Maureen Marie Belmonte

P ral singer, Kath couldn’t help but share her excitement at the upcoming project “Wala pa, aayusin pa nila yung boses ko (laughs). Mag-re-record pa at saka mamiili pa ng mga kanta. Gusto ko sana yung masaya na madaling sabayan ng mga tao. Hindi pa nag-sa-start mag-recording, wala pa,” she said.

Kath said she listens to different kinds of music right now. “Usually mga medyo upbeat ako ngayon. Yung mga kanta ng Zedd, kasi may app ako na nandun na lahat. Usually ganyan or pag gabi yung mga chill na, mga Michael Buble, mga Jack Johnson yung mga playlist nila para relax lang,” she said.

After putting her studies on hold because of work, Kath says she is still not sure she can enroll this semester. “Dapat babalik sa June. Babalik ako pero hindi ko pa alam kasi meron daw movie pati yung soap. Gusto ko bumalik kasi hinihintay ako nung iba kong classmate na i-take yung subject na yun pero tingnan natin sa schedule. Nagawa ko na siya ibalance dati pero muntik na ako mamatay (laughs). Pero ngayon kung may chance talaga gagawin ko. I-pu-push ko yan,” the Ruffles Bags endorser said. resh from her recent vacation in Europe and in Korea, Kathryn Bernardo admitted she is still adjusting to her busy schedule now that she is currently working on a new movie and teleserye project. “Oo back to work kasi after Princess and I, Got to Believe and Pagpag, ngayon lang ako nabigyan ng bakasyon kaya sinulit ko talaga siya. Kaya ngayon parang since naka-bakasyon na ako, masaya na ako na magtratrabaho kasi nakapahinga at marami akong na-experience so excited ako.

Nag-Europe kami ng family ko. Pumunta kami ng Paris, Amsterdam at Milan. And

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ilipinas Got Talent season one winner Jovit Baldivino is out to prove that he’s more than just a performer with powerhouse vocals as he sets off to become a good example by continuing his education.

Jovit proudly shared that he is currently on his second year in college taking up BS Criminology at the Batangas State University in preparation to fulfill his dream of becoming a lawyer.

“’Yun ‘yung isa sa mga pangarap ko: kung hindi ako maging mechanical engineer, gusto ko mag-abogado,” he said in an interview during the recently-concluded press conference for Rock & Soul, his upcoming concert with The Voice of the Philippines finalist Thor Dulay on May 17 at the Music Museum.

In the event that everything goes well for the 20-year-old reality show alumni, he will be the first lawyer in their family. “’Yung ninong ko, siya ang influence ko kasi parang sobrang bata siyang naging lawyer. Isa siya sa pinakamagaling na lawyer dito sa Pilipinas,” the singer said without revealing the identity of his godfather.

Even his pre-law course was a suggestion by his godfather. But Jovit reiterated that he also thought Criminology would be a good option than other courses.

Apart from school, Jovit happily shared that he’s also taking up acting workshops from Star Magic “in preparation” for future offers that might come his way.

In 2010, Jovit became part of the musical TV series Idol fronted by Coco Martin and Sarah Geronimo. He was also part of Growing Up with Kathryn Bernar-

do and Daniel Padilla.

Despite doing the tough task of juggling his showbiz career and his education, Jovit claimed that he’s happy that he’s given the opportunity to do both.

“Gusto ko po sabay kasi kaya ko pa naman po kasi bata pa naman po ako. Ako lang po kasi ang bumubuhay sa pamilya, so kailangan ko po nung [work],” he reasoned.

What matters most according to Jovit is that his family has extended full support in his current journey of being a singer and at the same time a student.

Jovit clarified that pursuing his dream to become a lawyer is not for any plans to enter politics in the near future.

“Wala po talaga. Di ko po talaga plano.

Magulo po. Pero hindi ko rin masasabi kung mapupunta ako sa ganyan pero sa akin hindi ko talaga gusto,” he ended.

then after nun umuwi ako and then umalis na ako ulit for Korea. Ano siya, magandang bakasyon kasi dream ko talaga yun. Gusto ko ulit bumalik sa Paris at saka sa Korea.

Ewan ko, ang sarap lang titigan ng Eiffel Tower (laughs) and then yung sa Korea hindi ko siya inexpect na ganito ko siya magugustuhan kaya gusto ko siyang balikan talaga,” she shared.

Kath said that she was not able to meet up with Daniel Padilla during Holy Week when he was also in Paris for a show.

“Hindi kasi alanganin yung mga schedule ng dating ko, aalis siya or basta salisi lahat kaya hindi kami nagkita sa Europe.

Oo naman [Na-miss ko siya], kasi walang nang-aasar sa akin ng parang isang buwan (laughs). Oo naman pero sinigurado ko na nandito ako sa birthday niya,” she said during her launch as the new Ruffles Bags endorser held at SM Makati.

Kath revealed she was able to do a little shopping abroad and one of the things

she purchased was a birthday gift for DJ who turned 19 last month. Although the teen actress wouldn’t divulge exactly what she bought, she said she can only give it to him this month. “Secret (laughs) hindi nga niya alam pa eh. Baka this month ko pa mabibigay. Ano siya eh, personalized. Gamit siya (laughs).

Oh at least hindi aso kasi gamit siya and ano siya, gusto niya. Magagamit niya.

Tinanong ko siya tapos yun din gusto niya. Ayoko rin naman din magbigay ng hindi niya magagamit. Basta (laughs),” she explained.

The Kapamilya star said she is happy for DJ for his success right now, including his recent concert. “Sana hindi siya maging sakitin, na maging mas healthy siya and sana alam ko naman na kakayanin niya kung ano yung dumating sa kanya. Basta sana huwag siyang magbabago. Minahal siya ng tao kung ano siya so huwag niyang babaguhin yun.”

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ABS-CBN CLINCHES FIVE NEW YORK FEST RECOGNITIONS

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BS-CBN bagged five recognitions in the prestigious New York Festivals including two world medals for its special documentary “Agosto BeinteUno” and investigative program “Failon Ngayon.”

mental hazards caused by mining spills in relation to a sediment flow incident that contaminated Balog river, all the way to San Roque Dam.

Meanwhile, finalist certificates were also awarded to ABS-CBN’s educa-

The documentary “Agosto BeinteUno: Ang Pagpatay kay Ninoy Aquino” that revisited the assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. won a silver world medal in the Graphic Design: Promotion/Open & ID category. It also received a finalist certificate in the Biography/Profiles category.

Ted Failon’s weekly investigative program “Failon Ngayon,” on the other hand, won the bronze world medal in the Current Affairs category for its episode ‘Tagas ng Minahan’ that probed the environ-

tional program “Matanglawin” in the Educational/Instructional category for its episode ‘Elephants’ and ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management for its plug “Sprout” in the Green Promotion category.

The New York Festivals, given by the International Television & Film Awards, is now on its 57th year of recognizing the World’s Best TV & Films. This year, NYF’s GrandJury panel awarded 140 Gold World Medals, 146 Silver, 112 Bronze, and 235 Finalist Certificates from entries submitted from over 50 countries.

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Ai Ai ready to join politics in 2016 and vows never to get married again

By Reyma Buan-Deveza, ABS-CBNnews.com

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ANILA -- Comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas on Tuesday confirmed that she is running for an elected position in 2016, saying her idol, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, has inspired her to enter the political arena.

In an interview during the launch of her latest endorsement, delas Alas said she has long wanted to run for public office, although she is still undecided whether to target a local or national post.

“Kaya lang nung nag-usap kami ni Ate Vi, sabi niya if hindi pa ako ready by heart, huwag na muna. Ngayon, ready na ako by heart so game na,” the “Tanging Ina” star said.

Asked why she wants to run, delas Alas said in jest: “Idol ko si Ate Vi. Anything na ginagawa ni Ate Vi ginagawa ko din. Wala nga lang akong asawang senador but later on malay mo, hindi ba?”

Turning serious, she added: “Marami akong gustong gawin sa Pilipinas -- ‘yung napu-frustrate ako pero wala akong magawa. Pero kapag nasa (public) office ako, baka may magawa ako. Ngayon iniisip ko pa kung Congress o mayor,

alin doon sa dalawa, hindi pa ako sure.”

The actress, who also hails from Batangas, said she’s ready to face criticisms, adding that Santos will be there to guide her.

“Nandiyan naman si Ate Vi para tulungan ako at mag-advise sa akin. At wala naman sigurong (masisira sa akin).

Kahit sirain nila ako ng sirain, wala na.

Alam naman nila na open book ako sa buhay, sa love life ko, sa buhay pamilya ko,” delas Alas said.

Asked of her priority projects if she will be given a chance to serve, delas Alas replied: “Kung sa bayan namin siguro magpo-focus ako kung paano iimprove ‘yung bayan. Sa economy, gusto kong gumawa ng batas sa mga kababaihan, about women and children kasi ‘yun ang naging problema ko, battered wife.

Gusto ko maging second Boracay ang Calatagan,” she said.

The actress stressed that her decision to join politics does not mean that she will soon quit showbiz.

“No naman, half-half lang,” said delas Alas, who reported that she has already registered in her hometown in Calatagan, Batangas.

The actress also said her children supports her decision to enter politics.

“Alam naman nila. Kakausapin

ko sila heart to heart kasi si Sancho nung sinabi ko parang nagulat siya. Sabi niya, ‘Mama bakit nasa Calatagan ka?’ Sabi ko, ‘Nag-rehistro ako.’ ‘Bakit?’ ‘Hindi ba magra-run ako?’ ‘Ah talaga, tuloy ba yon?’ ‘Yun ang sagot niya. Alam mo naman ‘yung mga anak ko, sabi nila, ‘Anything that will make you happy.’

Meanwhile, comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas vowed never to get married again.

“No. Hindi na. Period,” delas Alas told reporters in an interview on Tuesday during the launch of her latest endorsement.

The 49-year-old actress admitted she was traumatized when she married 28-year-old businessman Jed Salang last year, which lasted just a little over a month.

Asked if she lost faith in true love, the comedienne replied: “I think yes ...not so sure.”

In the interview, delas Alas avoided answering questions about Salang.

But when asked about guys who might not take her seriously, especially after she admitted that she had undergone vaginal tightening, delas Alas said: “Titikman ko lang din naman sila, eh di patas lang. Bakit kami magse-seryosohan eh tarantado din naman sila, di ba? Huwag na ganoon.”

Delas Alas is currently busy with her series “Dysebel” with Anne Curtis.

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Ruffa Gutierrez on her love life: ‘Hindi naman siya dead’ by: Krissa Donida

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sa sa mga pinagkakabalahan ni Ruffa Gutierrez ngayon ay ang pelikula kasama si Coco Martin at Sarah Geronimo na Maybe This Time’. Ikwinento ni Ruffa sa Push kung ano ang kanyang gagampanan. “Well siyempre mapapanood at makikilala na nila si Monica and si Monicaisang achiever, isang babaengwho knows what she wants. Whatever she wants, she gets.Siguro sinasabi nilang mataray siya at tinatawag siya ng iba, yung officemates niya na itong babaeng ito matapang, mataray pero hindi. She just expresses herself in a different way andganun talaga kapag isang leaderpero in the end masarap siyang magmahal.”

Napag-uusapan na rin ang pagmamahal, eksklusibo ding kinamusta ng Push ang lagay ng buhay pag-ibig ng dating beauty queen. “Well, hindi naman siya dead, hindi naman siya buhay na buhay, tamanagtama lang may nagpapangiti naman sa akin noh? After three years of being lonely, I can smile.”

Ngunit itinanggi ni Ruffa na ang pinopost niya sa kanyang Instagram account na lagi niyang kasama, lalo na sa kanyang mga out-of-the-country travels ay ang lalaking tinutukoy niyang nagpapangiti sa kanya.“Ay wala ang kasama ko bading, sorry ah. Bading ang kasama ko dun and kasama ko yung mga anak ko. I mean I have friends na good looking talaga pero as of now huwag na muna natin irevealyung mga nagpapangiti sa akin.”

Nilinaw din ng aktres ang kumakalat na mga balitang diumano’y may karelasyon na siya. “Siguro right now ang focus ko is trabaho muna. Siyempre aside from Maybe This Time nandiyan yung It Takes Guts To Be A Gutierrez, napakabusy ng schedule ko.

As much as I want to smile because of love, for me love can wait kasi kapag successful ka at marami kang ginagawa sa trabaho mo you radiate this positive energy na yung love lalapit na lang sa iyo.”

Ibinahagi din ni Ruffa na ang kanyang dalawang anak na sina Lorin at Venice, ay suportado siya sa kung anuman ang kanyang maging desisyon pagdating sa kanyang buhay pag-ibig. “Although si

Lorin she sent me a long letter, ang sabi, ‘Mommy as much as I want you to be single forever, naintindihan namin that you know you will end up loving someone, and I don’t want you to grow old alone.’

Andiyak talaga ako ng iyak sabi ko nakakatouch naman yung letter ni Lorin. So I cried for one hour,medyo nagbonding moment kami.

Gab Valenciano proposes to model girlfriend

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by: Maureen Marie Belmonte

ab Valenciano recently proposed to his girlfriend of three months, model Tricia Centenera, on May 8. The announcement of the couple’s engagement was made by their friend, Brazilian model Marianna Henud on her Instagram account who posted a photo of the happy couple with Tricia wearing an engagement ring.

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“I can’t believe this is happening. Such a beautiful surprise proposal @ gabvalenciano did to@triciacentenera I am so happy for you guys and I wish you a lot of happiness. Congratulations babies!” she wrote.

The post which has 82 “likes” as of this writing had a comment from actressbeauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez who congratulated the newly-engaged couple. “Omg congrats!!! so happy for you guys!!@triciacentenera ” Ruffa wrote.

Gab, who just returned to the Philippines after staying for a while in the US to finish his Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts course at the famed music and arts school Full Sail University, has been very vocal about his desire to marry Tricia.

In the press conference of his father’s recently-concluded two-day concert,

Gab bluntly said that the blogger-host could be “the one.” “I hope so. I would want her to be the one. I don’t know if I’m going to marry her one day, but this is the first time in a relationship na sobrang close siya sa mommy ko. And she is the one I can say is most alike my mom,” he said.

He added that even his good friend Jericho Rosales, who recently tied the knot with Kim Jones, thinks the exact same thing. “Nakakatawa nga kasi sobrang close niya kay Kim Jones. Sobrang close nila. And Echo, as you know, is one of my closest friends.

Sabi ni Echo, ‘Bro, baka she’s the one.’ Sabi ko, ‘Maybe,’

A Mother’s Request

By Pastor Donald Castro Matthew 20:20-28 Revised ‘New International Version (NIV)’

This month is a very special day for mothers, where all people around the world give honour to mothers....

WHY? let us go back to the Word of God & learn from it.... the example of a mother. The mother of John & James........BUT who are mothers really?

Mothers are teachers, disciplinarians, cleaning ladies. Some are gardeners & mowers of lawns. And most mothers understand that baking cookies or pandesal is more important than washing windows, too. It is a 24 hours on-call job.....

They are also nurses, doctors, psychologists, counselors, chauffeurs or drivers & coaches, mathematician...developers of personalities, molders of vocabularies, & shapers of attitudes. Name it & somehow for some reason they are capable & able to do it for the sake of their loved ones.

Last but not the least,!mothers are soft voices saying, “I love you.”

“And are a link to God, a child’s first impression of God’s love.” & THAT IS THEIR GOD’S CALLING AS A MOTHER TO THEIR CHILDREN!

With all this in mind about their ROLE as a mother we can better understand Mrs. Zebedee’s action, the mother of James & John in the Gospel of Matthew 20:20-23.

Mrs. Zebedee was aware of the teachings of Jesus about His kingdom. She was also very aware of the fact that her sons, James & John, were close to Him. They were just two-thirds of the inner circle of Peter, who are - James, & John.

So she was certain that when the Lord formed His kingdom “a political one” that they would have positions of responsibility & authority.

But in the first part of this same chapter, Jesus tells a story that must have disturbed her.

“It was a story about a landowner who went out to find laborers early in the morning. They agreed upon a fair day’s wage & started working. Then at noon he went out & found some more, & they started working. Then towards evening he went out & found some more & they started working. Yet, when the Lord paid them off at the end of the day they all received the same wage.”

*It must have caused Mrs. Zebedee to wonder & ponder, “Will my sons really have positions of authority in the Lord’s new kingdom?”*

So when the opportunity presented itself she came to the Lord. Matthew says that she bowed (worshipped) before Him

& made this request, “When you establish your kingdom, I would request seats on your right & left hand for my two sons.” (In short she is asking for a favour) Let us reflect & learn from her example as a Mother

I. She prayed that her sons might be a part of the kingdom

I can think of no more important task of motherhood than that - ‘to seek & ensure that your children are a part of the kingdom of God.

I know that many of us do pray.

Sometimes we do pray too out of necessity.

We pray because motherhood is not easy, but rather extremely difficult!

When we are overwhelmed with pressure & difficulty - we might ask our spouse “ when I married you, Is this part of the contract? Being a mother is a calling!!!!!

Sometimes mothers pray just out of the frustration of it all. And sometimes in the frustration of trying to teach our children we realize the difficulties of communication.

Being a parent is not easy. Sometimes it is filled with joy & sometimes with sadness. Sometimes your children make you so proud you want to pop your buttons.

At other times you can’t find enough handkerchiefs to dry your tears.

It is difficult. But Mrs. Zebedee gives us a valuable example, for she prayed earnestly that her sons would be a part of His kingdom. We need that same concern for our children. - to pray that they will be saved, saved from eternal damnation, & saved for eternal life. & that is the place to begin.

“What good is it if our children are successful in making money, & driving fine automobiles, & living in good neighbourhoods, but they don’t know God? What does it matter if they gain the whole world, but lose their souls?”

II. She prayed that her sons would be ‘actively’ involved in the work of his kingdom’

Yes! It is so true that it is not enough just to be saved. Churches are full of people, content just to fill a bench on Sunday mornings.

There are plenty of people

willing to sit back & receive the blessings, but seldom do they get involved in doing any of the real work of the church.

But where does REALLY the spirit of service begin? It begins at home, with mothers & fathers setting the example & praying that their sons & daughters, might be involved in the work of the kingdom - as teachers & leaders, discipling others - that they might be the ones to go out into the world & find the lost - to see that the church continues on until Jesus comes again.

Mrs. Zebedee prayed that her children would be actively involved in the work of His kingdom. And we need to walk in her footsteps, too, mothers of this community.

She not only prayed but she had big expectations as well.

YES she had big expectations, & I like that. She didn’t just pray that her children would be doorkeepers. She wanted them on the right hand & left hand of Jesus.

When you’re working in a kingdom, there are no higher positions than those on the right & left of the King himself, & that’s what she wanted for her sons.

We may consider Mrs. Zebedee TOO ambitious & over confident. But I admire her boldness. Too often we have settled for mediocrity in the church. For too long we have been content with just barely making it through the door. For too long we have been content to sit back & let things happen.

“It is time for some of us to take our positions on the right & left hand, to

become leaders - molding & fashioning the outreach of the church - mobilizing to make sure the message of Christ goes into all the world.”

It is time to strive for excellence - to reach for the very best there is. The Lord calls us to be His disciples, & to be effective laborers in His kingdom.

I suppose that is why this month is very special - because we learned & recognized that our or mother’s love is probably or somehow the closest example we have to God’s love. It is a love that goes through the valley of the shadow of death to bring life into being. It is a love that sacrifices itself over & over again & would even dare to lay down its life for its own offspring.

A blessed Mothers Day!

If you do have prayer request pls send me an email: wordintlministriesmanitoba@gmail.com or you may call me @ 204 803-8565.

God Bless Us.

Come and join us in worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ every Sunday at Faith Academy Chapel at 427 Matheson Avenue MB R2W 0E1 from 10:30am – 12:30am pls.contact Bro. Donald Castro at cell 204-8038565 for more info.

OR contact Bro. Nilo Mallari – for our OUTREACH MINISTRY at South East Winnipeg every Sunday 2:30-4:00pm contact # 204 509-9096 for more info. At Winakwa Community Centre at 980 Winakwa Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 1E7

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Julia Baretto impresses Mom and the Press

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kinatutuwa ni Marjorie Baretto ang mga positive feedback sa kanyang anak na si Julia Baretto lalo na ang pagiging candid nito at spontaneous sa mga pagsagut-sagot sa mga tanong ng press.

Nakarating na kay Marjorie ang balitang naitawid ng anak niya ang tanong tungkol sa mga Tita nitong sina Gretchen at Claudine Baretto sa press launching noon ng “Mirabella�.

Ang tanong kay Julia kung sino raw ang gusto nitong tularan sa showbiz sa dalawa niyang Auntie?

Sumagot agadang dalagita at sinabing si Tita Claudine niya dahil nakilala ito sa mga nagawa nitong teleserye.

Pagdating naman sa kanyang Tita Gretchen, lahat raw ay gusto ni Julia pati na ang pagiging fabulous nito.

Pinauri raw ni Marjorie ang anak nong malamang pinabilib nito ang press sa kanyang naging sagot.

Aminado raw si Marjorie na kahit siya mismo hindi kayang sagutin ang ganitong klase ng tanong lalo’t may pinagdadaanan silang magpa-pamilya.

Nakakahinga na nang maluwag

ngayon si Marjorie at nababawasan ang paga-alala niya kay Julia.

Nong bagu-bago pa lang raw itong nai-launch bilang mga bagong talents ng ABS CBN 2, natakot siya para sa anak na mabato ng mga sensitive issues tungkol sa gusot ng mga Baretto.

Lagi raw niyang pinapayuhan si Julia na maging matatag ito at maging honest sa kung ano ang nararamdaman nito. Huwag lang itong makakapagbitaw ng salitang makakasakit sa

damdamin ng iba.

Ngayong kahit raw mga bashers ng anak, hindi na raw masyadong naga-alala si Marjorie dahil kaya itong i-handle ni Julia.

Pakiusap lang niya sa mga kumakalaban sa dalaga niya, huwag naman raw itong masyadong batikusin at akusahan nang mga kung anuano dahil mabait na bata si Julia.

Wala raw sa isip nito ang magkaroon ng boyfriend o kahit magpaligaw dahil paga-artista muna ang gusto nitong pagtuunan ng pansin.

Marami raw pangarap niya sa buhay si Julia at gusto muna niya itong matupad bago siya magkaroon ng boyfriend.

Maliban sa pagiging smart, proud rin si Marjorie sa mga comments na napakaganda nang kanyang anak.

Biro nga nito wala nga raw ng trace ng ama niyang si Dennis Padilla ang feature ng anak.

Agad naman kaming nag-comment kay Marjorie na may mga anggulong lumalabas ang mukha ni Dennis sa anak, pero mas lamang ang pagiging Baretto ng anak.

Binawi naman agad ang sinabi, biro lang raw ito. Hindi raw lalabas na ganito kaganda ang anak kung hindi dahil sa tatay nito.

Sa ngayon, wala pang balak bumalik sa harap nang camera si Marjorie. Ayaw raw niyang ma-exposed sa mga issues at matanong ng press ng mga controversies.

Kung sakali raw na may mag-offer ng magandang role at project, pagi-isipan raw niyang mabuti.

Tahimik raw ang buhay ni Marjorie sa likod nang kamera at tanging ang mga anak na lang niya ang kanyang ginagabayan.

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John Lloyd Cruz bares sexier body in first shirtless billboard

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wo weeks after revealing his new and improved physique in Boracay, a leaner John Lloyd Cruz took his transformation to the next level by posing for his first ever shirtless billboard.

The billboard which can be found along EDSA-Kalayaan Avenue in Makati City features a relatively toned Cruz together with Dyesebel star Anne Curtis, his co-endorser. The caption “Two hot superbods made possible

by Superbods Diet & Workout” was emblazoned on the billboard to accompany the revealing photo.

The Home Sweetie Home star took on the runway of the 2014 Century Tuna Su-

perbods event in Boracay two weeks ago where he first teased the public with his sexier body. However, much to his fans dismay, Cruz sashayed down the runway with a tank top on and refused to take it off.

After undertaking the six-week fitness challenge wherein he was tasked to work out and eat healthy, Cruz happily shared in a previous ABS-CBN News report that he lost 18 pounds. From 170 pounds, Cruz now weighs 152 pounds.

“Sinabi ko nung I turned 30 last year, sinabi ko na isa ‘yun sa goals ko – na maging mas fit, maging healthier andmagkaroon ng balanced lifestyle talaga. Mahirap ‘yung puro ka lang trabaho because we are not getting any younger so dapat talaga balanced,” he said.

Bianca Gonzalez shares her fears about getting married by: Maureen Marie Belmonte

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espite getting a dreamy, movielike wedding proposal from her boyfriendturned-fiance JC Intal at the NAIA airport almost two months ago and claiming that she found “no reason to say no,” host Bianca Gonzalez opened up about a few qualms that she has about settling down.

While many expect her to fully embrace married life and have kids of her own immediately after they tie the knot, Bianca, in an interview at the Pinoy Big Brother All In press conference, seemed undecided if this is the path that she’s willing to take.

“If you ask me at this moment parang hindi kasi siyempre in my head 25 years old pa rin ako sohindi ko pa siya matanggap. But andaming magbabago eh ‘di ba if you decide to have kids sosiguro kami as a couple we’ll talk and siyempre ma-affect ‘yung work ko and I have to talk to Tito Boy [Abunda] and Direk Lauren [Dyogi] ganyan,” she said adding that, “Kailangan yata ngayon pinaplano na ng

smart, hindi pwede ‘yung go lang ng go.”

What seems to be a major factor in Bianca’s hesitation of sorts was how being a mother would affect her image and therefore her showbiz career, which the Kapamilya host clearly said that she doesn’t want to give up. “Sinabi ko nga kay Tito Boy at Sir Lauren na ‘Uy kahit naman may asawa na ako bibigyan niyo ako ng work, ‘di ba?’” She shared.

In addition, Bianca candidly confessed that she’s “scared” as to how getting married would affect the projects that she would be getting in the future. “Oo siyempre kasi new chapter, new image. There will be certain show na hindi ko na pwedeng gawin kasi hindi na bagay sa may asawa, parang ganon.Of course I’m worried. Lahat naman tayo pwedeng mawalan ng trabaho ganon ganon lang. I mean it has happened to me so many times. Sana may work pa rin.

Pero tinawanan lang naman ako nila Direk Lauren, so I guess okay pa rin naman,” she revealed.

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n overwhelmed Toni Gonzaga faced the media after her sister Alex Gonzaga was announced as one of the Pinoy Big Brotherhousemates for its new season. Toni admitted that she would really miss her sister.

“Parang mami-miss ko siya sa bahay kasi wala na akong makakausap sa gabi.

Kasi angroom namin connected sopagkauwian derecho siya saroom ko

Alex becoming a er st si on ga za on G ni To ng matutunan’ ya si i am ar m pe ho ‘I housemate: nam-

tapos kinukwento niya ‘yung nangyari the whole day so‘yun wala na akong kausap,” she relayed.

On a lighter note, Toni said that she’s partly happy since PBB will give her sister a great learning experience. “I hope marami siyang matutunan and she will take something from this whole experience that will help her and eventually mold her to become a better person.”

Toni previously became a housemate herself and she believes that the whole PBB experience will transform her sister like what happened to her. “Kasi kaming lahat naging housemates (Bianca Gonzalez, John Prats, Robi Domingo). Ang dami

ing na-discover sa sarili namin that helped us a lot not just as hosts of the program, ‘yung ano mas naging mabuting tao,” she said.

If she was to give her sister any advice, Toni said she hopes that Alex will learn to take things more seriously especially that she is now a housemate. “Ayun nga kasi si Alex, lahat sa kanya biro, ‘yung mga teacher niya binibiro niya, pagpinapagalitan siya ni mommy and daddy, binibiro niya. Kanina pinapagalitan ko siya puro biro. She doesn’t take things seriously in life so I think dito kahit papano sumeryoso siya sa ilang bahagi ng buhay niya,” she said.

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Friends and Family help Carla move on

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a tulong ng kanyang mga kaibigan at pamilya unti-unti nang nakakakarecover si Carla Abellana sa breakup nila ng kasintahang si Geoff Eigenmann.

Kuwento nang aktres, hindi raw siya iniwanan ng kanyang bestfriend sa panahong ito ng kanyang kalungkutan.

Kung hindi ito laging kasakasama niya sa mga lakaran madalas raw itong natutulog kasama niya sa kanilang bahay.

Malaki raw ang partisipasyon ng mga taong nagmamahal sa kanya kung kaya naiibsan ang depression niya sa nangyari sa kanyang buhay pag-ibig.

Nakaka-relate nga raw ang aktres sa kanyang role sa lalabas na movie niya ang “So, It’s You” bilang isang babaeng na-depress matapos silang maghiwalay ng kanyang boyfriend.

Pero malaki raw ang kaibahan nito sa kanyang karakter sa movie at sa totoong buhay. Ang karakter raw niya sa pelikula ay hindi malinaw kung ano ang direksyon nito sa buhay pero siya bilang si Carla tanggap na nito ang sitwasyon.

Diretsahan namang sinasabi ni Carla na malabo ang posibilidad na magkabalikan sila ni Geoff sa panahon ngayon. Sinubukan na raw nilang ayusin ang problema nila noong hindi pa sila break pero walang nangyari.

Mas makakabuti raw na magpahinga muna sila at hayaan muna ang kani-kanilang mga sariling makahinga.

Malaki raw ang naitulong sa kanya nang hiwalayan nila para ma-realized kung gaano ka-importante ang mga blessings na nakapalibot sa kanya.

Ayaw umasa ni Carla na magniningas uli ang pagmamahalan nila ni Geoff sa mga darating na araw. Ipinauubaya na lang raw niya sa tadhana sa kanilang kapalaran ang tungkol dito.

Deadma lang si Carla sa mga negative publicities na lumalabas tungkol sa kanya at sa mga bashers niya.

Ang importante sa kanya ay ang kanyang pamilya, mga kaibigan at ang dedikasyon niya sa trabaho.

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MARIEL DE LEON: JOINING KAPAMILYA

n the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 beauty pageant, one of the candidates stood out and was among the fifteen semi-finalists. She is 20 years old, a 5-foot 8 Filipina beauty, with a beautiful body, a beautiful smile, and studied Culinary Arts in New Zealand. She is none other than Maria Angelica “Mariel” de Leon, the daughter of celebrity couple Sandy and Christopher de Leon. Mariel is also an avid surfer, aside from being an opera singer.

She came back to the country to join the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant. Although she did not bring home the crown, she made her parents very proud of her.

She wants, likewise, to open her own Café in the Philippines. But, as the usual case is, she will be joining the Philippine show business industry. Mariel’s current goal is to become an actress, a desire which obviously runs in the

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blood. That is why, she is into an acting workshop with ABS-CBN. However, she revealed, that she is still planning to join beauty pageants in the future to fulfill her dreams. But, she wants to grow and mature before joining another beauty pageant.

Although her parents fully support her desire to become an actress, as her parents are both popular actors in the industry, and like most parents, Christopher and Sandy are said to be very protective of her.

Mother Sandy Andolong, however, in an open letter on Kris TV last year, vowed not to become a stage parent as much as possible.

Mariel is a stunning beauty who looks like a doll. Maybe a threat to other actresses, but she is, definitely, a very pleasant addition to the Kapamilya network.

ANAK: weh? ba’t kagabi meron?!

KAMUKHA INAY JUAN: Tuwing magdadala ako ng GF s bahay,di nagugustuhan ni inay!

PEDRO:Mgdala ka ng kamukha ng inay mo!

JUAN: Natry ko na,ayaw naman ni itay!

PINAUPO SA BUS

JUAN:Joke lang po,UBO lang po tlaga!

JUAN: Nay alam nyo pinatayo ako ni itay sa PAREHO SAGOT bus para ibigay upuan ko sa babae!

INAY: Anak magandang asal yun!

TITSER: Nangopya k na nman sa katabi mo JUAN: Kahit nakakandong po ako kay itay? no?Parehong-pareho sagot nyo!

ANNA: Mam siguro po dahil PAREHONGDRAWING PAREHO din ang TANONG nyo!

TITSER: Grrr!

KRIS: Nay, nay, tingnan nyo po ang drawing ko oh!

ANTS NANAY: Wow!! Ang galing namang magdrawing ng MONKEY ng bunso ko!

TITSER: Kids,gayahin nyo ang mga ANTS, KRIS: Nay, kayo po yan! puro sila trabaho at DI NAGLALAKWATSA! DOKTOR MARIA: Maam,e bakit po nung magpunta kami sa LUNETA,andun din sila?

JUAN: Pare nasaksak ako! Mauubusan na ako ng dugo! Please call me a doctor, call PAMPAPOGI me a doctor!

PEDRO: Ok, YOU’RE A DOCTOR! DOK- PEDRO: Doc, gusto kong PUMOGI pero TOR KA Juan! wala akong pera! May paraan pa ba na mas mura?

SINAKAL DOCTOR: Meron!

JUAN: Paano po?

JUAN: Away kami ni misis kagabi, nagdilim DOCTOR: Tumabi ka sa MAS PANGIT sa paningin ko! yo!

PEDRO: Sinaktan mo?

JUAN: Sinakal ako, NAGDILIM PANIN- MAY NANGYARI GIN KO, nawalan ako ng malay!

NANAY: TumigiL ka sa pagboboyfriend na CORRESPONDENCE yan! walang mangyayari sa inyo!

TANGA Teacher: Ano ang sagot sa bugtong na ito, “Ayan na, ayan na, hindi mo pa makita!”

Juan: Maam, “Tanga?!”

POTITO PEDRO: mam ano tawag sa puting gulay ?

GURO: ano ?

PEDRO: Putito po mam. Eh ung mas maputi sa putito ?

GURO: ano naman yan ?

PEDRO: Mash Putito !

BISYO Pulubi: Boss, palimos po.

Tonyo: Iinom ka o magyoyosi?

Pulubi: Wala po akong bisyo.

Tonyo: Okey. Sumama ka sa akin para malaman ng nanay ko ang nangyayari sa taong walang bisyo LOTTO KABIT: kelan mo hihiwalayan ang asawa mo?

MISTER: ngayon na. paguwi ko KABIT: talaga?

MISTER: oo. sure na sure na. wala nang makakapag-pigil sakin. ikaw kasi ang mahal ko at sawa nako sa kanya. sasabihin ko ayoko nanagmamadaling umuwi si mister sa

bahay MISTER: kelangan natin mag-usap, may sasabihin ako sayo MISIS: ako rin may sasabihin MISTER: importante yung sakin MISIS: yung akin din MISTER: hindi mo naiintindihan... ayoko...

MISIS: nanalo ako sa lotto 70million! ano yung sasabihin mo?? sabi mo ayoko MISTER: aa... ayokong... mawalay sayo. i love you PASYENTE JUAN: Dok, ako po yung pasyente nyo LAST YEAR! DOC: Oo naaalala ko! may problema ba?

JUAN: Itatanong ko lng po sana kung pwede na akong maligo!

NAKBUKAS MRS: Honey, baka masunog bahay natin, naiwan ko nakabukas ang PLANTSA! MR: Pwede ding hindi!

MRS: Bakit?

MR: Eh naiwan ko nakabukas ang GRIPO! ALARM CLOCK JUAN: Sa wakas, nagising din ako sa alarm clock ko!

PEDRO: Bakit sira ba yun dati?

JUAN: Hindi! Binato sa akin ng misis ko!

Gising agad ako eh!

MAINTENANCE MRS: Hello, please send a MAINTENANCE personnel, ang mister ko tatalon sa bintana! Bilis!

MRS: Eh ayaw MABUKSAN ng bintana!

JUAN: Tay, ang CORRESPONDENCE po ba ay dalawang R? TATAY: Gawin mo ng tatlo anak, para sigurado!

JUAN:Galing nyo talaga tay, sigurista!

ABSENT TATAY: Bakit BAGSAK ka sa exam?

JUAN: Dahil po sa pag-absent tay!

TATAY: Absent ka nung itinuro?

JUAN: Hindi po! Absent yung KATABI ko nung exam!

LOLA KO NA JUAN: Last month,ipinakilala ko ang GF ko sa lolo kong milyonaryo!

PEDRO: Anong nangyari? Boto ba ang lolo mo?

JUAN: Oo!LOLA ko na siya ngayon!

UBO GURO: Why are you absent?

JUAN:Mam,may CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE po ako!

GURO: Sige i-spell mo ang sakit mo!

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Bryan lost more than half of initial weight to become Pinoy Biggest Loser

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fter losing a total of 154 pounds or 52.56% of his initial weight, Bryan Castillo was named the Pinoy Biggest Loser during the final weigh-in of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” last night (April 26).

From 293 pounds, Bryan now weighs 139 pounds. He recorded the highest weight loss percentage among his cofinalists Kayen Lazaro, Francis Asis, and Osie Nebreja to win P1 million, P100,000 worth of sporting goods and accessories, a business franchise package, home appliance showcase, and lifetime gym membership.

“Everything that’s happening hasn’t sunk in yet. I’m very happy to get the title.

My only wish is to make my family happy. This is what God gave me,” Bryan said.

“Now, I’m standing here in front of you with no fears. I won’t look back. I’m looking forward to a better future and a better Bryan,” he added.

Bryan was part of Team Magkapatid with his sister Ikya, who got eliminated during the show’s tenth weigh-in. As a pair, they recorded the highest numbers of wins in the program’s major challenges.

Working mom Kayen was hailed as the first runner-up with a weight loss percentage of 50.52% or 145 pounds to weigh 142 from an initial weight of 287 pounds.

She brought home P500,000.

Bagong Bigateam’s Francis and Osie were declared the second and third runners-up, respectively, with weight loss percentages of 48.85% and 47.5%. Because they made it to the finale as a pair, they got double the P300,000 and P200,000 cash prizes they were supposed to get.

Francis, the season’s youngest contestant, shed 149 pounds to weigh 156 pounds from 305 pounds, while 45-year-old Osie lost 133 pounds to weigh 147 pounds from 280 pounds.

All the runners-up were also awarded one-year gym membership and a home appliance showcase.

The grand finale was hosted by Iza Calzado, along with challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo.

Ex-contestants Ikya, Carl Lazaro, Ralph and Christian Du, Pat Martinez and Cathy Bautista, and Tin and Dianne Obsina also flaunted their slimmer figures at the grand finale.

For the first time in the history of the global TV franchise, the contestants in “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” didn’t use gym equipment to lose weight. Trained by fitness coaches and real-life married couple Jim and Toni Saret, the show’s contestants lost a total of 1,421 pounds before last night’s final weigh-in.

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poy Sa Dagat with Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban and Diether Ocampo was a success. And so was Kahit Puso’y Masugatan with Iza Calzado, Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cueca, and Gabby Concepcion. ABS-CBN never fails to amaze its viewers with beautifully written and produced teleserye’s.

Now comes, a new teleserye that will surely entertain the public, with the above-mentioned teleseryes’ lead stars: Piolo Pascual and Iza Calzado… in Hawak Kamay. Piolo Pascual specifically requested to be paired with Iza Calzado in this upcoming series which will be directed

by Ruel Bayani. They both starred in the mega blockbuster hit Starting

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Over Again, under the direction of Olivia Lamasan.

Hawak Kamay is the story of a frustrated musician, who will be left to take care of his sister’s adopted three children.

Her sister died in an accident. Piolo’s role will take the challenging journey of fighting

Bangs Garcia on relationship Con’t. from page 5.

may isang personal reason kung bakit na-udlot yung relasyon namin,” lamented Bangs.

What happened between her and her nameless ex-boyfriend she says has taught her to be more cautious in guarding her heart.

“Ngayon, nag-eentertain ako ng suitors. I’m not saying na ayaw kong magka-boyfriend ngayon. It’s just that I haven’t found the right one,” said Bangs.

Most of her suitors as of the moment are non-showbiz. In fact, she even claimed to have not had a celebrity boyfriend ever. But that doesn’t mean that she hasn’t seen anyone from showbiz in the past, the only person on the list is acoustic heartthrob Sam Milby.

“Yeah Sam and I dated during the Close Up days oh my God ang tagal na nun,” she blurted.

The sexy Kapamilya star revealed that she and Sam are exclusively dating some eight years ago before he entered the Pinoy Big Brother house.

Unfortunately, while the said opportufor the custody of the three children, who had shown him how to become a parent and how to love a person.

On the other hand, Iza Calzado plays the role of a strict lawyer, Bianca Magpantay, whose only desire is to ensure the welfare of the three children, to give them what’s right and fair. Nikki Gil will be one of the mainstay cast of Hawak Kamay.

nity paved the way for the blossoming of his career, it somehow carved the part of the ending of their romance.

“So pag naguusap kami sa set ngayon sinasabi lang namin ‘Wow can you believe that?’ Nagchi-chikahan kami kasi lagi kaming magkaeksena ni Sam,” said Bangs.

Despite having moved on from the hunk Kapamilya star, Bangs candidly confessed that she still “adores” the Filipino-American actor-singer.

“I adore him. Of course he’s handsome, magaling umarte, napakabait. Sino ba naman ang hindi magkakagusto sakanya diba?” she said, however she quickly added that, “Pero wala, we’re just really friends right now.’

What if there’s a continuation of their romance?

“Why not? Pero wala eh. Hindi pa na-rekindle ang spark… pero I’m not closing my doors. As what I said, friends kami ngayon,” she underscored.

Aside from Dyesebel, Bangs is also part of the movie So It’s You under Regal Films together with Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez and JC de Vera.

One of the three children in Hawak Kamay will be Andrea Brillantes, the star of the successful series Annaliza, who recently celebrated her 11th birthday.

Though she won’t play the lead role in this new teleserye, the director said this is one strategy which will help Andrea grow as an actress and to be honed as a future teleserye princess.

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BS-CBN chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III received the highest honor in this year’s 22nd Golden Dove Awards as the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas recognized him with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the broadcast industry and how he took the lead in changing ABS-CBN’s business strategies for the benefit of its viewers.

“Our consumers have changed.

They now have the power to choose how and when they would consume our content.

From being a broadcast mass media company, we are now driving our revolution to become a consumer company that engages with each customer on an individual basis. We change because that is how we can best serve the Filipino,” said Lopez in his acceptance speech read by ABS-CBN Publishing CEO Ernie Lopez at the awards ceremony.

Lopez shared the honor with the men and women of ABS-CBN who have

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lived up to the company’s mission to be in the service of the Filipino people for the past 60 years.

“While the award is much appreciated, I was surprised to learn that there was an award attached to my doing what I love. What exactly do we do in ABSCBN? We serve the Filipino. We begin and end with that,” he explained. “I know that whatever the future generations do, it will be to better serve the Filipino. For as long as there is a Filipino in need, we will be there to serve him.”

Apart from the top honor given to Lopez, ABS-CBN programs and personalities also bagged a total of 24 awards including the Best TV Station award for ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN won big in the television categories that include Best TV Sports Program for “Sports Unlimited,” Best TV PublicAffairs Program from “SOCO,” Best TV Comedy Program for “Goin Bulilit,” Best TV Newscast Program for “Umagang

Kay Ganda,” Best TV Variety Program for “ASAP 19,” Best TV Drama Program for “Be Careful with My Heart,” Best TV Public Affairs Program Host for Kim Atienza (“Matanglawin”), Best TV Actress for Drama Program for Boots AnsonRoa in her portrayal in “MMK” episode ‘Kamison,’ Best TV Actor for Drama Program for Joel Torre in his portrayal in “Honesto,” and Best TV Station Promotional Material for “Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko.”

ABS-CBN Regional Network Group also raked in accolades such as the Best TV Culture and Arts Program for ABS-CBN Naga’s “Pagtalubod sa Pagtubod: Mag TV Penafrancia Special,” Best TV Public Affairs Program-Provincial for ABS-CBN Iloilo’s Diresto - DYAF, Best TV Special Program for ABS-CBN Davao’s “Agri Tayo Dito,” Best TV Newscast Program – Provincial for ABS-CBN Baguio’s “TV Patrol Northern Luzon,” and Best TV Newscaster for ABS-CBN

Bacolod’s Ryan Gamboa.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN also ruled the radio categories through its AM radio station DZMM and regional stations. The Kapamilya Network bagged the Best Radio Newscast Program – Manila award for “Radyo Patrol Alas Dose,” Best Radio Public Affairs Program – Manila for “Pasada Said Trenta,” Best Radio Public Affairs Program – Provincial for ABSCBN Palawan’s “Bantay Bata DYAP,” Best Radio Newscaster for DZMM’s Julius Babao, Best Radio Public Affairs Program Host for Ted Failon in DZMM’s “Failon Ngayon DZMM,” and Best Radio Magazine Program Host for Ariel Ureta in DZMM’s “Todo-Todo Walang Preno.”

The Golden Dove Awards program is held annually by the country’s broadcast media association KBP, where winners are chosen from the association’s members by independent jurors representing the youth, academe, religious groups, advertising industry, and government.

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