Artista october 2015 by Ley Navarro

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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer

REFLECTIONS ON MARRIAGE Part 2 :THE TRIAD OF MARITAL HAPPINESS

omeone said that America is at the verge of a post marriage culture. Marriage as an institution is under attack by easy divorces, increasing cohabitations, and rising unwed mothers. People are marrying less. Even those who hope to marry are faced with a debilitating fear that marriage no longer works. Our disposable culture offers free love which is just another way of saying free sex, a promiscuity without commitment or responsibility. Marriage is viewed as a private affair between consenting male and female without regards for children or society. God’s gift of sexuality is made subservient to irresponsible human choice and gratification. Free love, however, is a contradiction in terms because when lovers are in love, they don’t want to be free. They want to be bound for a lifetime. Moreover, love is qualified by the holiness of God while lust is without transcendent standard. No marriage is perfect. In fact, even if marriage is made in heaven, so are thunders and lightnings. Marriage is made up of two imperfect and self-willed people, whose DNAs are uniquely different from each other. Factor into the marriage equation the fact that both man and woman are sinners (Rom. 3:23) and generally selfish (Ps. 14:3). It is a foregone conclusion that conflicts are inevitable. Yet marriage is the comfort of our loneliness and the hope of our completion. A 16th Century writer called marriage a noble daring. It involves risks. Rosemary Haughton wrote, “marriage is handing over your whole self – your body, your soul, your happiness, your future – in the keeping of one whom you love, but who is, and remains, greatly a stranger…. The greatest of human gifts are set to work only when people are prepared to risk everything.” In the language of the marriage vow – for better or for worst … in sickness and in health – the couple are to love and cherish, to respect and to honor each other till death do they part. A husband said of a sickly wife, “I would rather carry her on my back the rest of my life than to live one day without her.” For marriage and love to thrive, not just survive, three things are needed. Firstly, SELF-CHANGE. By nature, we are self-centered. Our needs become the references when we think, feel and behave. When we get married, we desire our perpetual happiness which is a questionable biblical concept. In God scale of values, He desires our holiness more than our happiness. When we get married, we instinctually act to shape our spouse after our own image not God’s. Harvel Hendrix and Helen Hunt calls this “symbiosis.” We entertain symbiotic fantasies that our spouse will “learn to like the things we like, start to think the way we do, and generally be in sync with our way of living.” But this sameness, in reality, is a myth. It is futile to change our spouse on our own. We have no control of our spouse. But we have control of ourselves to become a better husband or wife. The Biblical model is that we love God because He first loved us (1 Jn. 4:19). Initiate self-change to inspire change in our spouse. To love is to will to love. Not all our sermons to our spouse will change our spouse. Ultimately, only God in Jesus can change a person inside-out. But what is important in this process of self-change, is that the result-desired of change is God’s highest purpose for our spouse. I came across lyric or a poem that speaks directly to this reflection from the heart of a wife. Now I know that I couldn’t really change Until I found someone who would love me, Whether I change or not. Then one day he said to me, “Don’t change, stay as you are. It really doesn’t matter whether you change of not. I love you as you are. Love can truly change. We change to become the partner God wants us to be for our spouse, vice versa, to achieve marital bliss in His presence. Mahatma Gandhi once wrote: “My life is my message.” Who can argue against a changed life? Secondly, DUTIES FIRST. Spouses make their happiness depend on conditional clauses which are being read into the Pauline teachings on husband and wife relationships (Ephesians 5:22,25,33). The husband will say, “I will love you if you submit to me.” The wife in turn says, “I will submit if you love me.” In this mentality, the relationship plunges in a downward spiral. The love-respect capital of the spouses respectively diminishes to-

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Lea Salonga is present in Good Morning America for the Aladdin reunion

ea Salonga, who was Princess Jasmine’s singing voice in the Disney animated movie Aladdin, was a guest in the US morning show “Good Morning America” for their reunion. After 23 years, Lea was reunited with Brad Kane (Alladin’s singing voice) as well as other members of the cast. Lea’s good friend Martin Nievera posted a picture of him pledging allegiance to ‘Princess Jasmine.’

wards marital misery. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs calls this the “Crazy Cycle”, i.e, when the husband loves less, the wife reacts with less respect, and he reacts with less love. We insist on our rights before we perform our duties. Such an understanding of the text is not an exegesis (objective meaning of the text) but an eisegesis (a subjective interpretation). There is no if in the commands. The duty of the husband to love his wife and of the wife to respect here husband are unconditional as unto the Lord. Jesus provides us with an example: He came to serve and not to be served (Mk. 10:45). Barbara de Angelis wrote: “Marriage is not a noun, it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It is something you do.” And thirdly, TRUST GOD. Marriage requires faith in God who is the Author of love and marriage. Christian marriage is a covenant not just a contract between man, woman, and God. This triune structure of covenantal marriage has biblical support. God says “… two can defend themselves, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Eccl. 4:12). Also, God is a witness in Christian marriage and covenant-making at the altar (Mal. 2:10). He is the Godfather or Ninong of the Christian couple. He watches over them in readiness to protect them from all evil and to keep their souls. The Psalmist says that “… he (God) Pls. turn to page 29.

PBA’s new season starts on October 18, airs LIVE on Kapatid TV5

he Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will open its 41st Season in a spectacular event to be held on October 18 from the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Starting this new season, the PBA games can now be watched LIVE and on replay on its new home, Kapatid TV5. Shaw subscribers can tune in to channel 545 while Telus subscribers can tune in to channel 2605. The 1st professional basketball league in Asia features Philippine basketball idols James Yap of Star Hotshots, Jayson Castro of Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters, Junemar Fajardo of San Miguel Beermen, Chris Tiu of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to name a few. The opening ceremony will have a LIVE telecast on Kapatid TV5 at 2:00AM CDT and will highlight the traditional parade of teams and their beautiful muses. Gilas Pilipinas will also be honored for their service to the country after participating at the William Jones Cup and the

FIBA Asia Cup and winning silver medals in both tournaments. The opening game will be headlined by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and Star Hotshots at 4:15AM CDT with replay the next day at 12:00AM CDT. Here are the game schedules for this October: October 21 – Wednesday LIVE 3:15AM, Replay 4:00PM Barako Bull Energy vs. Mahindra Enforcers LIVE 6:00AM, Replay 9:00PM Barangay Ginebra San Miguel vs. Meralco Bolts October 23 – Friday LIVE 3:15AM, Replay 4:00PM Blackwater Elite vs. NLEX Road Warriors LIVE 6:00AM, Replay 9:00PM Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters vs. Alaska Aces October 24 – Saturday LIVE 4:00AM, Replay 12:00AM San Miguel Beermen vs. GlobalPort Batang Pier October 25 – Sunday LIVE 2:00AM, Replay 2:15PM Mahindra

Enforcers vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters LIVE 4:15AM, Replay 12:00AM Star Hotshots vs. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel October 28 – Wednesday LIVE 3:15AM, Replay 4:00PM NLEX Road Warriors vs. Barako Bull Enegry LIVE 6:00AM, Replay 9:00PM Meralco Bolts vs. San Miguel Beermen October 30 – Friday LIVE 3:15AM, Replay 4:00PM Alaska Aces vs. Blackwater Elite LIVE 6:00AM, Replay 9:00PM GlobalPort Batang Pier vs. Star Hotshots October 31 – Saturday LIVE 4:00AM, Replay 12:00AM Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters vs. Mahindra Enforcers Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International are currently being viewed in the United States, Canada, Middle East and North Africa (Afghanistan, Algeria,

Bahrain, Chad, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, West Bank, Gaza Strip and Palestine), Guam, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong. To be updated with the latest happenings and events of Kapatid TV5 and AksyonTV International, visit www.kapatidinternational.com or www.facebook.com/kapatidinternational.

Arnel Pineda denies being kicked out of international band Journey

by: Rhea Manila Santos

ver since he joined the internationallyknown American band Journey, Arnel Pineda said he never expected to develop asthma in his adulthood. Arnel is currently a celebrity ambassador for GSK’s Winner Against Asthma campaign along with other celebrities who have asthma like Kim Chiu and ice skater Michael Martinez. `“Na-discover siguro mga five years ago kasama ko na yung Journey. Nakita siya nung nag-cancel ako nung mga anim na shows namin. They flew me to L.A para makita yung doctors na gumamot din kila Michael Jackson at Michael Bolton. Tapos dun na-discover nila na yung asthma ko galing sa matinding allergies. Pero actually hindi pa talaga ako nagpa-check for

allergies. Basta ang napansin ko basta kapag may mold tapos may mga cigarette smoke tapos yung usok nung sasakyan wala na, talagang nagsisikip na yung dibdib ko at saka yung lalamunan ko,” he shared during the announcement of winners of the GSK Search for the Winners Against Asthma (SWAA) held at the Makati Shangri-la hotel last October 7. The Journey lead vocalist even gave some advice to the youth awardees who also have the Pls. turn to page 6.

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Arnel Pineda... Con’t. from page 5. same condition as him. “It’s proper management. So sa mga asthma winners I don’t think you have to be sad na meron kayo niyan kasi these days I can say na it’s okay na kapusin na kasyo ng hininga ngayon kasi marami ng gamot, marami ng paraan. We have doctors [who] are so knowledgeable on how to treat you guys kaya there’s nothing to worry about,” he shared. With plans to tour with his band already set for the next two years all over the world, Arnel says he has no plans to leave the group. “Hindi siguro. Unless mag-disband yung banda. Pero as of now they have no plans of disbanding. Pero any time I’m ready kasi actually nung sinali nila ako, nung ginawa nila akong permanent member nung banda, I didn’t expect na tumagal ako eh. Para sa akin, ‘Maka-one year lang ako sa kanila. Malibot ko lang ang buong Amerika touring with them okay na sa akin.’ Kahit nga isa nga lang or dalawang show na nakasama ko sila. Pero my God after 500 shows with the band I’m still here. They still keep me so it’s such a blessing,” he explained. Another plan the GSK Winner Against Asthma ambassador has been working on is bringing his band back to the Philippines to perform for his kababayans and to put to rest rumors he was already removed from the group. The last time

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Journey held a concert in the country was in 2009. “I’ve been really working hard about it na sana madala ko pa ang Journey sa Pilipinas kasi I just want everybody to know that I’m alive and kicking with the band kasi maraming chismis na lumalabas na matagal na akong natanggal sa Journey pero hindi nila alam kasi hindi din nababalita. Year after year after year for the past eight years solid na kasama ko ang Journey nag-tu-tour,” he admitted. The 48-year-old international artist shared how he manages the stress of working with a hectic schedule. “Actually sometimes pag sobrang stressed ka na, pag pagod ka na makakapagreklamo ka dun sa wife mo na parang ayoko na ata ito, sobra na yata. Kasi minsan nakakapunta ka sa magagandang lugar pero hindi mo siya talaga na-e-enjoy kasi nakita mo lang siya galing sa airport, nadaan mo lang. ‘Ay, ito pala yung Paris!’ Tapos wala na, dadaan ka lang. Pag gising mo the next day show ka na tapos alis ka na pupunta ka na sa next country, ganun. Ngayon mina-manage ko talaga kasi marami akong trabaho eh. Siyempre everybody knows I’m a father, a family man din. I’m a husband. So I have to be very careful with my health kasi may mga inaalagaan akong pamilya,” he explained. Arnel said that he will never complain about being too busy. “Bottom line is, to sum it all [up], this is something na hindi mo tini-take for granted kasi napakalaking blessing nito sa pamilya ko tapos at

the same time maraming Pilipino are so proud of kung ano yung nagawa ko with the band. Kasi siyempre kasi kahit kasama ko mga Amerikano kumbaga bandilang Pinoy pa rin yung dala dala ko every time may show kami,” he added. With all the blessings he has received, Arnel said he could not ask for anything more. “Wala na. Except siyempre continuous na great health kasi ito yung mag-su-support sa akin to continue what I aspire more to do katulad nung solo album ko and then more time with my family kasi every time I’m gone away ako for six months. Siyempre pag-uwi ko dito I try to catch up for lost time with them,” he admitted. Arnel said he understands his responsibility as a Filipino who has gained recognition abroad like Lea Salonga and Charice. “I’m so grateful na meron akong naimbag kahit papano sa mga Pilipino. I’d like to think na nakakapagbigay din ako ng malaking inspirasyon lalo na dun sa mga aspiring musicians. Sometimes sila yung na-le-left out, sila yung na-di-discriminate kasi katulad ko hindi naman ako matangkad, hindi din naman ako tisoy. Hindi naman ako yung ka-pogian na parang yung tinitingnan ng Pinoy na maging artista quality or singer quality. So I was able to make it dahil merong naniwala na banyaga sa akin, sa talent ko. So mas kanila ko ino-offer kung ano mang klaseng success I have right now, sa kanila talaga nakadedicate,” he shared.

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Sarah Lahbati is excited over her first Kapamilya soap ‘Written in our Stars’

onths since she started being seen as part of a number of Kapamilya shows, sultry actress Sarah Lahbati is finally embarking on her first soap within the network. Even before her confirmation came in, photos of Sarah together with Sam Milby did the rounds online. In an exclusive interview with Push.com. ph, Sarah confirmed that she did a look test with the singer-actor f o r Writ-

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ten in our Stars. However, she added, “Pero hindi pa kami naguumpisa.” But Sarah did confirm that it’s already a sure project. Unfortunately though she has yet to get her hand on details about her role in her first Kapamilya soap. How is she feeling about this? “I’m excited, of course. I’m working with amazing actors for the first time. But they’re all talented and amazing actors. So I’m very, very excited for that,” she said. The said soap will be headlined by Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga, Jolina Magdangal, and Sam.

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Set to be directed by returning Kapamilya director Andoy Ranay, the soap will also be the reunion project of Toni and Sam after eight years. Meanwhile, Piolo, in a separate interview, expressed excitement over the fact that he will be working with Sarah for the first time. “I’m so excited to work with her because ang sarap niyang panooring magsayaw. Ang bait niya at saka magaan,” he said, adding that he is friends with the Gutierrez siblings Ruffa, Raymond, and Richard (Sarah’s long-time boyfriend). “Nakasama ko siya before sa Malaysia, so okay naman. We are friends with Richard, Raymond and Ruffa. I’m excited to work with her,” he added. As to the persistent question, Sarah remained noncommittal if she’s now officially a Kapamilya or if negotiations about it happening are underway. “Hopefully, hopefully yeah maging confirmed na very soon. Ayoko lang magsalita ng hindi pa tapos. Abangan niyo na lang,” she ended.

Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta share advice for young love teams by: Kristhoff Cagape

ichard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta’s team-up, popularly known as CharDawn, is set to celebrate its 25th year in 2016. Reflecting on the silver anniversary of their onscreen partnership, Richard attributed the success of their tandem to the beautiful projects they have done together. “Kami kasi ni Dawn, alam naman natin na nagsimula kami ni Dawn sa Hihintayin Kita sa Langit. Nagkaroon kami ng magandang relationship, naging boyfriend-girlfriend kami, and naghiwalay. Pero nong nagbalik tamabalan ulit kami ni Dawn, na-realize ng mga tao na maganda pala ‘tong tambalan na ito and maganda rin ‘yung mga nagagawa namin na mga movie at teleserye at siguro ‘yon ‘yung nagustuhan ng mga fans namin,” Richard said. Dawn said she believes that choosing the right project is the key to their success as a tandem and on how they have stayed this long together in the industry. “Ako kasi I’m just very grateful na hanggang ngayon tinatangkilik pa rin kami ng mga audience, na naaapektuhan pa rin sila sa amin, na gusto pa rin nila kaming makitang working t o g e t h e r, falling in love, fighting, getting back together, ‘yun pa rin

‘yung gusto nilang kind of roller coaster ride pag-nanonood sila ng shows namin o movies namin.” “Kaya kami ni Richard, we make sure na pinipili namin ‘yung materyal, we really want to make sure na kung ano ‘yung gagawin namin, it’s something na kaabang-abang, gusto rin na makita ng viewers namin. We hope each time we never fail them,” Dawn said. With so many popular young love teams today, what is their advice to them to last long in the industry like they have? Richard responded, “Sabi kasi ni Dawn, wala naman silang naririnig na negative about us. Kaya siguro nabubuwag ‘yung ibang mga love teams dahil nag-aaway sila, may personal na away or biglang nagkaroon ng boyfriend ‘yung isa, girlfriend ang isa at ayaw na magtrabaho together. Sa amin although may kanya-kanya na kaming mga asawa pero naiintidihan ng mga fans kami as a love team.”

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Dangwa: Love blooms in the most unexpected places

he hashtag #DangwaGirl went viral a few weeks ago as university belt students posted about a mysterious girl giving roses away on the streets of Manila. The lovely flower girl was revealed on GMA’s 24 Oras newscast as Janine Gutierrez – who found a unique way to promote her upcoming series. Janine spent a day giving out red roses to strangers she met along the way, similar to her role in the network’s upcoming series entitled Dangwa. The recipients – particularly the young men – were thrilled and quickly posted their encounters on social media. In the Dangwa series, the lives of various characters are changed by a chance meeting with Rosa (to be played by Janine Gutierrez), an enchantingly beautiful flower vendor in

Manila’s most popular flower market. Each character who buys a flower from Rosa will discover that love unexpectedly blooms in his or her own life. A new love story will be introduced to viewers every Monday and end on a Friday … except for the story of Rosa herself, which will slowly unfold as the season progresses. Rosa’s heartwarming smile and mischievous ways capture the hearts of flower delivery boy Baste (played by Mark Herras) and furniture designer Lorenzo (played by Aljur Abrenica), but there is more to the girl than they ever expected. Discovery the mystery behind Rosa and fall in love every week with the stories to be featured on DANGWA, which airs Monday to Friday starting October 26 only on GMA. Viewers abroad can catch it on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.

Elizabeth Ramsey passes away at 83

inger Jaya posted on her Facebook account that her mother Elizabeth Ramsey has passed away (October 8, 2015). She was

83. Last August, Elizabeth was confined at the Philippine Heart Center after suffering a diabetic seizure. Jaya in an interview stated that she planned to take her mother under her wing after her confinement to closely monitor her condition. Touted the Queen of Philippine Rock and Roll, Elizabeth Ramsey last appeared on ABS-CBN inYour Face Sounds Familiar afterMelai Cantiveros impersonated her.

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Daniel Padilla teaches Kathryn Bernardo how to handle bashers by: Rhea Manila Santos

s one of the hottest heartthrobs in showbiz today, Daniel Padilla said he is still learning how to handle the stress of juggling everyday taping for his top-rated show Pangako Sa ‘Yo and his numerous endorsements. “May stress pero hindi ko rin alam pano ko na-ha-handle (laughs).Pero yes I’m very happy pa rin ako. Stressed lang ako perohappy naman ako,” he said. DJ admitted that his popularity has its challenges and he tries to do his best everyday. “Pinakagusto ko everything sa showbiz. Gusto ko talaga everything hindi ako nagbibiro. Masaya ang showbiz eh. Sobrang challenging so ako parang lagi lang akong challenge accepted. Pinaka-challenging para sa akin ang pag-practice ng craft ko. Kung paano mo hihigitan yung last mong ginawa,” he told Push.com. ph. The Pangako Sa ‘Yo star said that when it comes to his role as Angelo in the Primetime Bida series, he has learned to grow with his role. “Kahit naman sa acting wala ng effort yung pagma-mature nung role, hindi yung acting pero kung paano ko atakihin hindi na namin pinipilit na magmukhang matanda or anything, talagang wala na. Sakto na rin sa edad namin kaya panalo so hindi na kami nahihirapan. Siyempre yung acting mahirap yung pag-act ng pagiging mature,” he explained. Even when it comes to his singing career, DJ said he considers it a challenge. The Kapamilya actor said it does not come as natural to him as playing his bass guitar. “Hindi. Dyusko. Medyo walanghiya na ako ngayon di ba sa pagkanta? (laughs) Pero hindi naman ako yung magiging ano sa pagiging recording artist. Ginagawa ko naman yun para sa mga supporters ko dahil di ba kasiyahan nila yun? Tinutuloy ko. Gusto ko lang sila maging masaya,” he shared. After dealing with numerous intrigues ever since joining the industry, DJ said he has learned to handle detractors especially those who bash him online. “Ever since naman hindi naman ako naaapektuhan sa kanila. Lalo na ngayon. Parang wala na akong paki talaga sa mundo (laughs)

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sinasabing maayos huwag mo na lang pansinin. Siyempre madaling sabihin pero pag nababasa mo mas mahirap. Ang maganda sa akin wala naman akong social media so okay lang (laughs),” he admitted. DJ said he also taught his love team partner Kathryn Bernardo how to not be upset when reading negative comments online. “Tinuruan ko na yun. Sabi ko lahat ng mga masasamang tao may paglalagyan yan (laughs). Hindi, sinabi ko sa kanya, ‘Hayaan mo silang mag sabi ng kahit ano basta wag mo na lang pansinin.’ Yun nga kasi lahat nga ng tao may paglalagyan sa tamang panahon. Kaya huwag na lang natin silang pansinin,” he revealed. Outside of showbiz, DJ said he still makes sure to make time for his younger siblings whom he lives with in their home in a village along Tandang Sora, Quezon city. “Oo naman. After nga nung recording ko sa bahay na ako. Merong time for family naman,” he said.

Sam Milby reveals why he has been single for six years now

i Sam Milby ang lead actor sa bagong romcom movie ng Regal Entertainment na The Prenup kasama si Jennylyn Mercado na ipapalabas na ngayong October 14. Dahil kilig ang tema ng kanilang pelikula, inulan ng katanungan si Sam kung bakit anim na taon na siyang single at walang inspirasyon. “I think it took time for me to heal and to move on din from the last and parang alam mo yung enjoy na lang being single enjoy na lang with my friends. Ngayon naman kasi hindi ako lumalabas I never met anybody new.” Hindi naman daw inaalis ni Sam ang option na makipag date kapag may nakilala siyang kumuha ng kanyang attention. Sa ngayon ay hindi niya pa daw ito nakikita. “Pwede mangyari sometimes you have to get out of your comfort zone if you really want to pursue someone di ba?” 31 na si Sam ngayong taon at kung magkakaroon daw siya muli ng girlfriend, mas pipiliin niya ang non-showbiz para tahimik naman ang kanyang personal life. “Personally I was always wanting na sana non-showbiz naman para mas tahimik naman di ba?”

From stars to public servants: Which celebrities will run for public office in 2016?

Lucy Torres-Gomez

by: Joan Leary

V Patrol’s Mario Dumaual has tracked down celebrities who will be running for office this 2016. Which stars have heeded the call of public service?

Alma Moreno

E.R. Ejercito

Leyte Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez is set to file for candidacy for another term in Congress this October 14.

Ronnie Ricketts

Alma Moreno is presently a councilor in Paranaque City but will run for Senator under UNA.

Lani Mercado

E.R. Ejercito will run again as Governor of Laguna after being removed by the Commission of Elections from the gubernatorial seat last February.

Imelda Papin

Ronnie Ricketts, who resigned from his post in the Optical Media Board, will run for Congress.

Other celebrities running for public office: Vandolph Quizon will be running for councilor in

Paranaque City.

Lani Mercado is currently a congressman for the 2nd District of Cavite. She will be running as a mayor of Bacoor, Cavite

Singer Imelda Papin plans to break the streak of the Fuentebellas of Camarines Sur by running as congresswoman under the Liberal Party.

Roderick Paulate

Lani Mercado

Senator Lito Lapid will run as Angeles City, Pampanga’s Actor Roderick Paulate will run again as Quezon City mayor. councilor.

Jolo Revilla, who’s presently seated as Cavite’s Vice Governor will run again in the same position next year. Mark Lapid, who is the son of Senator Lito Lapid will run for the senate under the Liberal Party. Celebrity lawyer Lorna Kapunan will run for the senate under Senator Grace Poe’s party. Former Viva Hot Babe Andrea del Rosario is now venturing into politics by running as Calatagan, Batangas’ vice mayor under the Nacionalista Party. Singer Lance Raymundo will run as a councilor of San Juan. From being a councilor, Jeremy Marquez will run as a vice mayor of Paranaque. Councilor Yul Servo filed for candidacy for the position of Congressman in Manila. Alfred Vargas will again run for another term as congressman for the 5th district of Quezon City. Singer Roselle Nava will seek another term as 1st district councilor of Paranaque. Charee Pineda is also running for another term as Valenzuela City councilor Angelica Jones will run as Laguna’s Vice Governor under the Liberal Party ARTISTA WINNIPEG OCTOBER 2015 ISSUE

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Nora Aunor and Eddie Garcia join GMA’s upcoming primetime series Little Mommy

n what can be described as an almost miraculous coming-together of two multi-awarded Best Actors with more than 80 awards to their names combined, Ms. Nora Aunor and Mr. Eddie Garcia will work together in GMA’s newest primetime offering LITTLE MOMMY. The one and only Superstar Ms. Nora Aunor, with over 175 movies to her name, and FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences) Hall of Famer Mr. Eddie Garcia, with over 300 films under his belt, are two formidable forces to reckon with in the Philippine film and TV industry and two established personalities that helped shape local show business. Little Mommy is a story about the poignant life journey of Lola Annie, Lolo Miguel,

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Tinay and Letlet. Tinay, to be portrayed by Kris Bernal, is a 25-year old who has a mind of a 9 year old because of her intellectual disability. Her daughter, Letlet (Chlaui Malayao) is a 6 year old playing the role of Little Mommy to her own mother as she is trying to compensate for her mother’s deficiencies. Ms. Nora Aunor portrays Lola Annie Batongbuhay, the cool retro lola of Tinay, who still plays in gigs with her band. For her, Tinay’s condition is not a disability, but a gift because Tinay will forever remain innocent. Mr. Eddie Garcia is Don Miguel Valle, Tinay’s long-lost maternal grandfather. For him, one is never too old to learn new things. Through his grandchildren,

Tinay and Letlet, he will learn how to be a kid again. Little Mommy also stars Bembol Roco, Keempee De Leon, Gladys Reyes, Mark Herras, Hiro Peralta, Renz Fernandez, Juancho Trivino and Sunshine Dizon. Under the direction of Ricky Davao, this light and heartwarming story of Little Mommy unfolds this November on GMA and will air internationally on its flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. To see your favourite Kapuso shows on GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, check the airing schedules in your territory through the website www.gmanetwork.com/ international/programguide.

oday in Kris TV, comedienne Pokwang together with her beau Lee O’Brien shared with host Kris Aquino and guest co-host K Brosas the story behind her pregnancy and unfortunate miscarriage. Pokwang said that she first consulted K as she was still doubting if she’s really pregnant. The two then went to an OB/GYN and it was

confirmed she’s really pregnant. That’s the only time when she told her boyfriend Lee the good news. “Nung nasigurado na talaga namin sa OB na ‘Yes, you’re pregnant’ tsaka ko na nasabi sa kanya (Lee). [It was a] Sunday, merong lunch sa bahay with some friends, pinakita ko sa kanya ‘yung ultrasound keme,” Pokwang said. When Lee met Pokwang he was a bachelor and this was s u p posed to be his first child. When asked about his reaction he said, “I was happy, you know it’s something that we’ve both wanted so I think it was something like kind of, in the process

Pokwang shares the storybehind her pregnancy by: Joan Leary obviously there’s that initial ‘absolutely am I ready?’ this is different you know like ‘cause that’s a new phase in life it’s a whole new chapter and understanding responsibilities that come with it.” After sharing the good news, Pokwang experienced difficulty with her pregnancy.

“Korek, naloka ‘ko nun sabi ko bakit ganun. Nung una ‘di ba sabi ni Doc normal lang yang mga ganyan pahabol parang ganyan. Pero parang ‘di na’ko natutuwa tumi-three days na hindi na tama ito,” she shared. At that time, Kris and Pokwang prayed together on a Sunday and the Queen of All Media advised her that maybe it was time for her to take a break from work to be able to save the baby because its heartbeat was getting weak. During Pokwang’s pregnancy she was busy with the primetime series “Nathaniel” and the staff also told her to take a break and check with the doctor to know more about the baby’s condition. “Oo parang ganun, para matuloy kasi masyadong mahina ‘yung kapit. Oo (she was told to rest), kasi sinabi ko sa kanila na parang one week na’kong nag sa-spotting parang ‘di na tama. So siyempre natakot sila sabi, ‘Mamang umuwi ka na muna or pumunta ka sa doctor pa-checkup mo na yan’,” Pokwang elaborated. “Sobrang hina talaga nung heartbeat ng bata and then the next, Saturday wala na. Wala nang heartbeat,” she sadly shared. Meanwhile, Pokie’s daughter Mae sent a touching message for her and Lee, which moved them to tears. “To my Mom, Seeing you happy makes me happy. Alam mo naman po kung ano ang tama para sa sarili mo. Sana siya na talaga ‘yung taong sinasabi mo na gusto mong magpasaya sayo hanggang pagtanda mo. I love you po. “To Lee, Take good care of her, she is all I’ve got. I’m happy for the both of you.”

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Cristine Reyes and Ali Khatibi to wed this year

by: Gary Ann Lastrilla

ristine Reyes and fiancé Ali Khatibi were grilled about their relationship on Tonight with Boy Abunda’s October 9 episode. Saying that the birth of their daughter Amara changed her life completely, Cristine shared that she felt like crying yet at the same time, happy when she finally saw her baby for the first time.“Sobrang happiness tapos ‘yung iyak, parang finally she’s out, nakikita ko na siya,” she said. On the other hand, Ali, a mixed martial arts athlete, said that he was crying tears of joy. Cristine said that the both of them have been very hands-on parents. Meanwhile, host Boy Abunda also asked them how their engagement proposal happened. “Parang we were just talking. Parang spur of the moment lang po talaga but it was very personal, very intimate. It was just the both of us. I didn’t

even have the ring with me that time so talagang we’re just really bonding,” Ali narrated while Cristine added that it happened at a hotel with some friends. “Tuwang tuwa ako na nag-sink in talaga siya sa ’kin the next day morning hanggang gabi yata umiiyak ako,” Cristine described how she felt.

When asked why the proposal happened later, the couple said that they were undergoing counseling for preparation and guidance.

Moreover, they revealed that they plan on getting married this year. Now that Cristine is making a showbiz comeback through the upcoming teleserye Tubig at Langis, will Ali allow her to still do sexy roles? “That’s entirely her choice po if she wants to do it or (not)… Kasi I don’t want to be the one na parang dictating. That’s really her call po,” he answered. But will Cristine still pursue such roles? “I’m very vocal naman po, tito Boy even before na parang I’m not really comfortable anymore doing what I do before,” she said. Meanwhile, Cristine shared that she has started shooting the said teleserye opposite actor Zanjoe Marudo, adding that she missed and enjoyed working. Furthermore, she revealed that she is doing a movie entitled, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin by Bob Ong. “Sobrang comedy ‘to, tito Boy… Partner ko dito si Jayson Gainza and si Paolo Ballesteros,” she said, confirming that it will be a trilogy.

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Jennylyn Mercado admits trophy on her shelf belongs to ex Luis Manzano

by: Joan Leary

uest in Kris TV, The Prenup star Jennylyn Mercado toured Kris Aquino in her house. While inside her entertainment room, Kris looked at the corner where Jennylyn’s awards were displayed. She accidentally noticed a Best Male Emcee trophy and wondered why it was ‘male’ instead of ‘female.’ Jennylyn laughed and said she still has her ex-boyfriend Luis Manzano’s trophy as the Best Emcee in the male category in the 2013 Aliw Awards. Jennylyn explained that she was present at the event and at the time she and Luis were still together, so the organizers handed over his award to her. “Ms. Kris hindi akin ‘yan. Kay Luis ‘yan. Nailagay ko lang diyan kasi nakalimutan kong ibigay sa kanya, kasi ganito yan inabot ko yung kay Ryzza Mae yung isa, kasi

ako lang yung nakarating sa event na yan. Inabot sa akin tapos nakalimutan kong ibigay sa kanya hanggang sa wala. Tapos nakita ko na lang dinisplay ng mama ko diyan. Sabi ko ‘Mama, hindi sa akin yan,’” she said. Kris offered to give the award back to Luis s i n c e they are neighbors.

Xian Lim talks about his next international project

by: Rhea Manila Santos

fter providing the voice of Paddington in the Philippine release of the Hollywood movie Paddington last year, Xian Lim revealed he is part of another international project as one of the celebrity endorsers of Asia’s largest videoon-demand service, HOOQ. The Kapamilya actor recently shot three commercials for the brand with Jessy Mendiola that had them recreating iconic scenes from three blockbuster movies. “I’m just really thankful sa lahat ng blessings na pumupunta sa akin and I’m really excited for all my supporters and everyone na mapanuod nila itong ginawa nmain na tatlong pelikula dahil dito nag-enjoy lahat. And I can’t wait for them to see it. Meron tayong Jerry Maguire, Zorro, andPulp Fiction,” he shared during the HOOQ event held last October 8 at URBN Bar in BGC. Xian said he learned a lot from working with a foreign crew that included an Irish director and an Academy Award winning Director of Photography while shooting the commercials. “Yung scene namin sa Zorro ang galing eh, ang galing nung approach. It feels great kasi nung nandun kami we learn a lot from each other. They do things differently and just working with people from all over the world like Ireland and the States. Our director was from Ireland. Talagang it was a privilege doing this whole project,” he said.

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Being reunited with his Must Date the Playboy co-star made the shoot more enjoyable as well. “Yung mga eksena kasi na ginawa namin it was played on loop para makuha talaga namin yung mga eksena sa movies na yun and it was really fun. We were just enjoying the whole time. Wala ng hiyaan sa amin,” he said. Currently shooting for his upcoming teleserye in Palawan, Xian shared a recent accident on set that had him walking in pain that day. “So we had a scene for The Story of Us and paahon na ako sa shore and my last kick merong isang malaking sea urchin na naghihintay dun sa paa ko. And right after that I was rushed to the clinic tapos yun binigyan naman nila ako ng proper medication. Pero sobrang sakit (laughs),” he recalled.

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Xian said that he doesn’t mind their hectic shooting schedule because he knows the viewers will enjoy his new soap with Kim Chiu. “We just came back from Palawan from kanina and I guarantee mag-e-enjoy t a laga yung mga manunuod not only because of the scenery, not only the feel but kumbaga ito yung inaabangan nila eh. Makikita na rin nila sa wakas. I’m really excited and Kim is also excited,” he added.

Bea Alonzo talks about working with John Lloyd Cruz again

by: Gary Ann Lastrilla

arning a total of P320 million worldwide, actress Bea Alonzo said that it really means a lot to her that many people saw and appreciated The Love Affair. “Ang pinakaimportanteng natutunan ko siguro (sa movie na ito) ay mahalin mo ‘yung sarili mo na kahit na ikaw lang. ‘Wag kang maghintay na may taong darating na kukumpleto sa’yo. Dapat kumpleto ka bilang ikaw lang. You can only give love to others if you love yourself and if you are whole,” she said, adding that this is her take home lesson from doing the film. After The Love Affair, Bea is back to doing another movie project – the muchawaited sequel of One More Chance, opposite actor John Lloyd Cruz. Did she miss working with him? Confirming that she missed working with him, the actress said that they both matured since they filmed One More Chance in 2007. “Siyempre ibang tao na kami ngayon. Marami na kaming natutunan from the past and what’s exciting is that every time magkatrabaho kami together, laging may sorpresa para sa isa’t isa. “Lagi akong mayroong nakikitang bago sa kanya at sana ganun din siya sa akin

Reflections... Con’t. from page 4. who watches over you … neither slumber nor sleep” (Ps. 121:1-8). When we trust God in times of trouble, it is not the Beatles lyric “mother Mary comes to me”, but God who will deliver and honor us and with long life will satisfy us (Ps. 91:15-16). This includes full satisfaction of your companionship, His provisions and protection. When spouses do their duties, God in turn causes change in the other spouse to respond in giving their Godgiven rights. Only God in Christ can make a husband and wife new beings to love and to serve even though each may feel unloved and neglected. Our God of newness will bring a miracle of grace to transform and bless our

kasi siguro nago-grow kami sa bawat proyektong na ginagawa namin na hindi magkasama that’s why nakakatulong ‘yun eh na we’re growing apart. And then when we do a project together again, it’s a totally different feel na naman kasi nag-grow na kami as actors, as individuals,” she said. Aware that 2015 brought a lot of blessings for her, Bea shared that she will be doing a teleserye in 2016. “I’m doing a teleserye na next year. Exciting din ‘yun. Naeexcite ako dun kasi meron akong makakasama na matagal na rin nating hindi nakita sa TV,” s h e said.

marriage. His lovingkindness never ceases, His compassions never fails, they are new every morning; Great is (His) faithfulness (Lam. 3: 22-23). A wise writer beautifully penned these words like apples of gold in a setting of silver: ”Every moment of your life, you are offered the opportunity to choose love or fear - to tread the earth, or to soar the heavens. Fear would walk you on a narrow path, promising to take you where you want to go. Love says, ‘Open your arms and fly with me.” Life has no rewind button. What is done cannot be undone. But God has a re-set button to restore us to the original specification of the Maker for marriage. Faith in Christ Jesus and receiving Him as Savior and Lord is that re-set button. We become new creatures and behold all things are passed away, all things become new. Amen. ARTISTA WINNIPEG OCTOBER 2015 ISSUE

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