Artista october 2016 issue by Ley Navarro

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Manitoba Filipino Street Festival 2nd Parol Making Contest Registration and Participation is FREE

Category 1 Home Made Parol Contest:

1. The Parol-Making Contest is open to all. However, only one entry is allowed per person or 1 entry per group. 2. The entry should be a five point star-shaped Christmas lantern made from indigenous and/ or recyclable materials ( no size limit) 3. Photographs or video from the different stages of making the Parol must be provided as proof that the Parol was not store bought.

Category #2 Use of MFSF Parol Kits (one size): 1. The contest is limited to the first registered 20 contestants only on a first come, first serve basis. 2. The Parol-Making Contest is open to all. However, only one entry is allowed per person. * Children under 13 years of age are allowed to be accompanied by one adult. 3. Participants are allowed to bring materials, including scissors/cutting tool to decorate their Parol. 4. Parol kit will be sold at $5.00 each (includes: bamboo sticks 16” long, Japanese paper, glue). 5. Parol must be assembled and decorated at the event site, contest starts at exactly 2pmmust be completed by 5pm.

General Rules for Both Categories: 1. Twinkling bulbs can be added for illumination, though would not be part of the criteria for judging. 2. MFSF will have scissors, glue gun, cutting tools for participants to use. 3. Completed registration forms must be received no later than November 24, 2016. 4. All entries must be submitted on November 27, 2016, at by 2pm, to be mounted in time for the opening of the “Parol Making Contest. 5. Judging will be on November 27, at FSGW Event building at 49 Euclid Avenue. The awarding proper will be done the same day at 6pm. 6. The Organizer, MFSF, reserves the right to use the winners’ names and/or photographs for the purposes of publicity, advertising without prior compensation or notice. 7. The decision of the judges shall be FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE. JUDGES WILL USE THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA FOR A TOTAL OF 100%: • Originality - 25 % • Craftsmanship and use of indigenous materials - 50 % • Over-all impact - 25 %

MFSF CHRISTMAS CAROLING CONTEST Registration and Participation is FREE

Eligibility

• No age-limit. • Those eligible to join are the following but are not limited to Church Choirs, Associations, Family/Friends Group Caroling. • Each participating choir should have a minimum of 6 participants – no maximum limit of participants.

General Rules and Criteria:

Registration:Please provide the following information when registering: 1. Name of Choir/Group 2. Name of Choirmaster’s Name or leader to represent the group plus one designated by the group. 3. Names of participating singers. 4. Name of accompanist(s), if the accompanist is not part of the singers • Please note that only those names submitted to the organizers will be allowed to join the contest.

Repertoire:

1. Minus one and Karaoke music are not allowed – we encourage everyone to use hand held musical instruments (guitar, violin, maracas, tambourine, ukulele, castanets, spoons, accordion,etc) or sing in Acappella. 2. Number of songs to be performed per choir group is limited to 2 contrasting numbers (slow and upbeat) and 1 mandatory song determined by the MFSF Christmas Caroling Committee which is the song “Joy to the World”. 3. The mandatory song is open to interpretation by all choirs.

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4. Medleys are allowed but will count as one of the contrasting songs. The Medley is limited to be 5 mins long. 5. All songs must be sung in either English or Tagalog only. 6. Time limit per Choir to perform all three songs is 15 minutes. 7. Because of time constraints and to allow all choir groups to perform, we ask that all competitors be aware that should a choir group exceed their time limit of 15 mins, points will be deducted from their final score. (Points deducted will be decided by the Committee.)

Contest Proper:

1. The order of the participating choirs shall be determined by lots, which shall be drawn on the day of the contest, November 27, 2016 before the contest proper. 2. The performances of each choir shall be timed from the start of each song, and shall be paused at the end of each song. Breaks between songs shall not be counted towards the choir’s time.

Judges will use the following criteria for a total of 100%:

Tonal quality 30% Harmony/Dynamics 40% Choreography/Costumes 20% Audience Impact 10% • Please note that the decision of the Board of Judges is FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.

PRIZES

Parol Contest (Cat 1 & 2) 1st- $300 2nd- $200 3rd- $100 Caroling Contest 1st- $500 2nd- $300 3rd- $200 We will be accepting non perishable goods/canned food to be donated to Winnipeg Harvest

‘The Third Party’ earns P10M

on opening day

ANILA - “The Third Party,” a gay romantic comedy starring Sam Milby, Angel Locsin, and Zanjoe Marudo, has earned an opening day gross of P10 million, according to producer Star Cinema. It is the seventh film by the ABS-CBN production outfit to reach the box office milestone on its debut following “Achy Breaky Hearts” (P10 million), “Everything About Her (P15 million), “Love Me Tomorrow” (P13 million),” “Just the 3 of Us” (P16 million), and “How To Be Yours” (P10 million). “Barcelona: A Love Untold” (P23 million), which stars the popular onscreen tandem of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, had the highest opening day for a Star Cinema film in 2016 so far. Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, “The Third Party” tells the story of Andi (Locsin), a woman who finds herself in an unusual situation of being a third party to the gay relationship of Christian (Marudo) and Max (Milby). More awkwardness ensues when she starts living with them under one roof after being kicked out of her apartment.

Angel Locsin reveals third party caused past breakup

Angel Locsin admitted that she already had a relationship whose breakup was caused by a third party.

The actress made the statement during the press conference of her film “The Third Party” where her character was replaced by her former boyfriend with another man. “Oo meron [akong relationship na third party ang naging dahilan ng breakup] pero kung kanino man, sa akin na lang iyon,” she briefly said. Locsin was also asked how she would react if in real life, her boyfriend replaces her with another man. “Siyempre masakit ‘yun pero wala naman sa gender ‘yun. ‘Yung fact na napalitan ka, masakit naman talaga. Pero may tinatawag na moving on so ‘yun na lang. Kasi malay mo sila naman ang para sa isa’t isa talaga,” she said. While their movie will tackle a plot that’s not commonly tackled, Locsin is confident the moviegoers are going to like it. “Wala naman kaming ginawang controversial dito. Sa amin lang, nilatag namin ‘yung kwento kung ano ang nakikita natin, kung meron tayong kaibigan na in a relationship na pareho ang gender, parang wala ka namang ire-react sa totoong buhay. Ganun lang din naman,” she said. “Pinapakita lang namin dito kung paano ba magmahal, paano ba ang relationship, paano ba ang samahan, paano ba ang pakikitungo sa kapwa mo,” she added.

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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer

ON TITHES AND TAXES

he Kingdom of God, says Dr. Karl Barth, has two grace instruments in our world: the State and the Church. This corresponds to the nature of our God as the God of justice and justification (cf. Carl F. Henry). The state, as God’s servant (deacon) is ordained to promote justice – to do good and to punish evil – society (Rom. 13:1-5). The Church is tasked with the proclamation of justification by faith in Christ Jesus.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 that a person can have eternal life. No one preaches to a dead person. 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 consistent with 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 and pay their taxes and duties. Compliance provides the basic structures of society where the citizens, their rights and properties are protected. The Apostle Paul enjoins all “to be subject to authority as ordained by God …. ” (Rom. 13: 1-5). Of course, the other side of compliance is the fear of sanctions that includes fines, imprisonment, and other prohibitions. Christians on the other hand, have more problems in their relationship with the Church. Because membership is voluntary, members have more freedom to comply or not to comply with Biblical duties. We often engage in exegetical justifications and proof textings that tithes are no longer applicable because they are now

“Now Exclusive To Each Other”

Dr.Agustin (Jun) Vencer, Jr. (LLB, DD, DLitt, PHD Applied Theology) is the President of Global Transformational Ministries and Pastor of the Alliance International Church of Pearland in Texas, USA. He is married to Annabella Castillo Vencer. They have four children and six grandchildren. His biography is Poor Is No Excuse, written by John Allan and originally published by Pater Noster in England.

characters? Daniel: Ako si Ely, two years na akong nasa Barcelona. Kumukuha ako work. We just remind ourselves of the rea- ng Masters in son we’re doing what we do and think of Architecture doon. the people we are working hard for.” In a recent posted interview be- A t low we will know more how the KathNiel (as they are collectively called) love team bloomed to an “exclusively dating couple” after been working together for five years now. Sino ang mas maalaga sa inyo abroad? Kathryn: Si DJ. (His full name is Daniel John. — RFL) How are you similar to or different from your

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he lead stars of “Barcelona: A Love Untold,” Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernado are now “ exclusively dating”. The 21-year-old heartthrob declared: “We’re exclusive for each other. Wala nang pwedeng dumagdag pa doon (We will not allow other people to be part of that relationship).” Kathryn, 20, added: “At this point, we already know each other very well. Next to my mom, DJ (Daniel’s nickname) is the person who knows me best. I can just be myself when I’m around him. We just try to enjoy each other every day.” Asked to describe their relationship, Daniel said: “When we encounter problems, we take the extra effort to make things

under grace not under law. We overlook the fact that Abraham gave his tithe over 400 years before the law of Moses. We give grudgingly our tithes and offerings. One Christian claimed that he did not believe in tithing but that he is a generous giver to his church. Of course, giving must be wholehearted, generous, proportionate and cheerful. In fact, following the Macedonian example, it must be sacrificial in that it begins with the giving of self to God (2 Cor. 8:5). The man was asked “when is generous giving generous?” He answered “any giving beyond 10%”.So why 10% as the baseline for generous giving? Others claim that Jesus abolished tithing. There is no direct statement that He did but Jesus did not prohibit tithing. He qualified it saying that it must not be disconnected from justice and love (Lk. 11:4). What Jesus condemned is the legalistic spirit behind tithing (Matt. 23:23). Theologian Elizabeth Achtemeier said, “…our Lord approves of tithing ….” John Stott wrote that “tithing our income is a minimum Christian obligation, and that the church and its mission are bound to suffer when we disobey.” Yet tithing cannot be compelled or be a leverage for more blessings. The challenge is how can Christians under grace exceed the giving of the Pharisees under law. 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 from holy living. God is not only interested with His tithe but also with how we spend “our” portion (90%). God still owns our whole income, everything – ourselves, our time, our talent, our treasure, and our thoughts. Giving to God is about multiplication not subtraction of His wholistic goodness. 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). The challenge is to test God with our faith-giving. Jesus commands Christians to seek first the Kingdom of God and all the others will be given to them(Matt. 6:32). Amen.

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mayroon akong secret mission. Kathryn: Ako naman si Mia, isa siyang babae na naghahanap ng isa pang chance dahil nakagawa siya ng isang pagkakamali. Nagkaroon siya ng idea na kapag pumunta siya sa ibang bansa, sa Barcelona, she will have the chance to start over. Sobrang seryoso ng mga characters namin hindi siya kasing comic ng Crazy Beautiful You. Sa Page 8 pls.

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Dennis Trillo wins big in Seoul International Drama Awards

rama King Dennis Trillo bagged the Asian Star Prize in Seoul International Drama Awards in South Korea. The award recognizes and rewards Asian talent widely beloved by the Korean audience. To date, Dennis is the first ever Filipino actor to receive the said award. In his acceptance speech, the Kapuso actor thanked the award-giving body for the honor and recognition. He also dedicated his award to GMA Network, his family, loved ones, and to all Filipinos. “I would like to thank the Seoul International Drama Awards for this honor and recognition. This is very special to me because it was given by the Korean people who are very well known in creating the best dramas in the world.” “In the Philippines, we also do our best in trying to create quality programs for the Filipino audience. This award will continue to inspire me in honing my craft as a dramatic actor.” “I also would like to share this award with my home network, GMA7, to

my family, to my loved ones, to all the Filipinos and all my supporters. Thank you very much! Kamsahamnida! To God be the glory! Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino!” Organized by Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee and Korean Broadcasters Association, Seoul International Drama Awards is a festival that brings together all professionals in the field of TV drama production and media industry and global audiences who enjoy television dramas. The award-giving body is supported by The Ministry of Culture, Seoul Metropolitan Government, KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, Corea Drama Production Association, Korean TV & Radio Writers Association and Korean TV Drama Producers Association. The Seoul International Drama Awards Ceremonies is broadcasted live on KBS 2TV. Dennis Trillo topbilled the recently concluded well-loved Kapuso primetime series Juan Happy Love Story with Philippine TV’s Sweetheart Heart Evangelista.

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KATHNIEL: Con’t. from page 6. totoo lang nahirapan kaming i-portray dahil ibang-iba siya, malalim at hindi pa namin nagagawa. Daniel: Iba ako kay Ely dahil hindi siya masyadong positive na tao. Marami siyang bina-block at lagi niyang iniisip yung mga baka…baka ganito, baka ganyan. E ako sobrang positive kong tao. Kahit ano okay lang sa ’kin. Pero pareho kaming dedicated sa pamilya. Lahat ng ginagawa ko katulad ni Ely para sa pamilya. Kathryn: Kay Mia, ang pagkakapareho namin siguro ‘yung gusto niya ng second chance to prove herself. Gusto niyang patunayan sa lahat na kaya niya. So far ba, kilalang-kilala nyo na ang isa’t-isa? Daniel: Oo naman! Kathryn: Yes! Daniel: After five years, yes! Kathryn: Kung meron akong pinakakilalang tao, next to mama ko, si DJ yun. Daniel: Ganoon din ako. Who is more moody…and how do you deal with it (kung wala sa mood ang isa sa inyo)? Daniel: Moody si Kathryn. Hirap, iba-iba. Tatantyahin mo rin siempre kung okay na kausapin. Away from work, do you spend time together (work out together, etc.)?

Kathryn: Gusto namin nagbe-beach at bakasyon with friends. How many foreign countries have you visited together so far, whether for work or for vacation? Kathryn: Nasa 15-20 na rin. What do you like most about each other? Daniel: Pareho kami. So, gusto namin ang isa’t isa. (Then they both laughed)

Anything that you don’t like about each other? Daniel: Moody. Parang lahat ng mga babae ganoon. Kathryn: Wala, natanggap ko na rin, eh. Before, tinatantya namin. Pero ngayon swabe na. Kahit mag-away, naaayos din. What’s your theme song? Kathryn: Love ni Nat King Cole What is the best gift that you have given each other? Daniel: Gift ng partnership namin. Credits: Conversations by Ricky Lo

JODI STA. MARIA and “BRIDGES OF LOVE” EARN NODS FROM 2016 INTERNATIONAL EMMY’S

BS-CBN Corporation once again received honors from the International Emmy® Awards as Kapamilya actress Jodi Sta. Maria and ABS-CBN teleserye “Bridges of Love” picked up nominations at this year’s prestigious competition. Jodi was recognized for her outstanding performance as Amor Powers in the 2015 remake of “Pangako Sa ‘Yo” and is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actress category against Judi Dench (United Kingdom), Grazi Massafera (Brazil), and Christiane Paul (Germany). “Bridges of Love,” meanwhile, will be competing in the Best Telenovela category alongside telenovelas from Canada and Brazil. The series shares the tale of two brothers, Gael (Jericho Rosales) and Carlos (Paulo Avelino), who were bound by their promise to each other, separated by an unfortunate tragedy, and bridged together by love embodied by only one woman — the vivacious club dancer Mia (Maja Salvador). “Bridges of Love” was the first Filipino series to air in the Latin American region, particularly in Peru via PanAmericana. It is followed by “Pangako Sa’yo,” which is currently airing in the said Peruvian TV channel. Aside from Peru, both series already aired in different countries in Asia and Africa. Jodi and “Bridges of Love” are the only nominees that come from the Philippines among the 40 nominees across ten categories and 15 countries in this year’s awards. Last year, ABS-CBN chief content officer Charo SantosConcio was chosen as the Gala Chair for the 43rd International Emmy® Awards and opened the gala before the world’s best producers, creatives, and talents. She is the first Filipino Gala Chair invited to participate in the prestigious event. ABS-CBN previously scored International Emmy® Awards nominations for “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor” (Best Telenovela) in 2011, “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Telenovela) and Sid Lucero in “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Actor) in 2010, and “Kahit Isang Saglit” (Best Telenovela) and Angel Locsin in “Lobo” (Best Actress) in 2009. This year’s winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on November 21 at the Hilton New York Hotel. The International Emmy® Awards are given by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. ABS-CBN’s content is made available across other territories through ABS-CBN International Distribution. ABS-CBN International Distribution has been recognized in the global arena as a reliable foreign content provider. It has been a premier source of high quality Filipino programming in over 50 territories all over the world and has sold over 30,000 hours of content worldwide. Living up to this recognition, ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to add to its line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures. For more information, visit ABS-CBN International Distribution’s official website at http://internationalsales.abs-cbn.com. ARTISTA WINNIPEG OCTOBER 2016 ISSUE

Coco Martin

Unique Brand Of Pinoy Charm

ith a 42% share in ratings, Ang Probinsyano reigns supreme on primetime television—yes because of the compelling story; of course because it’s a remake of a Fernando Poe Jr. classic; but majorly also because it’s a Coco Martin starrer. The award-winning actor may be way low key compared to his contemporaries, but if anything, that just doubles up his charisma. He’s not maporma but his casual porma makes countless girls giddy with kilig—even if he’s just in T-shirt or jeans or in the police uniform when he’s in character as Ador. While this country, with its fascination for things Western, is obsessed with mestizo men, Coco Martin, in all is lalaking Pilipino glory, has the admiration of a large chunk of the female population. We tried analyzing this Coco Martin magic, and while we will never be able to encapsulate his unique brand of appeal and star quality, here are three things we believe makes him the one-of-a-kind Pinoy charmer he is: His signature style is clean, effortless, and relatable. Coco is not your sleek, dapper gentleman—neither is he the ultra casual guy next door, nor the adrenaline junkie jock. He’s a man whose outfits are classic but in step with the times, a man who’ll perfectly complement your efforts to be fasyon

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that only end up as laidback ensembles; he won’t be more good-looking than you but he looks good enough to make you look better once you’re together, what with his effervescent demeanor. He’s not into trends. Yes, his signature style is befitting of the times but it’s also never too much—he doesn’t do trends hence he won’t look like everyone else. His unique charm stays intact and unaffected, showcased by how comfortable he is in his own skin… comfortable enough to not rely on clothes alone to make him look good, much less to define him. It’s his personality that carries whatever look he has on. He’s got that gangsta thing going on but his cute dimples betray him. How can you not swoon over Coco when he smiles? He doesn’t even have to fix his hair—he just has to smile. Even if he tries wearing the same shirt over and over, you probably won’t even notice because you’re too focused on his childlike exuberance. What is it about Coco’s style that you love?

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Get to know Sam Milby’s lady love, Mari Jasmine

by: Joan Leary

any were happy to see Sam Milby in a relationship again after not being committed for more than five years. His last high profile relationship was with actress Anne Curtis. This time, his inspiration is model Mari Jasmine. Mari was born to a Japanese mother and English father and was raised in Sydney, Australia. According to her website, she was born in Tokyo, Japan and lived her first five years together with her siblings. “We then relocated to Australia, where I studied and spent an awesome childhood

kicking around a soccer ball and swimming in the sea,” she shared. Before getting into modeling, she took different jobs such as “being a barista in London to working in a medical assistance company in Paris.” When she became a model, she had the opportunity to see the world. “Work took me to Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Malaysia and the Philippines (where I now live)!” In the Philippines, she is the latest addition to ETC Channel’s Etcetera family. Mari is a reporter alongside Kim Jones-Rosales and they cover fashion and lifestyle news.

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Janelle Mae Frayna

The First Philippine Woman Grandmaster

anelle Mae Frayna, a 20-year-old chess player from Legazpi City, made history as she officially became the First Philippine Woman Grandmaster after a stellar performance at the 42nd World Chess Olympiad at Baku Azerbaikan. She had a 2281 rating at the end of the competition, posting four wins, four draws, and one loss in nine games. Frayna is a graduating Psychology Student and Candidate for Cum Laude in Far Eastern University and Likewise, a 76 UAAP season Athlete of the year and most valuable player in chess.

In the year 2014, Janelle also made a history as she qualified as the first Female player to reach in the men’s Grandfinals National Chess Championship and won the 4th spot beating Several Filipino Grandmasters such as GM Rogelio Antonio Jr, GM Richard Bitoon and drew with GM Barcenilla, she defeated IM Joel Pimentel, IM Oliver Dimakiling, IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia. And one of her most memorable victories when she won against GM Eugene Torre in 2015 National Men’s Championship. Joining victories with Janelle is

Grandmaster Eugene Torre who added a tournament-best 10 points. Despite Torre’s another milestone to his legendary career sterling performance, the Filipinos finished the by winning his fourth medal – a bronze 11-round Swiss System team event in 58th place on board three – at the close of the 42nd with 6 points, four points behind champion World Chess Olympiad Tuesday in Baku, United States. Ukraine and Russia took the silver and Azerbaijan. bronze medals. In his 23rd appearance – the India was Asia’s top performer in most by anyone in chess history – the fourth place while dethroned champion China 64-year-old Torre played all 11 matchsettled for 13th place. es, winning nine and drawing twice for

Senate Committee on Sports Chairman and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquaio and Senator Loren Legarda give words of encouragement to the members of the Philippine The Philippines now has its first ever Woman Chess Grandmaster in 20-year-old Janelle Chess Olympiad Team, headed by Asia’s first grandmaster (GM) Eugene Torre, during Mae Frayna. their visit to the Senate.(MNS photo)

HOMECOMING. WGM Janelle May Frayna receives a hero’s welcome from the city government of Legazpi. Photo by Rhaydz B. Barcia

The outstanding performance of GM Eugene Torre in Baku 2016 Chess Olympiad

Brillante Mendoza’s new film to be screened at Tokyo International Film Festival

uling bumida ang bagong obra ng beteranong director na si Brillante Mendoza na Shiniuma Dead Horse na pinangungunahan ng aktor na si Lou Veloso. Pasok ito sa Asian Three-Fold

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Mirror 2016: Reflections film series na coproduced ng Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) at ng Japan Foundation Asia Center. Umikot ang kwento sa buhay ni Lou bilang illegal na migrant sa Japan at

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kung ano ang nagging buhay niya sa Pilipinas matapos madeport. Bukod kay Brillante, kasama rin sa proyekto ng Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections ang obra nina director Isao Yukisada ng Japan at Sotho Kulikar ng Cambodia. Magkakaroon ito ng world premiere sa October 26 sa Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Janelle in action.

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Kris Aquino explains recent ‘date’ with Herbert Bautista

fter months of not speaking to each other, Kris Aquino shared in her latest public appearance that she and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista met a couple of weeks ago. According to her, it was the actorturned-politician who asked to have lunch with her. “Napagusapan namin lahat ng kapalpakan, pagkakamali and all,” said Kris in a recent interview with the press. According to Kris they were able to come up with certain realizations after that meeting. “And the one thing that came out of that lunch is that we both realized that if you want a relationship—I’m not talking about him kasi nasa friendzone na kami —pero kung gusto mo talaga na magka-chance, you keep it to yourself, lalo na when you’re public,” she said. She described the experience as: “It was very healing for both of us.” Kris shared that Herbert invited her for lunch after learning about “problems” in her career, which she refused to talk in detail. “He knew what I’ve been going through professionally. And I think there’s enough there of a history na alam niya how much this has affected me. So sabi niya, ‘Kailangan mo ba na makikinig?’” she shared. The Queen of All Media bid the Kapamilya network adieu a few months ago and is currently set to work with APT Entertainment. Kris added that Herbert asked her out to lunch after finding

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by: Maureen Marie Belmonte out about the problems in her career, which she refused to detail. ““He’s been through defeat. And he said, ‘Don’t let that define you.’ One thing that really struck with me. ‘One bad person should not color your judgment about everybody else. If the deal went

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south, there’s another deal,’” she said. Kris and Herbert had a short-lived romance in 2014 wherein he asked for her hand in marriage. Eventually the two parted ways following rumors that Herbert’s children with former partner Tates Gana reacted to his new relationship negatively.

Although they have parted ways, the two remained civil to each other. In fact, Herbert and Kris were even supposed to star together in the Metro Manila film Festival movie All You Need is Pag-ibig but the former left the project and was replaced by Derek Ramsay.

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Boy on parting ways with Kris:

It’s Nothing New

by: Gerry Plaza

t might take a very long time before we see Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino on TV together, after close to 16 years being close to inseparable on-air. But for Boy, whose successful patented Fast Talk-style talk show Tonight With Boy Abunda is celebrating its first year anniversary, said such goodbyes are nothing new, and that their friendship off-cam will always remain. “We are always together. As a matter of fact, 30 minutes from now I’ll be with her. So the conversation off cam continues,” Boy tells PUSH in an exclusive interview. There have been times they went on separate ways professionally after their programs were cancelled or reformatted. However, this is the first time in nearly two decades that one of them would depart to join a new network. According to Boy, there were no ill feelings or hurt despite talk that he had been out of the loop in Kris’ conversations with her now co-manager Tony P. Tuviera, president and CEO of TAPE, Inc., producer of Eat Bulaga!. Kris had agreed to terms with TAPE for a show to air on GMA-7.

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“This is nothing new. This is not a strange concept to us. We’ve had our goodbyes in the past but not as friends. I still do her contracts. We are still in constant communication with each other,” Boy said. Boy noted how he and Kris enjoyed their ride together as co-hosts through the years, particularly their last project on ABS-CBN, Aquino and Abunda Tonight. “It was very nice, it was very exciting. We can read each other’s aura,” Boy said. Even the concept of Tonight With Boy Abunda, he said, was something he shared collaboratively with Kris. “Even before we did Aquino and Abunda Tonight, it was our plan to do a ‘15 Minutes with Boy Abunda.’ So she knew from the very start that it was material that I was

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thinking about. And of course it became convenient for us to do a show together,” Boy revealed. What was special about his 1-year-old talk show was its pace, he said.

“It’s very loose, it’s very fluid. I can open and say anything I want. I like the quickness of the interviews. And of course the brand equity of the interviews, which is the Fast Talk I invented. It’s the brevity.” Boy said that after one year, the show will be introducing changes but will retain its “core.” “The changes are massive. Lalo na in the context of viewing preferences. So we will certainly continue to listen to opinions, to preferences while retaining to the core of what we think that needs to be done,” he noted.

Dennis Trillo admits he was star struck by Anne Curtis

asanay na din ang aktor na si Dennis Trillo sa mga gay-themed roles na kanyang nagagawa mula sa teleserye at ngayon naman ay sa pelikula kung saan makakasama niya si Anne Curtis at Paolo Ballesteros sa upcom-

ing movie ng Viva films na Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend. Dahil first movie nila ni Anne Curtis aminado si Dennis na hangg a n g ngayon ay star struck padin siya saIt’s

Showtime host “Masayang may kasama kang mga tao na masaya pa din kahit seryoso na sa mga ginagawa nila, and si Anne na star struck pa din ako sa mga eksena. Hindi ko lang pinapahalata. Sobrang saya niya ka-trabaho. Good vibes lang and very positive energy ang laging dala sa set kaya nakakahawa sa ibang ka trabaho namin.” Gay roles man ang kanyang mga markadong proyekto, one hundred percent pa din naman na lalaki si Dennis sa mga naging pahayag niya sa pagbibigay ng mataas na respeto sa gay community. “Iba na nangyayari ngayon e mas matalino na ang mga tao mas matapang na sila na harapin kung sino talaga sila at alamin kung ano ang gusto nila mangyari sa mga katawan nila.” Naibahagi din ni Dennis na minsan ay muntik na siyang maligawan ng isang beki. “Hindi naman niligawan, pero siyempre alam mo siguro na kapag gusto ka ng isang tao, siyempre nire-respeto ko pa din sila dahil mga tao lang naman tayo tao din sila. Pero kung naramdaman nila yun para sa akin matutuwa ako, pero sasabihin ko agad na hindi ko masusuklian yung kagustuhan niya sa akin.” ARTISTA WINNIPEG OCTOBER 2016 ISSUE

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Piolo Pascual reveals drug testing is part of his annual physical checkup by: Kiko Escuadro

ooking forward ngayon si Piolo Pascual sa yearly fun run ng SunLife sunPiology na may tema ngayong taon na Sugar War. Kahit fit and healthy na si Piolo, asam pa din niya ang mas healthier na pangangatawan. Dahil sa pagiging health conscious ng aktor at pag-promote nito ng healthier lifestyle, ayon sa kanya ay nakagawian na rin niya ang taunang pag papa-drug test na bahagi ng yearly checkup. “As a family, kasama din yun sa yearly general check up just to make sure and whatever happens at least you know, di ba.”

Dahil napapanahon ngayon ang mandatory drug testing ng mga artista, advice ni Piolo na gawin na din itong habit ng iba para hindi na mapag-isipan pa ng masama ng mga taong manapira. “Oo para hindi ka na ma-random [drug test] or sabi nga nila pag hindi ka nag voluntary drug testing they issue a warrant or whatever, so if you’re not guilty then show it.” Aminado naman ang aktor na suportado niya ang kampanya ng pamahalaang Duterte sa pag sugpo sa iligal na droga pero hiling naman ni Piolo na huwag na sana ilagay pa sa kahihiyan ang mga kasamahang artista sa industriya.

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“Sana wag naman kung pwede naman natin sabihan privately para hindi na ma embarrassed at least they will learn.” Dahil sa magandang image ngayon ni Piolo, open din siya kung sakaling kuhanin siya ng pamahalaan na maging ambassador on war on drugs. “Why not? Why not ‘di ba? I have my certain advocacy you know parang you want to use your influence in a right way na din and use your image to be a good example at least pati ikaw you’re always in check,” pagtatapos ng actor.

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• The flagpole located in Rizal Park, is where the starts of 0 kilometer reading in measuring all distances from Manila to any point in the country •

Did you know that the first four cities of Metropolitan Manila are: Manila, Quezon, Pasay and Caloocan • Quezon City is the second biggest city in the Philippines. • The largest city in the Philippines is Davao City. With an area of 2,211 sq. km., it is about three times the size of the national capital, Metro Manila. • While Cebu is the oldest Philippine city. • And Negros Occidental has the most cities among Philippine provinces. • Calamian Deer - Calamian Islands, north of Palawan province, keep a species of deer that cannot be found elsewhere. Scientists referred to the hog deer in the islands as Calamian deer in order to

distinguish them from other hog deer in the world. An ordinary Calamian deer measures 105 to 115 centimeters in length and 60 to 65 centimeters high at the shoulder and weighs about 36 to 50 kilograms. It is said to have longer and darker legs, compared with other hog deer. • World’s Smallest Hoofed Mammal, the Philippine Mouse Deer is found in South of Palawan, in the Balabac Island. Locally

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known as Pilandok (Tragalus nigricans), this ruminant stands only about 40 centimeters at the shoulder level. • The world’s largest pearl was discovered by a Filipino diver in a giant Tridacna (mollusk) under the Palawan Sea in 1934. Known as the “Pearl of Lao-Tzu”, the gem weighs 14 pounds and measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 1/2 inches in diameter. As of May 1984,

it was valued at US$42 million. It is believed to be 600 years old. • Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) Channel 3, the first television station in the country, went on the air in 1953. • The world’s second deepest spot underwater is in the Philippines. This spot, about 34,440 feet (10,497 meters) below the sea level, is known as the Philippine Deep or the Mindanao Trench. The Philippine Deep is in the floor of the Philippine Sea. The German ship Emden first plumbed the trench in 1927. • The symbolic name for the Philippines, Juan dela Cruz, is not a Filipino invention? It was coined by R. McCullochDick, a Scottish-born journalist working for the Manila Times in the early 1900s, after discovering it was the most common name in blotters. • Lipa City in Batangas is dubbed as the “Rome of the Philippines” because of the number of seminaries, convents, monasteries, retreat houses, and a famous cathedral located in it.

be laden with gold, thus earning the monicker “Golden Valley of Mindanao” • Basilica of St. Martin de Tours in Taal, Batangas built by Augustinian

Missionaries in 1572, is reputed to be the biggest catholic church in East Asia. It is so huge that it can house another big church

lake, and has a lake inside it, with an even smaller island in it! • In 1611, the University of Santo Tomas (or, lovingly, “Usté”) was founded in Manila by the Dominican Order. It is the world’s largest Catholic uni-

versity in terms of population. Both it and University of San Carlos are older than Harvard, which was not founded until 1636. • Manila, the capital city of the country, takes its name from a white

flower that grew on mangrove trees, locally known as nilad. ‘May nilad’ can be translated to mean ‘there are nilad there.’

• Flying Lemur - One of the most distinct creatures on Earth lives in the Philippines. It doesn’t have wings but it can glide across 100 meters of space in a single leap. Like the lemurs of Asia, it moves around at night. Its head resembles that of a dog while its body has similarities with the flying squirrel of Canada.  In Mindanao, people call it “kagwang”. Around the world, it is known as colugo or the flying lemur. • Compostela Valley is known to

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• Of the top 10 largest shopping malls in the world, three are found in the Philippines: SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, and SM Mall of Asia. • Taal Volcano in Talisay, Batangas, is one of the world’s 17 Decade Volcanoes — volcanoes that need to be looked after given their active state and explosive history. It’s also located in a

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