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Anak ni Melanie Marquez na si Michelle Dee sasabak na din nga ba sa beauty pageant?

ktibo ngayon sa larangan ng modeling ang anak ni Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez na si Michelle Dee. Isa din si Michelle sa mga hinihikayat ng marami na sumali din sa pageant scene. Para kay Michelle, hindi ito nawawala sa kanyang options. “It’s always at the back of my head, you know? We’ll just see the plans of those people handling my career. Si mommy naman, ang lagi lang niya sinasabi na seryosohin muna ang career na mayroon ganon huwag muna love life,” pahayag ni Michelle sa BlueWater Day Spa kung saan isa siya sa mga brand ambassador. Ayon pa kay Michelle, priority niya muna ngayon ang modeling career na mayroon siya. “I love seeing active naman talaga sa ginagawa ko (modeling career) when it comes naman sa path ng mom ko (beauty queen) we’ll see. I’m not closing doors naman with that,” ani pa ni Michelle. Hindi din umano naging issue na ikumpara siya sa kanyang Miss International na ina. Aniya, all out support pa sa kanya nag kanyang mommy Melanie pagdating sa advice. “Comparison is always there but my mom is making sure na hindi ako na pe-pressure ng ganon. Kasi siguro naman alam natin na the pressure will be on my shoulders kung mangyari na sumali ako sa pageant. So siya laging chill lang, enjoy daw ang journey and learn the process.” Todo din daw ang guidance ng kanyang mommy kahit sa kanyang love life.

“Kailangan daw muna dumaan sa kanya ang mga manliligaw sa akin. E ako naman when I open my doors kapag nasa right age na siguro ako. Kasi gusto ko muna magexplore ng mga bagay na pwede ko pa gawin at my age,” pahayag pa ni Michelle.

Nadine Lustre looks at the bright side of pregnancy rumors

BY MAUREEN MARIE BELMONTE

adine Lustre just laughed off rumors that she’s supposedly pregnant with boyfriend James Reid’s child. The rumor mill started churning after James’ tweet saying that “Today my world has changed.” Quite interestingly, many quickly associated that tweet to Nadine. “It’s funny na may mga ganung issue. At least, I know kahit medyo matagal akong nawala, napag-uusapan pa rin kahit papaano,” said Nadine in an interview with PEP. She added, “At least, may kaunti pa ring relevance.” What further fueled this rumor was the Lauren Reid, James’ sister’s Ins-

tagram story, featuring Nadine’s conversation with their father Malcolm. The It’s Showtime host likewise addressed that post. “Naglolokohan kami, kasi nagdidinner kami one time, ang sabi sa akin ng Daddy ni James, ‘So everybody thinks you’re pregnant,’” she recounted. What actually happened during that moment was Nadine joked that somebody else was probably pregnant. “Sabi ko, di ako pregnant, maybe James is pregnant,” she said. “Nagtatatawanan lang kami, weird lang talaga siya na issue.” But what was James tweet all about?

“It’s another blessing for James, pero di na ako yung magkukuwento. Hayaan na natin siya,” said Nadine. Meanwhile, Nadine emphasized that she is now slowly recovering from her dengue ordeal. “Okay na, still on and off pa rin yung fever. Mayroon pa rin kaunting weakness, pero I think ganun naman yata talaga ang dengue, hindi kaagad nagre-recover,” she said. Nadine stressed that her platelets is slowly increasing these days. “Di ko talaga alam na may dengue ako until after three weeks na on and off ang lagnat ko. Sobrang thankful ako na yung body ko sobrang lakas ng resistance,” she said. Nadine reiterated that she could have contracted dengue during their trip to Sagada. “Di ko talaga alam

kung saan nanggaling. Basta ang alam ko lang, few days simula nang bumalik kami, nag-start na siya,” she said. She ended, “Uso rin naman kasi talaga.”

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Joe Taruc, 70

eteran radio host-announcer Joe Taruc died in his sleep at the St. Luke’s Medical Center on September 30, or 13 days after he celebrated his 70th birthday.

His colleagues at DZRH, the banner radio station of Manila Broadcasting Corporation, broke the news on radio and social media over the weekend. Karen Ow-Yong, co-host of DeoMacalma in the daily program “Isyu” posted on Facebook on Saturday, “Saddened by the passing of one of broadcast industry’s legends, Joe Taruc. DZRH will never be the same. Thank you boss Boss Joe for inspiring so many people and for touching our lives in one way or another. Maramingsalamatpo!” His son, Jay Taruc, one of GMA Network’s hosts in the documentary show “I-Witness” and his own “Motorcycle Dia-

ries,” issued an official statement on the passing of the broadcast luminary. “Our father, Jose N. Malgapo Jr. or Joe Taructo many of us, has gone to join his Creator, early morning of September 30, 2017. He died in his sleep. At this point, our family would like to request some time to mourn his death and celebrate his life in private. Announcements will soon be made regarding the details for his wake, and interment. Thank you.” Taruc was news anchor of the 7 a.m. newscast “DZRH PangunahingBalita” as well as “Damdaming Bayan,” one of the station’s longest-running public affairs programs. He was member of the board of directors and senior vice president of the Elizaldeowned broadcast conglomerate at the time of his death. A native of what is now Gapan City, Nueva Ecija,Taruc had an Accounting degree from Jose Rizal College (now Jose Rizal University) but instead pursued a career in broadcasting. He was a pioneer at DZAQ before Martial Law was declared in 1972; transferred to DZMM’s predecessor, DWWW, in the 1980s, teaming up with Noli de Castro, and GMA Network’s DZBB before its rebranding as Super Radyo; and moved to

Live-Studio-Guesting-at-DZRH-with-Joe-Taruc-and-Deo-Macalma. DZRH in 1991 as newscaster and station manager. Besides Jay, Taruc has two other sons and a daughter. Senator Juan Edgardo Angara’s post said of the broadcast pioneer: “RIP Manong Joe Taruc, an institution in d broadcast industry. As someone undergoing dialysis he supported our free dialysis bill @dzrhnews.” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar posted, “ To the legendary ManongJoeTaruc, salamatsalahat! I will forever be grateful.” Malacañang extended its condo-

Yen Santos on being paired with ABS-CBN’s prime leading men: ‘Napakalaking opportunity’ : Yen Santos will star in an upcoming series with Jericho Rosales and Sam Milby.

en Santos is more than grateful to be paired with ABS-CB’s prime leading men. After headlining a movie with Piolo Pascual, Yen will be starring in an upcoming series with Jericho Rosales and Sam Milby. “Sobrang blessed, napakalaking opportunity po kasi umpisa pa lang hindi ko naman in-expect na magtuluy-tuloy ako kasi sabi ko nga po hindi ko naman talaga balak mag-artista. Nong nag-PBB ako for experience lang, mom ko lang talaga nagpush so parang after ko, paglabas ko, nagdere-derecho tapos sobrang daming blessings na sunud-sunod na dumating,” she said in an interview at the press conference of Love Will Lead You Back. Yen confessed that she did not

expect that she will be working with big actors like Echo and Sam later on in her career. “Siyempre sino ba naman ang mag-aakala na makakapareha ko ‘tong mga ‘to. Napapanood ko lang sila dati kaya sobrang pasasalamat ko talaga” she said. As a way of showing gratitude, Yen remarked that she always puts her Agame in every project entrusted onto her. “Maraming tao ang naniniwala at nagtitiwala kaya sa mga binibigay nila gusto kong suklian ‘yun kaya gusto kong galingan parati. Gusto kong hindi sila magsisisi na ako ‘yung pinili para sa project na ‘to,” she stated. BY KRISTHOFF CAGAPE

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lences to Taruc’s family. “Manong Joe was an institution in the radio broadcast industry. A multiawarded journalist, Mr. Taruc became the pillar of DZRH where he held several key positions,” presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a statement. “The nation mourns the passing of radio broadcast giant Joe Taruc. He will be missed,” he added. Politicians, fellow journalists and netizens also extended their condolences to the Taruc family. Radio announcer Ali Sotto said, “Si Joe Tarucangnagkumbinsisa akin namagtrabahosa AM radio.”

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Julia Barretto to Joshua Garcia: ‘You saw the good in me’ BY JOAN LEARY

efore Joshua Garcia’s birthday ends, Julia Barretto surprised the online world with her special birthday greeting for him. The actress made a short clip of their bonding moments and wrote a long message which says how much she appreciates him for standing up for her despite the negative issues. “In the midst of all the judgments, the unkind words thrown at me, in the midst of all the hate and those who doubted me and my heart. There was you. You believed in me. You understood me. You embraced my soul. You saw the good in me and continue to bring out the best in me. You bravely and proudly call me your lucky charm despite the others who think otherwise. You protected me, cared for me and loved me for all that I am. You make me a better person baba, and I am so glad to have found my way to you. You are the real lucky charm. Today (and everyday), you deserve to be celebrated because there is absolutely no one like you. Thank you for being you. Happy birthday,” she said in her clip’s caption. A certain photo of Joshua and Julia made headlines online recently and many fans commented that they have similarities to Claudine and Rico’s team-up. Ako, ayaw ko talaga. Ayaw ko na sila ‘yung next.” This was Claudine Barretto’s response when asked by ABSCBN News at the 2017 Star Magic Ball if she wants her niece Julia Barretto, and actor Joshua Garcia, to follow in the footsteps of her tandem with the late actor Rico Yan. Claudine explained that she wants JoshLia to surpass what her tandem with Rico had achieved before. “Bilang pamangkin ko, I want na higitan pa niya ‘yun sana. Given the right projects lang, she’s doing very well. Magaling siyang umarte. Naniniwala ako na kaya niya. Kaya nila,” Claudine stated. In the meantime, In just two weeks after it first premiered, Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto’s film “Love You to the Stars and Back” already earned more than a hundred million pesos. As of September 16, the blockbuster movie, directed by Antoinette Jadaone, earned P102 million.

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Welcome to Aurora at North Point After a successful grand opening, it’s easy to see why everyone loves Aurora

ou may have noticed something new in north Winnipeg. Just north on McPhillips Street and off Murray Avenue is the new community of Aurora at North Point. You might have already been there as 500 people came to check out the community and tour the showhomes on September 9th as a part of our public grand opening. There was a VIP event a couple of days before on September 7th to introduce the community to city officials, investors, and stakeholders with 50 people attending, including City Councillor for Old Kildonan and Speaker of Council, Devi Sharma, and MLA for Kildonan, Nic Curry. At this time, the builders – Broadview Homes, Daytona Homes, Kensington Homes, and Sunrex Homes – were each presented a plaque for building the First Homes in Aurora. The public grand opening was filled with food and refreshments, as well as a balloon artist and petting zoo that children and families enjoyed. The opening was a complete success and we would like to thank everyone

for coming out and for Peggy 99.1 who got the word out! If you still don’t know about Aurora, now’s the time! Aurora at North Point is a vibrant and picturesque new family community coming to North Winnipeg. With over 220 acres of mixed use development, including a spectacular centralized lake and park, Aurora will provide the perfect setting for an active and energetic lifestyle. Our premium neighborhood also features a wide variety of relaxing walking paths, rest and play areas, and an abundance of natural green space. Convenient commercial development will also provide easy access to amenities, so you can spend more time with family and friends. You don’t have to wait to be a part of Aurora at North Point! Whether you’re looking for a single family home with front attached or rear detached garage,

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duplex, or a townhome, we have the home that’s right for you. Broadstreet Properties is also developing a project of rental condos called Aurora Heights, and Daytona Homes is developing rental townhomes for families not looking to buy just yet. Currently, Aurora is in phase 2 and has 33 townhomes, 56 duplexes, and 19 single family front-attached homes. New phases will be coming as soon as spring 2018. A complete photo gallery of Aurora at North Point – as well as additional information about the community – can be viewed online at auroralife.ca. Want to see Aurora for yourself? Visit our showhomes! Broadview Homes: 95 Vega Street,

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Contact: Blair Jaquet, 204.955.9995, broadviewhomeswpg.com D a y t o n a Homes: 105 Lyra Gate, Contact: Preet Maan, 204.257.7117, daytonahomes.ca K e n s i n g ton Homes: 87 Vega Street, Contact: Ken Brandt, 204.224.4243, kensingtonhomesdltd. com Sunrex Homes: 21 Lyra Gate, Contact: Anita Sharma Turner, 204.987.9000, sunrex.ca The developer of Aurora at North Point is Daytona Homes and Sunrex Management. Aurora is only made possible by our talented builders Broadview Homes, Daytona Homes, Kensington Homes, and Sunrex Homes, and the people we work with. Broadview Homes Broadview Homes has been building new family homes in the Winnipeg market for over 30 years. Theyare proud to be a Qualico company which has been building homes in Winnipeg for 65 years! They offer a wide variety of modern floor plans and design elements providing customers with many options to fit their needs and lifestyle. Choosing a Broadview Home is a great fit for homebuyers who are looking for affordability without any sacrifice in quality. Offering over 30 new home plans to select from, they have many great options for every customer. Daytona Homes For over 20 years, the Hutchinson family has been a leader in the home building industry, becoming one of Alberta’s and Saskatchewan’s largest family-owned home builders, and are now excited to be entering Manitoba as well. Since 1993, Daytona Homes Master Builder, founded by Ralph Hutchinson, has been building superior single-family

and multi-family homes. Proudly providing over 700 new homes annually in the greater Edmonton area, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Regina, and Saskatoon, Daytona offers customers’ quality craftsmanship and exceptional value. Kensington Homes Since they built their first home in 1972, they’ve dedicated their selves to providing great customer service and quality homes. Over the past 44 years, thousands of Winnipeg families have selected Kensington Homes as their builder of choice, something they are very proud of. Whether you have built with them before or are looking to purchase your first home, they’re 100% committed to providing the care and service you deserve and they stand behind every home they build. Sunrex Homes For over 25 years, The Sunrex Group of Companies have been providing exceptional living spaces to the communities of Winnipeg. Through full-scale reno-

vation and construction, Sunrex has built a reputation synonymous with integrity, innovation, value and style. Their commitment to quality and detail helps them deliver the highest standards of workmanship in everything they do.

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Jessy Mendiola calls Vilma Santos “momskie” BY JOAN LEARY

essy Mendiola shocked her online followers after calling Luis Manzano’s mom Vilma Santos “momskie” in her Instagram story. The actress congratulated her boyfriend and the Star for All Seasons for receiving accolades at the 7th EdukCircle Awards. In the Batangas congresswoman’s previous interview, she had nothing but good words for Luis’ girlfriend. She has had a number of times to observe and talk to son Luis Manzano’s current girlfriend Jessy Mendiola. The Star for All Seasons shared that Jessy has been part of their bi-weekly family dinners. She even stressed that she appreciates that kind of gesture of her son. “Well, the mere fact na dinadala ng anak ko, that’s respect. ‘I want you to meet my family...’ And that’s respect, so dinadala niya, so we met,” she said. Does she consider the former Banana Sundae star high above the former girlfriends of her eldest son? “She’s very nice. No, no... hindi sa ganun. It’s just kung magugustuhan ng anak ko, then why not?” she reasoned. In the past, the I Can See Your Voice host has also introduced his previous girlfriends namely Angel Locsin, Jennylyn Mercado, and Nancy Castiglione to his mother. While the seasoned star confirmed it, she stressed a valuable

observation that she has about Jessy. “ Ye a h , that’s true. Kasi I… but one lang I noticed with J e s s y. . . K a s i puro ar-

tista lang yung nagiging girlfriend ng anak ko eh. But one thing I noticed with Jessy... hindi ko po nakikitaan na kinukumpetisyon si Lucky,” she revealed. According to the actress, Jessy never acted like she was a

Cathy Garcia-Molina: ‘John Lloyd is a good man’ BY LEO BUKAS

sa si Direk Cathy Garcia Molina sa mga director na very close kay John Lloyd Cruz. Karamihan ng mga romantic comedy ni John Lloyd na naging blockbuster sa takilya na kasama si Sarah Geronimo ay idinirek ni Cathy. Sa pinagdadaanan ngayon ni John Lloyd at sa pansamantala niyang pag-alis sa showbiz at leave of absence (LOA) sa ABS-CBN ay hindi naiwasang magbigay ng reaksyon ang director. Several days ago sinabi ni John Lloyd thru ABS-CBN presscon: John

Lloyd Cruz will be taking an indefinite leave of absence to attend personal matters according to a press statement sent by ABS-CBN Corporate Communications to TV Patrol. “John Lloyd will be taking a break outside the country and will return to ABS-CBN after his leave of absence,” the press statement added. “Well, everybody goes through something. Kumbaga, if it’s this path for him to learn, hayaan mo siya, malaking tao na siya,” sambit ng director nang

mainterbyu siya ng PUSH sa Seven Sundays presscon. Nagkakausap ba sila ng aktor? T h e last time we talked, it was before these things came out, tapos hindi

celebrity in their home. “Siyempre, kahit naman ako, imbitahin mo, meron pa rin akong arteng Vilma, di ba, yung artista. Pero pag may dinner kami, wala, e, hindi nakikipag-compete, it’s just that: ‘I’m the girlfriend,’” she said. Meanwhile, reports have it that Vilma has been very vocal about wanting to have a grandchild. “Lambing lang yun kapag magdidinner kami. Ganito totoong istorya nun... ‘Dyusko, anak, 36 ka na,’ sabi ko. Ang baby namin, puro aso. Sabi ko, ‘Nak, baka ano… wala na tayong baby,’” she recalled. Vilma then shared how her son would usually respond to her playful request. “Sabi niya, ‘Mom, soon, soon, don’t worry. Mom, kung hindi pa ako, baka si Ryan can give you.’ “Sumagot yung anak ko [Ryan], ‘Mom, if Kuya cannot give you baby, you want me to give you na?’ Yung ganun ba, usapang pamilya?” she said, even hinting that she’s ready to be a grandmother. “Masarap daw po eh. Kasi wala na rin kaming baby,” she ended. In a separate interview with Luis, he admitted that he is looking forward to the day that he will have his own family. na siya… “Ganun yon, eh, pag may problema hindi nagpaparamdam. Mas nagpaparamdam pa siya pag masaya siya. Pero Pls. turn to page 22.

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Iza Calzado, nagbigay ng mga detalye sa naganap na engagement BY KIKO ESCUADRO

inag-usapan sa social media noong October 8 ang surprise engagement ng aktres na si Iza Calzado sa kanyang longtime boyfriend na si Ben Wintle na ginanap sa paborito nilang lugar sa Tagaytay.

Sa isang inakalang simpleng get together ni Iza naganap ang proposal kung saan kasama nila ang kanilang mga pamilya at piling mga kaibigan. Sa exclusive interview ni Jeff Fernando ng ABS-CBN News, ibinahagi ni Iza ang kanyang nararamdaman matapos ang pinag-usapan na wedding proposal. “Hanggang ngayon, parang siyang out of body experience. Ganun ko lang siya ma-describe. Initially, ‘bakit parang hindi ako naiiyak? Bakit hindi ako naiiyak?’ Kasi akala ko iiyak ako agad pag... pero hindi e. Ang weird. Parang medyo numb na tapos parang ‘dito na sa So-

nya’s ngayon na?’” sabi pa ni Iza. “Nung nag-kneel siya, doon lang medyo nag-sink in tapos naalala ko kasi ang tatay kaya para tuloy akong na naiyak doon sa videos,” kinikilig na kuwento ni Iza.

Ayon pa kay Iza, lalo pa nagpadagdag sa kanyang kilig nang masaksihan ng kanyang mga mahal sa buhay at kaibigan ang isa sa mga itinuturing niyang importanteng araw sa kanyang buhay. “Grabe ang social media. Pero part of me I wished it was more intimate but dati kasi sinabi ko sa kanya when the proposal happens I want my friends and family to be there.” 2011 nang nagkakilala si Iza at Ben at aminado ang aktres na hindi naging biro ang kanilang pinagdaan kung kaya thankful si Iza kung nasaan sila ngayon. “Ang tagal na din nang hinintay namin, ang tagal na din ng hinintay ng

mga tao. Parang mag-six years na din kami magkarelasyon and I’m like 30s na din so it’s not something I’m keeping to myself na din.” Sa usapin ng araw ng kanilang kasalan, sinugurado ni Iza na hindi ito mangyayari ngayong taon dahil mas feel daw muna nila na namnamin ang kanilang engagement. “Wala pa, wala pa kami doon. Parang ang dami pa din kasi kailangan gawin. We had our family gathering yesterday, today I have work so parang hindi pa talaga namin napag-uusapan pero definitely it’s not this year. Next year, probably not even early next year. For us both, it’s work first for now. Maybe in the latter part pa of next year,” pagtatapos na pahayag ni Iza. ARTISTA WINNIPEG OCTOber 2017 ISSUE

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Cathy... Con’t. from page 15. pag may problema siya, hindi. I just texted him,” pero hindi naman daw ito nag-reply. Naiintindihan din daw niya ang pinagdadaanan ngayon ng kaibigang aktor. “Normal na tao si Lloydie. He might be an actor, he might be sikat but he’s human. Parang hindi niya karapatan pero parte ng buhay niya ang pagdaanan ang mga ito. “Hayaan mo siya, matututo rin siya. And just like all of us, ako, nadapa, bumangon, hayaan mo siya,” she said. Nagulat pa ba siya sa mga nangyari? “Hindi. Iba naman itong ngayon siguro,” reaksyon pa niya. “Ay ako, it’s not for me to judge, he’s a friend, he’s a good friend, I’m sure may dahilan kung bakit nagkaganun and I’m sure he has the intelligence also para ayusin yan at bumangon. “At the end of the day, for me, John Lloyd is a good man. He’ll come around.”

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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer

CHOICE, COMMITMENT, CHANGE

hoice is becoming our highest value in life. We are conditioned by the advertising siren of consumerism. The choices of products and services that daily competes against each other simply overwhelmsus. What may be the best product today is outmoded tomorrow. We are never settled. We are in a flux always floatin. We remain increasingly discontented. Evangelicals, too, are making choices - choosing Christ as Savior and Lord, choosing our local churches, choosing our lifestyles. Without doubt, choice of faith is a critical personal decision. But because we put so much emphasis on making choices, we easily believe that we can change our choices just as easily as choosing the next model for our cars or appliances.We can change spouse, cars, church or employer. After all, as many erroneously believe, salvation is not God’s gift to us but our gift to Him. We are seduced by the spirit of our post-modern age where words mean what we want them to mean.

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Choice, commitment and change are inseparable especially in Biblical faith. When we choose Christ as Savior we are committed to His teachings and to change to be more Christlike each day. Our choice becomes a covenant that we cannot change lightly. A covenant demands the commitment of our heart and will just as our marriage covenants demandexclusive fidelity the rest of our lives. In Biblical faith, repentance, baptism and salvation are inseparable. When we receive Christ as Lord, we are bound to obey His command- “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Matt. 16:24). Today, we wish to follow Jesus but without His cross. He is ours but we are not really His. We decide the terms of followship. We make choices but no commitment, consequently, no change for Christ. We are disappointed and we doubt our choice for Him. Baptism is a public declaration of a private decision that one now belongs to

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Christ. It is a solemn vow to follow Him and to serve Him in the fellowship of His church. Baptism is a sacrament. The Roman practice of “sacramentum” was far more important than a normal oath in a law court, “so help me God.”Os Guinness, a Christian Apologist, writes: “It was the solemn vow by which a person gave his or her word before an authority and put his or her life in forfeit as a guarantee of what had been sworn. Those who had given their sacramentum were then sacer. They were ‘given to the gods” if they violated the vow. They had given their sacred bond and they were no longer their own ….Choice today can always be casual, whereas the covenantal vow of faith is costly because we commit ourselves to Jesus and mortgage our very selves as we do so. We have chosen, and we are committed. We have picked our crosses, and there is no turning back. We are no longer our own.” Christiansneed to recover the sacredness of our vows, to keep ourpromises – whether in marriage, in church membership or in employment. The Bible says “If you make a vow to the Lord your God, you shall not delay fulfilling it, for the Lord your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin” (Deut. 23:21). The search for a perfect marriage, family, church and work-place is illusory. We are not perfect. Change must begin with each of us. And God is helping in the process of our change. He begins with us to honor our choices as a sacrament to all around us. If we don’t, then we dishonor God before the

world. God’s will is not always in the direction of our comforts. We are called by God not to be happy but to be holy. Holiness is keeping our vows to God and to each other. Holiness is our happiness and where His glory is. Otherwise, our settled choice against our vows to God can be our own judgment.

Dr. Jun Vencer is the President of Global Transformation Ministries Inc., a member body Global DAWN Netork. oncurrently erves Vice resient 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 five grandchildren. He currently serves as pastor of the Alliance International Church in Pearland, Texas.

Pia Wurtzbach handa nang sumabak sa intense na production number sa ASAP BY KIKO ESCUADRO Sumalang na sa pictorial ang mga bida ng isa sa mga pelikulang kalahok sa 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival na Gandarrappido The Revengers Squad. Pagbibidahan ito nila Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla at ng nagbabalik kapamilya na si Pia Wurtzbach. Sa second day ng pictorial, present si Pia na game na game sa kuwentuhan sa kanyang naging experience sa mga maaksyong stunts. “Medyo may kaunting adjustment kasi iba pa rin yung dalawang string lang (harness) ang yung nakasabit ka tapos dalawang string lang naka-attach sa iyo,” kuwento pa ni Pia. Bukod sa maaksyong experience sa pelikula, looking forward din ngayon ang beauty queen-actress sa nalalapit na Miss Universe 2017 kung saan kinompirma mismo ni Pia na present siya sa coronation night. “Pupunta ako sa Miss Universe sa Vegas. Inaayos pa lang namin kung ano ang magiging role ko doon kasi sandali lang ako makakapunta, mga few days before pageant night lang. Kailangan ko na agad bumalik dito dahil marami pang promo na gagawin para sa movie. Inaayos na namin yung schedule. For sure pupunta naman ako,” sabi pa ni Queen P. Dahil isa si Pia sa mga ambassador ng Miss Universe Organization, hindi muna ini-reveal ni Pia ang kanyang posibleng role sa Miss U kabilang na ang option ng hosting. “Kung ganun, dapat ngayon pa lang nandoon na ako so I don’t think co-host ako. Si Steve Harvey na talaga yung host diyan. Siya na iyan,” ani pa nito. Samantala, opisyal na din na pumirma si Pia ng kontrata sa kapamilya network noong October 9. Dahil dito, ilan na din sa mga proyekto ang posibleng gawin ni Pia kabilang na ang isa pang pelikula pagkatapos ng Gandarrappido The Revengers Squad. Pero sa ngayon mapapanuod din muna si Pia sa Sunday noontime show na ASAP at sa It’s Showtime. Kuwento pa ng beauty queen game din umano siya sa kung sakaling bigyan siya ng production number. “I will be a co-host here for sure,

and if they want me to do production numbers I’d be happy to do it,” pahayag pa ni Pia. Sa ngayon puspusan padin ang taping ni Pia at iba pang cast ng Gandarrappido The Revengers Squad na mapapanuod sa mapapanuod sa mga sinehan sa darating na kapaskuhan.

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Neil Arce on Angel Locsin: ‘I’m looking forward to spending my life with her’

BY LEO BUKAS

akiusap si Neil Arce na saka na lang namin ilabas ang aming ambush interbyu sa kanya after the presscon of the movie Last Night. Ayon sa producer ng N2 Productions, ayaw niya na mas mapagusapan ang tungkol sa kanila ni Angel

halata namang mahal nila ang isa’t isa. Ano ba talaga ang status ng relasyon nila ngayon ng aktres? “Committed ako sa kanya,” pag-amin niya. “Ako kasi, gusto ko ng grand gesture. She deserves that. I have pure

ot topic kamakailan sa mga fans nila Kim Chiu, Bela Padilla at Angelica Panganiban ang bagong namumuong friendship ng tatlong Kapamilya stars. Sa naging panayam na ito kay Kim Chiu, masayang nagkuwento ang Chinita Princess kung paano nagsimula ang kanilang masayang pagkakaibigan. “Pumunta lang kami sa isang birthday party na hindi kami invited gate crasher kami ni Bela kasi galing kami sa isang birthday tapos ayaw pa namin umuwi ayun pumunta kami sa isa pang birthday, sa birthday ni Direk Andoy Ranay na andon si Angelica so ayun ang saya-saya, nakakatawa. Tapos hanggang sa lagi na lang kami lumalabas, sa

Kim Chiu ikinuwento kung paano nabuo ang friendship niya kay Bela Padilla at Angelica Panganiban

Locsin. Gusto muna kasi ng binata na mag-focus sa promo ng pelikula nina Toni Gonzaga at Piolo Pascual. “Pelikula muna ako, kasi baka mamaya yon yung headline niyo, eh. Next week puwede n’yo na isulat, promise ha, kasi yung promo,” natatawa niyang pakiusap sa PUSH. Siyempre, nirespeto naman namin ang gustong mangyari ni Neil. Sabi namin sa kanya, hindi agad namin ilalabas ang short interview na ito. Sa past interviews ni Angel ay inamin ng aktres na “parang sila na, pero parang hindi pa rin” ni Neil. Pero sa palitan ng pahayag ng dalawa ay

intentions. I’m looking forward to spending my life with her,” dagdag pa niya. Natanong na ba niya si Angel na “would you be my girlfriend?” “Gusto ko kasi talaga grand gesture siya. Or gusto ko, maganda yung moment. Ganun yung gusto ko, hindi yung parang pang-promo lang o pang-interview lang,” katwiran pa niya. Eh, kailan niya balak tanungin si Angel kung pupuwede na nga ba itong maging kasintahan niya? “Kung malalaman namin yon, sa amin na lang yon,” nakangiti niyang pahayag sa PUSH.

Empoy Marquez ipinakilala ang bagong leading lady

n character nang dumating sa media conference ang mga bida ng upcoming movie ng Viva Films na The Barker na pinangungunahan nina Shy Carlos at Empoy Marquez. Sakay ng pampasaherong jeep, naka-formal si Empoy kasama si Shy Carlos na unang beses niyang nakapareha para sa pelikula. “Sobrang saya ko na nakatrabaho ko siya ulit kasi nakatrabaho ko na siya before and ang saya makita na box office king na siya. I’m very happy for him!” sabi ni Shy.

Pagbibiro pa ng dalaga, aasahan din daw ang mga kissing scene dito with Empoy. Masaya din para sa kanyang bagong proyekto si Empoy na pinag-aagawan ng mga movie producers ngayon. “Thankful po ako kasi po gusto po nila ako, pero yung manager ko po yung mag-aayos ng mga project dumarating po sa akin,” sabi naman ni Empoy. Bukod sa pelikula, naging usapusapan din ang good deed ni Empoy para sa mga dating kasamahan noong nagsisimula pa lamang siya sa showbiz. Palihim

Time Zone, mga kalokohan.” Pahayag ni Kim sa Blue Water Day Spa press launch, kung saan isa siya sa mga endorser. Masayang masaya din daw si Kim dahil sa mga bagong discoveries niya kasama ang mga bagong kaibigan na sina Bela at Angelica. “Kung anu-ano ang bababaw pala naming lahat, mga simpleng jokes lang tawang tawa na kami. Dun kami nagkita-kita, mga simpleng bagay pagtatawanan, yung simpleng takbo sa UP enjoy na enjoy kami, yung simpleng kain sa labas na hindi namin pinupuntahan, dinarayo namin ganun,” ani pa ni Kim. Pabiro din sinagot ni Kim ang isyung similarities nila at all single ladies silang tatlo. “Grabe siya talaga, hindi naman!

Masaya lang naman kami! (laughs)” masayang sabi ni Kim. Ibinahagi din ni Kim ang mga masasabi niya na discoveries naman niya sa personalities nina Bela at Angelica. “Kay Angelica, malalim pala siyang tao, ang dami niyang pa-words of wisdom na ‘Ay nako! Sinasabi ko sa’ yo’ mga ganun siya. Si Bela naman makata naman siya, naniniwala siya sa mga hopeless romantic, so parang nagka-clash sila. So ako taga-laugh lang nila ako,” kwento pa ni Kim. Pagdating naman sa usapin ng love life, hindi din daw ito nagiging topic sa kanilang mga kwentuhan dahil mas gusto lang din daw nila ang magsaya. “Wala naman parang dautan lang talaga, parang ano ba girl? Ano na? Wala fun lang ganun .” Pahayag ni Kim.

na nag-blowout si Empoy bilang paraan ng pagbabahagi niya ng kanyang blessings na tinatamasa ngayon. “Nakasama ko naman sila dati sa mga project so nung pag-alis ko, ‘di nila alam binayaran ko na yung bill pero okay lang po sila,” pahayag ni Empoy. Samantala, sa tumitinding usapin din ngayon tungkol sa fake news, aminado si Empoy na naging biktima na din siya minsan ng mga maling balita pero tinawanan nalang niya ang mga ito. “Oo yung bahay na may swimming pool na ganun may fake news na ganun. Tawa lang po ako ng tawa. Naka-tatlong tawa ako nun tapos nung nakita

ko ulit naka-36 na tawa na ako nun,” sabi pa ni Empoy. Sa ngayon, excited na si Empoy at Shy sa showing ng The Barker na mapapanuod sa darating na October 25 sa mga sinehan nationwide

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