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Heart and Dad: ‘In Speaking Terms’
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n speaking terms” ang deskripsyon ni Heart Evangelista sa kanyang ama na si Rod Ongpauco sa kasalukuyan. Nangangahulugan lang na nagkaayos na sila ng kanyang ama matapos ang controversy sa pagitan nilang tatlo kasama rin ang kanyang Mommy na si Mrs. Marie Ongpauco dahil sa Senador na si Chiz Escudero. Hindi na nag-detalye pa si Heart sa sitwasyon nila ng kanyang ama, pero masaya siya at nakakausap na niya ito uli. Tumanggi nang magsalita si Heart sa kung paano nagsimula ang “tulay” sa pagitan nila ng kanyang ama,pero nagpahayag ng kanyang kasiyahan ang GMA 7 actress sa unti-unting reconciliation sa kanila ng father niya. Matatandaang nong kasagsagan ng word war nila sa print ng Mommy niya, isa sa mga worries ni Heart ay sa kung paano magrireact ang tatay niya. Aminado naman si Heart na mas malapit siya sa Daddy niya dahil Daddy’s girl raw
talaga siya. Kaya labis siyang nalungkot nang panigan ng kanyang ama ang Mommy niya sa reklamo nito at intensyong paghiwalayin sila ni Sen. Chiz. Pero unti-unti nang nagliliwanag ang posibilidad na manumbalik sa dati ng maayos at masayang samahan nina Heart at ng kanyang ama dahil nagkakausap na ang dalawa. Katunayan, naging masipag si Heart sa pagpu-pose niya ng mga larawan nilang magkakapatid kasama ang Daddy nila sa Facebook. Dito ini-express ni Heart ang kaligayahan niyang makasama ang kanyang ama at mga kapatid. Hindi nga lang ito makapagsalita sa mga interviews dahil baka magtampo na naman ang kanyang Daddy at Mommy at muli na namang sumulpot ang isyu sa pagitan nila. Tungkol naman sa kanyang ina, positibo ang pagbibigay update nito sa kanilang samahan. Ayon kay Heart, “okey naman” sila ng
kanyang ina. Matipid ang mga pahayag ni Heart tungkol dito pero nagpapahiwatig ito ng pagiging maayos na ng kanilang samahan. Umaasa si Heart na magiging okey na lahat sa kanyang personal life. Nangako lang ito na anumang problemang susulpot sa kanilang magpa-pamilya, sisikapin niyang huwag na itong i-share sa public. Samantala, nanatiling matatag ang relasyon nina Heart at ni Senador Chiz. Panay ang pagpu-post sa kanyang Instagram account si Heart ng mga “cheesy” moments nila ng kanyang kasintahan. Bagamat, wala pa raw silang pinaguusapang kasal ng Senador, ang makasal ang isa sa mga ultimate dream nang mga babaeng gaya niya.
Andi, in-love again
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ala pang nagaganap na pag-amin mula sa kanyang anak, parang kinumpirma na ni Jacklyn Jose na inlove na naman si Andi Eigenmann. Ang tinutukoy na kinai-inlaban ng daughter niyang si Andi ay ang anak ni Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada na si Jake Ejercito.
Sabi nga ni Jacklyn, ang estado raw ng lovelife ng anak kay Jake ay galit-bati, bati-galit, kaya hindi na siya nakikialam. Hindi itinatanggi ni Jacklyn na suko na siya Pls. turn to page 10 ARTISTA WINNIPEG oCTOBER ISSUE
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13-year old Teri Malvar beats ‘La Aunor’
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lang linggo na mula nang matapos ang awarding ng Cine Filipino pero tahimik lang ang mga Noranians para sa kanilang idol. Yun ay sa dahilang maluwag sa
loob na tinanggap ng Superstar na si Nora Aunor ang pagkakatalo niya sa pagka-best actress sa nasabing award giving body na organized ng TV5. Tinalo si La Aunor ng isang 13 year old at first time actor na si Teri Malvar para sa pagkakaganap niya bilang batang lesbian sa pelikulang “Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita” na dinirehe ni Sigred Andrea Bernardo. Si Nora ay nagbida sa “Ang Ku-
wento ni Mabuti”. Tungkol ito sa isang babaeng pinagkalooban ng isang magnanakaw ng pera at sa kanyang pagdadalawang isip kung isasauli ba niya ang pera o hindi, dumating na ang iba’t-ibang mga pangitain. S a panayam namin kay Nora sinabi nitong hindi naman niya inaasahan ang manalo dahil maraming magagaling na artistang kalahok sa festival at iba-iba ang mga roles na ginampanan nila sa kanikanilang mga pelikula. Pumabor raw siya sa pagkakapanalo ni Teri at natutuwa siya dahil maraming magagaling na batang artista sa henerasyon ngayon. Masaya na raw siya na nagwagi ang movie nilang “Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti” ng Best Picture, best screenplay at ganundin ang kanyang direktor na si Mes de Duzman nang best director. Yun raw talaga ang inaasam niya
nang gabing iyon na masungkit ng movie nila ang ilang matataas na award dahil proud siya na maganda talaga ang kanilang project. Tungkol naman sa hindi pagkakapili ng kanyang “Thy Womb” bilang official representative ng Pinas para sa foreign language category ng Oscar’s, wala raw issue sa kanya na nalaglag sa pilian ang movie nila. Respetuhin na lang raw ang desisyon ng Film Academy of the Philippines na siyang namimili ng mga ipinadala sa nasabing prestigious award giving body sa buong mundo. Ang pelikulang “Transit” na pinagbidahan ni Jasmine Curtis-Smith ang lalaban sa Foreign Language category ng Hollywood based academy awards. Hindi naman dito lang magtatapos ang paggawa ng indie film ni Nora dahil sa November ay magsisimula na siyang magshooting para sa “Dementia” na ididirehe ni Perci Intalan sa panulat nag lifetime partner nitong si Jun Lana. At ang kanyang bagong serye sa TV5 na pagsasamahan muli nila ng phenomenal love team niyang si Tirso Cruz ay ipalalabas raw sa susunod na
taon. Inaasahan na ni Nora ang muling pagkabuhay ng rivalry nila ng kumara niyang si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos sa susunod na taong awards season kung saan tiyak na magsasalpukan sa mga award giving bodies ang kani-kanilang mga pelikula. Bida sa international award winning indie film na “Thy Womb” si Nora samantalang bumandera naman ang husay ni Vilma sa “Ekstra”. Aminado si Nora na hindi na talaga mawawala ang rivalry nila ni Vilma pero hanggang pang-professional na lang raw ang tunggalian nila ng kaibigan. Excited rin si Nora na makasabay niya sa karera sa mga awarding next year si Lorna Tolentino na bida sa indie film na “Burgos”.
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Andi, in-love again
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kay Andi pagdating sa lovelife nito. Hindi na raw niya pinakikialam ang buhay-pag-ibig ng anak kay Jake dahil may sarili na raw itong pagiisip. Hinahayaan na raw niyang ma-fall inlove ang kanyang anak at ayaw na niya itong pagsabihan dahil nong kabataan niya, wala rin naman raw pumigil sa kanya. Malaki na ang tiwala ni Jacklyn ngayon kay Andi dahil sa mga pagbabagong naobserbahan niya dito. Mas naging mature raw ngayon si Andi at hindi raw nito pinababayaan ang kanyang trabaho o mga showbiz commitments. Wala raw siyang natatanggap na reklamo mula sa production team ng ginagawa nitong serye na “Galema” sa ABS CBN 2 at sa pelikula nito-na nail-late sa shooting ang anak. Hindi naniniwala si Jacklyn sa mga bali-balitang nagsisimula na namang atakehin ng sobrang selos kay Jake ang anak. Inaamin ng award-winning actress na nagsi-selos si Andi pero hinahayaan raw nitong gumimik si Jake kasama ang mga female friends nito. Ganundin raw si Jake kay Andi na pinababayaang lumabas kasama ang kanyang mga male friends. Sa mga sabi-sabing baka raw mabuntis uli si Andi, dinepensahan naman ni Jacklyn ang anak. Tiniyak na raw sa kanya ni Andi na hindi siya uli mabubuntis dahil mahal nito ang kanyang trabaho at ayaw niyang mapahiya uli sa ABS CBN 2 na nagbigay sa kanya ng second chance sa acting career niya. Pinagsabihan na raw niyang huwag magpabuntis ang anak sa ngayon dahil maganda ang daloy ng career nito sa kasalukuyan. Ang takot lang raw ni Jacklyn kay Andi, baka sa susunod na masaktan uli ito dahil sa pag-ibig baka kung ano na ang mangyari dito. Hindi na nagdetalye si Jacklyn sa kanyang statement. Ang sinabi lang niya, Eigenmann raw ang dugo ng anak niya. Maari rin namang maghunus-dili si Andi dahil sa kanyang anak na inspirasyon nito ngayon kung kaya’t ganado itong magtrabaho at makilala bilang isang mahusay na aktres. Madaling natanggap ni Jacklyn ang pagbabalikan ni Andi at ni Jake. Hindi na raw kailangang humingi ng sorry ang binata ni Manila Mayor Erap sa kanya dahil ang isyu ng dalawa ay tungkol sa kanilang relasyon
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Jennylyn dismisses ‘Child Support’ issue
agsalita na si Jennylyn Mercado tungkol sa akusasyong nagdi-demand ang aktres ng P50,000 na sustento sa dating kasintahan para sa anak nilang si Alex Jazz. Noong una ayaw sanang patulan ni Jennylyn ang muling pagsulpot ng financial support sa anak niya kay Patrick, pero nong malaman niyang may halaga nang nababanggit hindi na napigilan nang Kapuso actress na patulan ang issue. Pero sa halip na mag-ngitngit sa yamot, idinadaan ni Jennylyn sa pasaring at tawa ang kanyang mga birada.
Unang munang itinanggi ni Jennylyn ang naturang issue habang sunu-sunod niyang sinasabing kasinungalingan ang sinasabing paghingi niya ng P50K. Panay pa ang sabi niyang ka-cheapan ang issue dahil kahit kailan ay hindi naman siya humingi ng sustento kay Patrick para sa kanilang anak. Sey pa ni Jennylyn habang nangingiti, mula’t sapul na nagbuntis at nanganak siya kay AJ solong binalikat na niya ang pagsuporta sa kanyang anak. Hindi na raw naghabol pa si Jennylyn ng sustento dahil nang bumalik siya sa showbiz, nagkasu-
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nud-sunod na ang kanyang mga projects. Saad pa ni Jennylyn, kaya naman niya sustentuhan hindi lang anak kundi ang buo niyang pamilya nang walang tulong ang ibang tao. Hindi matanggap ni Jennylyn ang isyu tungkol sa pera sa kanilang dalawa ni Patrick kaya naman nagbiro itong baka siya pa ang magbigay ng pera? Ayaw sanang magyabang ni Jennylyn kaya lang parang pinalalabas siyang mukhang pera nang kung sinuman. Next page pls.
Jennylyn and Luis, still happy together
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kinagulat ni Jennylyn Mercado ang balitang lumabas na hiwalay na raw sila ng kasintahan niyang si Luis Manzano. Nong makausap namin si Jennylyn, nanlaki talaga ang mata sa nalamang balita tungkol sa kanila ng panganay ni Batangas Governor at Star for all Seasons na si Vilma Santos.
Mariin ngang itinanggi ni Jennylyn sa amin ang tsismis na hiwalay na sila ng nasabing ABS CBN 2 host. Nagpapadyak pa ang Kapuso actress habang pinasisinungalingan niya ang balita tanda nang pagtutol niya sa isyu. Sa nakita naming reaksyon ni Jennylyn parang ayaw niyang umabot sila ni Luis sa punto ng hiwalayan. Bilang pagpapatunay na buo pa rin ang relasyon nila ni Luis ibinalita niya ilang beses na silang nagkita ng nasabing boyfriend niya. Ang pagiging abala nito sa kanyang bagong show sa GMA 7 at sa mga out of town appearances niya ang rason kung bakit hindi na raw masyadong active si Jennylyn sa mga social media. Ang Instagram ang siyang ginawang basehan ng mga nagpalagay na hiwalay na ang dalawa, dahil hindi raw nakikita ang mga larawan nina Jennylyn at
Jennylyn... con’t. from previous page. “Hello? Nakikita naman nila yung sitwasyon ko? Masaya ako sa career ko, sa anak ko, sa family ko at sa lovelife ko. “May mga trabaho ako? Bakit naman kailangan ko pang humingi ng pera sa kung sino?” sarkastiko nitong bulalas. Gusto sanang iwasan ni Jennylyn yung tunkol sa hindi pakikipagkita ni Patrick sa anak niya pero isinama ito sa isyu at sinasabing kaya hindi raw niya ipinagdadamot ang anak na makita ito ng tatay niya dahil sa kawalan ng sustento ng aktor sa kanilang anak. Halatang alumpihit si Jennylyn na
Luis na magkasama. Hindi raw napapahinga si Jennylyn kaya naman madalang lang siyang mag-upload ng mga latest photos niya at sa kanila ni Luis. Pero nababasa raw niya ang mga comments ng mga naka-tag o follow sa kanya sa mga social networking sites kaya nga siya naloloka dahil pawang tungkol sa balitang hiwalay na sila ni Luis ang laman ng mga ito. Hahayaan na lang raw ni Jennylyn yung mga comments ng mga sumusubaybay sa kanyang personal life para hindi siya maapektuhan. Ang importante sa kanya sila pa rin ni Luis at masaya pa rin ang kanilang samahan. Natutuwa nga si Jennylyn kay Luis dahil napaka-supportive nito sa kanyang career. Naiintindihan raw nito kung madalang silang magkita nito. Never raw naging isyu sa kanila ng Kapamilya artists ang trabaho nila. Gaya rin raw kasi ni Luis, kaliwa’t-kanan rin ang trabaho nito sa ABS CBN 2. Maging ang magout of town para magscuba ay hindi na rin raw nagagawa nina Jennylyn at Luis. Kaya nagpa-plano raw silang magbakasyon sa November bilang reward naman nila sa mga nagdaang ilang buwan kung saan naka-focus sila sa kanilang trabaho. Wala pang masabing lugar si Jennylyn kung saan nila binabalak ni Luis. Pero gusto niya dito na lang sa Pinas para masulit ang isang buong linggo nilang bakasyon. sagutin ito pero hindi na siya makatiis kaya sinabi niyang wala namang effort sa side ng ex niya na makita ang baby niya. Ani Jennylyn, alangan naman raw na siya pa ang tatawag at ipapakiusap na
tignan naman ang kanyang anak. O di kaya ay dadalhin nito ang bata sa kung saan ang aktor para lang makita niya ang anak. Kung tutuusin okey lang naman raw kay Jennylyn na silang dalawa lang na mag-ina. Wala naman siyang problema sa puntong ito dahil kuntento siya sa nangyayari sa buhay niya. Kaya lang bakit kailangang maglabas pa ng kung anu-ano ang sinuman at akusahan siya ng hindi totoo. Patutsada pang sabi ni Jennylyn, baka raw ang pamilya ni Patrick ang may problema kaya may mga isyung lumabas tungkol sa sustento? Hindi na tumukoy ng kung sinuman si Jennylyn pero may mga bali-bal-
itang idinadaan raw sa social networking ang mga birada kay Jennylyn ng partido ng aktor. Kung tutuusin wala naman raw silang problema ni Patrick ayon kay Jennylyn dahil may kanya-kanya na silang buhay. Huwag na lang raw gumawa pa ng kung anu-anong issue ang sinuman sa side nito dahil kahit kailan ay hindi siya humingi ng financial support sa aktor para sa anak nila. Sa buong interview naming kay Jennylyn, ramdam naming naiirita ang aktres sa isyung ipinupukol sa kanya pero idinadaan na lang nito sa pagtawa at pagpapasaring ang kanyang mga statements at depensa sa sarili. ARTISTA WINNIPEG oCTOBER ISSUE
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ANGEL LOCSIN WILL SOAR ON THE BIGSCREEN AS DARNA
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arna is so popular that every Filipino knows her. Many actresses regard Darna as an ultimate dream role, but only a selected few have been lucky to portray her. Darna’s costume had evolved through the years andit had gone sexier than ever. Angel Locsiin is the sexiest Darna in 2005, then came Marian Rivera in 2009. And since then, comparison between the two actresses has not ceased. Rivalry, as almost everybody thought, between the two actresses had reached the tension stage during their recent pictorial for a magazine. Marian Rivera, though,had said that she was happy for being given the chance to work with Judy Ann Santos, Anne Curtis, and Charlene Gonzales, and AngelLocsin. And to give an end to the issue of rivalry, Angel and Marian had a heartto-heart talk, assuring each other that there is
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But, it is now out in the open, Angel will do no tension caused by rivalry between them. There is no bad blood between them, but Angel thinks that it is a Darna movie for Star Cinema. Many are adversely not yet the right time to have a project together just to reacting why she (Angel) will do a role which she have an issue to be talked about. Pls. turn to page 33.
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Mark Bautista to shoot first ‘Indie’
arami nang mga mainstream actress ang nai-enganyong lumusong sa mga indie film at ang latest sa sasabak na rin sa ganitong genre ay ang singer-performer na si Mark Bautista. Sinusulat ang item na ito wala pang maibigay na kumpletong detalye si Mark sa project kundi si Bela Padilla na siya niyang magiging leading lady.
Tina-trabaho pa raw ng Viva Production ang final draft kaya hindi niya alam kung sexy ito o pang R-13. Ibig sabihin para lang sa mga edad 13 pataas, ratings na itinatakda ng MTRCB sa pelikulang may maselang
tema. Pero kung sakali mang may sexy scenes at may nudity na kailangang gawin ni Mark sa pelikula, hindi na raw magpapatumpik-tumpik pa ang manga-awit na sangayunan ito. Sabi sa amin ni Mark nang mainterview namin siya kamakailan lang sa GMA 7, handa na siyang magpa-sexy. Ay o n kay Mark para sa isang magandang project at mahusay na direktor hindi na siya magaalangang magpa-sexy nang todo gaya nang back nudity. I p i nagmamalaki pa ni Mark na naghubad na siya sa musical play nilang “Full Monty”. Inalok si Mark thru Viva talent agency ng isang indie project kung saan makakasama niya si Rossana Roces. Pls. turn to page 15.
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‘Juan Dela Cruz’ to build schools for the poor
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agtatapos na sa ere ang top-rated fantasy program na “Juan De La Cruz” sa ABS CBN 2 pero magsisimula pa lang ang panibagong journey ng nasabing programa at ng bidang si Coco Martin dahil isusulong pa nila ang pagpapagawa ng paaralan bilang parte ng advocy na naumpisahan ng show. Ayon kay Coco, naghahanap na raw sila ng lugar na pagtatayuan nila ng
Pero siguradong malaki ang magiging share ni Coco sa perang gugulin dahil ideya niya mismo ang tumulong sa mga batang hindi makapag-aral dahil walang maayos na school. Gaya ng pagpili sa apat na binisitang eskuwelahan nina Coco, ang management team ng aktor ang pipili ng lugar kung saan itatayo ang paaralan. Maraming pulitika ang gustong
First row from left: Coco Martin, Sen. Sonny Angara, Neil Coleta, Arron Villaflor, Albert Martinez. Second row from left: Izzy Canillo and elementary students of R. Camus Integrated School. Photo from Remate. school. Bahagi ito ng naumpisahan nilang pagbisita sa naunang apat na public schools para mamigay ng goodies sa mga estudyante bilang bahagi ng “Juan School Day” activity para sa mga batang sumusubaybay sa kanilang show. Hindi na sinabi ni Coco kung saan niya kukunin ang pondo sa pagpapatayo ng paaralan pero pagtutulungan raw nila ito ng maraming tao.
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makipag-tie up kay Coco para dito tinanggihan na ito ng grupo upang hindi mabahiran ng pulitika ang ginagawang pagtulong ng aktor. Sabi nga ni Coco, sa oras na makahanap na sila ng lugar agad-agad nilang itatayo ang school. Maaaring isipin ng marami na naghahanda si Coco para sa pagpasok niya sa pulitika. Pero mariin itong itinanggi nang aktor. Wala raw sa plano at pangarap niya ang sumasawsaw sa pulitika dahil nagagawa naman niya ang tumulong kahit wala siyang posisyon sa gobyerno. Kapag nakapagsimula na ang construction ng ipapagawang school ni Coco,
sasabay ito sa pagkumpleto naman sa pagbuo ng compound para sa kanilang magpapamilya. Sampung-porsiyento na lang raw at matatapos na ang compound na ipinagawa ni Coco sa Fairview. Bumili ng lupa si Coco at kasabay nang pagpapagawa niya ng sarili niyang bahay ay ang pagpapatayo naman niya ng iba pang tahanan para sa kanyang mga kapatid, ama at ina sa loob ng compound. Isa raw ito sa ilang mga pangarap ni Coco sa buo niyang pamilya ang magsama-sama pa rin sila. Pag natapos na ang taping niya ng“Juan De La Cruz”, isang buong linggo Pls. turn to page 18.
LBC Introduces Air Cargo Recipients get packages in 7-10 days Vancouver, British Columbia., Oct 1, 2013 – LBC continues its tradition of innovation and excellent customer service by introducing air cargo with free pick-up service. LBC customers in Metro Vancouver and Metro Toronto can now send through Air and enjoy parcels to be delivered within 7 to 10 days. Customers may also schedule a free pick-up of their air cargo packages right from their doorsteps. Packages that weigh over 10 pounds can be picked up with no extra fees from the sender’s home or any preferred location. Affordable rates, fast delivery This added bonus of free pick-up will not affect LBC’s very affordable rates and fast delivery for its air cargo service. Customers will still pay as low as $12.00 for documents or as low as $20.00 for parcels when sending to the Philippines through air cargo. LBC will deliver the packages to recipients anywhere in the Philippines within (7) seven to (10) ten days. Competition is no match LBC’s new free pick-up feature beats virtually any of the competition’s similar service. The free pick-up service is available for parcels 10 pounds and above. Anything below 10 pounds will have a
pick-up fee of $10. The delivery fee for a package from Vancouver or Toronto sent through air cargo to a residence in Makati City using other service providers is heavy on the budget. Faster yet affordable option By offering this new feature, LBC is providing the Filipino community in Canada a faster but still affordable option of sending important documents and valuable gifts to their loved ones in the Philippines, said Patricia G. Garcia, LBC USA’s brand head for North America. “Customers rely on LBC to deliver their packages without delays. Providing our customers with this faster option will give them a greater degree of flexibility and better connection with their loved ones back home,” Ms. Garcia explained. She further pointed out that LBC is offering this new feature as a show of appreciation to their customers. “We are in the business of making our kababayan’s loved ones in the Philippines happy. We know how hard our kababayans work for what they send home. We are introducing this new feature for air cargo as a show of appreciation for the trust that our customers continue to give us,” Ms. Garcia explained.
Mark Bautista to shoot... Con’t. from page 13.
May love scenes at nudity ang project pero tinanggihan ito ng Viva dahil feeling ng management team ni Mark masyado pang maaga para sumabak ang alaga nila sa ganitong tema ng hubaran. Yun nga lang, nanghihinayang si Mark sa project dahil nagustuhan niya ang character at ang storyline ng movie. Pero nirespeto niya at pinaniwalaan ang Viva production sa kanilang desisyon dahil ang mga ito raw ang naga-alaga ng kanyang career. Sa gagawing indie film ni Mark, bagamat willing na siyang magpakita ng kanyang kamachuhan hindi raw niya kaya ang mag-frontal. Pagdating naman sa gay role,
wala namang problema kay Mark kung may mago-offer sa kanya ng ganitong role para sa TV o movie. Yun nga lang, baka hindi na raw gumawa uli ng isa pang gay theme series ang GMA 7 dahil pumatok na ang “My Husband’s Lover”. Hindi na nagaalangan si Mark na mag-portray ng isang gay role dahil nagawa na niyang maging drag queen sa isang episode ng Maalaala mo Kaya sa ABS CBN 2. May kilig kay Mark ang balitang marami ang naghihintay na magpa-sexy siya sa pelikula at maghubad sa mga eksena nito. Hindi raw niya alam na may mga nagaabang na magpakita siya ng kanyang katawan at mag-daring siya.
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Lata ni Lola: Lola: Ineng palimos naman.. Girl: Lola bakit po dalawa lata nyo? Lola: Ineng, as a business woman we shud tink on more ways on how to develop our business. That’s why instead of associating the money I got for my daily expenditures, I invested it by putting up another branch. Phone Bill
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kan kong magbayad pero di nila inabot ang pera ko. Titser: Juan use Recharge and Caffeine in a Kinilabutan ako. Isang matanda ang busentence. mulong sa akin: “Hindi ka dapat naparito. Juan: Si ‘Recharge’ Gutierrez ay si ‘Caf- Umalis ka na habang kaya mo pa” feine’ Barbell Napalunok ako. Ano hong ibig nyong sabihin? Tanong ko. Leeg Inarkila naming ‘tong jeep na ‘to.
Dad: Ang laki naman ng Phone bill natin. Office phone naman ang ginagamit ko. Mom: Same here, I use my work phone. Son: Me too, I use my company phone. Inday: So, what’s the problem? We all use the phone in our work, di ba?
Ibaon Isang ina ang nagsilang ng napakapangit na baby Ina: isa siyang kayamanan Ama: Oo nga, ibaon natin.
Ipinapangako ko sasarili ko na hinding hindi na ako iinom ng alak... isasabaw ko nalang sa kanin.
Misis: Darling, bakit noon lagi mo akong hinahalikan sa leeg, bakit ngayon hindi na? Mister: Kasi noon may leeg ka pa, ngayon wala na. Sana Ikaw din
Father…
When somebody tells you: You are good looking. Lady: Father, ang gwapo gwapo at cute nyo It’s good to answer: Sana Ikaw Din. naman. bakit kayo nagpari? Father: Eh, kasi hindi ako pinayagan ng No idea where nanay ko na mag madre. Prospective employer to applicant: Why did Wrong send you leave your previous job? Applicant: The company relocated and they Girlfriend: (nagte-text) Break na tayo. Ang didn’t tell me where. pangit mo. Wala kang kwenta. Boyfreind: (sumagot sa text) Hu? Anong giNoon at Ngayon nawa ko? May kasalanan ba ako? Girlfriend: Ay, sori, wrong send. Noon: Maraming babae ang hindi maganda Ngayon: Maraming maganda na hindi babae No Way Driver at Pulis Hininto ng Pulis ang isang Jeepney Driver: Ano po violation ko? Pulis: Wala Driver: Eh, bakit n’yo ako hininto? Pulis: Eh, sasakay ako. Wise na Pasahere Pasahero: Mamang driver may bayad po ba ang bata? Driver: Wala Pasahere: Pag naka kandong? Driver: Wala din. Pasahero: Okey anak, umupo kana, kakandong ako.
Nurse: Doc, bakit nyo tinanggihan yung pasyente? Doc: Alin, yung bakla? Nurse: Opo, baka sabihin namimili tayo, porke bading siya. Doc: Eh, ano naman ang raraspahin ko sa kanya? Kabobohan, Katangahan
Daddy: 10+10 Anak: Di ko alam. Daddy: Easy lang eh, di mo pa masagot? Papatayin ka ng kabobohan mo! Anak: Daddy, kung makakakita ka ng isang libo at limang daan sa kalye, alin ang pupulutin mo. BEER Daddy: Syempre iyong isang libo! Anak: Pwede mo naman pulutin pareho It’s not true that beer makes you fat. It actu- Dad! Alam niyo papatayin kayo ng katanally, makes you lean… gahan niyo! Lean on walls, lean on doors, lean on the person you love. Mata Pa Lang Teacher : Juan panu mu nagawa na ma perSa Jeep… fect ang exam mo ha ?? Juan : biLib kna nman skin ma’am?? Mata Isang gabi sumakay ako ng jeep. Nakatingin ko pa lng gnamit ko jan ha ? panu pa kaya ang lahat sa akin. Walang umiimik. Sinubu- kng pati Utak ko
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Magasawa nag away Babae: Mas okey pa yata kung nagpakasal ako sa demonyo! Lalake: Bawal kaya magpakasal sa kamag anak, hehehe Nasaksak Pedro: Nasaksak ako, walang hinto ang daloy ng dugo ko. Call me a nurse Juan, pls. call me a nurse! Juan: O, sige. Nurse ka Pedro, Nurse ka! Officemates Misis: Bakit gabi ka na? Mister: Sensya na, nag aya mga officemates ko. Nagka inuman lang. Misis: Lasing ka ‘no? Mister: Hindi Misis: Anong hindi. Wala ka namang trabaho, papaano ka magkakaroon ng officemates. Toothbrush Husband: Whenever I get mad at you, you never fight back. How do you control your anger? Wife: I clean the toilet bowl. Husband: How does that help? Wife: I use your toothbrush. Vacuum Salesman Pag bukas ng pinto ni Mrs. Ay biglang pumasok ang Ahente at ikinalat sa sahig ang etsas ng aso, daga at pusa… Ahente: Mam, pag hindi nalinis ng Vacuum Cleaner ko yang mga kalat ay kakainin ko ang lahat nang yan. Misis: Ay, umpisahan mo na ang pagkain niyan, brown out kami ngayon. Mantsa Sir: Inday, natanggal mo ba yung mantas sa
barong ko? Inday: Yes, sir. Tanggal pong lahat. Sir: Ano ang ginawa mo? Inday: Gunting sir, gunting! K-10 Pulis: Sir, bakit po K-9 ang tawag sa malalaking aso? Supt: Syempre, pag tinawag mo silang K-10 hindi na sila aso. Pulis: Eh, anon a po sila? Supt: Eh, di maliliit na pusa, K-10 Gwapo Lalake Noon: Kung gusto mo ng Lalake siguraduhin mong gwapo Ngayon: kung gusto mong gwapo siguraduhin mong lalake. Best Friend Noon, bestfriend ang tawag sa matalik na magka ibigan pero ngayon ang best friend ay: a. Magsyota na tinatago ang relasyon b. Manliligaw dati na binasted c.Mag ex na umaasa pang magkabalikan d.Magkaibigang may tinatagong pagnanasa sa isat isa Ikaw may bestfriend ka ba? Malinis na Restaurant Customer: Ang linis talaga ng restaurant n’yo. Waiter: Papaano nyo napansin? Customer: Lahat kasi ng pagkain nyo lasang sabon. Lamok Anak: Hindi ako makatulog sobrang dami ng lamok Tatay: Patayin natin ang ilaw para di nila tayo makita. (pagpatay ng ilaw pumasok ang mga alitaptap. Anak: Hala ka ‘tay nagdala sila ng flashlight. Kissing a Nun Taxi Driver: Sister, I’ve always fantasized kissing a nun. Nun: First you have to be a Catholic and single. Taxi Driver: I’m a Catholic and single. So the nun fulfills the drivers fantasay and kisses him. Taxi Driver: Thank you sister but I lied. I’m married and I’m a muslim. Nun: That’s okey. I’m on my way to a costume party and my name is Brando. Go to hell Misis: Himala ang aga mong umuwi Mister: Sinunod ko lang ang sinabi ng Boss ko: Go to hell. kaya umuwi agad ako.
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haron Cuneta cannot hide the excitement over her first teleserye, MADAM CHAIRMAN, in TV5. Her role as Elizabeth “Bebeth” de Guzman, a loving wife and mother who eventually becomes Madam Chairman of Barangay Sta. Clara, does not require her to change anything about her looks. Madam Chairman, which aired October 14 in TV5’s new primetime programming “Everyday All The Way”, will surely entertain Filipino televiewers because the Megastar has proven in some of her
films that she is good in comedy. The Megastar is known for her successful self-titled musical variety show which lasted for so many years on ABS-CBN. Then, in 2011, when she transferred to the Kapatid network, she hosted a talk show. With her new tawaserye, the
Megastar said, “I’m very happy being part of TV5 now. I have not been this happy since I signed up.” She even went into a barangay immersion in preparation for her
role as Barangay Chairman. In the cast of Madam Chairman are: Jay Manalo (as Dodong) , Regine Angeles (as Beverly), BayaniAgbayani (as JojoCampomanes), Ciara Sotto (as Jingle), Nannette Inventor (as Bebeth’sKapampangan-speaking Auntie), Maloue de Guzman (as Cita, a Kagawad), Manny Castañeda (as Hermes, a Kagawad), Glenda Kennedy (as Mercy, a Kagawad), Fanny Serrano, Tony Mabesa, Jim Pebanco, Patani, BearwinMeily, Toby Alejar,GillethSandico, Aki-
hiro Blanco (as Bubuy), Shaira Mae Dela Cruz (as Kakay), and Byron Ortile (as Jun-Jun). Multi-awarded actor-director Joel Lamangan directs, with award-winning scriptwriter-director Joey Reyes as headwriter.Direk Joel described Madam Chairman as a “micro-level” look at the Philippine politics, in which Sharon portrays a “reluctant politician”. Madam Chairman is the first tawaserye for Sharon Cuneta and Direk Joel Lamangan… expectedly, a new and entertaining treat.
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‘Juan Dela Cruz’ to... Con’t. from page 14. raw niyang gugulin ang araw niya sa loob ng compound para maka-bonding ang kanyang mga mahal sa buhay. Sey nga niya, sa buong siyam na buwan na pagti-taping niya para sa nasabing top-rated show, halos hindi niya nakakasama ang kanyang pamilya. Kaya naman sa halip na magabroad pa sila o mag-out of town nagdesisyon na lang si Coco na mamirmihan ng isang linggo sa compound.
Ang susunod namang gustong iaccomplish ni Coco ay ang tulungan ang kanyang mga kapatid na makapagpundar ng negosyo para sa ikakatag ng kanilang future. Sa paraan raw na ito matutulungan
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siya ng mga itong maitaguyod ang kanilang pangangailangan kapag hindi na siya ganito kaaktibo sa showbiz. Nauna na ngang binigyan ni Coco ng sarili niyang pampasadang jeepney ang kanyang ama. Ibinalita nitong mismong ang tatay niya ang namamasada ng jeep na bumabyahe mula Novaliches hanggang Blumentrit. Walang nakikitang masama si Coco kung mamasada ang kanyang sariling ama sa gitna ng pagiging isa niyang sikat na artista. Eto raw naman ang trabaho ng kanyang ama bago pa siya nag-artista. Siya raw mismo ay namasada rin ng jeep at tricycle nong hindi pa siya artista kaya walang masama kung ganito pa rin ang ginagawa ng kanyang ama. Pangarap rin nga ni Coco na makapag-pundar ng marami pang unit ng jeepney at tricycle dahil maganda raw itong negosyo at magsisilbi rin itong tigapagpaalala sa kanyang pinagmulan. Samantala, nalulungkot man tang-
gap ni Coco ang pagwawakas ng kanyang serye. Hanggang siyam na buwan lang raw talaga ang lifespan sa ere ng programa. Sigurado raw mami-miss ni Coco ang kanyan mga kasamahan sa show, magmula sa utility hanggang sa mga co-actors niya. Ang dami raw niyang natutunan kina Eddie Garcia, Albert Martinez at Zsa Zsa Padilla. Kapag raw nakikita niya ang professionalism ni Eddie, naiisip niyang wala siyang karapatang magreklamo. Bilib naman siya sa dedikasyon ni Albert sa kan-
yang pagiging aktor ganundin kay Zsa Zsa na hindi pumalya sa kanyang taping para lang sa kaarawan ng kanyang anak. Espesyal naman kay Coco si Ms. Gina Pareño na lagi niyang kahalikan. Sa ilang seryeng pinagsamahan nila ng awardwinning actress itinuring na niyang parang ina niya ang aktres. Sa mga nagtatanong kung ano na ang magiging kaganapan sa acting career niya si Coco. Base sa naging pahayag ng aktor sa presscon, gusto niyang gumawa nang isang mainstream film project at isang indie film.
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Pacquiao vs. Rios A must win fight for Manny
his fight against Brandon Rios in Macau on November 23 would be the most important fight for Pacman not only to regain the lost national respect from two consecutive loses against Bradley and Marquez but to retain his status as one of the world’s best fighters and bankable boxer. The latter would spell millions of dollars probably in a rematch against both fighters who beat him or ultimately the dream fight with Mayweather which right now is near becoming a blur. Brandon Rios is the best move the Pacquiao camp has made but one that would not be easy for Manny. A mere win against Rios would not recucitate his ailing career. Like before, he should show the boxing world that he is still the bad dude inside the ring, that he still capable of drawing the millions of pay-perview crowd like what he showed us during his fights against Bradley and Cotto. With the boxing world moving on without much mention much less fear of his name, let us
not easily count this guy out just yet. He didn’t get 8 world boxing titles for nothing. With all the money, attention and other career
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adjustments like cutting down on his running to lessen wear and tear on his 34-yaer old body and totally eliminating basketball
Above, Mr. G. Sandhu, won a trip to the Philippines from the Gauthier Autogroup. Right, a Nintendo DS for Agatona Cemania, from Sarte Heating and Cooling ambitions the Pacman must have just momentarily lost his motivation in the ring. This time so much is on the line, and coach Freddie Roach is one that is aware of that. He himself supervises everything in Pacman’s training instead of his assistants. He already made many
from his training. “There are so many injuries that can happen in basketball. Just last month he twisted his ankle.” Roach explained. Pacman will be sparring with a top notch boxer, undefeated IBF International boxer from Ghana, Frederick Lawson.
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No wedding bells yet for Rochelle and Arthur
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ila malayo pa sa inaasahan nang lahat ang pagpapakasal ni Rochelle Pangilinan sa kanyang kasintahang si Arthur Solinap dahil sa pinakahuling interview naming sa dancer turned TV actress, wala pa raw silang pinaguusapang kasal nang kanyang nasabing kasintahan. Kung siya ang tatanungin, si Arthur ang naiisip ni Rochelle na lalakeng gusto niyang makasama sa mga darating na taon at hanggang sa pagtanda nila. Na kay Arthur na raw ang halos lahat ng katangiang hinahanap niya sa isang lalake. Mapagpasensya, matiisin, mapagbigay at mapagmahal. Hinding-hindi makakalimutan ni Rochelle ang pagkakaroon ng partisipasyon ng boyfriend nong mga panahong down na down siya at pinuputakti ng problema lalo’t nagkaroon ng trahedya sa kanyang pamilya. Inilapit raw siya ni Arthur sa Di-
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yos at hindi siya binitiwan nito hanggang hindi siya nakakalma. At sa tuwing magkakaroon sila ng away, laging si Arthur ang nagsasabing magdasal sila para tanggalin ang anumang negative sa kanilang samahan. Sa paniniwala ni Rochelle, mahirap nang makahanap nang gaya ni ArPls. turn to page 24.
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GMA International Channels Now Available in Saskatchewan Via SaskTel maxTV!
ur kababayans in Canada are in for a treat as television provider SaskTel has launched all three international channels of the GMA Network in the Saskatchewan area. Starting September 10, GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International, were made available to Kapuso viewers there. Proving that it is indeed bringing Filipinos closer to home, GMA International’s flagship channel, GMA Pinoy TV, offers a top-notch selection of entertainment programs that Filipino viewers from any part of the world can relate to. Audiences
Bubble Gang. They can also get up-to-date, relevant news about the country on 24 Oras anchored by two of the Philippines’ mostrecognized broadcast journalism stalwarts, Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez. Our Canadian kababayans will also enjoy watching GMA LifeTV, GMA International’s Lifestyle channel, and its exciting line-up of programs that celebrate the vibrancy and creativity of Filipinos in different genres. Some of the must-watch programs are Kusina Master with Chef Boy Logro that offers ways on how to have a
fun and enjoyable experience in the kitchen via; Fashbook with multi-talented singer, actress and host Solenn Heusaff, brings viewers the hottest and the newest fashion, beauty and lifestyle news; and MARS, which gives viewers fresh, fun and intelligent conversations for and by mothers, and is hosted by celebrity moms Suzi EntrataAbrera and Camille Prats. GMA Life TV is proud to be the first and only Filipino lifestyle channel abroad to air English-dubbed Pinoy drama series and the only Filipino channel offering beloved classic black and white Pinoy
films. Airing the latest and most relevant news from home is, GMA News TV International is backed by the Philippines’ mosttrusted, multi-awarded news organization – GMA News and Public Affairs – and is led by the most respected names in Philippine broadcast journalism today: Jessica Soho, Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales, and Howie Severino. Only on its second year of operation, GMA News TV has already won its first George Foster Peabody Award for an episode of the documentary program Reel Time entitled “Salat” (Bone Dry). This is GMA News and Public Affairs and the country’s third Peabody award. Reel Time Pls. turn to page 28.
can expect a noteworthy line-up of new teleseryes starring the biggest and brightest names in the industry today. Canadian viewers can catch the highly-anticipated Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas series topbilled by Kapuso Premier Actress Lovi Poe and dashing Kapuso leading man Rocco Nacino. The return of the Aljur Abrenica-Kris Bernal tandem can be seen in their newly-launched romantic comedy series entitled Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko. Kahit Nasaan Ka Man is a musical drama that is set to capture the hearts of audiences with Kapuso Pop Superstar Julie Anne San Jose and newest Kapuso primetime leading man Kristoffer Martin as its lead stars. New and exciting shows are set to premiere this month as well, like Dormitoryo, a weekly suspensethriller that will surely keep viewers on the edge of their seats. And soon, they will be able to watch the eagerly-anticipated, much-talkedabout sci-fi drama Genesis starring Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and talented Kapuso actress Rhian Ramos. Saskatchewan viewers can definitely get their comedy and fun fix on GMA Pinoy TV. Filipino noon-time show institution Eat Bulaga! airs on the channel, as well as the longest-running comedy show ARTISTA WINNIPEG oCTOBER ISSUE
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Sharon chooses to stay silent on the Pork Barrel issue
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ansamantalang mananahimik muna ang Megastar na si Sharon Cuneta kaugnay sa isyu ng Pork Barrel Scam at sa pagpatol sa mga bashers niya na bumabatikos sa kanyang asawang Senador na si Kiko Pangilinan. K a makailan lang ay nag-post ng kanyang paghahamon si Sharon na handa siyang magbigay ng P10million pesos at handa rin niyang iwan ang kanyang nasabing mister kung may makakagpapatunay na magnanakaw ito. Hindi na nakatiis si Sharon na sagutin at hamunin ang mga detractors niya sa social media lalo’t kung anu-anong paninira ang mga sinasabi ng mga ito laban sa kanyang mister kaugnay sa Pork Barrel scam. Sey sa amin ng megastar nong
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maka-tsikahan namin sa trade launch ng mga bagong shows sa TV5 last Wednesday night sa NBC Tent The Fort, sinabihan na raw siya ni Sen. Kiko na huwag nang magsalita at patulan ang kanyang mga bashers. Hindi naman raw kasi sila dawit sa issue at nasasayang ang energy nito sa pagpatol sa kanyang mga bashers. Saka na lang raw sila magbibigay ng kanilang komento pag nasolve na ang kaso at lumabas na ang totoo kung sinu-sino ang talagang sangkot sa P10billion scam. Confident raw siya sa pagiging malinis ng mister niya sa scam kaya siya nagbantang hihiwalayan niya ito at magbibigay siya ng malaking perang pabuya. Naglinaw rin si Sharon tungkol sa binitiwan niyang statement sa isang interview
na lahat ng mga properties nilang magasawa ay galing sa kanya. Okey lang raw naman kay Senator Kiko pero sinabihan raw siyang kahit ilang beses niyang sagutin ang mga bashers niya hindi pa rin raw titigil ang mga ito. Sumang-ayon si Sharon sa research na ginawa ng Yahoo tungkol networth ng mga Senadors. Lumabas kasi sa study na kabilang si Sen. Kiko sa ilan senador na mahirap o maliit na halaga lang ang networth ng mga ito. Kuwento naman ni Sharon, ang running joke raw nila ni Kiko ay tungkol sa pagiging mahirap nito. Hindi raw un-explained wealth ang siguradong lalabas sa study kundi unexplained poverty. Samantala, ikinagulat raw ni Sharon ang pagkakasangkot ni Sen. Jinggoy sa scam . Mahal raw niya ang kaibigan. Kung wala raw itong malasakit sa kanya hindi raw siya magri-react. Naiintindihan niyang ganito ang takbo sa politics. Pero mahirap mag-pinpoint ng tao habang hindi pa nasu-solve ang kaso. Wish niya matukoy na kung sino ang mga tunay na sangkot sa scam at dapat raw maparusahan ang mga ito. Ayaw niyang mag-pinpoint ng mga ipinapalagay niyang sangkot sa scam. Mas gusto pa rin niyang malaman ang kinalabasan ng imbistigasyon.
No wedding bells... Con’t. from page 22.
thur na maka-diyos at hindi bibitaw sa isang relasyon kahit marami na rin silang pinagdaanan nito. Sa paningin ni Rochelle, si Arthur ang matibay na pundasyon sa kanilang pagi-ibigan kaya hindi sila bumibigay sa isa’t-isa. Pero siyempre, hindi naman raw kailangang pilitin ang isang bagay na hindi pa sila handa gaya ng pagpapakasal. Pinag-usapan na raw nila ni Arthur na magi-ipon muna para sa plano nilang pagkakaroon ng sariling pamilya. Sa ngayon magkasama sa iisang business sina Rochelle at Arthur. Eto ay isang SPA sa loob ng isang hotel sa Timog Area. Ginusto na ring magsosyo nina Rochelle at Arthur para raw hindi na sila maghiwalay pa. Tungkol naman sa acting career ni Rochelle, hindi naman siya nagrireklamo kung madalang ang soap na ibinibigay sa kanya ng GMA 7. Rumaraket naman siya sa mga out of town shows kung saan kumikita siya ng malaki. Isa pa, nagi-enjoy siya sa Sunday All Stars, isang bagu-bagong musical variety show sa GMA 7 na pumalit sa SOP.
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s most people say, the Philippine Film Industry is dying…that is the mainstream. But, that is not the case of the Philippine Independent Filmmaking Industry. Indie films are shot left and right. Local film festivals for indies, which also give grants for the production of the films, are aplenty, not to mention individual producers. Most say that indies are artistic films, which triggered the interest of named actors to join the bandwagon, even for a minimal talent fee as compared to the amount they receive for a mainstream movie project. That is why, if a film is not outstanding, we never hear of it. ALAGWA, a film by Ian Lorenos, stars Jericho Rosales, BugoyCariño, Leo Martinez, Smokey Manaloto, John
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Manalo, Nanettte Inventor and Malaysian actress Carmen Soo. (Sunnex). Alagwa (Breakaway) is inspired by an urban legend in Chinatown, Manila about the disappearance of a Chinese-Filipino boy. Robert Lim (Rosales) is a travelling salesman, and a single parent who struggles on finding means to support his son (Cariño). Robert enrolls his son in a reputable Chinese school in Manila in his hope for a better future for his son. One fine weekend Robert goes to a shopping mall with his son. While wandering around the mall, his son suddenly disappears; without a clue, without a trace. As Robert searches for his son, a video footage from the mall’s surveillance camera reveals the abduction of his son. Thus, Robert’s search begins Produced by Anakim Media Productions, ALAGWA is Jericho Rosales’ technically second indie film after I Love You Virus. ALAGWA has earned quite a number of awards, locally and internationally; namely: • Best Screenplay – Indie Film 2013 – 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies • Best Editor –
Indie Film 2013 - 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies • Best Indie Film of the Year 2013 - 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies • Best Director – Indie Film 2013 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies • Best Child Performer 2013 - 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies • Best Actor 2013 – 34thGawadUrian Awards • Best Narrative Feature Film 2013 – Thirdworld Independent Film Festival • Outstanding Achievement in Act-
ing 2013 – Newport Beach Film Festival • Best Supporting Actor 2013 – ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards Alagwahas been chosen by the XXIII Fancine – Festival de Cine Fantastico Universidad de Malagato to join their feature film competition come November 21-28, 2013 in Spain. Films of this quality bring pride and honor to our country. We hope that indie filmmakers will continue making good films.
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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer
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GOD’S SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
esus said, “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it” (Jn. 14:14). Another passage says, “Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, you will have them” (Mk. 11:24). Also, we are told that because God hears our prayers then “whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him” (1 Jn. 5:15). Anything? Whatever? Anytime?Anywhere? This sounds like prayer unlimited! In insurance term, this is full or comprehensive coverage. Of course the coverage is more than full since it includes our physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs. So why is it that many of our prayers and petitions are not answered? As someone said, God gave us a blank check and it bounced. Did not the writer of Hebrews say that it is “impossible for God to lie” (Heb. 6:18)? Is God playing a cruel joke on us? But since we cannot really believe that God will ever do that, then what does anything or whatever mean? Is God’s capacity to answer prayers limited after all? But how can anyone put a limit on God since with God nothing is impossible (Lk. 1:37)? In what sense is this promise given? Are there hidden qualifiers to the promise of God answering our prayers? God’s promises are given with a particular background. In this sense, some seemingly unlimited promises have limitations. God’s promises are circumscribed by His Word. He cannot act contrary to His holy nature and perfect will. In other words, “whoever” is not everyone and “anything” is not everything. Not to recognize this can lead to doubt or disappointment. Let me give an illustration. The President of a Construction Corporation instructed an employee to repair the plumbing system of a customer who called up and added “call me for anything you need.” On the way, the employee remembered what his President told him to “call me for anything.” The employee called his boss and asked for a new house and lot. Is this what the President meant by “ “anything you need”? Or did the President mean, though not explicit, that the anything refers to that which the employee needs to accomplish the repair of a defective plumbing system? In other words, the anything of God, refers to anything that will help us accomplish what He commands us to do. The promise of God was preceded by the qualifier “ask in My name” that the “Father be glorified in the Son” (Jn. 14:13,14). Often, we give God our “want list” and say “in Jesus’s name, amen.” In this regard, another qualifier is given by Paul, “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19). We take notice that the supply is guaranteed for our needs not our wants. Someone interpreted God’s promise as a Power of Attorney to use His resources for our purposes. Clearly, the promise is not a General Power of Attorney but a Special Power of Attorney that makes resources available only to carry out a specific transaction. To use another illustration, a policeman has power (gun) and authority (badge) but he can exercise them only within the law. B. J. Whillhite, aided by his Greek Lexicon, said that meaning of the text in effect is “Whatever you ask by My command and authority, acting in My behalf, for the advancement of My kingdom, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” God cannot answer prayers when offered at the altar of greed and selfcenteredness. However, we cannot engage in paralysis of analysis, and wait until we complete our definitive list of what is and is not God’s will, what He will answer and will not answer. We can only go as far. With His Word as our guide, let us keep on praying. Let us earnestly present to God our cares and cry out to Him for mercy until our eyes are like rivers of tears. Our hope is in the fact that He is our heavenly Father who loves us and will provide for all our needs. Amen. Dr. Jun Vencer is the President of Global Transformation Ministries Inc., a member body of the Global DAWN Network. He concurrently serves as Vice President of Leadership Development and as the
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GMA International Channels Now... Con’t. from page 23. tackles the lighter side of the Filipino culture via movie-like documentaries. The country’s number one local news channel, GMA News TV boasts of a formidable line-up of programs to give Pinoy viewers overseas timely and credible news reportage all throughout the day. Viewers can look forward to an interesting mix of news and public affairs shows on the channel. The flagship newscast State of the Nation is at the forefront of the list of the programs. Anchored by no less than GMA News TV pillar Jessica Soho, SONA delivers in-depth and comprehensive news reporting. Meanwhile, Powerhouse is a program hosted by Peabody awardee Kara David that lets viewers peek into the private homes and lives of Philippines’ mostpowerful and controversial personalities. Finally, Tonight with Arnold Clavio treats viewers to a no-holds barred and informative discussion of the hottest issues today with the most-sought-after personalities. GMA Pinoy TV can be found on channel 250, while GMA LifeTV is on channel 248 and GMA News TV International is on channel 249 SaskTel is available in the following communities in Saskatchewan: Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert,
Moose Jaw, Yorkton, North Battleford, Swift Current, Weyburn, Estevan, White City, Martensville, Warman, Lloydminster, Melfort, Melville, Humboldt, Canora, Kamsack, Nipawin, Rosetown, Meadow Lake, Tisdale, Esterhazy and Kindersley. “SaskTel is working to expand our Max programming to better serve our customers,” said Jason Durant, acting Chief Marketing Officer. “Saskatchewan has been welcoming more and more people from the Philippines, so we are proud to reflect our changing population by offering these new programming choices. Aside from Canada GMA Pinoy TV, GMA LifeTV and GMA NewsTV International, can also be seen in the US, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia Pacific. To subscribe to SaskTel, call 1-800-SASKTEL (1-800727-5835) or visit www.SaskTel.com. For more details and program information, visit the GMA International website www. gmanetwork.com/international, Facebook pages www.facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook.com/gmalifetv, and, www. facebook.com/gmanewsinternational, and Twitter pages @GMAPinoyTV and @ GMA_LifeTV.
Asia Director of DAWN Ministries. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Alliance Graduate School, Philippines. He is the first Third World leader to have been appointed as International Director of World Evangelical Alliance and founding Chairman of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia. He served as General Secretary of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and of the Philippine Relief and Development Services. He is Pastor Emeritus of the Alliance Fellowship Church. He is an ordained Minister and a Bishop of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP). Dr. Vencer is married to Annabella Castillo. They have four children; three of whom are married and six grandchildren. He currently serves as pastor of the Alliance International Church in Pearland, Texas.
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had already done for GMA7. On record, Angel’s Darna on GMA7 achieved a high rating, if not the highest, and Star Cinema definitely expects it will do much better patronage on the big screen. Star Cinema’s Managing Director, Malou Santos, put an end to speculations as to who will play the Pinay superhero after ABS-CBN had acquired exclusive rights to the Mars Ravelo creation. Star Cinema plans to have a Hollywood-quality Darna this time. Angel had proven she is very good in doing “action” roles. This time, Star Cinema’s goal is to showcase special effects to offer something new to the movie-going public. They (Star Cinema) have forged a partnership with Reality, the best production outfit that has the capability to create the best special effects. Darna has become a part of Angel Locsin’s life and she is very delighted to give life to the character again. With the present hightechnology in computer effects, there is definitely something to look forward to: another blockbuster-treat from Star Cinema.
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Lovier the Second Time Around for Louise
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atapos magkasamaan nang loob at may ilang buwan rin hindi nag-usap nang mag-break, muling nanumbalik ang pagtitinginan nang mag-ex na sina Enzo Pineda at Louise De Los Reyes.
May tatlong linggo nang usapusapan ang pagkakabalikan diumano nang dalawa na mariing itinanggi naman ng Kapuso young actress. Ayon kay Louise na naka-tsikahan namin kamakailan lang, nagdi-date na raw sila uli ni Enzo. Nagsimula raw silang mag-date
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uli ng kanyang ex may tatlong linggo na ngayon. Hindi matukoy ni Louise kung paano sila uli naging malapit sa isa’t-isa ni Enzo? Nangyari na lang na naging magaan uli ang samahan nila at lagi silang nagkikita
para sa Sunday All Stars. Mas magaan raw ang samahan nila ngayon ayon pa rin kay Louise kumpara nong magkasintahan pa lang sila. Ngayon raw walang panahong hindi sila masaya ni Enzo pag magkasama sila. Di gaya noong mag-boyfriend pa sila walang isang linggo na hindi sila naga-
away. Malaki raw ang nagawa nang pagma-mature nila ni Enzo kung kaya’t naiintindihan nila ang isa’t-isa ngayon. Nagagawa raw nilang pakinggan ang isa’t-isa nang walang sumusulpot na away o tampuhan gaya dati. Kalmado nga raw kapag naguusap sila ngayon ni Enzo. Mas naapreciate nga raw nila ang advices ng isa’t-isa. Kaya tuloy parang gustong hilahin ni Louise ang araw para lang muling makita si Enzo at maramdaman yung kakaibang takbo ng samahan nila ngayon. Hindi isinasara ni Louise ang posibilidad nang pagbabalikan nila ni Enzo. Pero ayaw
niyang umasa. Hihintayin na lang raw niyang dumating yung time na handa na sila uli at kusang loob ang pagbabalikan nila. Mahirap raw kasing ipilit ang isang personal na bagay dahil lang kailangan nilang magbalikan. Masaya si Louise sa pagiging malapit uli ni Enzo sa kanya. Feeling raw niya bumalik na uli sa piling niya ang kanyang bestfriend. Kung ibabase sa kasiyahan ni Louise sa piling ni Enzo ngayon, hindi nahiyang sabihin ng Kapuso actress na mas masarap raw mahalin ang dating kasintahan ngayon.
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K I N D O F B U I L DERS By Pastor Donald Castro
Luke 6:46-49 (niv) 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” The Lord is asking- “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? Jesus is actually saying that we don’t know exactly the meaning of Lord & that we don’t really understand what we are saying. Jesus; being our Lord does not just mean that we come to Him & hears His words but to apply actually in our lives. The word Lord means a lot of things - a Master & Ruler, a Chief, the One who has
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authority, control & power over you. In this passages, Jesus illustrates two kinds of people who called Him Lord in a manner of building a house. He differentiated the builders who both come to him, hears His voice but only one applies what he learned from The Lord or from the Word of God. It’s not a question of building but how you build it? You should be wise enough to build. Jesus himself teaches about building on a solid foundation. To build a house involves a lot of time and expenses. It involves effort & money, It involves patience & perseverance & energy. It is also depends on the kind of house we are building - How do we built it? Some people build a house without a foundation, why? perhaps to save time and avoid the hard work of preparing the stone. Possibly because the waterfront scenery is more attractive or because beach houses have higher social status than cliff houses. Perhaps because they want to join their friends who have already settled in sandy areas. Maybe because they haven’t heard about the violent storms
coming, because they think disaster can’t happen to them. Whatever the reason, those with no foundation are shortsighted and they will be sorry. However, obeying God is like building a house on a strong, solid foundation that stands firm when storms come. When life is calm, our foundations don’t seem to matter. But when crisis come, our foundation are tested. Be sure your life is built on the solid foundation of knowing and trusting Jesus Christ. Accept him as lord & saviour,,not only Saviour but as Lord. We will see the difference between these two builders when the flood hits and you know the reason! Flood like trials that we all face—disappointments, setbacks, sickness, loss of loved ones, the loss of a job, being let down by family members or friends, problems, persecution, etc. If you build the house of your life without obedience to Jesus on the heart level, it’s like wasting your money on a house without a foundation. Jesus says that you must act upon His words. This implies soul-searching obedience, down to our very thoughts, motives, and attitudes. It means continually examining ourselves in light of Scripture. Why should you follow Jesus as The Lord rather than someone else? Should we obey the gospel of Christ, as revealed in the Scriptures, as the guide and standard of
authority in our lives, rather than other standards such as man-made laws and guides, church creeds, traditions, family religion, etc.? Christianity is not a system of rules where you decide you will start working on the list. It is fundamentally a personal relationship with the risen, living Lord & Saviour. “And by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments” (1 John 2:3-6). A true disciple is one who devotes his lifetime to serving his Master’s will. Jesus deserves our service because He died to save us, because He is God’s Divine Son, and because someday He will be our Judge. Shouldn’t you be His disciple? During your lifetime you have a choice whether or not you will serve Him. If you are not Jesus’ disciple, He calls on you to repent and serve Him. “If you love Me, keep ,My commandments” (John 14:15; cf. 1 John 5:3). Do you love Jesus enough to be His disciple? God Bless!! Come and join us worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ every Sunday at Faith Academy Chapel at 427 Matheson Avenue MB R2W 0E1 from 10:30am – 12:30am pls.contact Bro. Donald Castro at cell 204-8038565 for more info. OR contact Bro. Nilo Mallari – for our OUTREACH MINISTRY at South East Winnipeg every Sunday 2:00-4:00pm contact # 204 509-9096 for more info. At Winakwa Community Centre at 980 Winakwa Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 1E7
Masskara Festival: Bacolod’s Pride
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he most-awaited festival in the Philippines, Masskara Festival of Bacolod showcases the artistry of the Negrense culture that gained worldwide recognitions and awards. The Masskara Festival began in 1980 in the middle of tragic period and crisis.
Amidst these period, the city’s artists, local governments and civic groups decided to hold a festival. Since the city is known as the city of smiles, they decided to name it the festival of smiles. From the word Mass which is many or multiple of people and Cara, a Spanish word which is face.
The festival’s symbol is of smiling mask that envisioned and manifest the happy spirit of Bacolod locals in spite of the entire crisis they’ve gone through. A 20-day celebration of beer drinking, dining and streetdancing (a typical Filipino partying) usually held at the 3 rd week of October. Throughout the celebration, people strut around to showcase their brightly colored costumes and masks representing various organizations. This gave Bacolod City a boost on its tourism industry as visitors from all over the world came to see and experience the festival. The festival also features mask-making contest, food fairs, brass band competitions and highlighted by Masskara Queen (the biggest beauty pageant in
Bacolod), Streetdancing in different divisions, and a float competition. Surely, the Masskara Festival is here to stay, a festival of thousand smiles per minute projecting the province
ability to smile from the sights, sounds, color, rhythm or even failures, trials but promises to win and survive. No wonder, we, Filipinos are called the people of smiling faces.
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