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by Ricky Lo

Ai-Ai is the Real MMFF Queen of Box Office Ai-Ai de las Alas is the real holder (bar none!) of Metro Manila Filmfest (MMFF) Box-Office Queen, for the same reasons that you have discussed with me, to wit: The overwhelming success of Star Cinema’s Sisterakas in the recent MMFF just proved one thing: Ai-Ai remains as the MMFF’s Box-Office Queen, having starred in the festival’s top-grossing movies for the past four years.

Take this: Ang Tanging Ina Mo 2 in 2009, Ang Tanging Ina Mo 3 (Last na To) in 2010, Enteng ng Ina Mo in 2011 and Sisterakas in 2012 emerged top grossers, and all four movies have one common denominator — Ai-Ai de las Alas.

That’s four in a row. Call it luck, but Ai-Ai is a proven lucky charm of all four movies.

“I want to thank the people who continue to support me and my movies,” said Ai-Ai, “and more so because the movies I am in finish top grosser in the MMFF. Of course, in Sisterakas I am with, among others, my friendship Kris Aquino and in Enteng ng Ina Mo, kasama ko naman si Bossing Vic (Sotto). What’s important, I am part of the success of all those movies and that’s enough blessing for me.”

After Sisterakas’ resounding boxoffice success, Ai-Ai gets top billing with Korean pop Superstar Psy of Gangnam Style fame in a Valentine concert billed

as Ang Tanging Family Valentine at the MOA Arena on Feb. 16, with Wally and Jose as special guests.

She is currently shooting a movie for international release, Kung Fu Divas, where she shares stellar billing with Marian Rivera and is also set to renew her contract as a certified Kapamilya.

Meanwhile, watch for a bigger, better Pilipinas Got Talent 4, where Ai-Ai is one of the judges, on ABS-CBN primetime very soon.

The Year of (Water) Snake is proving lucky to Ai-Ai.

Star-studded Navotas Founding Anniversary The 107th founding anniversary of Navotas City kicked off yesterday with variety show featuring Ate Gay, Ryzza, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, KZ Tandingan, Erik Santos, Rey Valera, EB Babes and Rocksteddy, capped by fireworks display.

Today, 2011 Miss Universe third runner-up Shamcey Supsup and 2012

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Miss Universe first runner-up Janine Tugonon will grace the parade, joining Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco and city officials.

Mayor Tiangco and organizers Evangeline Cruz and Marita Trinidad assured Navotas residents a starry celebration this year.

Gerald Anderson is being tagged as Tuhog King because he’s deemed to have strung together three friends (as chefs do with barbecue) — Kim Chiu, Sarah Geronimo and Maja Salvador.

Even if there was “something” between Gerald and Kim, it was more a network gimmick to tickle the imagination of fans (the Kimeralds, right?). Besides, it seemed obvious that Kim was more in love with Gerald than the other way around.

Then, the split, with poor Kim crying a river.

When they did a movie together, Gerald was reported to be “eyeing” Sarah in an imagined ideal romance nipped in the bud by Sarah’s strict parents who suspected that Gerald has a non-showbiz girlfriend from Cebu.

Now come Gerald and Maja who have both admitted that, yes, they were together (with a group daw) on a weekend holiday at the elite Misibis resort in Albay, the same place where Zac Efron spent a few

days when he was here late last year. On The Buzz last Sunday, Gerald admitted being “smitten” (who wouldn’t be?) by Maja and, given the chance, he would court her because, after all, he’s single and so is Maja (who has broken up with Matteo Guidicelli).

Meanwhile, Kim felt betrayed because Maja happened to be the friend on whose shoulder she cried every time Kim and Gerald had an LQ (Lovers’ Quarrel). But pray, what’s wrong if Gerald and Maja do get together when they’re not stealing other people’s partners (never mind if 2013 is The Year of the [Water] Snake)?

Who benefits from this merrygo-round? Yes, of course, the ABS-CBN soap Ina Kapatid Anak which is topbilled by Kim and Maja. (You deduce your conclusion from that.)

(Postscript: A DPA said that Gerald’s true love is non-showbiz who is an Economics Major? From what school? The DPA was mum.)

Curtain-Raisers: Sad to learn that a popular (and quite controversial) young singer has started selling some of her properties, including a car and a vacation house somewhere near Metro Manila. Has she, like most of us, started to feel the economic pinch?

Or is it a sign that her marketability and popularity are going down? If so, she has nobody to blame but herself for letting fame and fortune weigh her down. Or is it fate’s way of knocking her back to her senses (after she kind of “rejected” her Filipino-ness)?

The family of a pretty show host must have (even grudgingly?) given its blessing to her May-December romance with a co-host twice her age. You see, every time there’s a family gathering, her father would replay the episode many years ago when she competed

in a kiddie contest on the show she and her beloved are now hosting. As soon as the precious videotape starts rolling, she very quietly slips out of the room, leaving the family members with amused smile on their faces.

How can you tell if a “couple” (take note, in quotation marks) is straining hard to make the public believe that whatever it is between them is for real (and not, actually, “for show”)? Well, they resort to PDA (Public Display of Affection) by making sure that they are seen having lunch or dinner at a popular A-list restaurant, holding hands in public, being lovey-dovey when people are looking or posting their pictures on Facebook during their “private moment” on the beach. Name the “culprits”? You can easily spot them, can’t you? @TheFilamInsider

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PURISIMA MUM ON ‘AMBUSH’ PHILIPPINE National Police chief Director General Alan LM Purisima yesterday declined to comment on a newspaper report (not in the People’s Journal) claiming a police probe body had found the 13 people killed in a gun battle on January 6 in Atimonan, Quezon died in an ambush and not a shootout.

Stressing that only the National Bureau of Investigation has the final say on what really happened during the January 6 shooting incident, Purisima kept mum on the published report that first, a PNP fact-finding body has ruled that the 13 slain men were victims of an ambush and

did not fire their guns contrary to claims by the operating troops and, second, only six of the fatalities were armed.

“Actually, I returned the factfinding report that was submitted to me this morning. I gave them up to this day to reformat it,” Gen. Purisima said noting the absence of form in the report.

What is definite in the report, he said, is that 13 people riding in two vehicles died.

“We can not compete with the NBI which is the sole agency tasked by President Aquino to investigate the incident,” he said.

Purisima said that based on the concerned police officers and the findings of the NBI, they will men. He said that by only looking take administrative actions on at the crime scene, there were clearly some violations of Police Operational Procedures which call for administrative actions.

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Whatever will be the findings of the NBI, we will support it,” the PNP chief said.

Purisima said that the policemen involved were subjected to initial interviews by the PNP fact-

finding committee chaired by Chief Superintendent Federico Castro.

He also said that in case investigators from the PNP Crime Laboratory Service erred in collecting evidence at the crime scene, they will also be subjected to administration actions.

The officer wounded during the incident, Supt. Hansel Marantan, again maintained that there was a shootout between his group and the 13 victims after he was fired upon by passengers of the first sports utility vehicle they flagged down.

Marantan, who sustained gunshot wounds in the left arm and both his legs, and appealed to his detractors including those from the media and the government to stop pre-judging him and avoid resorting to speculations.

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KILL ‘CYBER-DRACULA’ SENATOR Teofisto Guingona yesterday appealed to the Supreme Court to “impale” the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 or Republic Act No. 10175 which he dubbed as cyber-Dracula.

He made the appeal during oral argument before the High Tribunal on the various petitions questioning the constitutionality of the anti-cybercrime measure.

Guingona argued that the cybercrime law contains “fangs that instill fear in the people’s hearts, threatening to suck the life out of our freedom of speech and expression.”

“We ask the highest Court of the land to impale the law of its ghostly provisions with the stake of reason. As cyber-Dracula lies helpless in its sleep, we plead for the final decisive action to banish our anger, anxiety, and fears altogether,” he told justices.

“We fear that this law gives the State unlimited powers to invade our lives, intruding into spheres long protected by constitutional rights. We are anxious that it will limit our rights to ventilate matters of public concern and interest, especially matters of importance to us, which involve

transparency, accountability, and people participation,” Guingona said.

He added: “We are angry because we have always trusted that laws are for the good of persons and society. The Cybercrime Prevention Act is a law that threatens and assaults our fundamental Constitutional right to speak, our right against unreasonable searches and seizures, our right against double jeopardy, and our right to be accorded equal protection of the laws.”

Meanwhile, Sen.Edgardo Angara, the primary author of the measure, welcomes any changes to the Cybercrime Act. “Cyberspace, and the Internet in general is an entirely new field especially in

law. This is unplowed ground for all of us legislators. Any attempt at examining the regulations written in the law are welcome because they expand knowledge and awareness in people.” he said.

Angara filed Senate Bill 3315 filed last October amending some provisions of the Cybercrime Law. However, the senator said that he would await the decision of the courts before setting a public hearing in the Senate to discuss the proposed changes.

“The amendatory bill repeals the higher penalties for online crime, puts in the requirement of a court order for the takedown of suspected websites, and strengthens the exclusionary rule providing that seizure of evidence should adhere strictly to lawful procedures,” he said.

“The Supreme Court would have the final say on the matter of the TRO (temporary restraining order). I am still optimistic, though, that the SC would uphold the measure as a whole provided that we change the problematic provisions. I am confident that they will see that this law is truly necessary to protect the millions of legitimate Internet users in our country,” said Angara. @TheFilamInsider

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Free Hand

by Mario Bautista

Nadine Breaks Up with BF Who Has No Plans to Marry Her NADINE Samonte, who just visited her dad in Germany with her sister, reveals that she has called it quits with her Chinese boyfriend of seven years.

“Nag-break na kami noon at may ibang nanligaw sa’kin (Leandro Munoz who was her leading man in “The Sisters”), pero nagkabalikan kami, but this time, it’s for good,” she says.

The rumor is that her BF was often seen in clubs, bars and casinos so she chose to end the relationship. “More than that, I saw na parang walang pupuntahang seryosohan ang relationship namin.

Parang wala siyang planong mag-propose ng marriage. E, ako gusto ko mag-asawa while I’m still quite young so I can start my own family and have kids. Bumabalik nga siya, pero ayoko na talaga.”

Why? Is she envious of her Starstruck batchmates Jennylyn Mercado, Katrina Halili and Yasmien Kurdi who are now all young moms? “Hindi naman sa naiinggit ako. Gusto ko lang ma-enjoy having my own family while I’m still young kasi.”

Nadine is one of the two leading ladies of Derek Ramsay in “Kidlat” that’s now rating very well in NUTAM ratings.

“Kami ang magkababata rito at magkaribal sila sa’kin ni Baron Geisler. The other leading lady is Ritz Azul. Something will happen to my character later na hindi ko puwedeng i-reveal. But dahil dito, magiging magkalaban kami ni Derek as Voltaire, who becomes Kidlat.”

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WHAT can Sophie Albert say about working with Nora Aunor in “Never Say Goodbye”? “Grabeng pressure kasi alam naman natin kung gaano siya kagaling, pati si Cesar Montano who plays my father,” she says. “Talagang pinagbubutihan ko kapag kaeksena ko sila kasi nakakahiya kapag nagkamali ako. Pero in fairness to them, they are so kind. Never nilang pinaramdam sa’min ni Vin Abrenica na

mga baguhan lang kami. Ang babait nila, lalo na si Tita Nora. May eksenang hindi ako makaiyak sa harap ng kamera kahit pilitin ko. Lumapit siya sa’kin at kinausap ako. She said kaya mo ‘yan. She motivated and helped me hanggang sa makaiyak ako.

Sabi niya, isipin mo lahat ng masasakit at malulungkot na nangyari sa buhay mo.

And after I did the scene, pinuri pa niya ako. Good job daw. Very supportive.”

She’s thankful to TV5 for giving her this big break. “Tinupad nila ‘yung pangako nilang bibigyan nila ng magandang project kaming winners sa Artista Academy.

Actually, hindi lang kami ni Vin kasi kasama rin namin dito ang ibang finalists like Benjo Ocampo, Brent Manzano, Chris Leonardo at si Malak Shidifat na ka-love triangle ko dito with Vin.” So is she and Vin now closer with each other? “Siyempre, lagi kaming magkasama sa set at sa eksena, e .”

What has she discovered about him that she didn’t know before? “Moody pala siya. Kapag natutulog siya sa set, mahirap siyang gisingin kapag take na. Sobrang nagiging masungit siya.”

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Richard Shows Butt, Admits Commitment to Sarah RICHARD Gutierrez was very hesitant to answer when asked if he did butt exposure in “Seduction.”It was his director, Peque Gallaga, who answered for him. “Yes, he shows his butt in the movie,” says Peque. “But more than that daring scene, I think mas mapapansin ang husay ng acting ni Richard dito as a man torn between two women. Also, mas mapansin sana ang ganda ng story which is very contemporary in flavor and treatment.”

Richard is told by Ethel Ramos that his mom Annabelle Rama used to do sexy movies before without any hesitation.

Has he seen any of her mom’s daring flicks?

“No. And thank God for that,” he says. “I have no intention of watching any of them.

As for me, hindi kasi ako sanay, I’m not really comfortable to bare before the camera. But I’d do anything sa ikagaganda n g ‘Seduction’, which came at a time na I’m more ready to

more mature scenes. I really prepared for this film. Before, yung projects ko didn’t require much preparation, but for this, the role is serious and my scenes are so intense kaya pinaghandaan ko talaga.”

Has he experienced being seduced?

“Oh yes, at may mga nagtagumpay dahil nagpa-seduce naman ako,” he laughs.

“And na-experience ko rin namang manseduce. When it comes to such things kasi, marupok ako, madali akong bumigay.

Noon ha, pero ngayon, hindi na.

I ’ m committed to Sarah Lahbati.”

Glaiza Denies Aborted Love Affair with Dennis

ONE reason why “Temptation of Wife” clicks with viewers is the fact that Glaiza de Castro is so effective as the villainous Heidi. We know she didn’t want to play kontrabida again after she did lead roles in “Grazilda” and “Biritera” but Glaiza made the right decision in accepting the Heidi role as it’s really so “markado” and she can show her versatility as an actress who can do both lead and villain roles.

To think that the role was originally offered to Alessandra de Rossi, who

turned it down. This is definitely a better role than the role now played by Alex as Christopher de Leon’s mistress in “Pahiram ng Sandali.” Alex’s loss is definitely Glaiza’s gain.

“I admit I really had second thoughts about my role but then, I realized okay lang kasi Marian Rivera naman ang susuportahan ko,” says Glaiza. “Now, I’m thoroughly enjoying my role as Heidi and I’m so flattered when people see me in public and reprimand me for being so mean to Angeline, Marian’s character.

Inaaway nila talaga ako. It only means I’m doing my role well. But now na bumalik na si Angeline as the avenging Chantal, matutuwa na ang viewers kasi mag-uumpisa na ang paghihiganti niya sa’kin at kay Dennis Trillo as Marcel.”

How about the rumor that she’s the one who replaced Bianca King in Dennis’ heart? “Natatawa nga ako, nagkadevelopan daw kami ni Dennis sa show.

It’s not true. Kung mangyayari yan, dapat noon pa sa ‘Biritera’ where we both played lead roles.”

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by Dolly Anne Carvajal

MMFF Power Players’ Views Clash So much has been said about boxoffice success vs award-winning films in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Is it rare for entries to have the best of both worlds?

The audience is drawn to movies that it thinks it deserves. Or does it know any better?

I asked some of the MMFF power players their sentiments about the annual Pinoy Christmas film extravaganza. Amid all the controversy, may they all learn to coexist.

Après tout, the MMFF serves as a yearend adrenaline shot to resuscitate the movie industry. Hopefully, it won’t eventually turn into a “filmPEST.” Nora Aunor (Actress, “Thy Womb”): Kahit limang tao na lang ang manonood ng pelikula ko, ’di pa rin ako titigil gumawa ng makabuluhang pelikula.

Brillante Mendoza (Director, “Thy Womb”): I would like to share an analogy between the MMFF and a feast. You invite the guests to partake of food at the table. There are certain foods that the guests would want to taste first, and there are those that they want to save for last. You do not take away the food until the guests have left.

This year’s MMFF showed who are the stakeholders involved in the film industry. It also showed us who are responsible for the rotten system plaguing the industry. Let the festival be an opportunity for the moviegoing public to feast on the best. Let them choose and enjoy the best of the feast.

Wenn Deramas (Director, “Sisterakas”): Well, ayoko na sanang humalo pa sa gulo ng mga panggulo, hahaha, pero basically, ang MMFF ay festival na ginagawa kapag Pasko, ergo, nasa festive mood ang mga tao para magsaya at tumawa, hindi para

turuan o makisimpatya, kung yun ang objective ng iba sa paggawa ng pelikula. Meron din ako (objective) at nagkataong alam ko kung papaano ko patatawanin ang tao.

Sa eight entries ng MMFF, na halos lahat ay pang-pamilya, hindi ba dapat alam na ng mga sumasali kung ano ang kanilang dapat na sinasalihan?

Ang “Sisterakas” ba ang wala sa tono o sila? Kung makatawag ng “basura” sa pelikula namin, para namang hindi pinaghihirapan yung trabaho namin.

Ang alam ko sa “basura” ay mabaho, iniiwasan, hindi pinupuntahan at nilalalangaw! Ganun ba ang ginawa ng tao sa pelikulang “Sisterakas”?

Ang pelikula ay form of entertainment. P180 na ang ticket sa sine, kakain ka pa sa labas, ibig sabihin, ibalik natin sa tao na mapasaya natin sila kahit isang oras at kalahati lamang.

Roselle Monteverde (Producer, “Shake Rattle and Roll XIV”): For the next film festival, I suggest lesser entries, like six entries, one entry per genre, to give the producers equal sharing in cinemas including the provinces. Let’s put back one entry per film outfit to give chances for other producers to join. We selfimpose this in Regal to give way to other producers. Actors are only allowed to be cast in one entry, be it lead or supporting roles.

The MMFF should not penalize film outfits for the shortcomings of actors in attending its promotional activities. Certain things are beyond the producer’s control, especially if the promotional activity was not scheduled at least two months in advance.

The MMFF should work harmoniously with producers because we invest so much time, money and effort in movies shown during the festival.

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Anne Curtis:

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Name it, Anne Curtis has done it. She has proven her worth as an actress, a concert artist, TV host and product endorser. Her face has launched a thousand products and shows.

Her love life is also in full bloom. She can rest on her laurels if she wants to, but Anne still has so much fire in her belly.

She’s set to appear in ABS-CBN’s new teleserye, “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” (premieres Jan. 21, 9 p.m.), where she will be in an unusual love triangle with Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla.

We had a chat with Anne recently: What’s it like working with Kris and Binoe?

Kris and I have been close since we worked together in “Hiram.” I love listening to her stories. We are so comfy with each other. But I was wary about our scenes where I had to slap her. Parang ’di ko kaya, so I asked her permission muna … At first, I was awkward around Binoe. I had worked with him in “Tulak ng Bibig” but I had a small role there.

Now he’s my leading man.

When he told me that we should make our love scenes as realistic as possible, na-relax na ako. Mas todo ako dito in terms of my confrontation scenes with Kris, and love scenes with Binoe.

2012 was good to you. How do you intend to outdo yourself this year?

It wasn’t a quick rise to fame for me. I’m so thankful that my patience has paid off.

Tanggap lang ako nang tanggap ng roles dati to hone my skills. I don’t like planning; I just go with the flow. I’m not pressuring myself to top 2012.

Still, I’m claiming that 2013 will be a very good year. Deadma na lang to my detractors and to negative vibes. If a project clicks, that would be cherry on top. If it doesn’t, I’ll just have to strive harder.

If I could do a repeat of my concert, I hope to fill up the Mall of Asia Arena the way I did Smart Araneta. Itutuloy ko ang pagtayo ng bandera ng mga nonsingers like me who love to sing.

I’m excited for my movie, “The Gifted,” which is a dark comedy. You have to watch it to find out in what way am I gifted.

Do you now have a formula for success?

I just keep reinventing myself. I’m lucky that I now have a say in the roles that I play, and in the script. I told Boss Vic (del Rosario, her business manager) that I don’t want to do young-mother roles yet. After the success of “No Other Woman,” it would be too drastic for me to portray a mom. But in (the TV series) “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” my character Ruth has to deal with kids who are not her own.

How are things going between you and Erwan (Heusaff)?

I’ve never been happier.

We’ve been together for three years and we’re going strong. I’m a very supportive girlfriend.

I accompany him to his triathlon events. When fans want to have pics taken with me, I tell them, “Sorry I’m here as the girlfriend of Erwan and not as Anne Curtis.”

When he trains, we hardly see each other but I understand. I may go into triathlon myself, should my schedule permit.

What’s important to him is important to me, too.

I love how he cooks healthy meals for me. Like any couple, we fight but not to the point of breaking up.

He’s the boyfriend I’ve been with the longest, with no onand-off periods. I guess it comes with maturity. If Erwan asks me to marry him and I feel the time is right, I’ll go for it. But we’re not rushing; we still have many dreams to fulfill.

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NEW INCOME & ESTATE TAXES UNDER AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 2013

By Roman P. Mosqueda, B.S., LL.B., LL.M., & S.J.D.

On January 3, 2013, President Obama signed the fiscal cliff bill into law: The American Taxpayer Relief Act (“ATRA”), in his vacation house in Hawaii, using an autopen and averting going over the cliff for good and for bad.

Increases In Income Tax And Capital Gains and Dividends Rates: ATRA retains the individual income tax rates for the majority of taxpayers: 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33% and 35%, but adds the new rate of 39.6% for the following income levels of: (1) $225,000 for married taxpayers filing separately; (2) $400,000 for single taxpayers; (3) $425,000 for head of household taxpayers; and (4) $450,000 for married taxpayers jointly filing.

In addition, the capital gains and dividend rates remain at 15% in 2013 for taxpayers in the 25%, 28%, 33% and 35% income tax rates, but ATRA adds the new maximum rate of 20% for the aforesaid income levels to which the top 39.6% income tax rate applies.

Moreover, effective January 1, 2013, the 3.8% Medicare surtax on net investment income under the Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) applies to the following income levels: (1) $250,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly; (2) $125,000 for married taxpayers filing separately; and (3) $200,000 for all other individual taxpayers.

For individual taxpayers, the 3.8% Medicare surtax is based on the lesser of: (1) net investment income, or(2) the amount by which the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds the threshold amount in the tax year.

ATRA begins the personal exemption phase out, as well as the itemized deduction phase out in 2013 at various adjusted gross income thresholds from $250,000 for single taxpayers to $275,000 for head of household taxpayers to $300,000 for married and jointly filing www.FilAmInsider.com taxpayers.

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Notably, the itemized deduction phase out includes mortgage interest, property taxes, state and local income taxes, and charitable contributions, estimated to result in loss of up to 80% of itemized deductions.

Alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) rules are implemented in ATRA, made retroactive to January 1, 2012. Exemptions for 2012 are the sums of $50,600 for individuals and $78,750 for married taxpayers filing jointly, and will be indexed for inflation in the future years.

Estate, Gift, And Generation Skipping Transfer Taxes: ATRA makes permanent in 2013 and thereafter the rules governing estate taxes, gift taxes, and generation skipping transfer taxes under the Tax Relief Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (TRUIRJCA”), but increased the maximum rate for each of these taxes from 35% to 40%. It also makes permanent the portability of the estate tax exemption between married couples, that is, the ability to use a deceased spouse’s unused exclusion amount.

TRUIRJCA unified these taxes and provided for inflation indexing beginning 2012. Consequently, under ATRA, the 2013 exemption for each of the estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer taxes is $5,250,000, $130,000 more than the exemption in 2012, instead of going back to the 2002 exemption of $1,000,000.

(The Author, Roman P. Mosqueda, has practiced in probate and estate planning for over 10 years. His Woodland Hills branch office handles exclusively estate planning.

Send comments to rpm_law@yahoo.com or call (213) 252-9481 for free initial confidential consultation. Visit his website at www.mosquedalaw.com or EzineArticles. com to send his other articles.)

Daniel nagparamdam kay Kris at sa mga anak noong Pasko and it’s very important. It’s very sexy to be funny,” paglalarawan ni Daniel kay Melai.

Samantala, nali-link din ang model-actor kay Kris dahil nagkasama ang dalawa sa pelikulang Siste­rakas kaya palagi rin silang tinutukso ni Vice Ganda. Noong Pasko ay binigyan ng regalo ni Daniel ang Queen of All Media pati na rin ang mga anak na sina Josh at Bimby.

Unang nagkita at nagkakilala sina Daniel Matsunaga at Melai Cantiveros nang mag-guest sa Kris TV ang binata noong Disyembre.

Guest co-host noon si Melai sa programa ni Kris Aquino at natuwa si Daniel sa pagiging kikay ng komedyana. Naaliw din si Melai kay Daniel at mula noon ay lagi nang tinutukso ang dalawa. At kamakailan ay nagpalitan na ng cell phone numbers sina Melai at Daniel kaya naging textmates na sila. “Sobrang mabait siya, sobrang nakakatawa

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Derek Wants to Keep New GF Away from the Limelight DEREK Ramsay became one of 2012’s most controversial stars when he decided to leave ABS-CBN and moved to TV5 then he broke up with Angelica Panganiban after being together for six years. How would he describe the start of 2013 for him? “Peaceful naman,” he says at the launch of his new action-fantasy show, “Kidlat.” “I can’t complain. I’m happy with my career, my family, my life. Big hit naman ‘yung last movie kong ‘A Secret Affair’. I’m now currently building my dream house in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, so busy ako supervising that.”

Is he happy with the way his career is going on TV5? “Oo naman. ‘Amazing Race Philippines’ got very positive feedback and I enjoyed my work covering the Olympic Games in London. Siyempre, laging may detractors, like those who say hindi naman ako nakita sa London. But it’s meant to be that way. Hindi naman ako nagpunta doon as an artista but we’re there to support our athletes so nasa kanila ang focus, not on me. I guess you really just can’t please everyone. What I appreciate with TV5 is that they really consult me on what I want to do. ‘Yung projects na babagay talaga sa ’kin, like ‘Kidlat’, which is about a superhero and I really want to try playing one.”

Is he pleased with the TV movie of “Kidlat” shown yesterday on TV5 and

the pilot episode that starts tonight after the TV5 news, “Aksyon”? “Oh yes, happy ako.

Enjoy ako doing it. I’m having so much fun.

Our director, Mike Tuviera, is very good and he’s leaving no stone unturned to make

sure the public will find each episode of the show to be exciting and entertaining.

I trust him and all the staff very much.

We’re confident viewers will be pleased with our show and we have a winner.

This is an original Filipino superhero, not a remake or copied from anything. Even the guys who did ‘X-Men’ in Hollywood are very pleased with it so they agreed to design my costume for the show.”

How does he find his co-stars: Christopher de Leon as his mentor, Nadine Samonte and Ritz Azul as his leading ladies and Baron Geisler as costar? “It’s a great honor to be working with a distinguished actor like Sir Boyet de Leon. Nadine and Ritz are both great to work with. Si Baron naman, I consider him as my new little brother who I’m helping to guide right now dahil masyado siyang kontrobersyal. He’s really a good actor. Kasama rin namin sina Wendell Ramos, Jay Manalo and Assunta de Rossi. Puro sila magagaling kaya masarap katrabaho.”

How about his love life? It’s common knowledge Angelica is now very much into John Lloyd Cruz. As for him, rumors say he’s now going steady with a girl named Alexa. “I’m dating someone but I’d rather not talk about her. It’s better to keep such things private na lang para tahimik at baka ma-jinx pa.”

Sarah to Leave for New York with John Lloyd SARAH Geronimo will soon be leaving with John Lloyd Cruz to shoot scenes of their third movie together, “It Takes a Man and a Woman,” on location in New York. This is the third installment in their love story as the rich Miguel Montenegro and the poor Laida Magtalas that started in “A Very Special Love” and “You Changed My Life,” both box office blockbusters.

This will be the last chapter in the trilogy. It opens with the lovers breaking up and John Lloyd falling for another girl, played by Isabelle Daza. Sarah still works in the office of John Lloyd but she’s hurting. The

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movie is scheduled to open on March 30, Black Saturday, which means they have more than two months to complete it. But someone told us their director, Cathy Molina Garcia, shoots only one scene a day, so here’s hoping it’d still be completed in time for its playdate.

About reports that she’d be paired with Coco Martin after this last flick with John Lloyd, Sarah tells us she has yet to receive formal notice from Star Cinema about this. Right now, she’s still busy with provincial tours and by July, she’ll stage her 10th anniversary concert at SM Arena. She’s also helping out in their family businesses.

PREDICTIONS THAT BOMBED FORTUNE tellers are all over the place once again since it’s the start of the new year. Here are some predictions made by manghuhulas (we won’t name them anymore so they won’t be embarrassed) at the start of 2012 which we collected. It’s up to you to decide if their predictions came true or not.

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes will walk down the aisle as they’re from Year of the Rat and Year of the Dragon and this is the perfect time for them to marry. Kris Aquino will have a new love life that she could not resist kahit dedmahin niya ito. Angel Locsin will find it hard to balance love and career so she’ll break up with Phil Younghusband.

Based on their birthdays, Angelica Panganiban and Derek Ramsay are very compatible as their characters support each other, so their relationship will be stable at lalo pang titibay ang pagmamahalan nila. Heart Evangelista will continue to be loveless this year.

Nora Aunor will get back her golden voice and this will be a banner year for her.The new shows of Aga Muhlach and Sharon Cuneta on TV5 will be topraters.

This is the year of Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. Their love affair will prosper. Rhian Ramos will be afraid to fall in love again.To all these predictions, our reaction is: Mwahahaha!Their only prediction that came true is a top comedian will die, but they’ve been predicting that annually since a few years back. It’s only last year that it finally came true. Now, maniniwala pa ba kayo sa mga hula?

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Enchong Defends Who Could Sarah Geronimo mean by ‘Womanizer?’

Maja Against Bashers MANILA, Philippines -- Actor Enchong Dee defended his close friend Maja Salavador against bashers and media over photos that circulated in the Internet showing the actress vacationing with actor Gerald Anderson in a high-end resort in Albay.

Anderson is the ex-boyfriend of actress Kim Chiu, who stars with Salvador and Dee in the hit primetime series “Ina Kapatid Anak.”

While Chiu was quoted as saying that their friendship has been affected by the reports of a possible AndersonSalvador romance, Dee believes it’s not fair to say the two women are fighting over one man and that this will affect the atmosphere at the set.

“I think it’s not healthy na sabihin na mayroon silang friction dahil lang, because of, isang tao at I think hindi enough reason ‘yon para pagawayan,” Dee said In an interview on Tuesday during the press conference for their soap.

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pwedeng mangyayari after today,” Dee said.

As for social media bashers, Dee’s advice to Salvador is to just ignore.

“Siguro hindi naman ‘yon mawawala. They will never be gone, palagi silang nandiyan and they will always have their opinions and, for whatever it is, our lives are not their lives,” he said.

MANILA, Philippines – Sarah Geronimo, who is set to star on her third movie with John Lloyd Cruz “It Takes A Man And A Woman,” has taken a swipe at a certain “womanizer.” as observed on her Sunday show “Sarah G Live.”

On her live show, “Sarah G Live,” the Pop Princess performed Britney Spears’ “Womanizer,” after which, urged her viewers to not fall in love with womanizers.

The singer-actress’ co-host Robi Domingo was caught off guard when asked point blank by Sarah if he is a womanizer. “Hindi ka womanizer, promise ha?” she addressed Robi, who answered he isn’t.

When it was Robi’s turn to ask the audience, Sarah exclaimed: “I think alam na nila ‘yon, sorry. Itaas natin ang bandera ng mga babaeng nagmamahal ng totoo at mga babaeng sinasaktan, joke lang... okay, control emotion na.”

She apologized for “misbehaving.” “Pasensiya na po at hindi ko po napigilan ang sarili ko, pasensiya na po.”

Earlier that day on “The Buzz,” Gerald Anderson, who was linked to Sarah a few months back, admitted his intention to court Maja who, in turn, is the co-star of the actor’s ex-girlfriend, Kim Chiu, on the series “Ina, Kapatid, Anak.”

Sarah, who has had her fair share of failed “could-have-been” relationships in the past, couldn’t agree less that she, too, has her regrets when it comes to love. The 24-year-old Viva talent was linked to popular showbiz names (John Lloyd Cruz, Rayver Cruz, Kean Cipriano, and the recent Gerald Anderson) and politician (LRay Villafuerte).

“Ayaw ko namang magpaka-ipokrita na ‘No regrets,’” Sarah said in an interview aired on “Bandila” Tuesday night.

Nonetheless, she regards those “regrets” as learnings in life. “May mga pinagsisisihan ka na sana ay ganito, ganyan. Pero ‘yun nga, everything happens for a reason… May mga aspeto na may pinanghihinayangan ka, may aspeto na ‘Ay, hindi ko dapat ito panghinayangan,’” she added.

Celebrating her 10 years in showbiz this year, Sarah offers her upcoming film with John Lloyd and a new album to her fans.

Sarah, at this point however, still stands by her “no kissing scene” policy in her movies, saying “Hindi naman yun ang papanoorin [kasi] ng mga tao… kung mayroon man, ’yun ’yung storyang mayroon kami, kung ano ’yung na-witness nilang love story ni Miggy (John Lloyd) at Laida (herself).”

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Jessy ipinagtanggol ang isyu nang ‘paggamit’’ ng droga ni JM ngayon, sa akin mabait siya. So kung bisyo man or whatever, sa tingin ko naman kung bisyo man kaya niyang masurpass kung ano man,” seryosong pahayag ni Jessy.

Nagbigay ng payo ang dalaga sa aktor nang magkausap sila kamakailan. “Sabi ko, ‘Alam mo, let’s just forget everything sa 2012 and start a new 2013.’ So I think he’s starting anew. He’s doing parang recording a new album,” kuwento ni Jessy. Hindi raw naniniwala ang aktres na ang pagiging broken hearted ni JM ang dahilan ng mga nangyayari sa binata ngayon. “Kung ‘yun lang ang rason parang it’s not even valid enough to do it to himself,” giit pa ng dalaga.

Naniniwala rin daw si Jessy sa kakayahan ni JM bilang isang magaling na aktor.

M a r a m i n g naglalabasang negatibong balita tungkol kay JM De Guzman. May isyung nagkaroon daw ng attitude problem ang aktor kaya napadali ang pagtatapos ng teleseryeng Angelito. Naapektuhan daw si Jessy Mendiola sa mga akusasyong ibinabato kay JM ngayon.

Matatandaang na-link sina JM at Jessy noong isang taon at nagkaroon din ng matinding tampuhan ang dalawa. “Hindi ko na siya nakikita, parang busy yata siya sa indie film niya or something,” bungad ni Jessy.

May lumabas ding isyu na gumagamit na rin daw ng ipinagbabawal na gamot si JM pero wala naman itong matibay na ebidensiya.

“Nahu-hurt lang ako na may ganung mga isyu sa kanya. Parang ang tingin sa kanya napakasamang tao, para sa akin mabait din na tao si JM. Kung ano man ang pinagdadaanan niya

Erich nape-pressure kay Coco Kaabang-abang na ngayon pa lamang ang bagong teleserye ni Coco Martin na Juan dela Cruz. Si Erich Gonzales ang makakatambal ng aktor sa nasabing proyekto. Matatandaang nagkasama na ang dalawa sa indie film na Noy noon. Ngayon pa lamang ay excited na ang dalaga na muling makatrabaho si Coco.

“Excited ako na makasama siya ulit. Sobrang sarap katrabaho si Coco, talagang professional, napakahusay kaya excited ako na makasama siya ulit sa isang project,” nakangiting pahayag ni Erich.

Aminado ang dalaga na nakararamdam siya ng pressure sa pagtatambal nila ni Coco ngayon.

“Siguro nandun lagi ’yon ’di ba? Pero more of excited kaming lahat kasi bagong offer na naman ito and itong teleserye na ito maraming first time,” giit pa ng dalaga. www.facebook.com/filaminsider

Zanjoe Nawili sa Drama Pagkatapos subukan ni Zanjoe Marudo na gumawa ng drama film na One More Try ay gusto raw muling gumawa ng aktor ng mga proyektong may seryosong tema. “Nag-enjoy ako gawin ‘yung drama kasi challenging.

Oo naman, open akong mag-drama kasi lahat naman ng binabato sa akin na roles ginagawa ko naman, lalo pag alam kong kaya ko naman,” bungad ni Zanjoe.

Masaya rin daw ang aktor sa mga parangal na nakuha ng kanilang pelikula noong nakaraang Metro Manila Film Festival. “Siyempre masaya dahil ‘di ba heavy drama siya, hindi ganung regular na may drama sa teleserye tapos nasali pa kami sa top three sa MMFF,” paliwanag ng binata.

Proud din si Zanjoe sa nakuhang Best Actor award ni Dingdong Dantes para sa kanilang pelikula.

Naging magkaibigan daw sina Zanjoe at Dingdong dahil maraming beses na silang nagkasama sa pelikula at pareho silang mahilig maglaro ng golf. “Kami ni Dingdong enjoy kasi kumportable na kami sa isa’t isa. Feeling ko kasi dahil pangatlo na kasi namin itong nagkasama sa isang pelikula,” giit pa ni Zanjoe.

Sam hindi pa isinusuko ang pangarap na career sa Amerika Ngayong taon ay maraming proyekto ang nakapila kay Sam Milby. Bukod sa teleseryeng Kahit Konting Pagtingin ay gagawin din ng aktor ang Against All Odds. Makakasama ni Sam sina Paulo Avelino at Angeline Quinto sa KKP (Kahit Konting Pagtingin) habang si Judy Ann Santos naman ang kasama ng aktor sa AAO (Against All Odds). “Ang alam ko may gagawin akong movie din actually, I think dalawa, I’m not sure. Basta I’m looking forward sa pagiging busy, sa lahat and having a positive, talagang positive year,” nakangiting bungad ni Sam. Matatandaang nagpunta sa Amerika ang aktor noong isang taon para subukan ang career sa Hollywood.

Gusto raw bumalik sa U.S. ni Sam sa susunod na buwan para sa iba pang auditions doon kahit marami siyang proyektong ginagawa sa Pilipinas. “Dapat pabalik-balik.

Di ako puwedeng bumalik ngayong February, so depende, pero balak ko pa rin, babalik pa ako,” giit ng aktor.

Ayaw daw pakawalan ni Sam ang mga oportunidad dito sa Pilipinas kaya

kailangang magpabalik-balik sa Amerika kung kinakailangan. “Sobrang blessed na ang daming trabaho dito so I want to work while I’m still here pero pabalikbalik. So starting over pa lang doon that’s why back and forth dapat,” pagtatapos ng aktor.

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Kim vs Maja:

Gimmick or Real?

SOME people are wondering if the petty war between Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador because of Gerald Anderson is just pure gimmick of Star Cinema.

Kim suddenly felt uneasy after learning that Maja and Gerald were seen on many occasion together.

On ABS-CBN’s “Bandila,” Kim was quite open in sharing that she had heavy feelings about the situation as in the past always shared secrets with her, including what had transpired between her and Gerald.

But why then Kim didn’t talk when Gerald was courting Sarah Geronimo?

Some say it’s gimmick but with all the quality projects ABS-CBN makes, they don’t need such stories to make up so their stars would be talked about.

So considering this, is it for real then?

Sarah Out of the Country:

Guilty or Otherwise?

IT’S confirmed: Controversial new actress Sarah Lahbati, who’s embroiled in a controversy with GMA Network and GMA Films president, Annette GozonAbrogar, has flown out of the country.

It seems like Sarah has decided to take the easy way out instead of facing the consequences of her actions.

Now that GMA Network and Atty. Abrogar have filed their respective cases against Sarah, some people say the controversial actress might have realized that she could no longer stand by her earlier allegations.

To others, her departure is already tantamount to an admission of guilt on her part.

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2012 A Good Year for Sam, Aiza but not for ‘Enteng’

Sam Pinto and Aiza Seguerra – two of the cast members of “Si Agimat, Si Enteng at Ako,” are thankful for the career boost they got in 2012.

Sam, an actress and commercial model, though still hopes this New Year will even be better.

“Like any other artist, I wish for new shows,” she said.

“My career is really my focus now. I’ll be doing a lot of workshops in singing, acting and dancing. I really have to level up.”

She noted that her shows “Bubble Gang” and “Party Pilipinas” are rating well.

Sam, who has been modelling since she was 10, first became popular when she joined the reality show “Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up” in 2010. She signed up with Viva that same year and has already appeared in various movies and TV shows.

She was voted FHM Philippines’ Sexiest Woman in the World in 2011 and 2012.

Doing well, too Aiza, Sam’s costar in “Si Agimat,” said 2012 was likewise a good year for her.

“I’ve been part of two stage plays, which was a really big experience for me,” the singer-actress began. “I find it weird that I’m visible on TV now (via the drama ‘Please Be Careful With My Heart’) and not so much in the music scene.”

Aiza said she was also grateful for the support she got for her 25th anniversary concert, titled “Bente Singko,” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in September.

“I was happy with the fact that all my guests did it for free,” she said.

MMFF entry According to unofficial box office results, their film entry, “Si Agimat,” is at presstime the third topgrosser in the ongoing MMFF that runs until January 8. Its lead stars include Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, and Judy Ann Santos.

The fantasy-adventure franchise has consistently been the festival’s top grosser in the past two years.

“I’m afraid I’d be blamed if this [movie] does not turn into … [no.1] box-office success,” Judy Ann said. “The pressure is on me since I’m the newest cast member.”

In the film, Judy Ann plays Princess Angelina Kalinisan Orteza, a.k.a. AKO, the ruler of Kingdom Diwarata and a protector of the environment. It was a character specially created for her, after Ai-Ai de las Alas begged off from the project to be part of another MMFF entry, “Sisterakas.”

“The bosses said they would create a character that’s just for me,” Judy Ann recalled. “As soon as this was clear, I said, ‘Yes.’ Why wouldn’t I? It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with the two greats (Vic and Bong). This might never happen again.”

The movie “Enteng ng Ina Mo,” which featured Vic and AiAi was last year’s MMFF top earner. In the 2010 fest, Vic and Bong’s “Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote” was also No. 1 at the box-office.

One of Judy Ann’s supporters posted on her fan page: “Don’t blame Judy Ann Santos for not making ‘Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si AKO’ the No. 1 Box Office Hit Movie of MMFF 2012.

“Sadyang nagsawa na ang mga movie viewers sa paulit-ulit na parehong konsepto ng movie franchise na ’yan, sa totoo lang [Movie viewers have grown tired of the same, old concept of that movie franchise].”

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38th MMFF Awards Night

Highlights and Sidelights

by Mario E. Bautista ONCE again, Dingdong Dantes beats Gov. Jeorge ER Estregan as best actor in the Metro Filmfest. Last year, ER was hoping he’d win for “Asiong Salonga” but Dong bested him as the psychotic husband in “Segunda Mano”. This time, ER plays another real life character, Emilio Aguinaldo in “El Presidente”, and Dong bested him anew as the father of a sick boy in “One More Try”.

Dingdong was not around when his name was called so it’s Director Ruel Bayani of “One More Try” who claimed the trophy for him, saying he’s on the way to the venue, Meralco Theatre. “Natrapik lang ho sa C5,” says Direk Ruel.

Host Kris Aquino later announced he has already arrived and called Dong upstage.

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Last year, he was also absent when he won for the first time. Now, well, better late than never. Dong was busy taping “Pahiram ng Sandali” in Tagaytay and he rushed from there to attend the awards night. He thanked almost everyone, including his family, but forgot to mention GF Marian Rivera.

“One More Try”, “El Presidente” and “Thy Womb” got the most number of awards. “One More Try” won five trophies: best picture, best screenplay, best actor for Dingdong, best editing for Vito Cajilig and Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence (FPJ must be turning in his grave.)

“El Presidente” also won seven trophies: 2nd best picture, best supporting actor for Cesar Montano, best theme song for Apl de

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Ap, best musical score for Jesse Lasaten, best float, and best sound for Michael Idioma.

“Thy Womb” won seven awards: the Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, Most Gender Sensitive Award, best director for Dante Mendoza, best original story for Henry Burgos, best actress for Nora Aunor, best cinematography for Odyssey Flores (very deserving) and best production design also for Dante Mendoza.

It’s Ate Guy’s 8th filmfest best actress trophy. She last won in 1995 for “Muling Umawit ang Puso”. She first won in 1978 for “Atsay”, then in “Ina Ka ng Anak Mo” (1979), “Himala” (1982), “Bulaklak sa City Jail” (1984), “Andrea, Paano

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Angel Locsin, Zanjoe Marudo, Miguel Vergara and Director Ruel Bayani

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KC Concepcion & Kris Aquino

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Maging Isang Ina” (1990) and “Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.” (1991).

“Sisterakas” won two awards: 3rd best picture and best supporting actress for Wilma Doesnt. (Honestly, we believe the most deserving is Mylene Dizon in “Sosy Problems”, but she was bypassed totally and not even nominated.)

“Shake, Rattle & Roll 14” won the best special effects award (also very deserving.)

In the New Wave category, the winners are “The Grave Bandits” for best picture, “Ad Ignorantiam” for Jury Prize, Tyron Acierto as best director for “Grave Bandits”, Liza Dino as best actress in her role as a dancer torn between love and her craft in “In Nomine Matris”, Alan Paule as best actor in his role as the understanding father of a gay son in “Gayak” and most gender sensitive award for “In Nomine Matris”.

Special awards were given to ex-Pres.

Joseph Estrada as male star of the night and Nora Aunor as female star of the night

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The final moments of Miss Universe 2012

INSIDER PRODUCTIONS in VEGA

LIVE at the Miss Universe Pagean INSIDER PRODUCTIONS was on scene as we joined the many media outlets , presenters, judges, and celebrities on the red carpet of the Miss Universe 2012 Pageant. With the countless beauties leading up to this event, INSIDER PRODUCTIONS wanted to capture the pride of the Philippines, Miss Universe candidate Janine Tugonon.

Pressure was truly on Janine as Miss Philippines has had a great history in the Miss Universe pageant with a top 5 finish the past two years with Miss Universe 4th Runner Up 2010 – Venus Raj and Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up 2011 – Shamcey Supsup. It was only befitting that INSIDER PRODUCTIONS was there to capture all the moments as Miss Philippines was declared 1st Runner Up and Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, taking the crown.

In the Question and Answer portion, Janine answered her question beautifully to the delight of the crowd, which included a huge Filipino-American contingent. Judge

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Nigel Barker asked: “As a global ambassador, do you think that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe?” Janine simply answered: “For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It’s being able to influence and inspire other people.

So, whatever language you have, as long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show to people, then you can be Miss Universe.” From Facebook and Twitter followers alone, Janine received massive praise as her eminently sensible answer was to the point and very well spoken. Unfortunately, on this evening it was Miss USA Olivia Culpo who took home the crown. Many believe that Miss Philippines deserved the title but it was not meant to be this time around. Nevertheless, Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon was the perfect representation of the beauty, style, poise, and prestige of the Philippines.

She joins Venus Raj and Shamcey as the beauties from the homeland and elegance of a true Filipina.

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PROMOTIONAL PHOTO SHOOT with VENUS & SHAMCEY

Former Miss Universe Runners Up: Venus Raj (2010 - 4th Runner Up) and Shamcey Supsup (2011- 3rd Runner Up) brought the star power as they posed during their Binibining Pilipinas-USA (BPUSA) promotional photo shoot in Las Vegas.

As the official spokesmodels for the upcoming Binibining Pilipinas USA Pageant to be held here in Los Angeles, California, the former Miss Universe contestants conducted a private photo shoot exclusively for FIL-AM INSIDER and INSIDER PRODUCTIONS prior to attending the Miss Universe pageant. During the photo shoot, INSIDER PRODUCTIONS President/ CEO Mildred Deang and Sr.VP/General Counsel Norberto F. Reyes stood by as Venus and Shamcey posed exuberantly for the cameras.

Each of them showed their immense grace and impeccable beauty as they posed for solo shots and were captured on video as they taped several commercial spots to promote the upcoming BPUSA pageant to be held this Summer 2013, on marketing materials, photos, videos, etc. Defining and exemplifying a taste of the Philippines’ best, it is without doubt that Venus and Shamcey are the ideal representatives and role models for this year’s candidates of Binibining Pilipinas-USA Pageant – “Your Destiny Awaits!”

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Napipikon na raw sa panunukso sa kanila ng Brapanese model; Kris: hindi talaga kami interesado ni Daniel Matsunaga sa isa’t isa! (Where there’s smoke… unfortunately, even where there’s none, sometimes.)

Sharon may pasabog sa 2013, kinakarir na ang pagpapapayat. (Progress reports on Twitter please!)

Baron Geisler, tumigil ka na sa mga kadramahan mo!(Well, he is an actor, isn’t he?)

Hindi na raw masikmura ang matinding politika; ER Ejercito na-bad trip, ayaw nang sumali sa MMFF. (We heard may na-bad trip din sa acting niya.)

Masyado raw kasing malihim sa kanyang lovelife; Pelikula ni Bossing sa MMFF minalas daw dahil kay Pauleen.

(Actually, maybe the audiences are tired

BlindS ITEM Multitasking gay juggles three boys Talk about multitasking. No wonder Influential Gay has become ultrasuccessful in the biz; he’s a whiz at time management.

Industry Veteran is impressed that IG can divide his rather limited free time among three Hunky Playmates.

HP1 is the toast of Tinseltown. He achieved considerable fame because IG made sure he got the right breaks.

HP2 apparently wanted to become as popular as HP1. What a role model!

HP3 is IG’s good ol’dependable “spare tire.” Does IG keep him around for sentimental reasons, or just in case HP1 and HP2 are busy with their respective projects?

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of “Enteng.”)

Pagpasok pa lang ng Bagong Taon binalahura na si Angel Locsin, nabiktima na naman ng mga “demonyo.”(Anyone has an exorcist on speed dial?)

Fans nina Daniel at Kathryn nagtatampo kina Kris, Vice at Ai-Ai. (Dahil number one ang “Sisteraka”? Puwede!)

Pwet ni Dingdong kinagat-kagat ni Angelica; Richard nagpasilip din ng tambok (And there’s just no way we can unsee that.)

Ate Guy payag ikampanya si Erap sa 2013 election, wala raw silang matinding away; ‘Kung para sa kabutihan n g mga kababayan natin, bakit hindi!’(Let us remind you that it was the sambayanan that ousted him.)

Hinding-hindi na magsusuot ng “mahalay” na gown; nagmumurang boobs ni Kris magpapahinga na (Oh, thank goodness.)

Baron minalas pa sa pagtatapos ng 2012; Willie maraming pasabog sa 2013. (Should we get our

lawyers ready?)

Baka raw kasi lamunin siya nang buhay sa aktingan, Vilma takot na takot pa rin kay Ate Guy, ayaw pa ring makasama sa pelikula? (Has anyone considered the possibility that… maybe it’s not just about acting?)

Mga TV crew bwisit kay Marian, mas type raw ang ugali ni Angel (Oh, sounds juicy.)

Kris tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang swerte sa 2013, sasabak sa politika sa 2016. (Why are we not surprised?)

Kailangang ingatan ang love life ngayong 2013; Relasyong Zanjoe-Bea wawasakin ng isang malanding female star. (We’ll definitely be in the front rows watching!)

Enchong hindi tatantanan ng mga intrigera, magiging biktima ng pekeng video scandal. (Uh-oh.)

Show ni Willie sa TV5 inilipat sa umaga dahil sa mga senior citizen (Really? That’s the reason?)

Hindi lang si Angel ang nabiktima, marami pang iba ‘Si DJ Mo ang nambababoy sa akin!’ (And another one bites the dust.)

Vice Ganda nilait daw si Ate Guy, mga Noranians nagwala sa galit. (Huwag makipagbiruan sa mga Noranian!)

Kris nabwisit sa blogger: Personal na ang tira niya! (Get over it. There are people who

Boy on the side

Secret war

An observer raised a brow when Hunky Bit-player won a scene-stealing role in a high-profile project.

A mole thought it was because HB was the new pet of Powerful Gay. A highly placed source, however, asserted that HB was one of the kept boys of Rich Cougar.

RC has always had a soft spot for young studs. RC allegedly keeps HB on the side, just in case Beleaguered Beau is unavailable.

In public pronouncements, Popular Star and Character Actress keep praising each other—a little bit too much, really.

But in a social networking site, CA posted the photo of a billboard of their project with an unflattering caption, alluding to PS’ crass background.

In return, PS has been describing CA in subtly disparaging ways in interviews with the press. In so many words, PS refers to CA as a “rich witch.” Tit for tat.

Starlet-turned-Grinch stole Christmas Now based abroad, Sexy Starlet has been having marital problems with Stingy Husband.

She renewed ties with former colleagues who live in the same country but different city. Old Friend invited SS for a quick visit. They met up with other Overseas Pinoys and had a Christmas party/ videoke night.

OPs asked SS to sleep over, since her house was quite a long drive away. The morning after, they found that SS had disappeared and taken with her some valuables, including an iPhone and and iPad.

Holiday ham Acclaimed Actor refuses to work with Awarded Thespian. Apparently, AT is quite the busybody and doesn’t think twice about dispensing acting pointers to costars.

AT dared instruct AA when to pause and breathe while delivering a line. AA recounted: “He would also count the number of steps a fellow actor would take while walking in a scene.”

Ironically, AT has long been criticized for being a ham.

Eve of destruction Years ago, Promising Actress felt snubbed after failing to bring home a

just don’t like you.)

Nagkakaproblema raw sa billing ang kanilang Valentine concert; Pops ayaw pumayag na mauna ang pangalan niya kay Regine, siya raw ang concert queen!?

(Go alphabetical. Problem solved.)

“Sharon” tsugi na raw sa TV5, sawa na ang tao sa katatawa niya? (Because she laughs a lot? Gee.) Aljur bibili ng mansyon para iregalo sa pamilya. (What a nice Papa!)

Marian, mas magiging daring at palaban sa “Temptation of Wife.” (The things they’ll do for ratings…)

Bossing, Bong nakabawi kina Angel at Dingdong; “Sisterakas” number one pa rin. (Uh, congrats?)

trophy from once-reputable Awardgiving Body.

Fast forward to the here and now: PA has become fabulously wealthy and influential. Is she powerful enough to help destroy AB? Is she still carrying a grudge after all these years? Hmmm.

Tattletale Major Star had a fling with Hunky Actor years ago. MS’ Insecure Husband heard about the fiery illicit affair and confronted HA. Rattled, HA put the blame on MS, claiming she made the first move. MS went ballistic.

HA has remained unforgiven.

Insecure Controversial Personality is fatally insecure, according to an industry insider.

CP gets anxious whenever Gaudy Friend chats with Popular Frenemy.

Like CP, GF once quarreled with PF. And when GF patched things up with PF, CP got antsy.

Is CP nervous that GF and PF would compare notes? Will GF and PF soon discover CP’s inconsistencies?

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All that Angelica Panganiban wants for boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz this year is for him to slow down on work.

“He’s such a workaholic and pushes himself even when he’s sick,” Angelica said. “I want him to have a balanced life, and have time to spend with his family, or do what he pleases.”

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Asked before Christmas what she was giving Lloydie, she said finding a gift for someone who had everything wasn’t easy.

“I’ll probably give him a credit card!” she said, laughing. “Trying to outdo each other with expensive gifts is passé. The simpler, the better—and more heartfelt.”

She said Lloydie was ecstatic about her holiday reunion with her family. “He suggested things to do, restaurants … he could be an events coordinator!”

Like comedy.

What else had she learned about him?

Angelica replied, “I didn’t know that we had similar personalities. When we’re together, it’s as if we’re doing a comedy flick.”

One of the lead stars of the Metro Manila Film Festival best picture “One More Try,” Angelica said she never knew there was something missing in her life until Lloydie became part of it. “I still can’t believe this kind of feeling exists,” she said.

Even so, she admitted, they have spats like other couples. “It happens usually when he doesn’t reply to my text messages,” she said. “It’s so … high school!”

HANGGANG ngayon ay no comment pa rin si Claudine Barretto sa isang tsismis na diumano, nagwala siya sa isang ospital at sinigawan ang isang doctor. Hindi rin malinaw kung ano ang dahilan ng naturang natsismis na gulo.

Maging ang kanyang mga abogado ay walang alam tungkol sa sinasabing insidente.

Hindi raw mahagilap ang aktres na ayon sa kanyang manager na si Shirley Kuan ay nasa abroad or out of town.

Naging co-host noong nakaraang Sunday ang kapatid ni Claudine na si Gretchen Barretto sa The Buzz at ayon sa actress, tinext niya ang kapatid tungkol sa issue. Pero maging sa sariling kapatid ay no comment pa rin ang nasabi nito.

Matatandaang naging malaking balita ang airport brawl na kinasangkutan ni Claudine, ng asawang si Raymart Santiago at mga kaibigan laban sa kolumnistang si Ramon Tulfo noong isang taon.

Hanggang ngayon ay wala pa itong resolusyon.

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by Lolit Solis

Marian matagal niligawan bago nagpa-cover Seksing-seksi si Marian Rivera sa cover ng 150th issue ng FHM. Matagal nang nililigawan si Marian para maging cover girl ng FHM pero ngayon lamang natupad.

Si Marian ang Sexiest Pinay ng FHM noong 2008 at five years later, saka lamang niya napagbigyan ang request na maging cover girl ng special issue ng number one men’s magazine sa Pilipinas.

Ibang-iba ang Marian na nasa cover ng FHM. Hindi agad siya nakilala ng mga mhin na loyal readers ng FHM. Happy naman si Marian dahil pataas nang pataas ang rating ng Temptation of Wife mula nang magpalit siya ng pangalan at maging palaban.

Gustung-gusto ng mga Pinoy na lumalaban sa mga kontrabida ang mga bida na inaapi at isa ito sa mga dahilan kaya humahataw sa rating ang Temptation of Wife.

Siyempre, malaking factor din ang pasabog na sexy dance ni Marian na talagang umagaw ng atensiyon ng televiewers.

Heart pang-hapon na lang ang level May another new show ang GMA 7 na magsisimula naman sa January 21, ang Forever na tinatampukan nina Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, at Gloria Romero.

Maganda at kakaiba ang kuwento ng Forever kaya hindi ito puwedeng ikumpara sa Moments of Love, ang hit movie ng GMA Films na pinagbidahan noong 2006 nina Dingdong Dantes, Karylle, Iza Calzado, at Gloria Romero.

Hindi primetime show ang Forever dahil mapapanood ito pagkatapos ng Eat Bulaga. Hindi isyu kay Heart na panghapon ang Forever dahil ang sabi niya, mas marami ang nanonood at mataas ang rating ng afternoon programs ng Kapuso Network.

Kasama sa cast ng Forever sina Isabel Oli, Saab Magalona, at Ronnie Henares.

For a change, kontrabida ang role ni Isabel sa Forever at mukhang enjoy siya sa pagganap sa contravida roles.

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Mommy Divine ipinagtanggol ni Sarah, tampo kay Gerald malalim pa!

Maraming salamat sa Geronimo family dahil ipinadala nila sa akin ang kanilang mga Christmas present kesehodang hindi ako nakasipot sa thanksgiving party nila noong Huwebes.

Wala pa ako sa mood na makipagsosyalan dahil nakagat nga ako ng aso noong New Year’s Eve. Inatake kasi ng stress ang isa sa mga pet dog ko dahil sa mga putukan na nangyayari sa paligid.

Nagpunta agad ako sa ospital para ipagamot ang kagat ng aso kaya nakapagkuwento ako sa inyo tungkol sa bagets na three years old pa lang pero inatake sa puso. Nakita ko kasi nang isugod siya sa emergency room ng FEU Hospital sa Fairview, Quezon City.

Anyway, maayos na ang pakiramdam ko at behaved na uli ang aking pet dog dahil wala nang mga nagpapaputok ng firecrackers.

Ang aso ko na bantay sa gate ng aming bahay ang nakakagat sa akin.

Hindi ang 30-plus dogs ko na nasa loob ng bahay dahil sanay na sila sa tunog ng firecrackers.

Kapag sinabi ko na Geronimo family, sina Daddy Delfin, Mommy Divine, at Sarah ang tinutukoy ko.

Sosyal ang mag-anak dahil may sarili na silang restaurant sa Mindanao Avenue sa Quezon City, ang Imo’s Pancit Malabon at ito ang venue ng kanilang thanksgiving party.

Ang kuwento ng mga reporter na dumalo, masasarap na pagkain ang nilantakan nila na mismong si Mommy Divine ang naghanda at nagluto.

Sarap na sarap daw sila sa mga sariwang isda at alimango na inihain sa kanila. Ang tipo raw ng mga pagkain sa Imo’s Pancit Malabon ang babalik-balikan dahil napakasarap.

Magkatulong sa pag-aasikaso

sa mga bisita sina Mommy Divine at Daddy Delfin. Ang ibig sabihin, walang katotohanan ang mga tsismis na kumalat noon na shaky ang kanilang relasyon.

Very much together at in love na in love sa isa’t isa ang mag-asawa. Hindi na sila dapat idinadamay sa intriga dahil si Sarah ang artista, hindi sila.

Inungkat ng mga reporter ang status ng friendship nina Sarah at Gerald Anderson. Na-feel ng mga reporter na malalim ang tampo ni Sarah kay Gerald pero, as usual, naging matipid siya sa pagsasalita.

Matutuwa si Mommy Divine kapag nalaman nito na ipinagtanggol siya ni Sarah. Si Mommy Divine kasi ang madalas na nasisisi kapag nauudlot ang love life ng kanyang anak na hindi pa nakakaranas na magkaroon ng boyfriend.

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by Cristy Fermin

Baklang komedyante, walang utang na loob BLIND ITEM:

WALEY (showbiz lingo for wala) ang kinalabasan ng pangangantiyaw ng kanyang mga dating kasamahan sa isang sinuwerteng komedyante. Dati kasi ay pare-pareho lang naman silang nagkukumahog sa pagtatrabaho dahil kailangan.

Palagi nilang nakakasama noon ang komedyante kahit saan, palagi siyang bakante para sa kanilang pagkikitakita, pero nang suwertehin na nga ang kanilang kaibigan ay hindi na sila nagkakasama-sama.

Kuwento ng aming source, “Naiintindihan naman ‘yun ng mga kaibigan niya, super-busy naman kasi siya talaga, kaya ang kantiyaw ng mga friends niya, eh, magpadala man lang ng a little something para sa kanila.

“Kinantiyawan nila si ____(ang sinuwerteng bading na komedyante) na sana, regaluhan naman sila ng kahit ano lang, anyway, Pasko naman, di ba? Pero waley! As in, deadma lang ang dating kaibigan nila sa wish nilang lahat!” simulang kuwento ng aming impormante.

Tampo ng isang dati niyang kasamahan, noon daw na walang-wala pa ang bading ay ito ang kanyang inuutangan, mahilig daw kasi sa mga bonggang kagamitan ang bading pero kapos naman siya sa pambili.

“May tampo sa kanya ngayon ang friend niyang ‘yun. Kasi, hindi man lang siya nakaalalang magpadala ng gift, samantalang nu’ng walang-wala pa siya, eh, ang bading ang tinatakbuhan niya.

“Walang hindi ang bading nu’n basta may kailangan siya, pero nu’ng siya ang sinuwerte, parang wala na siyang kilala. Deadma na sa kanya ang mga kasamahan niya, waley na, hindi man lang siya nakakaisip sumilip.

“May ibang kasamahan din siya na nagtatampo ngayon. Dati na raw namang social climber ang bading, ganu’n na raw siya kahit nu’n pa, pero sana naman, eh, huwag niyang talikuran ang pinanggalingan niya.

“Nag-birthday ang isang kasamahan

niya, inimbitahan naman siya, tinawagan pa nga siya pero hindi naman siya makontak. Nu’ng minsang mag-ring ang phone, hindi raw naman siya puwedeng makausap, nasa shooting daw kasi, minamadali ang kanyang mga eksena.

“So, nagpadala na lang ng letter ang bading sa kanyang kaibigan, inimbitahan siya sa party, umoo raw naman ang sinuwerteng bading at nangakong darating.

“Nu’ng mismong gabi na ng party, waley ang beki, nagpasabi na lang sa isang common friend nila na hindi siya makararating dahil wala pa siyang tulog sa katatrabaho. Sumama ang loob ng may birthday, ano raw ba namang sumilip man lang siya, kahit inaantok pa?

“Heto na. Dahil sa sobrang sama ng loob, naalala tuloy niya ‘yung isang insidente na inutangan siya ng bading na taon muna ang nagdaan bago siya nabayaran. Nagmemelangkolya ang bading, nakalimutan na raw yata ‘yun ng sikat nilang friend.

“Maraming-maraming kuwento tungkol sa kanya, tulad nu’n kapag kinakapos na siya ng maibabatong jokes sa show niya, eh, humihingi na siya ng saklolo sa mga kasamahan niya.

“Mismo, ask talaga siya ng mga bagong jokes, binabayaran pa nga niya ang iba at ang iba naman, thank you girls na lang ang mga drama niya. Kine-claim niyang sa kanya na ang mga jokes na ‘yun, ayaw na niyang ipagamit sa mga friends niya,” kuwento pa rin ng aming source.

Napapailing pang huling hirit ng aming impormante, “Naku, pagkakape lang sa umaga ang katapat ng panghuhula kung sino siya, napakadali, sobrang dali. Nagmamaganda siya kadalasan, naggaganda-gandahan siya, pero ang sabi naman ng marami, eh, hindi siya maganda!”

Naku, Tita Nene Ulanday naming mahal, kayo ang unang naisip namin ngayon dahil alam na alam namin, “paborito” n’yo ang nagmamagandang komedyanteng bading na ito, kaya hindi kayo mauupo sa Row 4 na katabi ang mabahong basurahan.

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DJ Mo, kumampi kay Sarah Lahbati nang talikuran NAKATAGPO ng kakampi si Sarah Lahbati kay DJ Mo Twister. Ang problema nga lang ay wala naman dito ang bansuting TV host-deejay para ipagtanggol ang dalaga, hanggang sa Twitter lang ang magagawa ng palasawsaw na male personality, kung anu-anong masasakit na salita ng paratang ang itnwit ni Mo Twister laban sa mga ehekutibo ng GMA-7.

Tinawag niyang mother fuc--rs ang mga tagapamuno ng Siyete, ganu’n daw talagang magtrabaho ang mga ito, hindi raw alam ng mga ehekutibo ng GMA-7 kung ano ang tama at mali.

Kung matatandaan, nang magdesisyong lumipat sa TV5 si Mo ay nagkaroon sila ng demandahan ng network, hindi pa kasi tapos ang kanyang kontrata sa GMA-7 nang lumundag siya sa TV5.

Sa pagkakaalam namin ay hindi pa ‘yun tapos hanggang ngayon, isinatabi na lang muna ang pagdinig sa kasong isinampa laban sa kanya ng istasyon, dahil napasama ‘yun sa pagtakas niya sa problema nila ni Rhian Ramos.

Masyadong makasarili ang pakikisawsaw ng bansuting deejay sa kasong kinakaharap ngayon ni Sarah Lahbati, para makaganti siya sa network ay pinagmumura niya ang mga namamahala nito nang talikuran,

ganu’n lang naman ang alam na laban ni DJ Mo Twister.

Pero sa harapan ay nuno siya ng karuwagan, umuurong agad ang kanyang balls, puro dada lang ang kayang-kaya niyang gawin. Para namang kahit isang butil na bigas lang ay hindi kumain ang hunghang na ito mula sa pagkandili sa kanya ng GMA-7 kung makapagsalita siya ngayon.

Alam naming mamimilosopo siya, sasabihin niya na hindi siya kumakain ng kanin, kaya babaguhin namin ang argumento. Kahit isang pirasong tinapay (Amerikano raw kasi siya) man lang ba ay hindi siya kumain mula sa kinita niya sa GMA-7?

Ingrato!

‘Si Ai Ai ang nagdala ng Sisterakas

HALOS lahat ng nakakausap namin ay aliw na aliw sa Comedy Concert Queen sa Sisterakas. Nagkakaisa ang mga nakakausap namin na si Ai-Ai delas Alas talaga ang nagdala ng pelikula, siya ang dahilan kung bakit dumayo sa mga sinehan ang mga kababayan natin, kinasabikan nila ang uri ng komedyang meron si Ai-Ai. Komento ng isang kaibigan namin, “Sawa na ako sa acting ni Vice Ganda, paulit-ulit lang naman ‘yun, napapanood ko na sa TV ang mga ginagawa niya, wala na siyang surprise sa pelikula!

“Si Kris Aquino naman, never mind na lang. Napakaaga pa para magmaasim ako, ayokong magkasala nang ganito kaaga.

Huwag na lang siya ang itanong mo sa akin, next question, please!

“Si Ai-Ai talaga ang dahilan ng panonood naming magkakaibigan, siya ang pinuntahan namin, kahit ang iba pa naming mga friends, si Ai-Ai rin ang reason ng panonood nila.

“Napaka-cool niya, walang ka-efforteffort, wala pa ring kupas si Ai-Ai. Siya pa rin ang Comedy Concert Queen at siya pa rin ang Festival Queen!” diretsong kuwento ng kaibigan namin.

Siguro naman ay ramdam nina Kris Aquino at Vice Ganda ang sinasabi ng manonood. Oo, totoong meron din silang mga tagasuporta, totoong may makapagsasabi rin na sila ang pinanood ng mga ito pero ang porsiyento nu’n ay napakaliit lang kumpara sa laki at lawak ng naaabot ni Ai-Ai. Pinagtatalunan pa ba naman ‘yun?

Kahit naman sino ang tanungin ngayon kung bakit sila nanood ng Sisterakas ay isa lang ang maririnig mong sagot—si Ai-Ai ang dahilan.

‘Yun ang marka ng magaling na komedyana na wala pang nakapaplakado hanggang ngayon, nakalilimot ng problema ang kanyang pagpapatawa, isang tunay na katatawanan ‘yun at hindi pagkainis na tulad ng ipinakikita ng ibang komedyante.

Si Ai-Ai delas Alas pa rin ang may hawak ng korona, sa ayaw at sa gusto ng iba d’yan, siya pa rin ang minamahal at hinahangaan ng madlang pipol sa totoo lang.

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WHEN, MANONG? I’ve always maintained that the stories of Fil-Am Manongs, then and now, are worth telling. However, during my past 10 years in America as an immigrant, I found that there are scant few dedicated venues to celebrate the Fil-Am spirit.I am in awe of the existing multi-purpose community halls in isolated pockets of Filpinotown USA, bravely trying to keep Filipino culture and tradition alive—and they do serve their purpose as best as they can.

And yet, apart from San Francisco’s awesome warren of a theater called Bindlestiff, there seems to be no other theater dedicated tothe continually evolving journey of FilipinoAmericans.

I find this strange in a country with a vaunted population of 4 million Filipino-Americans.

And, specifically, having lived and worked with mostly Pinoys in Los Angeles for the last three years, I am inclined to say: “That’s Incredible!” After all, according to Wikipedia, the Greater Los Angeles areais “home to the most (number of) Filipino Americans, with the population numbering around 606, 657”; and, with Los Angeles County alone accounting for over 374, 285 Filipinos, “the most of any single county in the United States.”

Can you imagine the enormous energy that can be generated for positive good if all that Pinoy Power can be harnessed?

One of my heart-felt dreams is to see-- in my lifetime—some of that energy go towards building a little Philippine cultural center in Los Angeles, something like a combination of the wonderful, historic, multi-purpose SIPA (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans) building married to a modest version of Little Tokyo’s Aratani Theater.Reality check?I’ve seen Pinoy Power at work in impressive spurts regularly sparked by Kababayan Compassion during annual fundraisers for calamity/natural disaster victims in our homeland. I’ve witnessed the work of GawadKalinga. Seen the successful efforts of the ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Read about the all the continuing Medical Missions.

Knowing that such a reliable, tireless Pinoy spirit exists makes this dream about building a Filipino-American Cultural Center in Los

Angeles appear to be not as impossible as some people may think.

Your thoughts, please?

NOW NA, MANONG! After the November 6, 2012 elections, there was some buzz on the Internet and local media when at least 14 Filipino-Americans—mostly Democrats with one Republican—won national and state positions in California, Hawaii and Virginia. But not quite enough, I thought.

Certainly, universes away from the kind of support that Jessica Sanchez of American Idol fame enjoyed for weeks.Also, I was expecting Pinoys to be a little more jubilant when Alameda Vice Mayor Rob Bonta made history in California as the first Filipino-American to be elected to the State Assembly. Unfortunately, it looks like Fil-Ams’ reaction to fellow Pinoys’ political triumphs are destined to register on a much, much lower scale than the usual frenzied reaction to a kababayan’s performance in boxing championships, singing competitions, and beauty pageants.

The overwhelming Pinoy pride that accompanies celebrity worship is, of course, understandable and well-merited. However, we have to remember that in the scheme of things, the representation and performance of fellow Fil-Amsin the political arena impacts us more directly. I say this with some urgency because there are two Fil-Ams I know of running for positions in Los Angeles and Glendale and I fear not much is being heard about them. I would like to encourage our fellow Fil-Ams to support: Alex de Ocampo for LA City Council and Edith Fuentes for Glendale City Council.

De Ocampo was recently endorsed by Gary Toebben, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce who stated that, “ Alex de Ocampo brings a unique mix of policy expertise and significant experience in how to make a business successful and how the government can help the local economy thrive.”

In response, De Ocamposaid, “ I am honored to receive this endorsement and look forward to to using my experience in the private sector to find ways the city canhelp small businesses grow and thrive.”

(You can check out Alex deOcampo’s FB

campaign page: http://www.facebook.com/ AlexDforCD13) Edith Fuentes, on the other hand, who is aiming for a seat at the Glendale City Council, was endorsed by former Glendale Mayor Bob Yousefian, who had worked with Fuentes when she was Glendale’s planning administrator.

Yousefian underscored Fuentes’s 36 years of public service by saying, “You don’t need a genius; you need problem solvers, like Edith Fuentes. She has the intelligence, the common sense, the kind heart and knowledge of the city.

If it is illegal right off the books, she would find ways to do it legally. Edith will find solutions to very difficult problems because she is a problem solver.”

Both De Ocampo and Fuentes need the support of fellow Fil-Ams. As Fuentes pointed out, “I call FilAms (or Asians) the “sleeping giants” of LA or CA, as a whole. If we all act in unison, wake up and VOTE - there’s nothing we cannot accomplish. In UNITY we can achieve anything, our impact will be huge - we can put anyone in any government position - local, State or Nationwide. We are unstoppable, if we will just wake up, and NOW is the time. ACT!!!”

Fuentes suggestions to Fil-Am Voters: “First - if they found out that there is/are FilAm candidates running for office in their area, get to know who they are, contact them. Second if they are registered voters already, make sure they go out and VOTE or turn in their absentee ballots ON TIME. Third - get other FilAms who are citizens, above 18 years of age, who are not registered to REGISTER. We need new numbers. 4th - the only way FilAms will win is if we all go out to vote (in person or ballots) and make impact with our numbers. We need bigger numbers.”

(Check out the FB page of Edith

Fuentes: https://www.facebook.com/ EdithFuentesForGlendaleCityCouncil) GLUTHATIONE BLUES One would think Pinoy viewers would rather look Korean, Chinese, American or Spanish rather than the traditional Kayumanggi with the button/pug nose if one were to watch the endless parade of tear-jerking teleseryes, recycled sitcoms, mindless game shows, and fab-glam TV commercials imported from the Philippines via Channel 2, Channel 7, Channel 5—with all their stars fair-skinned and unblemished, practically bleached and gluthationed beyond ethnic recognition.

As one observer noted: “Mukhangangkabayo—pero flawless!”

MUKHANG MASA Decades ago, the phenomenal talents of Nora Aunor and Rico J. Puno virtually reversed the look of Philippine entertainment, rewriting codes of mass appeal to conform to more recognizably traditional Pinoy“Masa” attributes—darker complexion, shorter stature.

They effectively erased the dominance of the mestizos on film and television. The masa and the idols were one. Carbon copies, as one wag put it.

Now, the masa wants to be white and there’s an unabated upsurge in the sales of skin bleach. Anobatalaga, ‘Teh?!

TELEVISION CHANNELS WITH “K” I have never ceased to be amused by how Pinoy TV networks define their relationship with their viewers. ABS-CBN Channel 2 is the Kapamilya Network. GMA Channel 7 is the Kapuso Network. And, of course, Channel 5 is TV Kapatid Network. Lahat may “K.” Pag may pumasok pang bagong TV Network, malamang “K” pa rin, bagaysaPinoy: KABIT.

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Aktres kasabwat sa mga anomalya sa proyekto ng gobyerno?!

Affected ako ng kuwento na nakarating sa akin tungkol sa dalawang contractor mula sa isang malayong probinsiya na gumastos ng milyung-milyong piso para matiyak na kikita ang project ng aktres na humingi sa kanila ng pabor.

Hindi nakatanggi ang mga businessman dahil ang mga negosyo nila ang nakataya.

Dahil sa kuwento na narinig ko, nakumbinsi ako na totoo ang mga tsismis na naririnig ko tungkol sa unfair practice ng aktres.

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THE LUMINARIES IN FASHION AND LOOKS OF THE IMAGE AWARDS - Ricky Flores, Val Villar, Leandro Luis Munoz, Tonichi Pinzon, Gerard F. Reyes, Steve Angeles, Manny Legaspi, Mark Santos (for Richard Ryan Lebron), Paco Arespacochaga and Edward Lura.

THE LEADERS OF THE IMAGE AWARDS - Maryann Samadi (Jewelry), Mary Lyn Sanga (Law), Vic Perez (Stage Direction), Robert Shroder (Musical Direction), Benny Uy (Photo Journalism) Noel Omega (Community Service), and Juan Francisco III (Travel)

IMAGE AWARDS PRODUCERS Mutch Carino and John James Sacramento

THE LEGENDS AT THE IMAGE AWARDS - Caterer to the Stars Fiesta Fastfood owner John Chin (Catering Services), Miss Asia USA 1992 Gemma Hipolito-Javier (Fashion and Beauty), Avant Garde Fashionista Boy Lizaso (Event Promotions), Multi-awarded Actor Director Bernardo Bernardo (Theater) and Film Animator Jess Espanola (Film Animation).

THE LUMINARIES IN FASHIION AND BEAUTY OF THE IMAGE AWARDS - Cherry E. Ordonez, Pam (for Bel Calderon), Dee Barrameda, Lorie Dee, Anne Mc Nulty, Lorian Fausto, Grace Figues and Maria Amor. www.facebook.com/filaminsider

Newly installed Los Angeles Consul General Helen BarbersDe La Vega (center) hosts a New Year’s Reception for members of the Filipino American media to express their gratitude and appreciation for all the support and cooperation extended to the Philippine Consulate General, Tourism and Trade and Investment Center in LA. Photo shows some members of the Fil Am Press Cub of California headed by its President Thelma Calabio.

Fil-Am Insider CEO Mildred Deang and Sr. Vice President/General Counsel Norberto F. Reyes with Consul General Maria Hellen M. Barber-De La Vega

Fil-Am Insider Executive Vice President Edward Perez with Consul General Maria Hellen M. Barber-De La Vega

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O SKIN CARE CERRITOS MALL

GRAND OPENING PARTY ON JAN 20 WITH KC CONCEPCION A White Tent is set up Outside Cerritos Mall to celebrate O Skin Care Open House Party O Skin Care Cerritos a luxurious, upscale day spa and beauty clinic with modern architecture and state of the art lighting facilities in Cerritos Mall will open its doors to the public with a special guest – one of the hottest young stars of Philippine entertainment –Ms KC Concepcion. A white tent party inclusive of all O Skin Care clients will be held outside the Cerritos Mall near the United Artists Cinema theaters and near the Cerritos Mall entrance going to O Skin Care. The festivities on Sunday January 20 will start with a ribbon cutting ceremonies at 5 pm at the clinic , a Red carpet welcome at 5:30 and a 6 pm Mini Concert presentation outside the Mall with a tent setup.

The big event will bring together beauty queens, models, socialites and all the loyal clients of O Skin Care who will be treated with hor’ d’oeuvres and special show featuring KC Concepcion and the amazing , dedicated staff and expertly trained O Skin care aestheticians. It will be a night long grand party which will rock the city of Cerritos.

O Skin Care started 5 years ago by the beautiful and indefatigable beauty specialist and entrepreneur Olivia Quido-Co supported by dashing husband

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Jason Co who operated a skin care business and has set very high standards for facials and skin care in the Filipino American markets nationwide. Her regular exposure to The Filipino Channel in its various programs like Adobo Nation and Balitang America has kept her brand a household name in the beauty business for many Filipinos in the US - not only in West Coast but as far as Alaska and the East Coast.

The party will be largely supported by the community and trade as Ms O is a very much adored by the LA social circles. Cerritos Mitsubishi cosponsors the event with Monet Salon, Cez Catering, Cruz Financial Services by Pete Cruz, Dr. Lorraine Diego, Careline Hospice by Amy Gill, Paul Allen Law Office, Pinkamea, Mesoestetic USA, The US Asian Post, Weekend Balita, Fil-Am Insider, Asian Journal and the Filipino Channel, American Ranch and Seafood Market, G.M. Home Inc., and Fiesta Foods. Essenavita, and Trinity Home Health. Other sponsors include, Irene’s Sweet Surprise, RSG Jewelry, Sweets

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O Skin Care + Spa is inside the mall close to Daniel’s Jewelry and across Signature Nail Spa. For more information about O Skin Care and its services, please call 562897-1445 or 323-317-0025.You can also log on to www.oskincarespa.com @TheFilamInsider

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by Lorenzo Paran III

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Though 2012 was a short year for Pinoy in America, it was a good one.

I launched Pinoy in America, the website (www.pinoyinamerica.com), in June to add my voice to those of others who aim to recognize the works of Filipino artists in the U.S. One of the things I quickly realized when I moved here was how rich, diverse and vibrant the Filipino-American community’s artistic life was. I have always been partial to the arts even when I was living in the Philippines, but what I found here—whether it was in the realm of music, visual arts, writing and literature, photography or the other artistic fields— was enough to make me realize that Fil-Am artists are composing a body of work that while different from that of their brothers and sisters in the homeland is just as rich and important.

I knew that, of course, even before coming here but being here and seeing for myself what Filipinos were doing artistically simply blew me away.

I’m not going to go into details right now.

Suffice it to say that Filipino-American art is impressive. Just think how many times

you who are here, too, have told yourself after watching a show that features Filipino talents or after attending a Filipino cultural festival, “Ang galing ng Pinoy!” That’s how I felt.

At the same time, though, I felt sad because not enough was being done to report, much less promote, these artistic events—even in the Filipino-American media. It’s a good bet that if you don’t go to the show itself you wouldn’t know exactly what happened. You wouldn’t have a place to go where you could find coverage that does justice to that event and to the artists concerned.

One experience that I kept having as I educated myself on Filipino-American artistic life is watching a concert or reading a book and then telling someone about it, and finding that the person I’m talking to has not even heard of the artist or artists in question. And I’m talking to a fellow Filipino here; if I’m talking to a non-Filipino, forget it—chances are even slimmer that he or she would know even the name of the artist. And who can blame them?

On the eve of the first Filipino-American International Book Festival, held in San Francisco in 2011, Oscar Penaranda, the Bay Area Filipino community leader, raised this

question: How can we expect other people to notice our culture when we ourselves are not even giving it the attention it deserves?

Thankfully these days there is social media to help spread the word about Filipino artists.

But even so—or rather especially so—now that we need something to post or share on Facebook or other social media, it’s important that we have the high-quality, impartial, and current stories that tell the Filipino-American Story, that Filipino art deserves As I like to say, if we don’t write about it, it’s almost as if it doesn’t exist.

I am lucky that I often get a front-row seat (sometimes literally) to these shows that I talk about. That’s only heightened my appreciation for the work of our brothers and sisters who’ve dedicated themselves to the pursuit of their craft.

It’s also nurtured in me a sense of obligation to report what I see. That’s the philosophy behind Pinoy in America: to provide critical (not in the sense of “disapproving” but rather “analytical”) review that our art deserves.

I am not saying, by the way, that I will provide the review that all of FilipinoAmerican art deserves or even that which is found in the Greater Los Angeles Area, which is my stomping ground—that work cannot be done by one person. I am not even saying that I would write good reviews. Not at all. But I am saying I want to try.

I am greatly encouraged by the efforts of like-minded Filipinos in the U.S. In the Bay Area, for example, a group led by Mona Lisa Yuchengco and Gemma Nemenzo, the two women behind the now-defunct Filipinas Magazine has recently launched Positively Filipino (www.positivelyfilipino.com), an online magazine that aims to record the Filipino-American experience. Even in these early days, the website is distinguishing itself with the scope and quality of its coverage of Filipino culture in the U.S. In New York, Cristina Pastor has been

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leading The FilAm (www.thefilam.net), also an online magazine, which aims to tell the story of Filipinos in the N.Y. area. As a testament to its service and commitment to the community, the website garnered two Plaridel awards in 2012. The Plaridel awards are given by the Philippine American Press Club (not to be confused with the FilipinoAmerican Press Club of California). The FilAm also recently branched out in San Francisco.

I have not heard of similar efforts in Chicago, Dallas or other major U.S. cities that are centers of Fil-Am activity, but perhaps it’s just a matter of time before I do.

Efforts like these need all the support they can get. I am fortunate to have the backing of two groups in particular as I report on the scene in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

One of them is this publication, which has agreed to publish some of my pieces. This will go a long way in helping us achieve our goal. I thank the people behind it for providing a platform, not for me, but for the musicians, writers, visual artists and photographers I write about. My other supporter allows me to maintain my website.

Many individuals have also been very supportive. There are too many to name here.

Most of all, I want to thank the artists themselves, who have been generous with their time and their work whenever I have questions about them. Without them I literally could not have written the reviews and profiles I have written. I am grateful to them, most of all, for their dedication to their craft through which they nurture the good name of the Filipino people. Mabuhay sila.

Lorenzo Paran III writes about FilipinoAmerican art and culture on www. pinoyinamerica.com.

Liza Diño Wins Best Actress Award for MMFF’s “In Nomine Matris” Manila, Philippines – For her moving portrayal of a young FlamencoFilipiniana dancer on a quest for stardom in the movie IN NOMINE MATRIS, Liza Diño bagged the Best Actress award – New Wave Category in the recently concluded 38th Metro Manila Film Fest Awards (MMFF).

Nora Aunor won the same Best Actress award in the mainstream category.

IN NOMINE MATRIS (In the Name of the Mother) also recieved the Most Gender Sensitive Film Award together with THY WOMB, which starred Nora Aunor and directed by Brillante Mendoza.

Diño is a film, television and stage veteran who has appeared in numerous films for both independent and commercial acting studios. Her notable movies include Two Timer under Regal Films, Pinay Pie and A Love Story with Star Cinema, . She landed one of the lead roles in the independent film

COMPOUND by HUBO Productions, which sparked her passion for indie projects. Her role in COMPOUND earned her the lone Acting Award in the 2011 International Film Festival Manhattan NYC and eventually led to her receiving a Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ Ani Ng Dangal (Harvest of Honor) Award in 2012 from the office of the Philippine President.

When asked how she feels about winning another award, this time here in the Philippines, she says “Iba ang feeling ng manalo sa sarili mong bansa. The feeling of being validated by your peers in the industry is incomparable. Sana magbigay daan ito para makagawa pa ako ng maraming pelikula dito sa’tin at makatrabaho ang mga batikan at respetadong director sa Pilipinas.

This is my craft, katulad ng sabi ni ate Guy, hangga’t may pagkakataon, hindi ako titigil gumawa ng pelikulang may kabuluhan”.

A movie about dance, love, and the fusion of Spanish and Philippine cultures,

IN NOMINE MATRIS (In the Name of the Mother) is directed by Will Fredo and produced by HUBO Productions in association with Trinity Hearts Media, Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, and Instituto Cervantes. It is one of the five films showcased in MMFF’s New Wave Category, which pays tribute to the independent movement and its contribution to Philippine cinema.

Also starring in the movie are television and movie actor Biboy Ramirez, Italy-trained opera singer Al Gatmaitan, theater thespian Tami Monsod, and world-renowned Flamenco master Clara Ramona.

Choreography was created by Ramona. Original musical score which is a fusion of Spanish flamenco and classic Filipino “kundiman” was produced by world-jazz musician Bob Aves with concept developed in collaboration with Fredo.

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BEAUTYby Olivia Quido-Co

Welcome to 3D Eyebrow Sculpting Tattoo!

3d Eyebrow Tattooing is the art of the most natural look permanent makeup, created, named and developed in enhancing people’s natural look with their beauty needs for the eyebrow.

In addition to having the common benefits and advantages of typical traditional cosmetic tattooing, exclusive 3d Eyebrow Tattoo is unique for its most natural look, in shape and color, especially its hair stroke effect, which really matters significantly in defining an individual’s face, and changes a person’s entire look.

Ms. O with Gerald Anderson 3d Eyebrow Tattoo is a totally painless procedure, which only takes about an hour and a half in most cases, there’s no bleeding, no downtime, there might be some very minor swollen, you may go to work, shopping, party, movie or concert on the same day, and it will heal in 3 to 5 days.

If you are just in consideration of having your brows tattooed, 3d Eyebrow Tattoo is definitely your first choice. For more info, visit www. oskincarespa.comhttp://3deyebrow. com/

by Monet Lu

Beauty tips for all the brides-to-be: Look fabulous on your wedding day!

Anyone who’s ever been a bride, a bridesmaid, mother of the bride, a debutante, or someone who has dolled up for a special occasion share an unguarded secret about getting ready for a major event: It pays to hire a professional hair and make-up stylist!

A professional stylist can execute glamorous look you want with the most cutting edge tools. But I must say this depends highly on how clearly you have communicated your vision to the stylist. I always recommend a consultation session before that special day.

There are clients whose minds are set on a certain look, without taking into consideration what the stylist has to work with. Collaboration between the client and the stylist is critical. In most cases, the responsibility rests on the stylist because as the professional they know what works, based on experience.

My advice to clients: Do not be afraid to express your vision. Be bold, be clear, but don’t forget to be kind as well. A pleasant rapport with your stylist will make things run smoother and faster.

Another major reason to hire a stylist: convenience. I offer my clients the option to either go on location (to do the style service where the event is going to be) or it can also be in-salon, at any of my salon branches. There’s a surcharge for on-location service but for the convenience of our busy clients, the price is very reasonable, especially if you book it in advance.

Confidence is another important reason to hire a professional stylist for your

special occasion. We can recommend make up and hair styles that will best suit your face shape, your skin tone, and your personality.

My team of makeup artists are very excited about our high-definition makeup which has staying power, provides impressive coverage, and flawless results, more than regular brush-on make-up.

The price for this make-up application is slightly more expensive but the quality is definitely worth it.

In terms of choosing a make-up style, well, the trends vary. For brides, we can create a natural-looking make-up. This doesn’t mean “everyday” or “washed out” makeup. I define natural-looking make-up as a look that emphasizes natural features and skin glow. When done properly, the facial complexion radiates with the clever use of neutral tones. It’s ethereal and elegant and timeless. Or a dramatic smoky eyes look. It depends on the personality of the bride-to-be.

It’s advisable to plan ahead when booking a stylist. You need to know you can talk to the stylist about your vision and that the stylist, in turn, has the range and experience to pull it off.

At Monet Salon, we reward clients who plan ahead. If you book us for bridal make-up service three months in advance, we are offering a special discount. Please visit www.monetsalon. com for more about our services, or call Monet (213) 216-4923. Locations are Canoga Park (818)7 01-5433; Las Vegas (702) 617-1200; Panorama City (818) 891-8949

Colina Salon Branches Out in Rancho Cucamonga

New Year ushers new outlet for Colina Salon inside Island Pacific 2013 looks bright and busy for Marlou Colina, owner of Colina Salon.He drives from Long Beach to Rancho Cucamonga to supervise the construction of the newest Colina Salon in Island Pacific.

The sign is already up , now he is looking at the interiors of the new shop.He has been busy the past week working on the training of his expert stylists ,to make sure that his staff for this new beauty center will be at par with his other salons.”We have great expectations this New Year.

2013 could very well be a banner year for Colina Salon. Many of our clients have been very happy with our services in our two salons in Los Angeles and Long Beach the past year 2012. Now, we look forward to maintain that and reach out to the markets of San Bernardino and nearby areas to introduce our beauty expertise and high end treatmentsfor this year 2013..”The new Colina Salon will be have a soft opening this month of January

in Island Pacific Rancho Cucamonga.The new address is 6753 Carnelian St Suite 6 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 with tel no 909-944-8596.

Indeed Colina Salon’s mission to provide beauty services through its expert stylists has been sought after by the Filipino American markets because they have been the new household name for hair and make up services with its non- stop value packages promotions. Marlou adds” Colina Salon is not just expert stylists and high end treatments, we put Customer care and value as our top priority. So we always offer the best value for the customer’s money . The past year we have offered big saving combinations because our clients deserve to get our beauty services in the most affordable way. For our New Year opener, we have Big Bonanza savers with as much savings as $151 dollars . That is our big way of saying thank you to all our loyal clients and also to our new customers especially those in the Rancho Cucamonga areas.”

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Colina Salon offers the following Big Bonanza Savers—Value Package one is a Beauty Treatment Combination of Color and Highlites of $119 from $160 Original Price- a savings of $41.00. Value Package two is Color,Powerdose treatment and Precision Cut for $99.00 from original price of $130.00 , a savings of $31.00 , and the biggest value package is Brazillian, Color and Highlites combination for $259 from original price of $410, a whopping savings of $151.00.For men, Colina salon also provides power value savings of $10 for men’s cut with scalp massage treatment priced at $45.00 from original price of $55.00 MC Hair Care Products are given this promo period of 15% Off. The promotions is valid till February 28,2013!

Colina Salons are located in Long Beach at 3848A atlantic Ave. Suite 1 Log Beach Ca 90807 ,Tel no (562)9883101 and in Los Angeles at 628 N Vermont St Suite 9 Los Angeles,CA 90004 ,Tel no (323)6635311.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) If you feel you must make a confession, tell the whole story, rather than keep a few secrets stored away. Impress your superiors with a creative idea, but be careful of who you confide in.

If you’re asked to take on extra tasks at work, say yes only if you can fit it in your schedule and it will be beneficial in the long run.

SAGITARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Love can be fateful, if it’s meant to be it will happen. You need to look your best, but don’t go overboard in trying to make a good impression, it is best to present the true you. Be careful of being someone’s bank – it’s time to refill your own savings account. Pass out the compliments at work, it won’t go unnoticed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The energy of transiting Jupiter and the Sun can make you want to hurry love, but resist the temptation to make a commitment before you’re ready. Enjoy the honeymoon period and keep your focus on work responsibilities. A new arrangement can work in your favor, tune in to your intuition to know if it is right for you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) When you combine business with pleasure it can lead you on a direct route to a special sweetheart.

With Jupiter and Mercury influencing your work, home and family, you can consider changes in one area which will affect the other. A possessive love gesture can show you care, but also be a turn off.

ARIES (Mar. 21- Apr. 20) If your boss and love–mate are in competition for your time, try not to neglect either of them. However, trying to keep everyone happy can be stressful. In the end, you have to do what’s right for you. Make friends with business colleagues to boost your popularity and your bank account.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) With love, get ready for a whole new ball game, what happened in the past is never to be repeated. When it concerns money, be positive, but be careful of giving someone mixed messages. Be clear about the outcome you want and your intentions so there are no secrets that can come back and haunt you later.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) If love has escaped you, then this is the perfect time to get busy on the social scene to meet new people and attract romance. You have entered a new phase in your personal 1 life– ditch old habits to make way for new ones. To get ahead, be strategic, it’s time to do what is right for you not just for others.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) With action planet Mars opposite your sign, a passionate love affair can get your heart racing, and could end up being the love of your life. Good news heads your way regarding the state of your business affairs, but don’t start celebrating until you have confirmation.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A secret admirer can emerge from the shadows. Venus waves her magic wand, and before you know it, you’re the object of someone’s affection. It’s empowering to be independent, however, if you want a relationship, you also need to consider the other persons needs. Change at work can come without warning, be ready to move into top gear. Your talents are finally recognized.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Passion planet Mars casts his spell on you. Getting what you want in love can become a reality, and sooner than you think! When it concerns money, keep your private business private. There is new energy in your work zone, be consistent and you will outshine everyone, including your competitors.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Align yourself with the office gossip to learn valuable information before its front page news. Unexpected twists and turns in your love life can be challenging but enlightening.

Saving and spending money is always on the agenda, but don’t forget to keep a little for a well–earned holiday treat.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) If love and money are an issue, communicate your intentions in writing to steer clear of drama. At work, be careful of running yourself ragged with an increasing hectic schedule. This is a powerful career time, fine tune your creativity and time management skills to ensure you are productive. @TheFilamInsider

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