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MMTV to go global soonIt's going to be another successful year for MMTV in 2015

Joint MMTV and Gilmore College Christmas Party held on December 13, 2014 - Left to right: Vilma Kelly, Monica Regacho,Mylyn Bituin and friend, James de la Paz, Willie Quiambao, Michael Davantes, Tennerose Dayandante and Zenaida Kharroubi.

Housefather clinchesMount Royal nomination

By Wilfred Quiambao

It's going to be another successfulyear for MMTV in 2015.

Michael Davantes and Tenne RoseDayandante, television hosts of MMTV,travelled to the Philippines lastOctober to meet the three winners ofthe Search for MMTV tourismreporters. The winners hail from Aklan,Cebu City and Ormoc City.

"I stayed in the Philippines a bit longerto train them and to shoot futuresegments for the MMTV, " saidDavantes. "Our viewers will be able tosee the travel segments during thefuture episodes."

He added that his more than a monthstay in the Philippines served as aneye-opener for him. He saw theimportance and impact of the MMTVbecause the communities' economydepends on tourism.

"Many people there were inspired thatthey were visited by the MMTV crew,"he said. " The local governments werevery cooperative and the people werevery thankful because they got noticedby an international television show.They were thankful too for theopportunities given to the threereporters to work on television astourism hosts."

MMTV, which started last year, isowned by Zenaida Kharroubi. It's ashow about Filipinos in Montreal.Some of its main objectives are toeducate, inform, develop, inspire,entertain and promote the uniqueFilipino-Canadian identity in a way thatwill not only show that Filipinos arehere to build a strong community butalso to develop close ties with other

by W. G. Quiambao

In the beginning, the battle for Liberalnomination in Mount Royal betweenAnthony Housefather, a three-timeserving mayor of Cote-St.-Luc andJonathan Goldbloom, whose father,Victor, was a former Quebec Ministerand brother, Michael, was a formerpublisher of the Montreal Gazette andToronto Star, was neck and neck. Inthe end, Housefather emerged as thewinner last November 30.

For the past 74 years, Mount Royalhas been one of the tougheststrongholds of the Liberals.

Earlier this year, Irwin Cotler,announced that he would not seek re-election in the next Federal election in2015. Housefather might be facingformidable Conservative candidatesthat include Robert Libman, asuccessful architect known in theanglophne community and BerylWajsmanm, editor of the Suburbanpaper.

"Everybody understands that it is atough ride that the convervatives willfocus on," 61-year old Housefathersaid. " But it has a storied legacy of

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With the continuous rapid slide of VicePresident Jejomar Binay in satisfactionand trust ratings and in presidentialsurveys, it can now be ascertained that itwill be another open race in 2016, just asit had been in all four presidential electionsunder the 1987 Constitution .

All those presidential elections failed toproduce a majority president, meaning thewinner got more than 50% of the votes, forthe simple reason that there were at leastfive major candidates instead of just two,as was the case in all pre-martial elections.

President Benigno S. Aquino III had42.08% of the votes in 2010 againstheavyweights former president JosephEstrada (26.25%), former SenatePresident Manny Villar (15.42%), andformer Defense Secretary GilbertTeodoro’s 11.33%.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo supposedly got39.99% in 2004 against actor FernandoPoe Jr.’s 36.51% and former Sen. PingLacson’s 10.88%.

Estrada himself got 39.86% in 1998against former Speaker Joe de Venecia’s15.8%, former Sen. Raul Roco’s 13.38%and former Cebu Gov. Lito Osmena’s12.44%.

Former Defense Secretary Fidel V. Ramosbecame the first president elected underthe 1987 Constitution in 1992 with a mere23.58% of the vote against Sen. MiriamDefensor Santiago (19.72%),businessman Danding Cojuangco(18.17%), former Speaker Ramon Mitra(14.64%), former First Lady ImeldaRomualdez Marcos (10.32%), formerSenate President Jovito Salonga (10.16%)and former Vice President Doy Laurel(3.4%).

Until the last few months, it appeared thatfor the first time, there would be a majority

president with Binay expected to win by alandslide over any rival based on hisconsistent performance in popularityratings. Binay was a shoo-in as the nextpresident of the Philippines until the graftcharges against him and his wife, formerMakati Mayor Elenita Binay, were revivedand allegations of corruption, bribery,unexplained wealth and other claimsstarted emerging a few months ago.

His presidential bubble burst and unableto defend himself satisfactorily against thecorruption claims, Binay is nowdesperately hanging on to what is left ofhis presidential dreams. Will he survive theonslaught that was rumored long before itexploded? Or will he just wilt andsurrender his hopes to fate?

At this point, Binay can still salvage hisvanishing presidential aspirations. Afterall, he remains on top of presidentialsurveys although the gap between himand reluctant second-placer Sen. GracePoe is closing fast. His first option is towoo Poe into agreeing to be his runningmate, but that would be next to impossibleto accomplish. His other option is to goahead with his candidacy, ignore all the

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charges against him and hope that thevoters are too dumb to recognize rightfrom wrong. After all, winning despitedamning allegations does not lackprecedence in Philippine politics.

The best option, of course, is to disproveall allegations of corruption andunexplained wealth against him, but hehas refused to do that because, accordingto him, the charges are “politicallymotivated” and that he would not stoopdown to the level of his accusers. Besidessaying that the charges are “baseless,” hehas not done much to disprove theallegations.

At this point, it seems Binay is nearing theend of the rope. Failure to satisfactorilydisprove the allegations could only meanfurther decline in his ratings and then he

can say goodbye to his presidentialdreams. Financiers and other majorsupporters are definitely reconsidering atthis point. Even his good friend andsupporter Estrada categorically statedthat he would have no recourse but tosupport Poe, the daughter of his bestfriend the late Fernando Poe Jr., if shedecided to run for president.

Binay’s loss is clearly becoming everypresidential wannabe’s gain. Despiterepeatedly saying she was not eyeinghigher position, Grace Poe’s numberscontinued to surge in the latestpresidential survey while Binay’s droppedsome more. Binay now has just 26% ofvoter preference while Poe has 18%.

Poe will continue to dilly-dally whileweighing her options. An inexperiencedpolitician but a wise woman, she wouldsee who would support her if she decidedto run and wait for an invitation from amajor party to be its candidate. In anycase, financiers and endorsers wouldgravitate to her and push her to run as herratings continue to surge. In the end, shewould probably decide to run with Sen.Chiz Escudero as her running mate underDanding Cojuangco’s Nationalist People’sCoalition (NPC) or, believe it or not, underAquino’s Liberal Party coalition.

As of this writing, there are reports that theLP is seriously considering Poe as itscandidate. Poor Mar Roxas, about to bedropped again by the party he and hisfather have led loyally during theirrespective times.

Suddenly it’s an open race

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December 16, 2014 – Montréal,Quebec – Foreign Affairs, Trade andDevelopment Canada

The Honourable ChristianParadis, Minister of InternationalDevelopment and La Francophonie,today hosted a roundtable meetingwith members of Montréal’s Filipino-Canadian community and announceda commitment of $5 million inadditional humanitarian assistance tohelp meet the urgent needs of thoseaffected by Typhoon Hagupit.

“It is heartbreaking that thepeople of the Philippines have been hitonce again with such a destructivetyphoon while still dealing with thedevastation caused by TyphoonHaiyan just over a year ago,” saidMinister Paradis. “Canada’s supportwill help to respond to needs identifiedby the Government of the Philippines,such as for water, sanitation,emergency shelter, and other essentialrelief items for those affected by thetyphoon.”

Typhoon Hagupit first hit thePhilippines as a Category 3 typhoonon December 6, 2014, making it themost powerful storm to hit thePhilippines this year. Hagupit hasaffected nearly 2.8 million people, andmore than 43,000 houses have beendamaged across the affected areas.The Government of the Philippineshas confirmed 18 deaths, and more

than 1.7 million people have beenevacuated.

Typhoon Hagupit alsoimpacted some areas already affectedby Typhoon Haiyan just over a yearago. To that end, Minister Paradis alsoannounced last week that Canada willbe extending the deadline for theTyphoon Haiyan ReconstructionAssistance Call for Proposals toFebruary 13, 2015. This will giveCanadian organizations on the groundmore time to mobilize their responsesto Typhoon Hagupit, as needed, andto consider Hagupit’s implications inHaiyan-affected areas.

“Canada is steadfast in itscommitment to helping the Filipinopeople in their efforts to restore theirlivelihoods and build a better future fortheir country,” reiterated MinisterParadis. “Canada was proud to help inthe relief effort in 2013, and we areproud to assist again this year.”

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When Typhoon Hagupit hit thePhilippines on December 6, 2014,Canada was already exploring how itcould help, working closely withhumanitarian partners and theGovernment of the Philippines.In 2014, the Philippines was confirmedas a country of focus for theGovernment of Canada’s internationaldevelopment efforts.

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groups, without forgetting theirhomeland and by providing the youthwith examples of successful Filipinosin professional and business fields.

The topics it discusses are alwaysgoverned by the underlying principlesof educating the public , raisingawareness about Philippines history,cultural values and traditions. It alsoprovides timely information and adviceto help its audience improve their dailylife.

While in the Philippines, Davantesdiscovered that television is a big partof Filipino culture. "It's a big businessin the Philippines. "

Because of this, he approached theproducer of one of the biggesttelevision stations who expressedinterest in MMTV. " He was soimpressed with the MMTV productionwhen he was shown clips of several

episodes," Davantes said. "He said thathe's been looking for television showsthat are produced in Canada. He hasseveral shows produced in the UnitedStates. MMTV might be the firstCanadian station to join him."

In the Philippines, Davantes wastravelling almost everyday to preparein the coming global television. Somechanges in the format will be made. Itwould take one or two months,depending on how fast the MMTV willcome up with the needed materials.But the changes will give MMTV theopportunity to show every episode notonly all over Canada but also in theUnited States.

"I'm excited for the future of ourstation," said Davantes.

MMTV broadcast is every Friday at7:00 p.m. on videotron 16/616 HOChannel 216/1216 HO and non-cableChannel 47

From Page 1 - MMTV to go global

Once Aquino decides on Poe and thelatter agrees, which is not far-fetched,expect the President to drop Binay, too,like hot potato. I wouldn’t be surprised ifBinay, an Aquino family friend, gets evenmore pounding and perhaps even jailed,as he warned just last Monday. Welcometo Philippine politics!

Santiago, who placed third with 12percent, said she would definitely run ifshe still had the health and strength by latenext year. Estrada, who was fourth with10%, said she would probably just retireafter his term as mayor, but would be animportant endorser. Escudero, who wasfifth with 5%, remains silent on his plansbut would probably consider a run if Poewouldn’t, or settle as running mate of Poeif the latter does run.

Roxas, like Binay is dropping fast – fromsecond to sixth place with 6%, is stillsupposedly the Liberal Party’s candidatebut he would most certainly be droppedlike hot potato if his rating do not improveby the first quarter next year.

Others possibly considering a presidentialrun in 2016 and their latest surveynumbers are Sen. Bongbong Marcos Jr., 4percent, (4%), Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano(3%), former Ping Lacson, (2%), Sen.Franklin Drilon (2%), Sen. Bong Revilla(1%), former Sen. Dick” Gordon (1%),Speaker Sonny Belmonte (0.4%), andmaybe Sen. Antonio Trillanes.

Suddenly, the presidential aspirations ofmany of these politicians have come alive.The following are the most probablecandidates for president in 2016 – Binay(UNA), Poe or Escudero (NPC), Roxas(LP), Santiago (PRP), Revilla (Lakas),Marcos (KBL) and possibly Lacson(Independent, or possibly LP).

So, who will it be? Or rather, who should itbe?

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From Page 2 Binay vs. Poe Binay ready tofight Grace Poein 2016December 16, 2014 | Politics &Government

By Louis BacaniPhilippine StarSen. Grace Poe faces the mediaduring her first appearance in theweekly Kapihan sa Senado in 2013.Senate PRIB/Cesar Tomambo

Sen. Grace Poe faces the mediaduring her first appearance in theweekly Kapihan sa Senado in 2013.Senate PRIB/Cesar Tomambo

MANILA, Philippines – Vice PresidentJejomar Binay will still pursue hispresidential bid even if he has to facea potential running mate, Sen. GracePoe.

In an interview over radio dzRH onMonday, Binay said he will run againstthe neophyte senator if the LiberalParty fields her as its standard-bearerin the presidential election.

“I will definitely push my candidacywhoever is my opponent,” state-runPhilippine News Agency (PNA)quoted Binay as saying.

Binay admitted that Poe is among thepersonalities being eyed as hisrunning mate.

“That is possible. It needs carefulstudy and the question is, can Iconvince her?” Binay told dzRH, asquoted by PNA.

Binay was the campaign manager ofthe senator’s father, the late FernandoPoe Jr., during the 2004 presidentialpoll.

After being the first one to announceplans to run for president, Binaycontinues to top the surveys on voter

preferences despite a decline in hisvarious ratings amid the corruptionallegations against him.

The younger Poe, on the other hand,has been a reluctant favorite andstrong performer in the surveys. Shehas landed on second place behindBinay after a surge in her rating.

Poe had said that she’s not ready forthe presidency and she remained coyon whether she would run in the 2016elections.

She was also non-committal whenasked if she would be Binay’s runningmate.

“Right now, I’m not considering anyparticular commitment except that Ithink that whatever the President hasstarted, whoever will be thecandidate, should be able to continuethat,” Poe said. – Louis Bacani

Binay on Tuesday has filed graft andplunder charges against him and 30others in connection with the allegedoverpricing of the construction of theP1.33-billion Makati Science HighSchool.

In an 11-page complaint filed beforethe Office of the Ombudsman, lawyerRenato Bondal said the construction ofthe building was overpriced by P862million.

Bondal said Binay, who was thenMakati mayor, conspired with his sonMakati City Mayor Erwin Jejomar“Junjun” Binay Jr., some former andcurrent Makati officials, and 10executives of Hilmarc’s ConstructionCorp.

Junjun Binay was Makati City councilorat the time the vice president was citymayor.

This is the second plunder complaintBondal filed against the Binays. Thefirst complaint was in connection withthe supposed overpricing of MakatiCity Hall Building II.

Bondal said the construction of thehigh school building was“implemented using the same modusoperandi employed in the constructionof the overpriced Makati ParkingBuilding.”

He noted that the construction wasdivided into six phases, with simulatedbidding for each piece, which he said isprohibited under Republic Act 9184 orthe Government Procurement Act of2003.

Bondal also pointed out that during theocular visit of the Senate blue ribbonsubcommittee, which is investigatingthe alleged overpricing in theconstruction of the Makati City Hall

Building II and other allegations ofirregularities against Binay, it was foundthat the construction of the high schoolbuilding was not yet finished.

“Makikita ninyo, January 2014,accepted na and completed ang phasesix, kaso nung nag-inspeksyon angmga senador, may lumabas na ang 8th,

By AMANDA FERNANDEGMA NewsBondal files new plunder, graft raps vs.VP Binay. Lawyer and former barangaycaptain Renato Bondal shows a copyof graft and plunder complaints he filedagainst Vice President Jejomar Binay,his son Makati Mayor Junjun Binay,and several others with the Office of theOmbudsman in Quezon City onTuesday, December 16, over thealleged overpriced Makati ScienceHigh School building. GMA News

Bondal files new plunder, graft raps vs.VP Binay. Lawyer and former barangaycaptain Renato Bondal shows a copy

of graft and plunder complaints he filedagainst Vice President Jejomar Binay,his son Makati Mayor Junjun Binay,and several others with the Office of theOmbudsman in Quezon City onTuesday, December 16, over thealleged overpriced Makati ScienceHigh School building. GMA News

(Updated 12:47 p.m.) A former politicalopponent of Vice President Jejomar

Plunder, graft raps filedvs. Binay over overpricedMakati Science HSBuilding

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December 16, 2014 — Vancouver —Today, Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister Chris Alexander announced thatCanada will unveil a pilot program inJanuary 2015 to attract experiencedbusiness immigrants who can activelyinvest in the Canadian economy,stimulating innovation, economic growthand job creation.

The new Immigrant Investor VentureCapital Pilot Program is part of a series oftransformational changes that build on theGovernment’s commitment to build a fastand flexible economic immigrationsystem.

In addition to making an investment of $2million for a period of 15 years and havinga net worth of $10 million, immigrantinvestors will be required to meet certainprogram eligibility criteria related tolanguage and education, and have provenbusiness or investment experience. Thiswill ensure that immigrant investors willhave a strong impact on the Canadianeconomy, and that those admitted forpermanent residence will be well preparedto integrate into the Canadian businesslandscape and society.

This new pilot program will beginaccepting applications in late January2015 and will provide a pathway topermanent residence for approximately 50immigrant investors and their families.

The creation of the Immigrant InvestorVenture Capital Pilot Program fulfills theGovernment of Canada’s commitment inEconomic Action Plan 2014 to create amore focused and effective pilot programthat will ensure that immigrants who cometo Canada deliver meaningful benefits toour economy.

Quick Facts· Immigrant investor programs arecurrently in place in more than 30countries worldwide.

· The Government of Canada endedthe previous Immigrant Investor Programand the Entrepreneur Program as neitherprogram was determined to havecontributed to Canada’s economicgrowth. Research indicated that immigrantinvestors under the previous programswere less likely than other immigrants tostay in Canada over the medium to longterm.· By requiring a non-guaranteedinvestment of $2 million and including

more selection criteria for skills andabilities, the Immigrant Investor VentureCapital Pilot Program will test a newapproach to immigrant investorprogramming in Canada.

· Investments into the ImmigrantInvestor Venture Capital fund will be usedto seed innovative Canadian start-ups withhigh growth potential.

· Immigrant investors who areselected will be required to obtain a duediligence report from a designated serviceprovider in order to prove that their networth of at least $10 million has beenobtained from lawful, profit-makingbusiness activities.

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“Our Government is focused on buildingan immigration system that meetsCanada’s economic and labour marketneeds. Through the launch of this pilotprogram, we are attracting investors whocan make a significant investment andwho have the education and provenbusiness or investment experiencenecessary to achieve success in Canada.As we move forward, our Government willcontinue to ensure that our economicimmigration programs provide a directbenefit to Canada and contribute to long-term prosperity and economic growth.”

Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship andImmigration Minister

Our Government is working to attractexperienced business leaders to Canadawhile leveraging their business expertiseand personal investments. This new pilotprogram will help build a stronger venturecapital environment in Canada and ensurethat immigrant investor capital can have agreater long-term impact on oureconomy.”

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Dear EarthTalk: Do you have any tips forhelping me get my kids involved inenvironmental protection advocacy? --Jeanine Black, Charlotte, NC

There’s no time like the present to teachkids to respect their environment and bewilling to stand up to protect it. Ofcourse, any good environmentaleducation starts at home: parentsshould always keep in mind that theyare role models for their kids, andshould act responsibly. And mostschools today incorporate issues ofsustainability into their curricula. Butkids who want to do more can sync upwith one of any number of nonprofitsfocused on getting young peopleinvolved with volunteering andadvocacy on behalf of the environment.

One of the best places to start is Youthfor Environmental Sanity (YES!), anonprofit that runs a nationalspeakers’ and workshop tour aroundthe U.S. and beyond as well as summercamps devoted to teaching kids how totake action on behalf of theenvironment. The group also runs JAMs,bringing together “youngchangemakers” from local communitiesto brainstorm ideas for solutions to local,

national and international environmental problems. The YES!website features information on a widerange of environmental topicsas well as videos focusing on organizingand coalition building around sharedenvironmental goals.Another great resource is the Center for

Biological Diversity’s Generation Wildprogram, designed to helpkids learn aboutand help protect local wildlife. Theprogram’s website offers kids tips onthings like how to write an effective andcompelling “letter to the editor” forpublication in a local newspaper, creatinga backyard wildlife sanctuary, encouragingteachers and schools to undertakeprojects that help local wildlife,andspreading the word via socialmedia.Meanwhile, Earthforce, Inc. helpskids ages 10-14 develop citizenship skills

and address both local andnationalenvironmental problems. Participants gethands-on, real-world opportunities to learnabout the issues and develop skills thatcan help them become lifelong leaders inaddressing them. Another leadingyouth environmental group is TreeMusketeers, which empowers kids to use

innovative approaches inlaunching theirown environmental campaigns where theylive. Through its Young Executiveprogram, the group provides resources tohelp kids learn the practical, logistical andpersonal skills to lead environmentalactions and spread the word about theneed to live more sustainable lifestyles.

Yet another nonprofit vehicle that helpskids get active is SustainUS, whichfocuses on sustainable development. ItsAgents of Change program sends youth

delegations to United Nations conferenceson climate change, sustainabledevelopment, women’s issues andbiological diversity—and its Lead NowFellowship trains and supports youngpeople in becoming leaders in advancingsustainable development.

Last but not least, TakingItGlobal is aninternational network of young peopleworking to tackle global environmentalchallenges. Its Digital Youth Engagement,Global Education and Social Innovationprograms focus on creating the nextgeneration of environmental leadersaround the world.

Young people can also get involved inenvironmental protection efforts right intheir own backyards even without thesupport of a non-profit. Examples includeorganizing a local e-waste recycling drive,asking schools and businesses in the areato refrain from using noxious chemicals forlandscaping, and coordinating carpools toreduce traffic-related greenhouse gasemissions. Likewise, kids can learn a lotby finding a local green group andvolunteering to help canvass for funds,clean-up a beach or waterway, orlobby local officials to take sustainabilityinto account. Indeed, our common futuremay well depend on it.

youth; Earthforce, www.earthforce.org; TreeMusketeers, www.treemusketeers.org; SustainUS,swww.tigweb.org.EarthTalk® is written and edited byRoddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registeredtrademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com).Send questions to:[email protected].

Teen activists in Newton, Massachusetts show their true environmental colors at apresentation for the non-profit Green Decade/Newton. Credit: Newton Free Library, Flickr CC

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Opinyon/Komentaryo ni Willie Quiambao

Nang kapanayamin ko si Bert Abierakung bakit sa malaking restoran niyapa ginawa ang kaniyang ika-80 taongkaarawan, tumatak sa isip ko angsinabi niya. "Kapag nag-iisa ka saCanada, ang mga kaibigan mo angiyong pamilya. "

Totoo ang sinabi ni Bert. At kungminsan, kahit may pamilya tayo,kailangan pa rin natin ang tunay nakaibigan. May pagkakataon na maskilala pa tayo ng ating mga kaibigankaysa ng ating mga magulang atkapatid. Kung minsan, maskomportable nating nasasabi sa atingmga malalapit at tunay na kaibiganang ating mga nadarama tulad ngtakot, kaligayahan at kabiguan sabuhay.

Maraming taon na ang nakalilipasnang halos mabaliw ang isangkaibigan kong babae dahil iniwan siyang kaniyang boy friend. Minsan,umagang-umaga pa lamang ogabing-gabi na, tatawag siya sa akinpara umiyak at ihinga ang itinatagongsama ng loob. Isang beses, sinabiniya sa akin na tatalon na siya saChamplain Bridge para magpaka-matay. Hindi ko magawang tumawadahil alam kong pag maypinagdadaanan ang isang tao, hindina niya alam ang kaniyang ginagawakung tama o mali. Hindi ko nakinakailangang magbigay ng payo sakaniya. Pinabayaan ko siyangmagsalita at ako naman ay nakinig nalamang . Pagkalipas ng ilang buwan,natauhan din siya. Ngayon, maligayana siya. Ilang beses pa nga siyangnagkaroon ng boy friend. Kung hindiako matiyagang nakinig noon, bakanga nagpakamatay na ang babaengiyon.

Mga bata pa lamang tayo aykailangan na natin ng kaibigan.Minsan, marami pang oras angnakakasama natin sila kaysa sa atingmga magulang. Kapag nasa daycareo nasa eskuela tayo, ang mgamagulang natin ay abala sa pag-hahanap buhay. Nagkikita atnagkakasama lamang tayo sa gabi.Pagtanda naman natin, kailangan dinang kaibigan. Hindi kayo makaaasasa ating mga anak lalo na kungnakatira sila sa malayo o may sarili naring buhay. Nang mapag-usapan namin ni ElvieMaximo, dating nurse at biyuda na,ang sinabi ni Bert, ganito ang sinabimg una, "Pag nagkasakit siya, akoang mag-aalaga sa kaniya dahil

mabait naman siya."

Subalit kadalasan, hindi natin naiisipang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ngtunay na kaibigian dahil sa abala tayosa ating trabaho o sa atimg pamilyatulad ng pagpapalaki sa ating maliliitna anak o tumatanda na nating mgamagulang.

Minsan, may kasabihan na walangkuwenta ang buhay kung wala kangkaibigian. Ito ay nangangahulugan nahindi ka marunong makisama sa mgatao.

Naalaala ko ang isang lider ngkomunidad na kamakailan ay isinulatsa kaniyang kolumn na sa isang iglap,nawala ang kaniyang mga kaibiganna dati ay kaama nya sa hirap atginhawa. Sinabi niya pa, hindi alamng mga ito ang kahalagahan ngkaibigan. Sinagot ko ang kaniyangisinulat, "Tinanong mo ba ang sarilimo kung bakit ka iniwan ng iyongmga kaibigan? Siguro, maypagkukulang ka rin."

Ang totoo, hindi niya alam na siya angnagtutulak sa kaniyang mga kaibigianna lumayo.

====================Ang dalawang mukhang buhay sa Pilipinas

Ang slogan ng Pilipinas upanghikayatin ang mga turista atbalikbayan na magbakasyon sa atingbansa ay I'ts more fun in thePhilippines. Siguro tama iyon. Maramisa mga kaibigan ko rito anghinihikayat akong magbakasyon saPilipinas nang malaman nilang hindipa ako nakauwi sa Pilipinas simulanang dumating ako noong 1969 dahiltakot akoing sumakay ng eroplano.Kamakailan, bago magbakasyon siAlex Robles sa Marinduque oMindoro, sinabi niya na kapag umuwiako sa Pilipinas, ipapasyal niya ako sakaniyang lalawigan. Si BudzSarmiento, lagi niya akong niyayayasa Cavite. At si Amy Chantengco,hinihimok niya akong umuwi saPilipinas para makita ang lugar nila saCabanatuan. Nagpunta na raw doonsi Annie Miaral at ang mga kaibigiannito at talagang nasiyahan sila.

Siyempre, hindi ko malilimutan angPilipinas dahil doon ako ipinanganakat lumaki. Kadalasan, lalo na sa gabi,nangangarap din ako na makauwi at

nagtatanong sa aking sarili kung anona nga talaga ang buhay sa Pilipinasat ano itsura nito. Gusto kongpuntahan ang mga lugar na dati kongnakikita at nag-iwan ng magagandangalaala sa akin: ang Sta Ana racetrack,Sta Ana Cabaret at St. Ann's Hospitalsa Del Pan kung saan ako tumira nangmatagal ( Pero wala na raw ang mgaiyon); ang Far Eastern University kungsaan ako unang nag-college at nag-aral ng Commerce at ang Lyceum ofthe Philippines sa Plaza Lawton kungsaan ako lumipat ng pag-aaral paramagtapos ng Journalism; ang Knightsof Columbus sa Intamuros kung saanako unang nagtrabaho bilangsekretaryo. At nasasabik na rin akongmakita at makasama ang mga datingkaibigan.

Nais ko ring makita ang mgamalalaking pagbabago sa Pilipinas nalaging ikinukwento ni Budz - ang SMMega Mall, ang over pass, angPhilippine Cultural Center. Gusto kongmapuntahan ang magagan-danglugar na hindi ko napuntahan noongnasa Pilipinas ako tulad ng RiceTerraces sa Baguio at Mayon Volcanosa Bicol. Ang pinakama-layong lugarna narating ko ay Pampanga at NuevaEcija.

Subalit nang magsimula akongmanood sa television ng mga balita saPilipinas, muling bumalik sa alaala koang dalawang mukha ng buhay saPilipinas. Ang isa ay para samayayaman na nagtatamasa ngkarangyaan at kasaganaan.Malalakingbahay, murang gastusin dahil dolyarang ginagamit na pera, magagandangtourist spots - ito ang mga nakikita ngmga balikbayan at turistangdumadalaw sa Pilipinas. Ang kabilangmukha naman ng buhay ay para samahihirap na maramingpinagdaraanan. Ang mga biktima ngkalamindad tulad ng bagyo at lindol,mga biktima ng riding in tandem, mgabiktima ng katiwalian ngnagpapatakbo ng pamahalaan tuladmga nasasangkot sa pork barrel.

====================Sa Pilipinas, angmayayaman ay lalongyumayaman at angmahihirap ay lalongnaghihirap.

It's more fun in the Philippines nga ba? Dapat bang ma-resign na siHousefather bilang mayor ng Cote-St-Luc?

Isang araw pagkatapos manalo sanomination ng Liberal si Housefathersa Mount Royal, nagkaroon na ng isyu.Gusto ni Robert Libman, ang isa sakandidato ng Conservative Party , namag-resign na bilang mayor ng Cote-St-Luc si Housefather dahil sa conflictof interest.

"Wala naman nakasaad sa batas ngCanada na hindi ako puwedengtumakbo," paliwanag ni Housefather."Gumagawa lamang ng issue siLibman. At ano ang pagkakaiba nang

tumakbo ako sa nominasyon upangmaging kandidato ng Liberal atngayong manalo ako at tatakbo bilangopisyal na kandidato ng Liberal?"

Ang isyu ni Housefather at Libman aynakapagpa-alala sa akin sa gulo ngFederation na kinasasangkutan niJosefa Nicolas at Ed Tupaz. Sabi ngkampo ni Ed, nang tumakbo si Josefasa pagka-preidente ng Federation,siya pa raw ang presidente ng GirlScout. Ayon sa konstitusyon ngFederation, hindi puedeng tumakbo sapagka-presidente ng asosasyong itoang isang tao kung kasalukuyangpresidente pa rin siya ng ibangasosasyon. Kailangang mag-resignmuna siya rito. Ang totoo, hindi akosang-ayon sa ganitong regulasyon.Halimbawa, si Josefa. Paano kungmatalo siya? Mawawala ang kaniyangpag--presidente ng Girl Scout.

Para sa akin, kung nanalo na si Josefa,duon siya kailangang mag-resignbilang presidente ng Girl Scout dahilmahihirapan na niyang gampananang kaniyang tungkulin bilangpresidente ng dalawang asosasyon.May conflict of interest na.

Ang pagkakaiba lamang sa kaso niJosefa at Housefather, nasakonstitusyon ng Federation nakailangan mag-resign ang una sapagka-presidente. Sa lumangkonstitusyon ng Federation ay wala itopero nang wala na si James de la Paz,idinagdag lamang ng bagongadministrayon ito kaya kailangangsundin ito. Siguro, sa susunod naeleksyon, alisin na uli ang regulasyongito. Pag nanalo na ang isangkandidato, duon na siya bitawan angdati niyang tungkulin.

Para iyon nag-aaply sa trabaho na indika pa natatanggap, magre-resign kakaagad sa kasalukuyang trabaho mo.

Ang kahalagahan ng tunay na kaibigan

Liberal domnation in the riding withincredible candidates that precededme. I just have to knock on every dorand go to every associatiion andorganization in the riding to earn theirtheir trust. "

Housefather has approached theFilipino organizations, many of theirmembers are his staunch supporters.Some of the Filipinos who served asvolunteers at Shad Academy in VanHorne last Nov. 30 for theHousefather team were James andRose de la Paz, Nida Quirapas, ElvieMaximo, Mercy Sia, Josefa NicolasGerry Dansil, Glenda Lasatin, JimmyQuiblan.

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Ask theVideo Guy

Technological Tidbitsby

Al Abdon

As photographers, the one thing wealways have with us is our camera. I alsomean an iphone or mobile device.

The best camera is the one you have withyou!

Below is a list of apps which you could useto enhance your creativity.

Check the links to see if they have it foryour device.

Snapseed by Google

Its free. Typically, the first tool I use when Itake an image. We all need somebasic editing for our images. I don’t wantto put images in Photoshop, etc.

Simple, down and dirty editing. Things likecolor correct. Typically when I use myiPhone to take pictures I am dealing withall sorts of different color light.

In addition, Snapseed has some killerHDR, Textures, and other special editfilters to give your images a unique lookand feel.

Device: iphone and Android

Cropic by Lotogram

Its free. I love Instagram. But it’s square!What do you do when you want toshowcase your full image without losing orcropping out details? Cropic is theanswer. Easily import your image andsend right to Instagram.

Their website will tell you more.

Hipstamatic by Hipstamatic

It is $1.99 Its fun to use. Lots of filters viatheir Hipsta-Pak feature. With so manyapps out there that really do the samething, Hipstamatic really allows you toexperiment and have fun with a differentperspective.

Visit their website for more information.

New on my phone.

Always looking for new apps, here aresome that I have recently started using inthe last few months. Defeintly worthchecking out.

Mextures by Merek Davis AMAZING

It is a $1.99 app! Killer pre-sets andunlimited options for layering edits andadjusting their intensity levels. Can’t sayenough good things about this app.

Not many photographers I run into knowabout this app, but it’s sure to get theattention of camera phone junkies shortly.Really allows you to create someunique looks fairly quickly and easily.

Visit their website for more information.

Slower Shutter by Michael Wong

Cost $.99 If you are into landscapephotography or long exposures This isapp is for you. Using ND filters to limit theamount of light coming in to get thoseamazing long exposures is nothing shortof mathematical epileptic shocktreatment – I don’t even know what thatmeans, but it sounds painful.

Placing the filter on your camera is theeasy part, calculating the proper exposureis not always straight forward and whenwe are talking about a 20min to 1 hour

Top 6 Mobile Apps forPhotographers

exposure making a mistake can cost youan entire day waiting for the light andweather to be right again.

This app makes it simple to figure out yourexact settings for any long exposure.

Map-A-Pic Location Scout by Sea toSoftware

Cost $4.99 Ever find an amazing locationand wish you knew how to get backthere? Your prayers have been answered.

Map-A-Pic allows you to take multiple

images, name the location, store GPSlocation, and add notes along with a hostof other options.

This is a powerful app that really allows youto easily keep track of all thoselocations you have found and easily click toget directions when you need to getthere for that next great shoot.

Happy Shooting this holiday!

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9th, 10th floor ay hindi pa tapos, perobayad na ang phase na iyon, kayamalaki talagang katiwalian angnakikita,” he said.

Preventive suspension

Meanwhile, Bondal urged theOmbudsman to preventively suspendthe Vice President and other currentMakati City government officials so asnot to tamper the evidence.

“Gaya ng unang complaint namin, ditosa pangalawang complaint, humihingikami ng preventive suspension, kasimarami pa talagang madidiskubrenganomalya sa city government ofMakati,” he said.

However, he admitted the challenges inaccessing documents.

“Napakahirap um-access ng mgadokumento, kaya sana magkaroon ngpreventive suspension para ang mgadokumentong hindi inilalabas,magkaroon kami ng pagkakataongmakuha,” Bondal said.

‘Sino ba si Bondal?

Reacting to charges filed against Binay,Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, UnitedNationalist Alliance interim president,simply asked, “Sino ba si Bondal?”

Tiangco said Bondal is an ally of formerMakati City vice mayor ErnestoMercado, a former Binay ally who isnow among Binay’s chief accusers.

“Siya (Bondal) ang kakampi niMercado. In 2010, siya ay tumakbongcouncilor under Mercado, and he lost,”he said.

Mercado had accused the vicepresident of involvement in irregularitiesand of having hidden wealth.

Tiangco also said that in 2013, Mercadoran against the younger Binay in themayoral race.

“Both times, natalo siya,” he said. “Moreimportantly, these buildings are inMakati, ang inaakusahan ay ang mayorng Makati, at ang kalaban ay taga-Makati.”

“Ang mga mamamayan ng Makati angtunay na nakakaalam kung mayanomalya nga, kasi kung totoo man angsinasabi niya (Bondal), bakit hindi siyananalo sa eleksyon?” he added.

Aside from this, Tiangco also pointedout that local government units undergoan audit every year and that theCommission on Audit has never foundany anomaly in the transactions enteredinto by the Makati City government.

However, Tiangco assured the publicthat the Binay camp will answer thechar

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Hamon (Ham)

HamonWhile one can always grab one in thesupermarket, it’s always better to make ityourself. Preparing hamon, yourself willensure that your food is free from anyharmful preservatives. Also, you canseason your hamon the way you andyour family like it.

Preparing and cooking hamon takes timeand effort, so you have to plan out whenyou should start so that you have theperfect dish at noche buena. Thefollowing recipe would tell you how tomake your own hamon:

Ingredients3 kilos (pigue or hita) pig’s leg without thebones but with the skin and fat intact9 tbsps sugar8 tbsps salt2 tsps prague powder (instead ofsaltpeter or salitre)Pineapple juice

Procedure:1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.2. Rub these seasonings well into themeat. Set aside the seasoned meat in aglass bowl. Cover and refrigerate for oneday.3. Tie the ham tightly into a ball withstring. Remove/Drain the meat juices thatwere left in the glass bowl and set asidefor injecting.4. Using a huge syringe, inject theflavored meat juice all around the ham insmall doses.5. Set the ham aside in the glass bowl(covered) inside the refrigerator. Repeatthe injecting process every day until nojuices remain.6. Keep the ham inside a plastic bag inthe freezer for a month or more.

To cook the ham:1. Add enough pineapple juice to coverthe ham at about 3/4’s level (not quite tothe top of the ham).2. Add the following: brown sugar (justenough to sweeten the pineapple juicemixture), bay leaves, crushed garlic.3. Cook the mixture in a heavy, Teflon-type pot over a low fire until the meatbecomes tender. Watch out that the meatdoesn’t get burned. You can prevent over-browning by turning the meat from timeto time.4. Cool the meat and slice into pieces.

Embutido

Ingredients :

1 lb. ground pork1/2 cup finely chopped carrots1 cup (6 slices) finely chopped (sweet

or cooked) ham3 tbsp. minced green bell pepper

3 tbsp. minced red bell pepper1/3 cup sweet pickle relish1/4 cup raisins3 whole eggs1/2 cup grated cheddar cheesedash of liquid seasoningsalt & pepper, to taste1 tbsp. cornstarch

slices (wedges) of hard-cooked eggs(see recipe)

slices (wedges) of Vienna sausagealuminum foil, 10” x 12” sizes

Cooking Procedures :

Prepare a steamer and set aside.Alternatively, prepare a baking pan and awire rack and preheat oven to 350°F.

In a bowl, combine all the ingredientsand mix until well blended.

Divide the mixture into 2 to 4 portions(depending on how many you want tomake).

Spread and flatten the mixture onto thecenter of each foil, divide the slices ofhard cook eggs and Vienna sausages.Place each slices at the center of eachmixture. Hold the foil onto your hand androll until the ends of the mixture coversthe eggs and sausages. Alternatively, byholding each ends of the foil, roll themixture back and forth until it covers theslices of eggs and sausages in the center.

Finally, roll the aluminum foil into atightly packed log about 1? to 2? indiameter, sealing on both ends. Repeatwith the remaining pork mixture.

Place the embutido in a steamer andsteam for an hour. Alternatively, if youdon’t have a steamer: place embutido ina wire rack on a baking pan, half filledwith hot water. Cover with aluminum foil(Be sure the steam will not escape).Steam-bake in the center of the oven foran hour.

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by W. G. Quiambao Instead of singing Blue

Christmas, Edwina Cedilla is singing I'llbe home for Christmas this yuletideseason. After all, she hasn't spentChristmas in the Philippines for thirtythree years.

At a very young age, shecame here in August 1981 from Spainto work as a nanny for a French family.As months went by, she found theprospect of spending Christmas alonefor the first time in Canada depressing.But It didn't take long for her to find aboyfriend. Unfortunately, it didn't takelong for her boyfriend too to leave herand go back to his native Bangladesh.She was heartbroken.

To cure her Christmas blues,she would think of the Christmastraditions she did in the Philippines -spending time with her family andfriends, attending Simbang Gabi(midnight mass) and hanging a lanternand decorating a Christmas tree.

"In the Philippines, you feel thespirit of Christmas as early asOctober," said Cedilla with nostalgia"You see people shopping, you hearChiristmas songs everywhere. Richand poor, you see their happy faces."

Instead of celebrating on herfirst Christmas day here, she ended upsleeping in bed with her employer'sone year old baby and a St. Bernarddog. Her employers went skiing in St.Agathe, a town in the province ofQuebec.

"I can't forget that," said

Cedilla. " I was crying all day. For thirtythree years, I've been been prayingand asking myself when I could spendChristmas again in the Philippines,".

But this year is different. Shefinally received an immigrant visawhich allows her to go outside Canadawithout any problem. Moreover, shemet a nice and generous man fromPakistan who boosted her confidenceand gave her unconditional love. Theytied the knot last summer with a fewclose friends in attendance. Most of all,her prayers were answered. She willspend her Christmas in the Philippineswith family and friends.

"My husband paid for myplane ticket going to the Philippinesand gave me pocket money," gushedCedilla. "There's nothing else that Ican ask for. “

After almost 33 years, Cedilla isgoing home for Christmas

The Organizing Committee of Señor Santo Niño de CebuMontreal Chapter, Sinulog & Fiesta 2015 Celebration

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Hi everyone! This is mymaiden social tidbits write up. First ofall, I would like to inform everyone thatthe thoughts, musings, impressions,decisions, etc. are my very own. Moreimportantly, the reflections willtranscend political affiliations. It willinclude everyone from any politicalgroup he/she may belong to. Thetidbits will come from Filipinos, FilipinoCanadians, Canadians, friends fromother ethnic groups, and everyone thatmake up the Filipino Canadian sociallandscape. Most of all, contents will bestrictly social. No politics please !

The first party I was invited towas the well-attended Novo EcijanoAssociation of Montreal (NEAM)Christmas Party held at St. Kevin SocialHall. President Ray Nacino, wife Alice,and Melle Lugod and other NEAMladies were all over the place tending tothe arrival of seemingly unendingparade of pots of Filipino delicacies andthe arrival of guests. Line dancing wasthe order of the afternoon. It eveneclipsed the popular cha cha, salsa,boogie, etc. The ladies can reallyshake, rattle, and roll!

December 6, 2014 was theFilipino Association of Montreal andSuburbs (FAMAS) The Spirit of GivingParty held at 6767 Community Centeralong Cotes des Neiges. Angie LouPenullar was the emcee. PresidentNida Quirapas and her Executive Boardsaw to it that no kid went home withouta gift. After the exhaustion fromdancing, the night was spent withkaraoke singing. Visitors expresseddelight in enjoying the Filipino food andthe games such as Trip to Jerusalem bykids and the gentlemen. Visitors wereformer Immigration Minister JasonKenney (invited by Minda Mazzone),Cote St. Luc Mayor AnthonyHousefather, and the husband and wifeteam of Eric Castro and Pascal Dery.Eric is a businessman and Pascale is aFrench TV anchor.

Not to be outdone was theUnited Filipino Seniors (UPS) Pasko SaNayon 2014 party. As usual, UPSPresident Warly Basbacio presided overthree parts of the program. Part Onewas the Parade of Colors. Elvie Pascionand Jocelyn Raynon carried the UPSbanner; Reggie Villamor the Canadianflag; Armando Noche theQuebec Flag;and Cipriano Galang the Filipino flag.Part Two were the National Anthems,the Welcome Speech of PresidentBasbacio, and the Christmas messageof Mr. Salvador Cabugao, President ofthe National Council of CanadianFilipino Associations of Quebec. PartThree included the presentation ofOctober, November, December birthdaycelebrants numbering 67 in all. Linedancing again was enjoyed byeveryone. Among the prominent line

dancers were Vangie Ruance, RemyLopes, Dolly Bromillette, CionyEstradaand othe UPS ladies.

Christmas was celebrated bytwo of Montreal’s religious associations,name the First Filipino Baptist Church ofMontreal (FFBCM) under Pastor JoeFaia and the Living Waters Internationalunder Pastor Rene Saquing. In theFFBCM, there was jubilant rap singingby the Youth group, Christmas carols bythe men (special mention goes to theprop in the form of a large paper jeepcutout!), an interview section of marriedcouples led by Linda Agustin, worshipsinging led by Baby de Guzman, and ofcourse plenty of yummy food includingeveryone’s favorite, lechon! Ladies withChristmas bonnets took care of theguests and food. Church membersinvited lots of guests who received gifts!!! Paolo Gonzalez was the emcee forthe evening. He did a splendid job; he’sa natural! Over to the Living Waters.Making its grand debut was the Choirdirected by Charlotte Asegurado, ChoirDirectress of San Pablo City. It was ajoy to listen to them! There was alsoHawaiian dancing performed by a fewof the ladies. There was also a Kid’sProgram and Karaoke Singing Contest,in which Vanessa Buhay emerged asthe winner. The supper was asumptuous feast.

The Golden Agers Associationof Montreal (FILGA) held its ChristmasParty at the FAMAS Social Hall onDecember 14, 2014. President PatMagallanes had everyone a-jumpingwith the upbeat music. The programemceed by Lilia Esguerra was full ofacapella singing. Special Hawaiiandancing was performed by Lily Ramosand company. The tables were filledwith lots of food and many broughthome extra leftovers. Mayette, Pat’ssister, baked a lot of pandesals as agiveaway gift to many. It was aslo atthis occasion that they announced thelaunching of the Philippines MuntingBinibini. Special guests were MayorAnthony Housefather, Pascale Dery,and Fred Magallanes.

Now over to the Seniors ofWest Island (SWIS) Hawaiian ChristmasParty held at the Olympia Social Hallalong St. Jean Boulevard in Dollard desOrmeaux, also on December 14, 2014.Upon my arrival, I was greeted by arock number and the place wasteeming with Hawaiian- attired ladiesand gentlemen. My, the SWISmembers led by Chairman Roger Ajeroand wife Neri know how to party !!! Aline dancing number choreographed byConnie Fabro was a hit. A surprisenumber was a Hawaiian dancechoreographed by Lita Bote –participants were the following: IkeBas, Val Zarate, Manny Fausto, NardsAlberto, Greg Guerzon, Cesar Bayan,

Felix Salazar, and Doctor J. Viloria.They wore grass skirts !!!! They werealso graceful, as if they went to Hawaiito learn the dance!!! Bravo! A specialmention goes to DDO-PIERREFONDSMP Lyzanne Lamoth, husband and son.

Last but not least, is thecombined Christmas Party of Gilmore

College International and the MMTVCrew, headed by its founder andproducer, Mrs. Zenaida Kharoubi.There was dancing and singing and lotsof food. Many of Gilmore’s formerstudents were in attendance. PresentMMTV Crew were: Micheal Davantes,Ella Agustin, Al Abdon, Tenne RoseDayadante, Vilma Kelly, Terry White andYours Truly. Very Special guests wereJAMES DE LA PAZ, President of the

Council of Filipino CanadianAssociations of Quebec; WillyQuiambao, Filipino Star Columnist;Magnolia Camat-Bade, Ben Bade, ex-President of Montreal Westward LionsClub International, Au Osdon, pastFamas president, Jean-PhilippeDurocher with his two nephews,

Jonathan and Jean Christophe andfather George.

Everyone had a great time andlooked forward to another great party inthe near future.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TOEVERYONE !!!

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I saw more of her merits when Iaccidentally met her in a fast-foodrestaurant recently. I realized,“Maganda’t sexy pala ang batang ito.”

Kylie evokes a certain aura thatboys are sure to notice (ako nga ’dimasyadong boy, nabighani!).

Even director Jose Javier Reyeshas good words for the young actresswhom he has worked with in severalprojects.

“With Kylie, what you see is whatyou get. She is down-to-earth,unpretentious, and straightforward.She doesn’t have the trappings of

a self-conscious celebrity. Sheisn’t even aware of how beautiful sheis. And that makes her lovelier as aperson,” Direk Joey says.

That said, Kylie has to exert extraeffort to prove she’s more than just theBad Boy’s daughter.

“May advantage talaga ’yungpagiging anak ni Robin Padilla. Madaliakong nakapasok sa showbiz. Perokailangan kong patunayan nadeserving ako. Dun nanggagaling’yung hunger ko. I want to provemyself capable,” Kylie shares.

The young actress was not sparedfrom showbiz intrigues especiallyinvolving her past relationship withhunk actor Aljur Abrenica; but shedoesn’t want to comment on that issueanymore.

If anything, she’d rather talk aboutRayver Cruz, whom she worked withrecently. “Okay kami. Magkaibigan parin. Siyempre may pinagsamahankami. Gusto ko siya. Napakabait natao.” (Ayan na may Rayver na ’ata!Akin na lang si Aljur ateng!)

Aside from acting, Kylie hasventured into music. She has justreleased her album, “Seasons. “ (StarFor All Seasons ba ito? Ayaw ni Ate Vi!)

So, does she really see herself as

a singer?“I’m getting there… (laughs) I

really love music lang po talaga. ’Pagtinatanong ako kung acting osinging… (ang sinasabi ko) I can’t livewithout both. ’Di ko kayang pumili,”Kylie says.

“Seasons” features Kylie’s veryown compositions. “May mga songsabout goodbyes, about new love, maymga recalling the past… lahat tayo

dumadaan sa seasons of life…seasons of love. Lahat ng songs, relatetalaga ako.

Personal favorites ko lahat…”(may pinanghuhugutan si ateng! Butdon’t ask about Aljur na ha!)

For Kylie, releasing an album isanother way of making her supportershappy. She believes her purpose inshowbiz is not just to entertain but alsoto inspire. (hanapan mo nga rin ako ngpurpose girl!)

“I just want to give my best inwhatever I do. I hope I can touchpeople’s hearts. ’Yun lang namanimportante sa akin.” (ay gusto ko pongmagpa-touch! Push!). a

Kylie: More than justRobin’s daughter by Mr. Fu

Kylie Padilla

News anchor Korina Sanchezfired after on-air comments ontyphoon

ABS-CBN Network today firedcontroversial news anchor KorinaSanchez for on-air comments shemade on the news show “TV Patrol” inwhich she said she hoped that thesupertyphoon Ruby (internationalname Hagupit) hit Japan instead ofthe Philippines.

Her comments drew protests fromFilipino netizens who were one indenouncing the wife of Interior andLocal Government Secretary MarRoxas as an embarrassment to thecountry. Japan formally filed a protestwith the United Nations seeking topermanently silence Sanchez. It hasgained 100% support from theinternational body.

Last year, in the aftermath of

another supertyphoon (Yolanda) thatresulted in thousands of lives lost andmassive destruction of property,Sanchez criticized CNN’s AndersonCooper for commenting that thePhilippine government was slow tocome to the aid of typhoon victims.Sanchez said Cooper, who wasreporting from ground zero in hardest-hit Tacloban, “didn’t know what hewas talking about.”

In a skype call with The AdoboChronicles this morning, Sanchezshrugged off her firing and said, “Welland good! This will give me time tofocus on campaigning for myhusband in his 2016 bid to becomeelected as the next president. I’ll havethe last laugh when I become the FirstLady.”

No remorse there… a

Korina Sanchez, Anderson Cooper

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Ai Ai to settle in the US

After posting a photo of herimmigration visa on Instagramrecently, comedienne Ai Ai DelasAlas has confirmed speculations thatshe does have plans to leave for US,possibly in the near future.

Appearing on “The Buzz” onSunday, the 50-year-old mother ofthree said, “Oo, magma-migrate akopero ’yung mga dates aayusin ko parin kasi marami na akong gagawinnext year, kasi 25 years na ako sabusiness.”

As to what prompted thedecision, she shared, “Kasi ‘yungdalawa kong anak doon po nakatiraso kailangan ko silang dalawin everytime.”

Sofia and Nicolo migrated to theUS in 2012 to study and start a careerin the US Air Force, respectively. AiAi’s eldest, Sancho, is still stayingwith her in the country.

Ai Ai, who is now promoting herupcoming movie “Past Tense,” isplanning a huge concert for 2015.

Okay with BF’s parentsMeanwhile, the controversial

actress dismissed rumors that theparents of her 20-year-old boyfriend,

Gerald Sibayan, are against theirMay-December affair.

“Okay naman sila (sa relasyonnamin). Basta sila, sinasabi nilaparati kay Gerald na ‘Malaki ka na,alam mo na ang tama at mali,’” sheshared.

Ai Ai is happy with her love life,which she claims to have an effecteven on her physical appearance.

“Sabi nila, Law of Osmosis (kayahindi ako tumatanda),” she said,“Siyempre, ayoko namang i-brag –pero (ganun daw) kapag meron kangkarelasyon na medyo mas bata sa’yo. Huwag na tayong magpaka-plastic, hindi medyo, super bata.”

She added, “Napaka-thankful kokay Lord na binigyan Niya ako ngganoong chance na magingmaganda pa rin at this age – kahithindi magandang maganda, fresh nalang. ’Yung (may) inner peace…”

She feels blessed to have Geraldin her life. “Nag-pray ako kay Lord,‘Sana bigyan Niyo naman po ako ngganito, ganito, ganito. Nakalimutanko ’yung edad,” she joked.

“Pero swak sa lahat, eh. ’Yungsana medyo ka-edad ko, pero okaynaman din.”a

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Ai Ai posted her visa on Twitter

Phillip Salvador in shoutingmatch with foreign national

Veteran actor Phillip Salvador wasreported to have traded barbs with aforeigner recently, with the lattersupposedly humiliating a mallrestaurant waitress.

A Pep report published Tuesdaycited a source as saying that theincident happened on Monday at theSM Megamall branch of the Italianrestaurant Sbarro. The same sourcedescribed the foreigner as aNorwegian national.

In a subsequent interview,Salvador admitted that he had indeedengaged the foreigner in a verbaltussle but only because he heard himcall Sbarro’s Filipino staff “stupid” anda “bunch of idiots,” unhappy as he

was with the spaghetti served him.Salvador said he approached the

Norwegian man in an effort to try andcalm him down, inasmuch as thewaitress he was shouting at wasalready in tears. However, accordingto the veteran action star, the irate mantold him, “Who the f*ck are you?”

It was then, he said, that hereplied, “I’m the f*cker who’s going tobeat your ass if you don’t apologize tothem.”

With the foreigner threatening tocall the authorities, Salvador told him,“Hurry up! Please tell them to be herein five minutes, and I will tell them tothrow you out of this place!”

He then challenged theNorwegian to a fight, saying, “Youdon’t insult the Filipinos.”

With that, the foreignersupposedly left in a huff.

Salvador related that several othercustomers witnessed the incident withsome taking videos.

He is far from bothered if andwhen copies of the videos surfaceeventually, firm on his stance that hedid the right thing.

Sbarro has yet to release astatement on the matter. a

Valerie Weigmann makes it to MissWorld top 24; South Africa wins

Pinay bet Valerie Weigmann didnot make it to the top 10 of the MissWorld 2014 pageant held at ExCeLLondon in London, U.K. on Sunday,with 22-year-old South Africarepresentative Rolene Strausseventually succeeding last year’s titleholder, Filipina Megan Young.

Valerie made it to the quarter finalsalong with 24 other contestants.

Among others who made it to the

top 11 include Mexico, United States,Australia, South Africa,England,Kenya England, Guyana, Hungary,Brazil and Thailand.

Note that Miss Thailand won thePeople’s Choice Award, allowing herto automatically advance to the semi-finals.

Days before coronation night,Valerie was named among the Top 10of Miss World’s People’s Choicecategory. She also figured in the top10 in the most impressive Beauty witha Purpose project category for heradvocacy to raise funds for the Aetasof Mayantoc, Tarlac, particularly tohelp provide medicines and livelihoodprograms for the community.

Pinoy netizens continue toexpress unwavering support forValerie on social media.

“At least, You gave it your bestMiss Philippines Ms. ValerieWeigmann! Good job! Thank you forrepresenting our country in the bestway you could! Okay lang yan. Ganuntalaga,” one posted on Twitter.

“Thank you Valerie Weigmann forrepresenting us and for making usproud of our country.You gave yourbest…” another added. a

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Marian Rivera: Blessed andloved

Soon-to-be bride MarianRivera is thrilled that despite havinghad five bachelorette parties already,she can still look forward to havingfour more.

In an interview, Marian revealedthat one of the upcoming get-togethers will be hosted by Dr. VickiBelo.

“Hindi ko pa sure sinong i-inviteni Doktora basta isa lang ang hinilingko sa kanya: Gusto kong makasama’yung mga press na nagmamahal saakin,” she said.

The other three will be organizedby “someone from GMA” and by no

Marian Rivera is thankful forpeople who constantly make her feelspecial

n-showbiz personalities “nanapakahalaga sa buhay ko.”

Marian is aware that thesemultiple celebrations have elicitedcriticisms from some netizens butshe chooses not to dwell on them.

“Ayokong mag-(welcome) ngbashers (kahit ’yung iba sinasabi) na‘Ay, ang OA naman ni Marian…’Nagkataon lang na artista ako atmaraming tao ang gustongmagbigay ng bridal shower,” shesaid.

“The point is, kahit sinong taongikakasal kung bibigyan naman siyang mga kaibigan niya ng bridalshower, wala naman siyangkarapatang tumanggi at dapatmaging thankful na lang. Angimportante ay nag-ga-gather ’yungmga mahal ko sa buhay.”

Marian added that receiving giftsfrom friends during these gatheringsare mere “bonus,” maintaining thatthe best thing about the parties ishearing her guests deliver“touching” messages.

Her most recent Spanish-themedbridal shower was held at theCrimson Hotel in Filinvest City,Manila. It was put together by

veteran actress Celia Rodriguez andattended by her De La SalleUniversity-Dasmariñas batchmatesand cousins of fiancé DingdongDantes.

No more cancellation

Apart from Kathryn Bernardo andCharlene Gonzales-Muhlach, Marianconfirmed that members of herwedding entourage will all bepresent on her wedding day, Dec.30, at the Immaculate ConceptionCathedral in Cubao, Quezon City.

“Lahat sila na nasa list sure na’yun na pupunta,” she said.

Charlene will be out of thecountry with husband Aga Muhlach,while Kathryn has work on that day.The latter has already apologized toMarian about the matter.

“Gusto kong linawin, wala akongdinagdag, wala akong binawas saentourage. Kumbaga nabawasanpero wala akong pinalit sa (kanila),”Marian explained.

Reality

Marian is definitely lookingforward to her one-month break afterthe wedding.

“Hiniling ko sa GMA na buongJanuary mag-rest muna ako…especially para magka-baby kami,”she related.

“Puro trabaho (ako) afterJanuary. May nilalatag sa akin angGMA na kailangan ko nang gumawang soap opera talaga next year,” sheadded, assuring fans that they willsee more of her soon.

Marian had already played amother role on GMA-7’s 2007telefantasya “Super Twins,”something she welcomes in futureprojects.

“Para sa akin walang problema.Sa pag-arte hindi importante kungnanay ka, bata ka, may anak ka; angimportante ’yung gawin mo ’yungrole na ginagampanan mo. Kaya kanga artista eh, kailangan flexible ka,”she related.

Committed

Although busy preparing for herwedding, Marian still managed tofinish work on her eponymouslytitled dance show on her mothernetwork. Apparently, Dingdong willappear as guest in its last episode.

“Nakakalungkot na matataposna itong show pero looking forwardako sa panibagong yugto ng buhayko. Mixed ’yung emotion ko eh.Napamahal na sa’kin ’yung ‘Marian’staff and crew especially ’yungdancers,” she said.

The final episode of “Marian” airsthis Saturday on GMA-7. a

Family to auction Dolphy’sproperties

The heirs of the late DolphyQuizon will auction some of the realestate properties they inherited fromthe Comedy King including lots inBatangas, Antipolo, Cavite, Bulacan,Baguio and Samar, among others.

Eric Quizon, who acts asadministrator of the estate, disclosedthat they are doing so in their effort toraise funds to complete projectshonoring their father, including theLaughter Museum. Part of theproceeds will also benefit the DolphyAid para sa Pinoy Foundation.

“We’ve been trying to liquidatesome of the assets kasi nga,siyempre, kailangan din namin ngpera. We have plans na i-develop’yung ibang mga properties perokailangan namin magkaroon ngpera. Right now, what we have arejust our properties and we have toliquidate that,” Eric related during arecent guest appearance on “Aquino& Abunda Tonight.”

Eric added, “Hindi kumikita (angmga properties) eh. Might as well dosomething about it.”

He divulged that they are stillwaiting for some 17 other

beneficiaries to issue Special Powerof Attorney (SPA) documents.

Dubbed as “The Dolphy EstateAuction,” the event will be held live atthe Dolphy Theater in Quezon City.Those interested to join mayresgister at www.hmrauctions.comstarting Jan. 12.

In a previous press conference,Eric maintained that the whole familyis united in fulfilling Dophy’s last wishfor them to settle differences and liveharmoniously.

“We’re okay naman. We’re all ofdifferent mindsets, we all havedifferent opinions but somehow weall agree, we all get along. And thecommon denominator is our fatherand his legacy and what he wantedus to do. Before he died, he said,‘Ayoko ng gulo gusto ko pantay-pantay’ and we’ve stuck to that rule,”he was quoted by PEP.

Eric has maintained a goodrelationship with his dad’s partner,Zsa Zsa Padilla, even though she haspublicly announced having foundnew love.

“We just had lunch yesterday.She’s like my ka-telebabad. We talknot naman every day but on a regularbasis. We talk, we see each other, wediscuss things and whenever I haveto discuss something to do with thefamily I have to discuss it with her,”he said.

Born on July 25, 1928 in Tondo,Manila, the comedy icon succumbedto chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease (COPD) on July 10, 2012while confined at the Makati MedicalCenter. He was 83.

Some of his movies include“Father Jejemon” (2010), “Markova:Comfort Gay” (2000), “Daddy O!Baby O!,” “Tataynica” (1998) and“Ang Tatay Kong Nanay” (1978). a

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ABS-CBN talent Nikki Gilused to be overweight. Knowing thatobesity is one of the leading causesof death worldwide, she worked hardto slim down and now, thanks toReducin, she has achieved her idealweight. You can see her newfoundhealthy body in theforthcoming MMFF 2014 entry “MyBig Bossing” topbilled by Vic Sotto.

Nikki was tapped as endorser ofReducin recently by ATV HealthcareInt’l Corp. together with Jackie Riceand Raffy Tulfo who will be endorsingRobust; Iya Villania who will beendorsing Redoxfat; and Amy Perez,who will be endorsing multi-insectkiller Strike.

Since getting into her newphysique, Nikki has gained moreself-confidence. Reducin is effective,she said, especially if it’scomplemented with a low calorie and

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He may have had relationships withboth fellow celebs and non-showbizwomen in the past but Dennis Trillonow finds joy in being single.

“Choice ko naman ’yun. Mas nae-enjoy ko ’yung company ng family ko,”he said.

Dennis isn’t pressured to gethitched despite that it seems to be envogue among his contemporaries.

“Focus muna ako sa anak ko,gusto ko matutukan ’yung paglakiniya,” he said of son Calix.

Maybe another child soon? Dennisdoesn’t think so.

“’Pag nagka-anak ako ng isa pa,baka magkaroon ng selosan (at) ayokonamang mangyari ’yun.”

As for rumors of rekindlingromance with ex-girlfriend, JennylynMercado, Dennis denied it thoughnothing’s final.

“’Di po namin binabalik ’yung pastpero ’di natin masasabi kung ano paang puwedeng mangyari,” he said.

They are friends, though, yes, andhave even joined triathlon training inSierra Madre.

Project, prestigeThe actor is cast in the MMFF entry

“Shake, Rattle & Roll (SR&R) XV,”which has three episodes namely“Ahas,” “Ulam” and “Flight 666.”

Dennis topbills the “Ulam” episodewith story that revolves around a familybeing fed with delicious dishes thatsoon turns them into horrible monsters.

“Ang kagandahan kasi sa film na’to eh bawat episode may targetmarket. Siguro ang lamang naming (saibang MMFF entries) ay ’yung varietykasi maraming artista sa film na ’to,” hesaid.

The movie also stars Lovi Poe,Erich Gonzales, Carla Abellana, JC DeVera, Matteo Guidicelli and DanielMatsunaga. Produced by RegalEntertainment, Inc., “SR&R XV” opensin theaters on Dec. 25.

Dennis Trillo flew to Singaporerecently to attend the 19th AsianTelevision Awards (ATA) for hisportrayal on drama series “MyHusband’s Lover (MHL).” He wasnominated in the Best Actor categoryagainst actors Pierre Png (Singapore);Zhai Tianlin and He Shengming(China); and Ban Tieh-Hsiang (Taiwan).

It isn’t the first time the 33-year-oldactor graced an international festival.Recall that Dennis also attended the12th ATA in 2007 for his portrayal inAPT Entertainment Lenten special“Unico Hijo.” He was nominated underthe Best Drama Performance by anActor. a

Jennylyn on love, laughterand keeping her focus

Actress Jennylyn Mercado feelsfans will enjoy her new film, “EnglishOnly, Please,” because they will seeher being funny for a change.

Known to many people asdramatic actress, Jennylyn saiddirector Dan Villegas advised her toact “kung paano ka kumilos sa bahay,sa normal mo na buhay eh, ganu’n kalang din sa film.”

She added, “Pinadagdagan (niya)lang ng konting emosyon.”

Jennylyn enjoyed the stint somuch she now looks forward to doingother rom-coms.

“Masarap pala sa pakiramdam nauuwi ka sa bahay na masaya… nahindi mo bitbit ’yung mga emosyon(ng character) mo sa movie,” she said.

The “StarStruck” alumna hasnothing but good words for co-starDerek Ramsay.

“Ang bait at napakalambing niya.’Pag alam niya na pagod ako at galing

ako sa ibang taping… palagi siyanglumalambing,” she said.

Describing him as “masayahin,”Jennylyn shared, “Mabibiro mo lalo nakapag may shooting, patatawanin kaniya. Kaya kapag taping na parang,alam mo ’yun, normal na lang.”

She did not think twice aboutdoing a kissing scene with Derek.“Pero medyo weird kasi ’di namin alampaano gagawin… parang teen kasi naDaniel (Padilla)-Kathryn (Bernardo)ang scene,” she laughed.

Asked if they could developfeelings for each other, Jennylynanswered, “Hindi natin masasabi kunganong pwedeng mangyari.”

On Dennis

Setting the record straight,Jennylyn belied rekindling romancewith actor Dennis Trillo.

“Masama bang magingmagkaibigan kami ulit? Siguro namanwalang masama do’n di ba? Friendlynaman ako,” she said.

Preferring to stay single so shecan focus on her son Alex Jazz, shenoted, “Kasi hindi nahahati ’yung orasko. Kumbaga para sa dalawa na lang,sa pamilya ko and career ko,” shesaid.

According to a release, “EnglishOnly Please” is about Julian (Derek), aNew Yorker who comes to Manila insearch for a capable tutor who canhelp him translate an angry letter hehas written for a half-Pinay ex-girlfriendwho broke his heart. He will then meetTere (Jennylyn), a top-notch English-Filipino tutor. As they work together onpolishing Julian’s Filipino skills, afunny and most unlikely romanceblossoms between them.

An entry to Metro Manila FilmFestival (MMFF), “English Only,Please” opens nationwide on Dec. 25.a

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