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Celebrities Reveal their personal santas

There’s a little bit of Christmas every day of our lives because of special people who give us what we want and need even before we ask for it. Such is the true spirit of Yuletide. May we all learn to keep giving until we have nothing more to give. That way, even if our hands are empty, our hearts will always be full.How’s that for some ChristMUSH?

SHALANI SOLEDAD-ROMULO: “My husband Roman is my Santa because he always has pasalubong for me like fruits, chocolates, box of cereals and even an iPhone. But more than the material stuff, it’s his gifts of love and friendship that are the best.”DEREK RAMSAY: “Tita Virgie Ramos is the female version of Santa. She’s like a second mom to me. She showers me with so much love.”

MARTIN NIEVERA:“My mom has always been the Santa in our lives every Christmas, and during good days and bad for all her children and grandchildren.“Outside my family, it’s my Uncle Don Gay. He was the keyboard player of the Society of Seven for all the 10 years my dad was with them. He didn’t have his own kids so he assumed the role of a father and he made sure every kid of the band members got what they wished for. Uncle Tony and Uncle Bert, also of SOS, gave the best gifts, too. Shh! Don’t tell Mom.”

ARA MINA: “My current beau is a true-to-life Santa. The child and the woman in me look up to him in a million and one ways. He spoils me like a baby. He has mastered the language of love. I am so grateful. I love my Santa and forever will.”

PAOLO AVELINO: “For me, the OFWs are the modern-day Santas. They sacrifice so much to provide for us back home, especially during Christmas. My best friend’s dad is an OFW, and he never fails to send Christmas gifts, not just to my friend but to me as well. Now that’s true generosity.”JURIS: “My sister is my Santa. I joke about it but it’s true. I like going out with her because she always pays for everything. She’s the first person I go to when I need something. I depend on her a lot.”

OGIE ALCASID: My wife Regine is my Santa. Every year, not only does she provide a real Christmas atmosphere in the house with the decor, but she also makes sure that everyone in the family really feels the Christmas spirit. She does not forget anyone.ANJO YLLANA: “My late great manager, Tito Douglas Quijano, always played Santa to me. When my buddies Richard Gomez and Joey Marquez had new rubber shoes and radio-controlled toy cars, he would buy some [of these things] for me, too, so I wouldn’t look pitiful. He doted on all of us like we were his own flesh and blood.”TINTIN BERSOLA-BABAO: My hubby Julius plays Santa to me and our kids all year round. He is good at surprising me with small and big gifts, like anything Audrey Hepburn for my collection even when there’s no occasion. Almost all of my Hepburn stuff are from him. He also surprises me with LV bags. It really warms my heart. I am the luckiest girl!

RITA AVILA: Aside from my parents and relatives, my Nanny of more than 35 years must be my Santa. She has given me the gifts of comfort, convenience, protection, understanding and love. She’s my yaya, dressmaker, electrician, plumber and “inventor” of my makeup mirror. She is Santa, elves and reindeers rolled into one.VILMA SANTOS: My husband Ralph is like Santa to me. He’s a good provider, and he’s very generous with gifts on special occasions. He’s more thoughtful than me. He spoils everyone in the household and the clan. He really makes us feel that he’s the head of the family by taking care of all our needs and wants.

AIKO MELENDEZ: My mom is my Santa because she has always been there for me through all my ups and downs whether it’s Christmas or not. She has given me unconditional love. Aside from my mom, it’s Pops Fernandez. She’s been there for me especially these past months when I went through something. She’s been so generous with her ideas and taught me not to rely on showbiz alone. She told me to start a business so I can secure my kids’ future. With her, I opened a new avenue in my life. For me, the most important gifts are not material ones. That’s what makes my mom and Pops “real Santas” because their gifts to me are something money can’t buy.KEAN CIPRIANO: It’s really the Callalistas. They give me pure love and they give me gifts, too. They know me very well that they know if I’m happy or sad, naughty or nice.LUCY TORRES-GOMEZ: Aside from my husband Richard, Ben Chan, Kris Aquino, Gretchen Barretto. They love me and are real-life Santas, not just on Christmas but the whole year through!

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Honasan told this reporter they deemed the proviso “too complicated” and would only cause further delay in the law’s passage. He said the ROR merits a separate resolution as an amendment after the POGI bill is approved.

Despite the threat to his position, Enrile, during the party, appeared unperturbed as he also ticked off the list of the Senate’s accomplishments in support of Pres. Aquino.

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& mariel

How does a couple, the wife a Catholic and the husband a Muslim, spend Christmas and other religion-related occasions?

“Just like everybody else,” assures Mariel Rodriguez who has remained a Catholic almost three years after she got married to Robin Padilla, a devout Muslim. “This is my third Christmas with Robin. We spent our first Christmas with his family. Then, we spent part of the Christmas Season last year with the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro where we distributed relief goods. Actually, we look at Christmas as a Filipino tradition, not as a Catholic or a Muslim.”

So at the couple’s West Fairview home in Quezon City, there’s a

Christmas Tree and the hall (which used to be a school for Robin’s Muslim scholars) is decked with the usual Christmas trimmings, except one corner which serves as Robin’s prayer room (no photographs, please!). This Sunday night, the long tables at the hall are occupied by the families of the Muslim construction workers employed by Robin, living in apartments at a compound next door.

“They built their own houses,” volunteers Robin who calls them his Bagong Katipuneros. Vice Pres. Jojo Binay, the administration’s housing czar, has given him a position so he started studying the mechanics of building houses. “So I bought the lot beside my house. My katipuneros started without pay; now, I’m already giving them salary.”

It’s their Christmas party and the couple

has invited their friend-reporters to celebrate with them. Food at the buffet table includes beef, fish, vegetables, assorted fruits, biko and other Filipino goodies, but, understandably, there’s no pork. No drinks harder than Coke.

“That’s one thing that Robin prevents me from doing,” reveals Mariel, “eating pork. Well and good, because I have stopped eating pork a long time ago.”

Mariel has beautifully blended with her Muslim brothers and sisters even if, as I’ve been saying, she’s still Catholic. No problem.

“Robin has never pressured me into becoming a Muslim,” insists Mariel. “Bawal ang compulsion sa Islam. It should come from your heart. I see the nice side of Islam and sometimes, I’m tempted to become one. But because of my kind of work, it might be hard for me. I can’t anymore wear a short dress or one with even a low neckline. I don’t want them to think that I disrespect their religion. When the time comes that I’m ready, then go!”

The next “crucial” question: When are they going to have a baby? What sort of family planning are they practicing — birth control or self-control? Or, in the vernacular, pinipigilan?

“All of the above,” answers Mariel without any second thought, adding, “ang

plano is pigilan. But self-control is hard, hahahaha! To be honest with you…okay, sasabihin ko na. Kasi Robin is endorsing Trust condoms, di ba? Kapag ini-endorse ni Robin, ginagamit niya talaga. I ‘trust’ Robin, hahahaha! Actually, it was Robin’s talent fee from that Trust endorsement that he used in buying the lot (where the ‘bagong katipuneros’ built their own houses).”

Does that mean that she and Robin are for the controversial RH Bill (4244).

“We need it,” explains Mariel. “It doesn’t mean that if you are for the RH Bill, you are pro-abortion. It’s more for prevention. It’s every woman’s choice whether to get pregnant or not. I’m a woman and I should have a choice.”

Right now, added Mariel, she’s not ready to have a baby yet.

“The same reason behind my not yet becoming Muslim,” she continues. “When I become a mother, I want to be a full-fledged mother who is hands-on in taking care of my baby. But I’m not ready for it yet.”

She’s okay with Robin’s four children by ex-wife Liezl Sicangco

(now married to a New Zealander and living in Australia), especially Queenie and Kylie who are only slightly younger than Mariel.

“Liezl and I are okay, too,” confirms Mariel. “Every time the children go to Australia, I ask them to bring my pasalubong for their mom. When they come back, they always bring me pasalubong from Liezl. We talk every now and then.”

Since she and Robin have been married in Muslim rites (first in Baguio and then in India), Mariel has so far given up hope of getting married in Catholic rites after they failed to get a blessing from The Vatican.

“We don’t think about it in the meantime,” she admits. “If it comes, eh, di thank you. But it’s not our priority anymore unlike before when I thought that it was a ‘must’ since some people doubted that we were married. Now, I can tell the whole world that we are married, though in Muslim rites,” adding

with a boast, “at saka registered na kami sa

NSO. Legal na kami! Sa passport ko, Padilla na ang surname ko.”

Since he can afford and provide for it, Robin may have three more wives if he wants to.

But no, protests Mariel, “Gusto ko ako lang! Everything is okay with me — the foundation, mga anak…he has five, one with Lea (Orosa) and four with Liezl…lahat okey sa akin. And the only thing I ask of him is to have only one wife, at ako lang ‘yon!”

Isn’t she possessive, especially when Robin’s Kapamilya teleserye (Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw) with Kris Aquino and Anne Curtis as leading ladies starts airing end of January?

“As I said, I trust Robin. Besides, Ate Kris is so nice to me. She even invited me to guest on her show Kris TV. One time, I was so touched because she said she has a new van, a Road Trek, and she has let most everybody to ride with her. When she was asked daw if Robin has ridden with her already, Ate Kris said daw, ‘No, I respect Mariel.’ That’s why I like her. Ang bait niya! At saka hello, si Ate Kris pa! Si Anne pa!”

Robin prays five times a day — at 4:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and before midnight.

When his teleserye starts, he might have to pray even harder especially when he comes home after doing love (kissing) scenes with either Kris or Anne, or both.

“You know,” confesses Robin, “I’m only human. Lalaki tayo so hindi maiwasan na magkaroon ng konting malice sa mga love scenes, you can’t avoid getting carried away. But as soon as I come home and I see my beautiful wife in bed, nawawala ang malice ko. Ganda ng asawa ko, di ba? Mahal na mahal ko ‘yan!”

Like most Muslims, Robin keeps tab of his diurnal “sins” and pays a fine for them. With all his love scenes in the teleserye, Robin joked, “Baka doon lang sa fine mapunta ang talent fee ko.”

Besides the teleserye, what Robin wants to do is preach The Word just like what Queenie (the less-showbiz among his children) is doing.

“She gets invited to preach. She and her group are now in Singapore.”

enRiLe uRges ConditionaL suppoRt foR aquino

SENATE President Juan Ponce Enrile on Monday called on the media to join him and the chamber in supporting the legislative agenda of President Benigno Aquino III especially “if these (measures) are ‘correct’ and we believe it would benefit the country.”

“Let us join hands in making (the Senate) work as an instrument that would help the president of the Philippines despite our political differences.

“Kung tama at inaakala

naming tama para sa bayan, tutulungan namin. Pero kung sa aming paningin ay may duda na makabubuti sa bayan ay (humihingi) kami ng paumanhin kung tutulan namin dahil ito ang aming mandanto (mula) sa bayan,” said the Senate president.

Enrile made the remarks before members of the Senate media during the Christmas party he has been hosting traditionally for them in the last three years together with Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada and Sen. Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan.

The party started one hour late as scheduled as the Senate last night voted 13-8 in favor of the controversial reproductive health (RH) bill, an administration measure being opposed by Enrile, Estrada and Honasan.

Enrile clarified his stand as rumor of another Senate “coup” to unseat him refused to die down. Allegedly active behind the plot are the allies of Pres. Aquino in the chamber headed by Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago and Sen. Antonio Trillanes.

It was gathered that while Pres. Aquino is personally satisfied with his relationship with Enrile, most of his advisers are beginning to see the 88-year-old statesman as a “lump” in their “throat.”

It was pointed out that debates and voting on measures deemed “important” by Malacañang always faced rough sailing in the chamber because of the stiff opposition on their passage headed by the Senate president.

Last week, the similarly controversial “sin tax” bill hurdled the Senate with just one vote in

favor, 10-9, despite its already being ratified by the bicameral committee earlier in the day.

Prior to Monday night’s voting on the RH bill, the chamber, led by Enrile, voted 17-0 to approve the Senate version of the freedom of information (FOI) bill authored by Honasan, otherwise known as the POGI (people’s ownership of government information) bill.

The passage of the FOI bill has been stalled in Congress because of Malacañang’s opposition to its being passed into law.

The POGI bill approved by the chamber likewise removed the “right-of-reply” (ROR) proviso

Loren sounds alarm on global warming

SENATOR Loren Legarda is saddened by the “reluctance” of some developed nations to deeply cut their greenhouse gas emissions and set new aid targets even as global temperature rises.

The concerned industrialized nations reasoned out that they cannot totally commit to cut their greenhouse gas emission due to their own economic troubles. Legarda expressed concern over the lack of concrete result in the 18th Session of the Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Doha, Qatar.

She noted that some industrialized countries refused to participate in a

second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty that legally binds developed nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

“The World Bank has already warned that we are nearing a crisis—that of a 4 Degrees Celsius global temperature—which if not responded to proactively, will continue to endanger the survival of this and the next generations,” Legarda said.

She said that the Doha Climate Talks, which was held from Nov.26 to Dec.8 “left many disappointed because of the lack of commitment to address the threats of climate change even as a lot of nations, even those who refuse to commit to the climate agreements, are already

experiencing the threats of extreme weather events.”

“We have just recently experienced the results of the international community’s continued lack of meaningful action to mitigate the impacts of climate change,” said Legarda, the UN Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific.

“Nearly a thousand lives have been lost, and hundreds are missing. Industrialized countries, like the United States have had their share of losses resulting from climate-induced disasters. And yet, when countries are given a chance to collectively agree on measures to correct the situation, nothing is done,” she said.

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eddie garcia wins best Actor at Asia Pacific Fest

Filipino actor Eddie Garcia won best actor for Jun Robles Lana’s “Bwakaw” at the 55th Asia Pacific Film Festival held at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Macau on Saturday.

The screen legend received a standing ovation from the foreign audience on winning his first international acting award at age 83, according to his wife Lilibeth who attended the festival with him.

The report reached the Philippine Daily Inquirer through line producer Tonee Acejo and producer Ferdinand Lapuz, who were told about the victory by Garcia’s wife.

Garcia was one of 10 actors honored by the Inquirer at the 3rd Indie Bravo! Tribute held at the newspaper’s office in Makati last Monday.

“Eddie Garcia’s staying power in the industry is primarily due to real talent, hard work and professionalism. Today’s young stars have a lot to learn from him,” director Lana, one of 10 filmmakers in the 3rd Indie Bravo! honor roll, told the Inquirer.

Garcia, who arrived in Manila Sunday, said he was happy for the international recognition, no matter how long it took.

“I don’t really mind the long wait. I’ve always believed—if it comes, thank you; if not, I’ll be fine too. As I always say, it’s a nice bonus for a job well done.”

He said the recognition was sweeter because it came “from peers from all over Asia.”

Garcia is the only Filipino actor

elevated to the Famas Hall of Fame for his achievements as a supporting actor, actor and director.

Another Filipino, Nora Aunor, was nominated for best actress in this year’s Asia Pacific fest for Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s “Thy Womb.” The prize went to Taiwan’s Gwai Lun-mei for “Gf*Bf.”

The other awards were: best film, Johnnie To’s “Life Without Principle” of Hong Kong; best director, Hirokazu Koreeda’s “I Wish” of Japan; best supporting actor, Hoi-pang Lo for “Life Without Principle,” and best supporting actress, Makiko Watanabe for “Capturing Dad” of Japan.

Garcia said one of the earlier films he directed, 1963’s “Historia de un Amor,” was entered in the Asia Film Festival by

its producer, Sampaguita Pictures. “Mga Anak sa Pagkakasala,” a 1962 Sampaguita drama that he directed, was also entered in the Cairo film fest, he said.

“Unfortunately, we were not able to provide subtitles for Mga Anak sa Pagkakasala. The foreigners didn’t understand the movie,” he recalled.

According to online reports, the Asia Pacific Film Festival (then called Asia Film Festival) was the same event where National Artist Lamberto Avellana’s “Anak Dalita” won for best picture in 1956. In the same year, two other Filipinos won—Gregorio Fernandez was best director and Rogelio de la Rosa was best actor, both for “Higit sa Lahat.”

Other Filipinos who topped the Asia Film Fest in the past were Avellana as best director, with his team bringing home individual citations for “Badjao” in 1957; Rebecca del Rio as best supporting actress for “Malvarosa” in 1958; Leroy Salvador as best supporting actor for “Biyaya ng Lupa” in 1960; Charito Solis as best actress for “Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak” in 1967, and Charo Santos as best actress and Mike de Leon as best director for “Itim” in 1978.

“Bwakaw” was chosen by the Film Academy of the Philippines as the country’s entry to the best foreign language film category of the Academy Awards to be held in Hollywood next year.

“It would be great to be chosen among the top five, but my only hope is that the Oscars people will have the chance to see our film,” Garcia said.

aljur has ‘secret’ gift for kylie this ChristmasMANILA, Philippines - Aljur Abrenica

is not keen on revealing to media his planned gift for rumored sweetheart Kylie Padilla this Christmas, saying that he’d rather keep it a “secret” for now.

Abrenica shared in an interview with PEP that this is so because the gift has not yet been delivered to Kylie.

“Darating pa lang. Pinabili ko pa lang. Pinabili ko sa ibang bansa,” he shared.

He denied that it is something really expensive, say, an Hermes bag.

“Hindi, hindi tayo ganu’n,” he said.If anything, he intimated that it is

something that would be of great “help” to action star Robin Padilla’s youngest daughter.

“Ano kasi siya, e, it’s a hobby,” he tried to explain. “Lagi niyang…iyon yu’ng relaxation time niya, e. ‘Tapos ito [the gift] makakatulong sa kanya ito.”

As if he had revealed too much, Abrenica added, “Tanungin ninyo na lang siya ‘pag nasa kanya na. Ayoko kasing sa akin manggaling.”

Abrenica, himself, is not expecting any gift from Padilla.

“Parehas din naman kami ng sagot, e,

‘Kahit ano!’”Apparently, the actor is happy to

receive just about anything -- even a mere “appreciation letter.”

“Siguro ano na lang... Sa akin mahal man ‘yun o sobrang mura, malaking bagay na talaga sa akin, yu’ng may ibibigay man sila

sa akin, materyal man o kahit appreciation letter.”

Abrenica further hinted that he would be happy even with the usual “greeting card.”

“Basta galing sa taong mahal ko, iyon yung importante. Malaking bagay na sa akin iyon. Kasi marami kang natatanggap mula sa iba, marami ka ring ipinamimigay, parang naa-appreciate mo [ito] kasi iba pa rin kasi yu’ng [galing sa] malalapit sa iyo.”

The actor is planning to do several charity works this Christmas.

“Gusto ko balikan yu’ng sa Pampanga, yu’ng charity na ginagawa namin. ‘Yung lagi naming pinupuntahan sa Pampanga, yu’ng may mga batang may kapansanan,” he said.

“’Tapos nu’n, yung Christmas Day talaga, sa araw ng Pasko, [I will spend it] sa Batangas lang, [with my] family,” he added.

When would he allow time to rendezvous with Padilla?

“Siguro before Christmas, ma-greet ko man lang siya siguro in person,” Abrenica intimated.

dennis trillo Considers network transfer

MANILA, Philippines – If long-time Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo had to jump ship when his contract with GMA-7 expires a year from now, he would pick his former mother studio ABS-CBN over emerging network TV5.

The subject came up after he was asked by PEP in an interview posted on Dec. 16 about his and manager Popoy Caritativo’s next step now that his deal with GMA-7 is set to end soon. The actor opened up, “Siyempre ‘yung iisipin mo ‘yung mileage mo bilang artista. Maganda ‘yung mga nangyayari

sa ABS, ‘di ba? Shows nila, maraming nanonood. So, baka iyon, kung sakali.”

Dennis started out in ABS-CBN more than a decade ago, but left to try his luck with GMA-7 a few years after. His career visibly flourished under the latter, having snagged lead roles in soaps such as “Mulawin,” “Darna,” “Etheria,” “Majika,” “Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan,” “Gagambino,” “Legacy,” and “Biritera.”

Of course, everything remains up in the air for now.

“After ng contract na ‘yun [with GMA], siyempre may mga negotiations, e. So, hindi ko pa alam. Marami pang puwedeng mangyari sa isang taon, so tingnan na lang natin,” he was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, Dennis will be spending Christmas with his family, son Calix, and other relatives. Asked what his gift for Calix is, he revealed that he would like to grant his son’s request for them to go camping.

“Gusto kong maghanap ng isang lugar na ano, e, may body of water—like beach or waterfalls—kung saan puwedeng mag-camp kasi mahilig din siya mag-swimming,” he said in the same interview.

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by Mario BautistaFree Hand

A Filipina registered nurse licensed in California, her husband, and minor son are in removal proceedings with the Los Angeles Immigration Court ( I.J. Philip J. Costa) because their applications for adjustment of status to permanent residence were denied, despite approval of the underlying employer’s Form I-140 immigrant visa petition for her.

The ground for denial of their I-485 applications for adjustment of status by the USCIS was that the Filipina RN had failed “to provide any documentation showing (she) held a valid nonimmigrant or other lawful status from the time (her) H1B status expired in November 11, 2004 until the…application for adjustment was filed on July 26, 2007, a period in excess of two and one-half years.” Due to the denial of their individual application for adjustment of status, the entire family of three was placed in removal proceedings by ICE by the issuance of Notices to Appear before the Los Angeles Immigration Court.

RNs Caught By Delay In Visa Screen:The Filipina RN is one of many caught by the

delay in the issuance of the VisaScreen by the CGFNS International

due to English language requirements and their failure to maintain immigrant status, to be able to adjust to permanent residence in the United States. Under Section 245(k) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an applicant for adjustment of status may adjust, provided that he or she does not fail to maintain lawful status, nor engage in unauthorized employment, or otherwise violate the terms and conditions in excess of 180 days.

But even if the failure to maintain nonimmigrant status exceeds 180 days, adjustment of status may still be granted, if the applicant is grandfathered under section 245(i) of the Immigration And Nationality Act, provided he or she is the beneficiary of

an immigrant petition under section 204, or labor certification, which was filed on or before January 14, 1998. Moreover, section 245(i) was further amended on December 21, 2000, to include applicants who are beneficiaries of an immigrant petition under section 204 or labor certification filed on or before April 30, 2001, provided they are physically present in the United States on the December 21, 2000 enactment date. If grandfathered under section 245(i), they must submit Supplement A to Form I-485 and pay the penalty of $1,000.00.

Alternative Remedies in Removal Proceedings:This Author currently represents the Filipina

RN and her family at the removal proceedings before Los Angeles Immigration Judge Philip J. Costa, Presiding Judge of Courtroom L. Their Identities are withheld to protect their privacy and maintain confidentiality. Prior Immigration Judge David Anderson had allowed the filing of new Form I-485 applications for adjustments of status for all of the three family members, which are pending adjudication by current Immigration Judge Philip J. Costa. On the basis of which, the Filipina RN and her husband obtained employment authorization up to January 31, 2014.

But the position of the Department of Homeland Security, through its Deputy District Counsel, is that the Filipina RN and her family are not eligible for adjustment of status due to their failure to maintain their immigration status. If adjustment is not granted by the Immigration Court, the other viable alternative remedies are voluntary departure for the parents and deferred action for the minor child. They have not been in the United States for 10 years to qualify for cancellation of removal; and the Filipina RN and the minor son have no qualifying relatives.

Delay in the issuance of the VisaScreen by the CGFNS International to the Filipina RN, required by the USCIS at that time, cost them their lawful permanent resident status.

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

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heart on sen. Chiz: no need to use me

Judy ann not Choosy

HEART Evangelista ends 2012 with a new movie, GMA Films’ “Sosy Problems” that’s an entry in the Metro filmfest, and starts 2013 with a new soap, “Forever,” opposite Geoff Eigenmann.

“Nakakatuwa kasi tuluy-tuloy ang work ko,” she says.

Someone quips she currently seems to be lucky in both love and career as her romance with Sen. Chiz Escudero is also doing well.

What’s her role in “Sosy Problems?” “I like my role here as Claudia, anak ng isang dating international beauty queen. Model ako na part time actress, nagho-host din and forever on a diet.”

Looks like the peg for her character is Isabelle Daza, daughter of former Bb. Universe Gloria Diaz. We heard Isabelle herself was considered for the movie but she got busy shooting a film with John Lloyd Cruz for Star Cinema.

“My best friend in ‘Sosy Problems’ is Solenn Heussaff, who’s really a good friend of Isabelle in real life,” adds Heart. “Pero sa movie, love-hate ang relationship namin ni Solenn as Margaux. May secret rivalry kami, parehong sosyal na fashionista, at kailangan, kung ano meron yung isa, meron din yung isa. Ang ultimate na pinag-awayan namin is a boy, played by Aljur Abrenica who’s a hunky lifeguard-handyman in a hotel na pareho naming gustong maging boy toy. The movie is a social comedy at marami kaming funny scenes while trying to seduce Aljur in our own way.”

Off cam, it’s common knowledge she’s on with Sen. Escudero. How does she feel about their big age gap and the accusation

he’s just using her for his political career now that he’s running for reelection? “About his being older, okay lang yun. I learn so much from him as he’s more mature than me in so many ways. And I don’t think he’s using me for his political career. Number one siya sa surveys, he doesn’t have to use anyone.”

JUDY Ann Santos is glad that after last year’s “My Househusband,” she now has another entry in this year’s filmfest, “Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako.” This is her second film this year after “Mga Mumunting Lihim” that won for her and her co-stars both the best actress and best supporting actress awards in the Cinemalaya Filmfest last July. Didn’t she hesitate to accept her new movie considering that Ai Ai de las Alas was the first one considered for the role?

“Walang second thoughts at all, tinanggap ko agad,” she says. “Makakasama ko sina Sen. Bong at Bossing Vic in one movie, choosy pa ba ako gayong first time mangyayari ito sa career ko at kasama pa nila ako sa title? It’s a great honor and experience to be working with them. Kung may hesitation man, it’s because baka mag-expect silang sinlakas ako ni Miss Ai Ai na ilang beses nang nag-topgrosser ang movies sa filmfest. I was honest in telling them na hindi ko naman kaya yung type ng comedy ni Ms. Ai Ai. Mamaya, hindi ito manguna, ako pang masisi. But tanggap naman nilang iba yung diskarte ko. Gusto ko ang role ko rito as an environmentalist, protector ng kalikasan. Ganda, di ba? At Inglisera pa ako rito, ha. Kakaibang challenge nito for me kaya tense ako noong

simula. Later on, magiging engkantada pa ako rito, haliparot na fairy dahil type ko pareho sina Agimat at Enteng. Talagang I had fun with my role kaya so thankful akong napasama ako rito sa ‘Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako’. Very big blessing ito for me this Christmas.” good year for Cesar

CESAR Montano and wife Sunshine Cruz personally watched Manny Pacquiao’s humbling last fight with Marquez in Las Vegas. Like most other Pinoys who saw Pacquiao being knocked down, they felt sad about it but just thankful that it didn’t seriously injure him and he’s now okay.

“Kahit natalo siya ngayon, he has

brought so much honor to our country before so we should all continue to support him,” he says. “When he celebrates his birthday on Monday, December 17, we will be there at his party to celebrate with him in GenSan.”

Cesar is helping Gov. ER Ejercito promote their filmfest entry, the historical epic “El Presidente” where Cesar plays Andres Bonifacio to ER’s Emilio Aguinaldo. He’s really so busy these days as he has a new movie, “The Turning Cradle: Untold Story of Mayor Alfredo Lim,” and a new TV soap, “Never Say Goodbye” with Nora Aunor and Alice Dixson on TV5.

“2012 is ending well for me with a prestigious entry sa filmfest like ‘El Presidente’ at magiging maganda naman ang pasok ng 2013 with my new movie na ‘Turning Cradle’ and new TV show na ‘Never Ever Say Goodbye’,” he beams proudly.

sen. bong, Vic take potshots at kris

SENATOR Bong Revilla and Bossing Vic Sotto were more game answering questions during their grand presscon for their Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “Si Agimat; Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako” with Judy Ann Santos than in their previous interviews.

When asked to react on what they can say about Kris Aquino’s pronouncement about her movie, Sisterakas with Vice Ganda and Ai Ai de las Alas being the sure number one at the boxoffice, Bossing Vic said in a sarcastic (rather funny) manner: “Eh di sila na,” while Sen. Bong said: “Baka mali siya ngayon.”

But quickly, Sen. Bong made amend saying, “Basta, we hope na kumita lahat ang mga kasaling pelikula.”

Well, it’s really hard to predict this early. While Vice Ganda and Ai Ai have previously chalked up some records at the box office, we can never tell until the first week of the filmfest. Sisterakas has quite a not familiar title, while Si Agimat and Enteng have built in audience already.

TWO hunks are the special guests tonight at 6p.m. in Camille Prats and Suzi Entrata’s GMA News TV’s show for women, “Mars”: Rafael Rosell and Ronnie Liang. Ronnie will sing his current hit single, “Akala Mo”, from his new album with Viva Records. Rafael will talk about his first hit soap on GMA, “Pahiram ng Sandali”, and show to prepare fish wraps. They will then demonstrate how to make Christmas decors from empty cans and discuss with the hosts how to deal with high maintenance girlfriends. “Mars” will also show how to get the fit body you deserve through speed ropes and ab mats.

Tomorrow, the special guest are Danica Sotto and former beauty queen-actress Daisy Reyes. Danica shows how to make toast topped with creamy chicken and mushrooms while Daisy will show how to make your own slippers from scratch.

Another guest is actor Leandro Baldemor who shows how to be street smart in haggling or “making tawad” when you buy something in the market. What are the techniques to convince vendors to lower their prices?

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ako, bigote, mukhang mabaho. It’s really quite a challenge as I’ve never done anything like it before.”

Also with them in “The Strangers” are Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman, Janice de Belen, Cherry Pie Picache, Johnny Revilla and Nico Antonio. The movie will have its premiere tonight at SM Megamall.

angelica needs ChangeTURNING 26 with a new

significant other in the person of John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban is indeed poised for change at the deeply personal level that seems to have spilled into the professional area of her life as an actress.

Except for roles wherein she would have to play mother which she admitted she does not like, Angelica claims in an interview that the direction for her to take would be to play mature roles along the lines of the character she portrays in her year-ender project “One More Try” with Dingdong Dantes wherein she is cast as Dingdong’s bride.

Angelica added that having had played teenybooper, comedy, underdog do-gooder and sexy roles in the past, she intends to be like Kathryn Bernardo, who is her home network’s drama princess and whose wardrobe style she uses as inspiration for the design of her own outfits.

Being someone who does not really believe in New Year’s

Resolutions, Angelica maintains that she can effect changes in her life anytime she wants and that she does not have to wait for the year to end before making the change.

Embarking on another television series next year entitled “Apoy Sa Dagat” opposite Piolo Pascual and Diether Ocampo, it would seem that Angelica is well on her way

to sharpen her craft on drama as early as now!

For a free-spirit like Angelica, a flexible attitude toward change is really not surprising. However, nothing could be more vulnerable to the impact of changes than the world of show business. For instance, Angelica and the rest of the talents of the giant networks should be able to deal with the fickle interest of the viewing public, the uncertainty and elusiveness of the X-factor that would sell projects.

Would Angelica and her manager take stock of the agents of change of the local entertainment industry and learn how to manage the ever-changing tastes and sometimes unexpected demands of the viewing public or would Angelica just take what is being offered in terms of projects not mind where it would lead her in terms of versatility as an actress in order to improve sustainability of her career in show business?

enchong says he and Julia were never on

ENCHONG Dee says it’s not true that he and rumored girlfriend Julia Montes are not speaking to each other after they broke up.

“Nagtataka nga kami kung bakit nasulat na nag-break kami, e wala namang ibi-break kasi never pa naman naging kami,” says Enchong. “Ni wala pa nga kaming inaamin, break na agad.

We’re okay naman, we’re good together. Nagawa nga namin ang filmfest entry naming ‘The Strangers’ nang maayos so how can they say na hindi kami nag-uusap when we have so many scenes na kaming magkasama together in the movie.”

But Julia admitted they now seldom see each other. “That’s true kasi she was abroad for about a month with the TFC tour. First, she was in the U.S., then dinala naman siya sa Europe, then balik uli sa U.S.”

Julia’s Lola Flor corroborated this. “Matagal kaming nawala.Kasama ako ni Julia sa abroad. Naging friends sila ni Enchong, pero hindi naging sila. Magkaibigan lang talaga.”

Enchong adds: “Nagkita na lang kami uli ni Julia sa presscon ng ‘The Strangers’ as we’re really both busy. We’re also together promoting the movie. Ako, gusto ko talaga ang role ko rito as Dolfo kasi binago ang hitsura ko. Taong bundok ako rito so may balbas

sen. bong hands off on ChiLdRen’s LoVeLife

SEN. Bong Revilla is busy this holiday season not only because he has a filmfest entry, “Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako”, but because he and his family are doing so many gift giving activities for their constituents since wife Lani Mercado is a representative and son Jolo Revilla is a barangay captain. “Gusto naming makatulong para lumigaya ang Pasko ng ibang tao,” he says. “Yun naman ang essence ng Christmas, ’di ba? Give love on Christmas Day. Pero ‘yung Noche Buena, reserved lang for our family pati ang pagsisimba namin ng sama-sama.”

He’s optimistic “Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako” will be a huge hit. “Saludo ako sa co-stars kong sina Vic Sotto at Judy Ann Santos, pati kina Jose and Wally, Gwen Zamora, Aiza Seguerra,

John Lapus, Sam Pinto, my son Jolo and child stars Jillian Ward and Ryzza Mae Dizon, kasi lahat nagtulong-tulong para mapaganda ang movie. We’re the only action adventure-fantasy-comedy kaya kung ang hanap mo, pure entertainment during the Christmas season, this is the perfect movie for the whole family complete with an environmental message.”

Although Jolo has yet to formally admit his relationship with Jodi Sta. Maria, it’s quite obvious they’re already on. What can he say about this?

“I don’t interfere sa lovelife ng mga anak ko. Jolo is of age and he can make his own decisions about his lovelife. Ang request ko lang, huwag silang magmadali at magpakasal agad.”

no netwoRk waRONE filmfest entry that

succeeded in making Kapuso, Kapamilya and Kapatid stars work with each other is “Shake, Rattle & Roll 14”. No wonder Mother Lily Monteverde is happy because there’s no network war for Shake and she can promote her movie in all channels.

The first episode, “Pamana”, has mostly ABS stars like Janice de Belen, Arlene Muhlach, Empress, Ivan Dorschner and Dimples Romana. Only one is from GMA, Fabio Ide, who plays Dracula. The independent stars here are QC Mayor Herbert Bautista and child actor Gerald Pesigan.

In “Unwanted”, the stars are GMA’s Lovi Poe, ABS Vhong Navarro, Albie Casino and Chokoleit, and TV5’s Eula Caballero. The independents here are the CGI creatures from outer space who will scare the cast

members when they get trapped inside a mall that collapsed after a big explosion caused by the aliens.

In the last episode, the action-horror episode “Lost Command”, the stars are GMA’s Dennis Trillo, JC Tiuseco and AJ Dee, ABS Paulo Avelino, Ella Cruz and Makisig Morales, and TV5’s Martin Escudero.

“In scope, budget and casting, this is the most ambitious ‘Shake’ movie so far,” adds Mother Lily. “It’s financially and emotionally draining to do. Buti na lang very dedicated sa project si Direk Chito Roño. Talagang tinutukan niya ang bawat aspeto ng movie from the writing of the script nina Ricky Lee, Roi Iglesias and Rody Vera, hanggang sa iba’t ibang technical aspects, lalo na ang CGI special effects to make the movie truly scary.”

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by Boy AbundaThe Buzz kC’s heart is at peace

KC Concepcion looks radiant these days. “My heart is at peace knowing that there are really good guys out there,” she said during an interview in The Buzz.Undoubtedly, KC was referring to her French suitor Pierre Emmanuel Plassart who is a photographer, filmmaker and writer. The two met in an international event. Pierre surprised KC when in Boracay, he named a star after her. If Pierre could only give KC the heavens or pluck the moon above, I think he would do it just to prove his love for her.KC also told me, “They said when you want to ask God for something, you pray

about it and be specific and believe with all your heart as if He already gave it to you.” She fervently prayed for seven straight days last December, several months after her highly-publicized break-up with Piolo Pascual.“I really wrote down in Post-it notes all the things I want in a guy.” KC then put the notes on her headboard until she had seven to eight Post-its pasted on top of her bed. “God gave me everything I posted until the very last detail,” she said.KC only has good words about Pierre. “Pierre is a very kind person. Marami tayong nakikilalang lalaki na inaral ang pagiging gentleman and that’s a great thing. Pero ito talaga, Tito Boy, since he was a baby until he grew up, hanggang ngayon na na-meet ko na siya, ito iyong masasabi kong tunay. It’s the real thing talaga. He’s a true gentleman.”Asked about his best quality, KC answered, “He’s not giving up.”Although KC and Pierre are getting closer, it doesn’t mean that she is in a rush to enter into a new romantic relationship. She explained that this is the time to get busy from work. “Honestly, iyong pagiging single, mas creative ako ’pag wala akong ibang iniisip. I want to still explore kung ano ang mangyayari pa hanggang independent girl pa mode ko ngayon.”

Karylle and Christian Bautista starred together in the revival of Rama Hari which was staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). They previously worked together in the hit Asian television musical series The Kitchen Musical where Karylle played Maddie Avilon while Christian was her childhood friend Daniel Ray. A few years ago, they appeared together on Stages’ production of West Side Story where they portrayed star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria.

Little did the public know that Karylle and Christian briefly dated each other after the singer-actress separated from former boyfriend Dingdong Dantes. “There was a time during West Side Story (na) nagkagustuhan kami ng kaunti. But I knew where she was coming from,” Christian admitted in The Buzz. “Ako kasi hindi ako ligaw agad. Nagiging friends muna and then sometimes we do go out.”

Karylle explained, “That time, I was really broken-hearted. Everyone kept telling me, don’t rush into love. And since he was such a good friend, I didn’t want to mess that up.”

“During that time, everyone told me to date everyone. Since I didn’t have self-esteem, I didn’t know how to pick up the pieces. So that’s what I did, I went out on dates.” Their friendly dates gave them the chance to get to know more about each other.

Now, they are both happy with their respective love life. Christian is in

better Lovers on stage?a romantic relationship with Carla Dunareanu, his co-star in The Kitchen Musical, while Karylle is going out with Yael Yuzon, Spongecola’s lead vocalist.

Although they did not end up together, Karylle and Christian have remained good friends. And the best partners onstage. “I admit that when we’re onstage together kinikilig talaga ako. And I’ve allowed myself that. Parang feeling ko di man kami nagkatuluyan, nagkatuluyan kami sa stage. That”s the alternate universe, that in another time and place, we ended up together. And it happens every so often,” Karylle admitted.

gerald excited na sa diamond star

Masayang-masaya si Gerald Anderson dahil nabigyan siya ng pagkakataon na makatrabaho si Maricel Soriano sa teleseryeng Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin. Ayon sa aktor, malaking karangalan para sa kanya na makasama sa isang proyekto ang Diamond Star.

“I feel blessed na kasama ako sa comeback project niya sa ABS-CBN. Excited ako kasi si Miss Maricel ’yan. Alam kong madami akong matututunan sa kanya, so, I’m really excited,” nakangiting bungad ni Gerald. Maganda raw ang tema ng bagong soap opera ng binata at may pagkaaksiyon din ang dating nito.

“Sobrang action siya na may drama talaga. What attracted me is ’yung kuwento talaga,” paglalarawan ng binata.

Samantala, abala rin ngayon si Gerald sa pelikula nila ni Piolo Pascual na OTJ. Matitinding aksiyon na eksena rin

ang kanilang ginagawa para sa nasabing pelikula. “Sobrang exciting, grabe! Minsan dalaw kayo sa set, naghahabulan kami, nagbabarilan kami, pero kapag hindi take para kaming mga bata lang na naglalaro. Masaya,” kuwento pa ni Gerald.

Jake hinay-hinay pa rin kay Lovi pero hindi na umaasa

Kahit matagal nang napapabalita na magkarelasyon na diumano sina Jake Cuenca at Lovi Poe ay patuloy pa rin ang pagsasabi ng dalawa na malapit na magkaibigan lamang sila. Hindi pa rin daw handa na muling pumasok sa isang relasyon si Jake.

“I’m taking it slow. She means a lot to me but I’m taking it slow. Isang pagkakamali ko noon pa man is to just really jump into something, eventually nagpe-fade rin. I’m not getting any younger. Kung may papasukan man akong love life, gusto ko sana ’yun na ’yun,” bungad ni Jake.

Bukas din ang aktor sa pagsasabing malaki ang paghanga niya kay Lovi at marami talagang lalaki ang nagkakagusto sa aktres.

“Lovi is an amazing woman. She’s such a beautiful girl. Kahit naman sinong lalaki masasabi ’yun about her. Sobrang bait at sobrang ganda niya. I’m just really amazed by her,” pagtatapat ni Jake.

Posible pa kayang maging girlfriend si Lovi ng binata?

“Mahirap mag-expect eh. I just let things fall into place. ’Yun na lang, tuloy ang pagkakaibigan,” giit pa ng aktor.

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on ‘party pilipinas’MANILA, Philippines – Kapuso

actress Lovi Poe had everyone worried when she vomited while inside the “Party Pilipinas” dressing room.

Because of this, her production number on GMA-7’s Sunday musical variety show had to be canceled as she had to be wheeled off to a hospital.

“Kanina sa ‘Party Pilipinas’ meron isang unfortunate thing na nangyari. Kasi si Lovi Poe dapat po, eh, kasama natin kanina sa ‘Party Pilipinas’ at dapat makakasama natin ngayon dito pero backstage ay may nangyari. She started throwing up, nagsusuka po si Lovi kanina so hindi natin [siya] nakasama sa ‘Party P,’” host Raymond Gutierrez related during the opening segment of “H.O.T. TV” recently.

Before the show wrapped up, Raymond was able to do a phone interview with Lovi.

“I’m resting lang now,” Lovi shared.“I’m not feeling so good yet. Ayun,

I’m actually sorry. I feel so bad [that] I didn’t get to perform sa ‘Party P’ kanina,” she added.

Lovi related that she tried to overcome the pain she felt “but then hindi ko nga mapilit kasi hindi ko talaga kaya.”

She explained that she was “having acid blocks, so [dahil sa] over fatigue siya.”

This was apparently caused by her heavy work load as “I haven’t been resting for like months now.”

Doctor’s adviceLovi was told by doctors to slow down

a bit.“Actually, ‘yun lagi ang sinasabi sa

akin,” she quipped, adding, “I can’t find time yet to rest just yet.”

However, she conceded, “Siguro ‘pag Christmas break na, siguro doon muna ako babawi, not ganitong time, eh. Although I’m not complaining, my body is though. Pero kaya pa naman. Konting

pahinga lang siguro [ang kailangan].”Lovie has two entries in the Metro Manila

Film Festival, namely “Thy Womb” and “Shake, Rattle & Roll.”

“Gusto kong mag-apologize for H.O.T. TV kasi hindi ako nakapunta diyan,” she said, feeling bad for not being able to promote her MMFF movies.

baron geisler at it againMANILA, Philippines – Actor Baron

Geisler did it again.This time, the troubled actor, who

is said to be fighting depression and alcoholism, caused a commotion at the TV 5 ball Tuesday when he

quarelled with the station’s talents Edgar Allan Guzman and IC Mendoza and stole a kiss from Divine Lee, according to Guzman’s manager, Noel Ferrer.

In November, Geisler was arrested after punching a neighbour.

Vegafria disclosed that Geisler has a “chemical imbalance and was undergoing treatment”.

Geisler was released after to his family.

angelica shares details on Relationship with Lloydy

MANILA, Philippines – Angelica Panganiban certainly lives by the motto “happiness is best when shared” that’s why she has finally revealed how long she and John Lloyd Cruz have been officially together: five months.

“Siyempre hindi na ‘ko nagpakipot. Bakit pa ko magpapakipot? Alam ko namang gusto ko siya,” she said on “Kris TV.”

One of the best things about Lloydy, according to Angelica, is that he exerts effort to reach out to those dear to her, including her grandmother who has dementia. And in the fourth anniversary episode of her gag show “Banana Split Extra Scoop” last October, Angelica recalled that Lloydy even brought food and flowers for the whole gang including their director Bobot Mortiz.

“Mahal niya lahat ng mahal ko. Okay siyang makisama,” she said.

Angelica also speaks highly of Lloydy to her US-based biological father, Mark

Charlson. In one of her Instagram posts a few weeks ago, the Kapamilya actress described John Lloyd to Mark as “best actor of his generation.”

“I’m trying my best to be as good as him. (But thats not gonna happen) I am his biggest fan ever since. I just want to be enough, compared to my idol. There’s just too much pressure…” she added.

In spite of being two of the busiest stars of ABS-CBN, making time for each other has never been an issue for Angelica and Lloydy.

“Siguro ‘pag gusto mo rin naman talagang gawan ng paraan, like minsan ‘pag maagang natatapos ‘yung trabaho, nakakakain pa kami sa labas o lalabas pa kami o kasama ‘yung mga kaibigan ko,” she related.

And if they fight, it’s just the petty kind.

“‘Yung away namin, pikunan… Kasi mahilig ‘yun mang-amoy ng kili-kili. Eh siyempre naman minsan ‘di ba ‘yung tama na dahil naiinis na ko,” she said.

From sweet gestures such as cooking for Angelica, to loving her for who she is – even without makeup on, she said --- it looks like the 26-year-old award-winning actress has found a keeper in Lloydy.

“‘Yung ganda, ‘pag tanda mo kukulubot din ‘yung balat mo ‘di ba? Pero kung ano ‘yung meron ka, ‘yung relationship niyo, kung ano ‘yung nagustuhan niyo sa isa’t-isa, ‘yung ugali niya, ‘yung ugali mo, ‘yun ‘yung magpapatibay sa inyo forever,” she said.

James on kris: Christmas naman,

peace na lang

KRIS Aquino earlier declared she doesn’t want to be friends again with ex-hubby James Yap. When asked about this, James says he’s confident this most recent case of misunderstanding between them will soon be ironed out. “Maaayos din yan,” he says. “May anak kami, si Bimby,

alangan namang maging magkaaway kami for life. Hindi naman puwede ang ganun.”

He no longer wants to talk about what caused the gap between them. “Ayoko nang mag-comment, baka mas lumaki pa at sumbatan kami ng anak namin, bakit kailangan pang ipaalam sa public? Christmas naman, peace na lang.”

Meantime, Kris and Ai Ai de las Alas deny they’re eyeing the Metro filmfest best actress award. They say they’re not concerned about awards for their entry, “Sisterakas.” “Mas gusto naming maraming kitain sa takilya ang movie namin,” says Ai Ai. “Sa kanila na ‘yung awards.”

“Siyempre we prefer box office success kasi co-producers kami ng ‘Sisterakas’ along with Vice Ganda,” adds Kris. “Sa budget nito, 50% ang share ng Star Cinema, 25% percent ang sa Viva Films, tapos ang natitirang 25%, hati-hati kaming tatlo.”

“Uso yun sa Hollywood, di ba?” adds Ai Ai. “Kaya nakikiuso rin po kami. Feeling namin, kami sina Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie na may share of the profits sa movies nila!”

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insider productions sr. Vp/general Counsel - norberto f. Reyes, president/Ceo - mildred deang, with

mr. and mrs. allen hsiang, gm of porsche of downtown Laactor/director dante basco, Venus Raj,

and actor dion basco

Venus Raj poses with queen Lola pageant 2012 winner Bernie Targa-Ganon (center), flanked by finalists

Vina nacionales and daisy alonzo

Century properties executives on the red carpet

Lorian fausto from fil-am tV interviews norberto f. Reyes

annie Cuevas, director of

philippine dept. of tourism La, with husband, atty. abraham

Lim

porsche of downtown

Los angeles proud sponsor of binibining pilipinas usa

2013

Robbie fabian, darna umayam, anthony & Luchie allen of balita media, mr. and mrs. Ching mendoza of us asian post, mildred deang, norberto f. Reyes,

mhel Lago, Ceo of wilshire travel services

Celebrity hairstylist marlou Colina of

Colina salon

barry axelrod from swirls desserts

media coverage during the press conference of bpusa norberto f. Reyes, Venus Raj & mildred deang take questions from the media

USA 2013Pilipinas

Sponsored and Hosted by Porsche of Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA - On December 15th, 2012, Porsche of Downtown Los Angeles hosted INSIDER PRODUCTIONS’ press conference of Binibining Pilipinas USA 2013. The venue was beautifully lit to match the festive season with holiday lights, including a Christmas tree with presents underneath. White Porsches of various models were lined up at the front of the dealership, with two of them strategically positioned for attendees to take a closer look, all All worthy accents for such an elegant and entertaining evening.

A delicious self-service fruit bar was set up as guests slowly trickled in. A step-and-repea,t complete with red carpet, was perfectly placed at the front entrance, highlighting Binibining Pilipinas USA Pageant, FIL-AM INSIDER, and Porsche of Downtown Los Angeles, proud sponsors of Binibining Pilipinas USA 2013. Servers walked around to various guests serving hors d’oeuvres from a variety of shrimp skewers, chicken skewers, delectable cheeses, and much more. Cool jazz and holiday music filled the air, courtesy of veteran jazz guitarist J. Curtis, whose performance kept the crowd entertained while awaiting the evening’s main events.

The night’s special guest, Miss Universe 2010 – 4th Runner Up: Venus Raj took to the floor to the delight of many. She took pictures with many of the dignitaries,

members of the press/media, along with some fellow models and actors, such as, Dion and Dante Basco. Yong Chavez from Balitang America and Lorian Fausto from Fil-Am TV provided live coverage, as camera crews swarmed the floor to get an interview with the special guests. There were a variety of other news publications also in attendance to help show their support of the 2013 pageant. Prominent members of the community were recognizable in the crowd: Annie Cuevas from the Department of Tourism, Keesa Ocampo from ABS-CBN International Corporate Affairs Division, acclaimed Hollywood designers Alexis Monsanto and Alan Del Rosario, Monet from Monet Salon and Marlou Colina from Colina Salon Inc., representatives from Century Properties, and Robbie Fabian were also present.

Norberto F. Reyes and Mildred Deang sat on the panel to represent Insider Production,s alongside spokesmodel for Binibining Pilipinas USA 2013 Venus Raj. Shamcey Supsup, Binibining Pilipinas USA co-spokesmodel alongside Venus Raj was unable to attend due to her hosting duties at the current Miss Universe Pageant. Norberto, Venus, and Mildred all took questions from the press and media. Questions ranged from the minimum qualifications for the candidates, to prizes being offered, to Venus’ advice

to any of those interested in joining the pageant, as well as future projects INSIDER PRODUCTIONS has planned for 2013, one of which is the Valentine’s Day Cruise on a luxury yacht this upcoming February 14th, 2013.

For the entirety of the evening, the air with filled with the buzz of excitement as the press conference for Binibining Pilipinas USA 2013 came to a end. The search has now begun for Binibining Pilipinas USA Pageant 2013. INSIDER PRODUCTIONS welcomes all interested candidates and their supporters to inquire about further details for joining this special event, once which will continue to set the high standards for excellence for which INSIDER PRODUCTIONS is known.

Special thanks to Mr. Allen Hsiang, General Manager of Porsche of Downtown Los Angeles for the wonderful venue and being an exceptional host for this press conference. We thank you for your commitment and support!

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model morgan blumenthal, Venus Raj, notable hollywood designer alexis monsanto,

model Jacqueline de paul

mariver diaz, Ceo of

dermskin

keesa ocampo of abs-Cbn Corporate

affairs

Journalist Cora pastrana

entertainment columnist oliver Carnay, monet Lu, Ceo of monet salons, actor/model brent Javier,

president of mercator model & artist mgmt. Jonas gaffud

event host/director of bpusa 2013 -

ted benito

BinibiningVictor ghassemi,

gsm of porsche of downtown La

Jun & minda Chin of fiesta fast food

publicist and media Consultant winston emano with director Chris Castillo

pmg media executive director, Lisa moody with

acclaimed hollywood designer, alan del Rosario

allen hsiang, gm of porsche of

downtown La

LafaCe president - Cora soriano, Chairman/Ceo famegate group of Companies - thelma Calabio,

mildred deang, Venus Raj, Correspondent yong Chavez of balitang america, & Columnist mylah de Leon

Press Conference

ms. universe 2010 - 4th Runner up,

binibining pilipinas usa spokesmodel

Venus Raj

mildred deang and norberto f. Reyes pose with various members of the media

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secret lovers caught in fb photo

Pretty Starlet keeps denying that she and Hunky Actor are a couple.

PS, however, had been spotted waltzing in and out of HA’s condo unit building by kibitzers.

In another instance, PS visited the set of HA’s latest project.

An over-enthusiastic production staffer innocently posted on Facebook a photo of HA and PS together.

The unintentional outing will surely make PS and HA’s respective handlers go ballistic.

air rage Acclaimed Actress is purportedly a

nightmare to travel with, according to a flight attendant.

During one flight, AA was allegedly quite rude to FA. Moreover, AA was a chatterbox as well. Needless to say, AA’s seatmate felt “hostaged” throughout the trip.

Another Veteran Actress is just as obnoxious. VA supposedly expects to be upgraded every time she flies abroad.

VA brazenly throws her weight around, bullying the poor crew.

million-peso execsWhile everyone in the company is cost-

cutting, Top Exec 1 and Top Exec 2 are living in high style.

TE1 reportedly earns millions a month, while TE2 lavishes various hunks with expensive gifts.

Seems the TEs are trying to upstage Marie Antoinette.

While they roll around in dough, they have the chutzpah to ask their underlings to sacrifice and not claim overtime pay.

separate carsCelebrity cosmetic surgeon Vicki

Belo insists that she and consultant/yoga instructor Al Galang are not sweethearts. “He’s not my ka-loveteam,” she pleaded to the media.

She explained that he was just behind her company’s latest project: The Belofied

Wally Bayola on fame: “Minsan ’di pa kami makapaniwala. Parang feeling namin binobola kami kapag may nagsasabing, ‘Uy, pwede daw bang m a g p a - p i c t u r e ! ’ ” (Enjoy it while it lasts, show biz fame is fleeting. )

Sam Pinto on winning FHM sexiest woman for the second

straight year: “Sobrang surprised ako. This is crazy!…Ngayon maghahanda ako sa rampa. ’Di na ako kakain!” (Girl, your curves got you that.

’Di magan-da ang sobrang payat.)

Sid Lucero, asked if he easily falls in love with his leading ladies: “To a certain extent, oo. Pero not all the way!” (Malay mo, they may feel

Application on iPad.After the project’s launch, the rumored

couple left the venue together. At the parking lot, however, they went their separate ways.

A witness reported that while she proceeded to her own car, the guy hailed a taxi cab.

party girls embarrass mentors

Pretty Starlet, product of a reality search, caused a bit of a commotion in a watering hole recently.

The reason? A bartender had refused to serve her a heady cocktail. That’s because PS is a minor; the server was only playing it safe.

PS had earlier raised a ruckus at another party and was already drunk when she got to the bar.

Still, she wanted one for the road! ’Tis the season to get soused?

Apart from liquor, rumor has it that PS has a hankering for older men with fat wallets.

seductress strikes outStunning Sweetheart, who graduated

from the same reality show as PS, is a marked woman.

As soon as the contest ended, SS went wild, bar-hopping every night and partying like there was no tomorrow.

Worse, she targeted the show’s Big Winner as a romantic prospect. Though they were not being built up as a tandem, SS thought nothing of seducing BW, ignoring studio bosses and the guy’s Poor Partner.

SS swiftly got her comeuppance because BW didn’t fall for her wayward charms.

opposite of sweetThe third Gorgeous Girl to emerge

from the same reality program has gained an unsavory reputation as well.

GG looks sweet and innocent onscreen. Turns out, she’s the exact opposite in real life.

She is said to be the new love of much older and once-married Showbiz Insider.

Many suspect that the scandalous affair is just a desperate career move for GG.

After all, SI is in a position of power.The three erring girls have left their

shocked mentors livid and embarrassed.They’ve also made observers wonder

out loud: Perhaps this reality show should review its training program and put more emphasis on morals and ethics?

the same way about you. )Jackie Rice, asked if she’s already

living in with her non-show biz boyfriend: Hindi, kasama ko po ’yung dad ko sa bahay …”(Oo nga. Ang hirap kaya mag-live-in habang si Daddy nasa bahay pa.)

Kim Chiu on “The Healing” costar Vilma Santos: “Mino-motivate niya ako. Sinasabi niya, ‘Huwag mong

isiping ako si Ate Vi’…Sabi niya huwag mong sasayangin ’yung eksena, ibigay mo na dahil minsan lang mangyayari ’to.” (Haaaaay, we love you, Ate Vi!)

Carmina Villaroel, asked when was the last time she felt “kilig”: “Parang palagi naman akong kinikilig, eh! Kahit matagal na kami ni Zoren [Legaspi], kinikilig pa rin ako sa kanya. Walang joke talaga ’yun!” (Kami rin, kinikilig sa inyo!)

Dawn Zulueta, asked about her team-up with Richard Gomez in “Walang Hanggan”: “Hanggang ngayon, kahit na sa edad kong ’to, nasu-surprise pa rin ako! ’Di ko alam na marami pa ring sumusubaybay sa love team namin.” (Oh, for sure!)

Andi Eigenmann on how daughter Ellie

changed her life: “Mas meron na ’kong direction, at motivated to keep going. Kasi everything I do now in my life is all connected to, or about, Ellie.” (Spoken like a true mommy. )

Jennylyn Mercado, asked if she and boyfriend Luis Manzano are talking about marriage: “Napag-uusapan siyempre, pero wala pang plano. ’Di pa ’ko handa, bata pa ’ko. Ini-enjoy muna namin ang isa’t isa.” (Pero may bata ka na rin, girl!)

Jennylyn on rumors that she’s the reason that Paolo Contis and his wife, Lian Paz, broke up: “Kahit bali-baligtarin mo, lalabas at lalabas ang totoo o kung

sangkot ba talaga ako. ’Di ko talaga gagawin ’yun.” (This is so tiresome.)

Liezl Martinez on how cancer changed her outlook: “I’m so daring now. I’ve done bungee jumping! And now, I take things one day at a time. Dati kasi, pinoproblema ko buong mundo!” (Amen. Life is way too short.)

Aiza Seguerra, asked about her personal life: “Maraming nagpapasaya sa ’kin—unang-una diyan family ko. I find happiness in small things… are

you expecting a name?” (Philippine show biz, Aiza! A name or blood, whichever’s tougher.)

Vic Sotto, asked if he and Pauleen

Luna were spending Christmas together: “Ay, dapat lang. Bakit naman hindi? Pero siyempre depende sa schedule ng mga pamilya namin.” (Christmas Eve here, Christmas Day there… you’ll work it out.)

Vic, asked if he already has

a Christmas gift for Pauleen: “Pagmamahal, at pinaka-importanteng gift…” (May we suggest jewelry?)

Judy Ann Santos, asked if she plans on having a new baby: “Napapag-usapan kasi kapag nakikita mo ’yung bata, parang ang sarap kapag marami sila. Pero ’yung practicality, when it sets in… Ipon-ipon muna.” (And in this economy?)

Manny Pacquiao, asked what he still wants to achieve in life: “’Yung patuloy na pagbibigay ng karangalan sa ating bansa.” [The boxing career has to end s o m e t i m e , though... and as for your tenure in Congress...]

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aljur pinag-iinteresan ng ibang network pero nakatali sa kapuso

Nag-win ako ng microwave oven sa thanksgi ving party ni Aljur Abrenica na nag-share ng kanyang blessings sa mga reporter. Tuwang-tuwa sa kanya ang entertainment press dahil sa pagpapahalaga na ibinigay sa kanila ng aktor na may pelikula na kasali sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2012, ang Sosy Problems.

Hindi ako nakadalo sa thanksgiving party ni Aljur pero ipinadala niya sa akin ang raffle prize na napanalunan ko.

Next year, may plano uli si Aljur na magdaos ng thanksgiving party. Ipinalangin natin na lalong gumanda ang takbo ng kanyang career sa susunod na taon dahil kapag mayaman na mayaman na siya, kotse ang ipapa-raffle niya.

Pinabulaanan ni Aljur ang mga tsismis na mag-oober da bakod siya sa ibang TV station. Hindi raw totoo ang balita pero narinig ko ang tsismis na interesado sa kanya ang TV5.

Hindi puwedeng lumipat si Aljur sa ibang network dahil matagal pa ang kontrata niya sa GMA 7. Kung hindi ako nagkakamali, mananatili si Aljur bilang

Kapuso for the next five years.Hindi naman pinababayaan ng GMA 7

si Aljur dahil magagandang projects ang ibinibigay sa kanya. Magkakaroon si Aljur ng bagong record album under GMA Records at available ito sa leading music stores sa January.

direk Chito inspiredSi Chito Roño ang guest ni Boy

Abunda sa segment nito sa Bandila noong Lunes. Hindi nagdalawang-isip si Chito na umapir sa news program dahil tumutulong siya sa promo ng Shake, Rattle and Roll XIV: The Invasion. Isa lamang ang ibig sabihin para mapapayag si Chito na mag-guest ng live sa isang almost midnight show, inspired siya sa kanyang bagong pelikula na official entry sa Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2012.

Malaking challenge kay Chito na tapusin sa maiksi na panahon ang tatlong episodes ng 14th Shake, Rattle and Roll. Pero satisfied na satisfied siya sa finished product ng pelikula na ipinagmamalaki niya at siguradong magugustuhan ng mga bata at matatanda.

ai-ai magpapaganda bago ‘magunaw ang mundo

dingdong kLinaRo ang bigay na tiCket ni manny!Nilinaw ni Dingdong Dantes na bigay

ng kanyang Tito Eddie ang ringside tickets nila ni Marian Rivera sa laban nina Congressman Manny Pacquiao at Juan Manuel Marquez noong December 8 sa Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kapatid ng nanay ni Dingdong si Eddie at ito rin ang nagregalo ng ringside tickets nang panoorin nina Marian at Dingdong ang laban nina Pacquiao at Timothy Bradley.

Ginamit ni Dingdong ang kanyang Twitter account sa pagpapaliwanag; “Just for clarification regarding Philippine Star article today by Ricky Lo: the boxing tickets were not from Manny Pacquiao...

“It was given to us as gifts by my Tito Eddie, my mom’s brother. Thank you tito for giving us that experience the second time around.”

Inilabas ni Papa Ricky Lo sa Philippine

Regine slams Retirement suggestionsMANILA, Philippines – Regine Velasquez rebuffed

notions that she is now mulling retirement following the controversial debacle relating to the disastrous staging of “Silver” last November.

The singer’s 25th year showbiz anniversary concert was cut short after she lost her voice midway through a performance due to a virus.

“Hindi pa naman... I’m not thinking that far off. These things happen naman talaga eh, and although oo, nuong una medyo napraning talaga ako, hindi naman ako dumating sa… inisip ko na tumigil sa pagkanta,” she explained in an interview with Bulletin Entertainment, Wednesday.

To prove her point, Velasquez is restaging the concert next year, on Jan. 5.

“Tuloy na tuloy na ito and I wish everyone would come para naman maipakita ko sa kanila ang dapat ay napanood nila the last time around,” she said.

Losing her voice was a big lesson for Velasquez. She admitted that she had been lackadaisical on the days leading to the concert, health-wise.

“Inalagaan ko naman ang katawan ko pero my doctor explained to me na masyado nabugbog ang katawan ko,” she said. “Kasi ‘di ba nga nabuntis ako so [I was dealing with] hormonal changes, then tumaba ako, tapos nagpapayat naman ako, then nagkasakit ‘yung anak ko at ako nag-alaga so ayun…ang daming nagyari. Pero now, I’m making sure na hindi na mangyayari ‘yun.”

Velasquez says she is now managing her diet responsibly, making sure she gets all the nutrients she

needs.“More than that, rest talaga,” she said. “Kailangan

lang ko kasi talaga pahinga, particularly my voice; so ‘yun yung ginagawa ko ngayon.”

It was the overwhelming love and support showed by fans that allowed

Velasquez the strength and courage to move on from the setback.

“Oo, nalungkot talaga ako ng una pero ‘yung support na pinakita ng mga tao, grabe. So ang sa akin, I felt na I have to give it back to them somehow,” she said.

Velasquez promises a bigger and better performance on the day of the concert.

“Maraming numbers dito na hindi nila nakita du’n sa una so we will do that. Then siyempre, babaguhin naming ang simula, basta we really are trying to make it very special for everyone,” she assured.

But what if she loses her voice again?She responds with a laugh, “Eh wala, ano gagawin

ko?”Turning more serious, she said, “No, honestly, hindi

ako worried talaga kasi wala namang saysay, eh, kung ganu’n talaga. Pero ‘yun nga I am making sure naman na I am doing everything needed on my part na hindi mangyari ‘yun.”

She added, “Nangyari lang talaga siya at lahat naman tayo tinatamaan pero, tuloy lang. Basta ako , I will keep on hoping and praying na hindi na mulit ‘yun para na rin sa mga taong patuloy na nagsusuporta sa akin.

Star ang litrato nina Marian at Dingdong na lumabas sa pahina ng Sports Illustrated.

Shocked na shocked ang mga itsura ng dalawa dahil bumagsak nang padapa si Pacquiao sa harapan nila.

Nagkita kami kahapon ni Ai-Ai delas Alas at ito ang isa sa pinakamasaya na kuwentuhan namin.

Daay, isa lang ang wish ni Ai-Ai na paulit-ulit niya na sinasabi sa akin, ang batiin ko siya sa Startalk tuwing Sabado. As if naman, hindi siya sikat na artista na kailangan na batiin palagi sa TV.

Sa totoo lang, mahihirapan ang ibang comedienne na mapantayan o mahigitan si Ai-Ai dahil kahit mahusay sila sa pagpapatawa, hindi nila taglay ang natural na kabutihan ng number one comedienne ng bansa.

Kita n’yo naman, ginagastos ni AiAi ang sariling pera para sa promo ng Sisterakas at ng ibang mga pelikula niya. Hindi siya maramot dahil marunong siya na mag-share ng blessings. Malayung-malayo si AiAi sa ibang mga komedyante na sobrang kunat at sariling kapakanan lamang ang iniisip.

Pagdating sa kanyang love life, kuntento na si Ai-Ai. Wala na siyang mahihiling pa sa Diyos dahil maligayang-maligaya sila ng kanyang boyfriend na si Jed Alvin Salang.

Hindi kasama ni Ai-Ai si Jed nang magkita kami kahapon dahil nasa opisina ang kanyang dyowa. Ang ibig sabihin, may sariling trabaho si Jed as in hindi siya umaasa kay Ai-Ai. Bukod sa negosyo ng kanilang pamilya sa Alabang na inaasikaso niya, assistant coach si Jed ng isang basketball team bilang ex-basketball player siya.

Pangarap ni Ai-Ai na maikasal siya sa simbahan at hoping siya na si Jed ang makakasama niya, forever and ever. Mag-iisang taon na ang relasyon ng dalawa. Maipagmamalaki ni Ai-Ai na isang buwan na nanligaw sa kanya si Jed bago niya sinagot ang binata.

Ipinagdarasal ni Ai-Ai na kumita sa takilya ang Sisterakas. Bilang panata, kukumpletuhin ni Ai-Ai ang Simbang Gabi. Kahit antok na antok siya, bumabangon sa kama si Ai-Ai para magsimba at makumpleto niya ang Misa de Gallo. Ang anak na si Sancho ang

partner ni Ai-Ai sa Simbang Gabi.Hindi malayo na matupad ang dasal

ni Ai-Ai na pilahan sa box office ang Sisterakas dahil marami ang nag-aabang sa kanyang pelikula.

May isang aktres na tawa nang tawa dahil affected ang kanyang anak ng mga tsismis na end of the world na bukas. Ang sey ng bagets, paano pa raw niya mapapanood ang Sisterakas kung totoo na magugunaw bukas ang mundo. Kailangan ng bagets ng counselling dahil hindi siya dapat nagpapaapekto sa mga ganoong klase ng tsismis ‘no!

Dapat gayahin ng bagets si Ai-Ai na hindi pinaniniwalaan ang mga ganoong klase ng tsismis dahil ang Diyos lamang ang nakakaalam ng lahat ng mga mangyayari

Pero kung sakaling totoo na bukas ang katapusan ng mundo, sinabi ni Ai-Ai na magpapaganda ito nang husto para beautiful siya sa pagharap niya kay God.

Sa dami nang ginagawa ni Ai-Ai, hindi siya updated sa mga kaganapan sa showbiz. May tinanong siya kung sinubukan ko ba raw ang stem cell therapy dahil bumata raw ang itsura ko.

Parang hindi nabalitaan ni Ai-Ai na nagpunta kami ni Lorna Tolentino sa Germany noong July 2012 para sa aming stem cell therapy.

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1. Fil Am JazzFest 2012Photo of the First Filipino American Big Band made their debut at the 8th Annual Fil Am JazzFest in Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood last Dec. 1. Starring the First Filipino-American Big Band (FFABB) are Winston Raval (piano/MD), Abe Lagrimas (drums,co-MD), Khris Kempis (bass), Vincent Reyes (guitar), George Rossi (percussion), Charles Dominguez (Tenor Sax), Camille Ramirez (alto sax), Edison Salvador (Bari sax), James Dumlao (Trumpet), Mariel Austin (trombone) & Jojo Ramirez (drums, 2nd chair) With special guests: Riza Printup, Mon David, Sandra Viray, Eric Baul, 2012 Lifetime Achievement awardee Romy Posadas

2. The Main Event Party for a CausePhoto shows The Main Event Party host Jun Lorenz Mamangon with former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Hollyfield and Carson City Mayor Jim Dear last Nov. 30. The Party for a Cause is a fundraising event attended by Hollywood celebrites and VIP guests for the victims of Huricane Sandy in the East Coast. The party was held at Lexington Social House in Hollywood.

3. The Main Event Party for a CauseFil Am Disney star and Dancing With The Stars sensation Roshon Fegan (middle) is seen with Fil Am friends Teresa, Jessica Anderson, Nanshi Ignacio on the left and Director/Actor Ace Cruz and his special friend on the right at the Main Event Party in Hollywood.

7. Musikaibigan ConcertFil Am Disney star and Dancing With The Stars sensation Roshon Fegan (middle) is seen with Fil Am friends Teresa, Jessica Anderson, Nanshi Ignacio on the left and Director/Actor Ace Cruz and his special friend on the right at the Main Event Party in Hollywood.

4. Manila Skies Movie PremierMANILA SKIES (Himpapawid) a film by Cannes Film Festival awardee Raymond Red had its U.S. theatrical release and was shown in several AMC Theatres from coast to coast last November 16-22. Photo shows lead actor Raul Arellano, Director Raymond Red and producer/actress Suzette Ranillo being interviewed by FilAm TV at the lobby of AMC Theater in Puente Hills Mall, California.

5. Fides Ecclesiae (Faith of the Church) MusicalePresented by The Filipino Priests of Los Angeles, Fides Ecclesiae Musicale had its successful run at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center last Dec. 2. Ruben Quatrona (center in white) played the role of Pedro Calungsod, the 2nd Filipino ordained saint. LA Bishop Oscar Solis (left of Ruben) also played a major role in the musical.

6. Fil Am Press Club of CaliforniaThe Filipino American Press Club of California held it’s Christmas Party and Oath Taking at Noypitz Restaurant last Dec. 2. Deputy Consul General Daniel Espiritu officiated the oath to office of the newly installed charter officers of the club. Among the officers sworned in are Thelma Calabio- President, Mylah de Leon -1st Vice President, Andy Edralin -2nd Vice President, Bernardina Kimmerle -Executive Secretary, RicK Gavino -Treasurer, Vics Magsaysay-Auditor. The Board of Directors includes Nicanor Arriola, Marc Pijuan, Bernardo Bernardo,Suzan Rosal, Romy Borje, Lydia Soriano, Joe Cobilla, Andy Tecson, Lorian Fausto, Jerry Ubalde, Yvee Tadeo Guevara, Benny Uy, Malou Mariano. Paul Villar, Frank Paras, Jr. and Giovi Zamora.

nonito donaire back in the ph, Vows to ‘keep

getting better’

MANILA, Philippines - Despite winning all his fights this year, Nonito Donaire, Jr. doesn’t want to become complacent in his career but is even more determined to sharpen his boxing skills.

Although he feels honored by commendations that he be declared Fighter of the Year or be inducted to the Hall of Fame for his victories, the celebrated boxer admitted on “Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG)” that he’s not in it for those things.

“For me, ginagawa ko lang lahat ng makakaya ko inside that ring and kung anuman ang opinyon ng mga tao at vote ng mga tao, and ng mga sportswriters, then I’m honored. I always leave it up sa mga votes ng mga tao,” he said.

He seems to be on top of his game right now yet Nonito deems he can still learn and do more.

“Sabi ko sa sarili ko, the moment na huminto ako to learn I shouldn’t be in that ring. So I should keep getting better and better. ‘Pag nasa loob ako ng ring, parang nakikita nila na all flaws, but all

[those] flaws can lead to a knockout because counterpuncher ako eh… Binibigyan ko sila ng pagkakataon na itapon ‘yon but I always capitalize on their mistakes. I just keep getting better,” he said.

The Filipino Flash’s recent triumph—knocking out Mexican Jorge Arce in the third round—was welcome news and source of pride among Filipinos following the devastating loss of Manny Pacquiao to Juan Manuel Marquez last week—something that both inspired and pressured Nonito to do very well in his own match.

“Pero sabi ko sa sarili ko na ibibigay ko lang lahat ng makakaya ko. I think there’s no shame in that kahit anong mangyari.But I really wanted to knock Arce out kasi gusto ng mga tao ‘yon ‘di ba, na ma-excite sila?” said he.

Asked if he’s willing to fight JuanMa to “avenge” Pacman, Nonito exclaimed, “Sige, tara na!”

In a separate interview on “Unang Hirit,” though, Nonito expressed his openness to fight anyone—”kung sino man ‘yung pangalang nasa kontrata.”

Nonito returned to the country Wednesday morning sans his wife Rachel, which was quite unusual since she would always accompany him in all his engagements.

The boxer explained that they were advised to rest since “we’re so tired this whole year kasi grabe ‘yung training ko.”

But is his better half already heavy with child?

“We’re hoping, but right now it’s just more of relaxing. Kailangan namin eh. Actually we haven’t been home sa bahay namin, it’s always in the hotel and training camp for this year. Maybe we can try din,” he said on “UKG,” laughing.

sporTs commuNITyfifa Ranking:

azkals fall to 147thA solid showing in the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup could not prevent the Philippines

from falling four places in the latest rankings released by the International Football Federation (Fifa).

The Azkals dropped to 147 from a high of 143, despite winning two of their five matches on their way to reaching the Suzuki Cup semifinals for the second straight tournament as well as beating Singapore in their buildup.

Still, the Azkals’ ranking is the highest year-end position of the country since the ranking system was instituted in 1992.

Fifa, which not only considers the result, but the importance of the match and the strength of the opposition and the continental federation, gave the Azkals 174 ranking points during the past month. The ranking system also considers results since 2009.

The Azkals defeated Vietnam, 1-0, and Myanmar, 2-0. They failed to pick up points in losses to Thailand and Singapore, which are disputing the Suzuki Cup.

Playing more matches this year, the Azkals, who dropped to third-best in the region behind Vietnam and Thailand, have significantly increased their average points collection with 109 points a month for 2012, up by more than 20 from last year.

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NAPAKAHIRAP ng sitwasyong pinagdadaanan ngayon ng magandang aktres na si Beth Tamayo na matagal nang naninirahan-nagtatrabaho sa New York. Gusto niyang umuwi para mapaglingkuran ang kanyang ina dahil sa mga huling sandali na ng buhay nito, pero hindi niya ‘yun agad magawa, dahil baka matinding problema ang kaharapin niya sa kanyang pag-uwi.

Nu’ng nakaraang Hulyo ay inoperahan si Mommy Zeny Tamayo dahil sa isang bukol na iniinda nito, nu’ng Setyembre ay nalaman ng kanilang pamilya pagkatapos ng biopsy na nasa stage 2 na ang kanyang lymphoma cancer, apektado na ang bone marrow ng ina ni Beth at hindi na rin ito masyadong nakalalabas ng bahay dahil sa sobrang panghihina at pagkakalbo.

Sumasailalim si Mommy Zeny sa chemotherapy, pero itinigil ‘yun kamakailan dahil sa sobrang pagbaba ng kanyang white blood cell count, palalakasin muna ito bago ituloy ang huling proseso ng chemo sa darating na buwan.

Napakasakit ng pangyayaring ito para kay Beth na nakilala ng buong showbiz sa pagiging makaina at mapagmahal talaga sa kanyang pamilya. Gustung-gusto niyang umuwi para maibsan ang sakit na dinaramdam ni Mommy Zeny, pero magiging kumplikado ang sitwasyon, dahil sa mga problemang legal na nagsangkot sa kanyang pangalan.

Hanggang sa telepono lang ang kanilang komunikasyon, pinalalakas

BLIND ITEM:MUKHANG nakakita ng katapat

ang katarayan-kamalditahan ng isang pamosong female personality ng telebisyon. Kung ang akala niya ay hindi pa ipinanganganak ang taong papatol at lalaban sa kanya ay nagkamali ang babaeng ito na kinatatakutan ng marami sa kanyang hanay.

Kung galing ang pag-uusapan ay angat naman talaga siya, meron siyang talento, hindi kayang basta plakaduhin ng kahit sinong nangangarap ang kanyang talent sa pagsasalita sa harap ng mga camera.

“Sa totoo lang, nu’ng nasa isang malaking network pa siya, eh, palagi nang nagiging kuwentuhan ang katarayan niya. Walang laban sa kanyang kamalditahan ang ibang mga kasamahan niya, kaya maraming nakatuntong sa numero sa pakikipagtrabaho sa kanya.

“Nu’ng lumipat na siya sa kalabang istasyon ng dati niyang network, napatunayan ‘yun ng mga bago niyang kasamahan sa work, totoo nga palang maldita ang lola n’yo. Ano bang maraming tao sa paligid, syulak kung syulak talaga siya basta meron siyang hindi nagustuhan!

“Kaya maraming ilag sa kanya, ayaw siyang maging boss ng mga taga-network na nilipatan niya, hindi bale na kunong kung anu-ano na lang ang kanilang trabaho, huwag lang silang mapailalim sa mataray na wrangler (read: gurang) na ‘yun!” simulang kuwento ng aming source.

Siya rin ang female TV personality na nu’ng magpunta sa ibang bansa ay namili ng kanyang mga personal na kagamitan, puro branded ang mga ‘yun, pero nu’ng bumalik na siya ay pinabayaran niya sa kanyang staff ang mga ginastos niya.

“Nu’ng minsan, eh, kinontak niya ang isang dati nang nagke-catering sa show niya, meron daw kasing okasyon sa kanilang house, kailangan niya ng food.

“Medyo na-late ang catering, masyado

mataray na tV personality, nakahanap ng katapat

raw kasing ma-traffic, pero wala pa namang mga bisita nu’ng dumating ang tropa. Bigla silang tinalakan ng female personality, kung anu-anong masasakit na salita ang ipinakain sa kanila, bakit daw sila dumating na akala mo sila ang mga bisita?

“Dahil sobrang nasaktan ang mga waitress, tumawag sila sa bossing nila, ikinuwento nila ang nangyari. Dahil sa sobrang awa sa mga tauhan niya, eh, sumugod ang boss sa house ng female TV personality, saka pinagbabaklas ang mga mesang nakaayos na sa garden ng wrangler na personalidad.

“Ipinakarga uli ng owner ng catering services ang mga kagamitan nila, mabilis ang kanilang mga galaw, nakita ‘yun ni ____(ang female TV personality na may kamalditahan). Takang-takang siya kung bakit nag-aalisan na ang mga taga-catering.

“Isang-isa lang ang sinabi ng boss, ‘Kahit ipakain na lang namin sa mga baboy ang food na nandito, eh, mas gugustuhin pa namin kesa sa ipakain sa mga bisita mo! Wala kang karapatang pagmumurahin ang mga tauhan ko, hindi mo sila pinakakain!’

“Walang nagawa ang lola n’yo, natulala na lang siya nang makitang galit na galit ang boss ng mga taong pinagmalditahan niya, ewan kung saan siya kumuha ng lafang para sa mga bisita niya,” kuwento pa ng aming impormante.

Bilang huling sultada ay sinabi ng aming source, “Hindi puwedeng magmaldita na lang siya habampanahon, hindi ngayon at sikat siya sa linya niya, eh, basta na lang niya kakayan-kayanin ang ibang tao. Hindi niya puwedeng gawin ‘yun magpakailanman sa mga tauhan ng mas mataray pa palang boss kesa sa kanya!”

Anak-anakang Bradly Guevarra, champion ka sa panghuhula ng mga blind items, kaya siguradong pagtataasan mo lang ng kilay ang Row 4 na katabi ng mabahong basurahan.

ang mahirap na kalagayan ni beth tamayo sa amerika

na lang niya ang loob ni Mommy Zeny nang malayuan, pero sa kanyang pagkawala ay meron siyang kaibigang nag-aasikaso at nagmamalasakit nang sinsero sa kanyang nanay.

Si Judy Ann Santos na best friend ni Beth ang personal na tumitingin sa kalagayan at mga personal na pangangailangan ngayon ni Mommy Zeny. Ayon kay Juday na may napakagandang puso ay walang dapat alalahanin si Beth hanggang kaya nitong sagutan ang lahat-lahat, talagang tutok na tutok sila ni Ryan Agoncillo sa sitwasyon ng ina ni Beth, kaya ganu’n na lang ang pasasalamat ng aktres sa kanyang kaibigan.

Napakasuwerte ni Beth sa pagkakaroon ng kaibigan at parang kapatid nang tulad ni Juday, magpasadya man siya ng kaibigan ngayon ay walang disenyong sasapat at maikukumpara sa pagmamahal at pagmamalasakit ni Judy Ann sa kanyang ina, itinuturing ni Beth na isa sa pinakamagagandang regalong ibinigay sa kanya ng langit si Judy Ann Santos.

Naniniwala kami na matindi ang panghihinang idinudulot sa isang magulang ng pagkawalay sa kanyang anak. Mula nang masangkot sa iba’t ibang kaso si Beth ay namroblema na si Mommy Zeny, iniiyakan nito ang pagkakalayo nilang mag-ina, hanggang sa telepono na lang ang pagpaparamdam nila ng pagmamahal sa isa’t isa ngayon.

Hindi nagpapasarap sa buhay sa Amerika si Beth, nagtatrabaho siya sa isang opisina at meron din siyang inaalagaang matatanda, bagay na mas nagpapatingkad pa sa pangungulila ngayon ng aktres sa kanyang inang maysakit.

Napakasakit ng kanyang pinagdadaanan sa araw-araw, inaalagaan niya ang matatandang Puti na hindi niya naman kaanu-ano, samantalang ang dugo ng kanyang dugo at laman ng kanyang laman na mas nangangailangan ng kanyang pagmamahal ngayon ay hindi man lang niya mabahaginan.

Si Mommy Zeny ang buhay ni Beth Tamayo. Ang kanyang ina ang lahat-lahat para sa kanya. At sa sitwasyon ngayon ni Mommy Zeny ay si Beth ang magsisilbing suwero na magbibigay sa kanya ng lakas at ng inspirasyong mabuhay pa nang matagal.

Cristine wants to spend Christmas with araSi Cristine Reyes ang bagong mukha

ng Calayan Surgicenter nina Dr. Manny and Pie Calayan. Ini-launch siya last Monday night sa Intercon Hotel, Makati kasabay ang Christmas party for the entertainment press.

Asked kung ano, in particular, ang paaalagaan niya kay Dr. Calayan para ma-maintain ang kanyang beauty, aniya, skin care dahil kailangan daw talaga ng artista ’yun at siyempre, ita-try din niya ang iba’t ibang treatment na ino-offer ng Calayan Surgicenter.

Nilinaw na rin ng entertainment press ang iba’t iba pang issues kay Cristine Reyes, una na nga rito, ang kontrobersyal na alitan nila ng ateng si Ara Mina.

Ayon kay Cristine, sana, ngayong Kapaskuhan ay magkasama silang magkapatid.

“I hope. Ako, I hope. Hindi napuputol ’yung hope ko,” she said.

Wiilling ba siyang mag-reach out?“Hindi po ako tumitigil sa pagri-reach

out. My sister Heidi is communicating with her and she still doesn’t want to talk to me. I think hindi puwedeng pilitin, so, huwag nating madaliin,” aniya.

So, willing siyang maghintay?“Yes, until mag-soften ang heart

niya.”Ano ang Christmas gift niya for Ate

Ara?“Wala pa akong Christmas shopping

kasi. Dapat today, kaso busy ang

schedule, so, hopefully this week, makapag-Christmas shopping na ako.”

Sinasabi na isa sa diwa ng Pasko ay reconciliation. Ano ang masasabi niya?

“Ako naman, kahit hindi Pasko or New Year, dapat talaga mag-reconcile. Kasi, para naman ’yun sa ikabubuti ng lahat. Para hindi na mabigat sa dibdib. Kaya hindi mo dapat hintayin ang Pasko or New

Year para mag-reconcile. And I’m hoping na sana, pagbigyan ako,” she said.

May message ba siya para kay Ara?“Merry Christmas sa lahat, and ’yun,

Bagong Taon na, so, bagong buhay. Kailangan lagi kang merong gagawing bago for new year,” say niya.

Isa pang nilinaw sa kanya ay ang tungkol sa isyung hiwalay na sila ng boyfriend na si Rayver Cruz at aniya ay haka-haka lang ng ibang tao ’yun.

“Ang masasabi ko lang, okay naman kami ni Rayver. To be honest, kasama ko siya, nasa amin siya kanina, so, ayun.”

Hindi raw niya alam kung bakit napapabalitang wala na sila pero okay lang daw ’yun dahil siguro raw ay ganu’n ka-interesado ang mga tao sa kanila.

“Iniisip ko na lang in a good way na at least, napapansin ako kesa naman dedma ang mga tao sa akin.”

Ayon pa kay Cristine ay sobrang bait ni Rayver at napakalaking tulong daw ng boyfriend sa kanya dahil lagi siyang naiintindihan nito.

“Two years na ang relationship namin pero three years na kaming magkakilala. So, in a span of three years, kilalang-kilala na niya ako, as in. So, siya ’yung nakakaintindi sa akin kung saan ako nanggagaling.”

Naging issue rin kamakailan ang pagkakatanggal ni Joross Gamboa sa ginagawa niyang teleserye ngayon sa ABS-CBN na diumano ay siya ang

nagpatanggal dahil hindi pa siya ready na makatrabaho ulit ang aktor at ang ipinalit ay si Rayver.

“Hindi po ’yan totoo kasi ang role ni Rayver, sa kanya talaga ’yun. Ang role ni Joross, alam ko, ’yung role ni Thou Reyes. I think, kailangan nila ng karakter ni Thou more than Joross.

”So, hindi ko alam bakit ako nasabit sa issue. Ngayon lang ako magsasalita dito. Ba’t ako nasabit?

“And ang ikinakasama rin ng loob ko, bakit sinasabit si Rayver, nananpahimik kaming dalawa.”

Hindi rin daw totoong package deal sila dahil ang usapan nga raw nila ni Rayver ay last na ’yung Reputasyon na magkasama silang nagtrabaho.

“Para naman mayroon kaming separate work. Pero pinakiusapan kami ni Sir Deo (Endrinal, business unit head sa ABS-CBN). And wala silang mahanap since si Rayver lang ’yung fit sa character, so, sino ba naman kami para kumontra, ’di ba?”

’Yung anggulo na hindi pa siya ready na makatrabaho ulit si Joross, hindi rin daw totoo.

“Okay naman kami ni Joross. I remember last time ko siya nakita, ASAP Singapore, and nag-hi-hello pa kami, so, hindi ko talaga alam saan nanggaling ’yun and wala ako sa posisyon, hindi ako gagawa ng kahit anong bagay na parang magpatanggal ng kahit sinuman kasi bilang artista, masakit ’yun,” paglilinaw pa ni Cristine.

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You know it’s December when shows have a little more zing and panache.

On Dec. 1, 2012, Filipino jazz artists in the Los Angeles area got the merry month off to a swinging start when they performed during the Eighth Annual Fil-Am Jazz Festival.

The festival, organized by JazzPhil-USA, an L.A.-based nonprofit that promotes Filipino-American jazz, has been the prime showcase for the Fil-Am community’s biggest and brightest jazz stars. This year’s show, held at Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood, was no different.

Perhaps the most acclaimed to take the stage was singer Mon David, winner of the London International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2006 and one of the Philippines’ most celebrated jazz artists. Since moving to the U.S. in 2007 he has developed a following with his powerful voice and high-energy performances, quickly becoming a mainstay at shows that feature both Filipino and non-Filipino talents. At Catalina, David sang “Summertime” and a couple of Tagalog songs.

Also appearing at the show were singer Jaclyn Rose and saxophonist Mathew Muneses, the two winners of JazzPhil-USA’s talent search in October. Rose, who combines jazz with funk and soul, performed “Afro Blue” and led the band in a swinging rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke.” Muneses played Adam Larson’s “Without” and the Michael Jackson tune “The Way You Make Me Feel.”

Another talent search winner, Eric Baul, who topped the competition in 2009, took the stage and sang his signature song, “April in Paris.”

A rarity in jazz also was on stage—a harp, courtesy of New York-based jazz harpist Riza Printup. Her husband Marcus Printup, trumpet player for N.Y.’s Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, accompanied her on Jobim’s “Corvocado” and two original numbers: “Before Dawn” and “Lullaby for Nanay” (“Lullaby for Mother”).

Another rare treat for the audience was the appearance of a group of artists from the Philippines: Romy Posadas, Sandra

filipino jazz stars light up Catalina bar stage

Viray and Jun Viray. First to take the stage was Posadas, one

of the Philippines’ most renowned jazz pianists. Posadas, 80, plays regularly at the Manila Hotel’s Tap Room, one of the Philippine capital’s most prestigious jazz venues, and was at the festival to receive JazzPhil-USA’s lifetime achievement award.

After a brief awarding ceremony he took to the keys, accompanied by Jun Viray on drums and J.P. Maramba on bass. Then Sandra Viray joined them on stage for “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and other numbers.

Each year JazzPhil-USA lines up a virtual “who’s who” of Filipino jazz during the festival, but as if that weren’t enough, this year it also debuted the First Filipino-American Big Band, a 12-piece ensemble led by two festival regulars, pianist Winston Raval and drummer Abe Lagrimas Jr.

Lagrimas, it’s worth noting here, was a semifinalist in this year’s Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Drums Competition. On the other hand, Raval, who received a lifetime achievement award from the San Francisco Filipino-American Jazz Festival in 2011, remains to be one of the most talented and prolific composers in contemporary Filipino jazz.

Under the pair’s direction, the First Filipino-American Big Band, which featured a youthful group of brass players, added a fresh note to an event that has become a jazz mainstay at Catalina each December. The band also served as a fitting accompaniment to the musical treats throughout the night.

And there were many musical treats. Whether jazz standards, Filipino compositions or Tagalog songs—co-host Charmaine Clamor, who’s known for her “jazzipino” style (jazz combined with Filipino elements), also sang two Philippine classics, “Ikaw” (“You”) and “Dahil Sa ‘Yo” (“Because of You”)—the numbers showed that this event is definitely the one to watch to catch the biggest headliners in Fil-Am jazz.

The festival was co-hosted by KKJZ 88.1 FM deejay Bubba Jackson.

For more information on the Eight Annual Fil-Am Jazz Festival and JazzPhil-USA, go to http://jazzphilusa.org.

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by Lorenzo Paran III

From left, Eric Baul, Jaclyn Rose, Sandra Viray, Charmaine Clamor and Mon David perform during the eighth annual Fil-Am Jazz Festival on Dec. 1 at Catalina Bar and Grill in Los Angeles. (Photo by Ted Sahilan)

New York-based jazz harpist Riza Printup performs during the eighth annual Fil-Am Jazz Festival on Dec. 1 at Catalina Bar and Grill in Los Angeles. (Photo by Ted Sahilan)

Some members of the First Fil-Am Big Band perform during the festival. In back, from left, are James Dumlao (trumpet), Mariel Austin (trombone) and Vince Reyes (partly hidden; guitar). In front, from left, are Charles Dominguez (tenor saxophone), Camille Ramirez (alto sax) and Edison Salvador (baritone sax). (Photo by Ted Sahilan)

Jazz pianist Romy Posadas shows the lifetime achievement award he received from JazzPhil-USA on Dec. 1, 2012, at Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood.

philippines Rejoices as Janine tugonon wins miss universe 1st Runner-up MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines’ Janine Tugonon went into

the Miss Universe pageant determined, composed, and every bit the beauty queen that she is.

And for that, she gave the best performance by any contestant from the Philippines so far in the competition, finishing runner-up to Miss USA’s Olivia Culpo during the coronation night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino,Las Vegas, Nevada.

Janine showed extreme poise and intelligence in answering the question from judge Nigel Barker who asked: As an international ambassador do you believe that speaking English is a prerequisite to be Miss Universe? Why or why not?

In her response, Janine said, “For me being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language, it’s about being able to influence and inspire other people. So whatever language you have as long as your heart is deserving and you have a strong mind to show to people, then you can be Miss Universe.”

Joining Olivia and Janine in the top 5 are Miss Venezuela Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, Miss Australia Renae Ayris, and Miss Brazil Gabriela Markus.

Janine’s finish continues the impressive performance by the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant beginning with Venus Raj in 2010 (4th runner-up) and Shamcey Supsup in 2011 (3rd runner-up).

And of course, Filipino netizens didn’t let this fact get by, tweeting that next year’s bet could very well bring home the Miss Universe crown

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7 facts about Collagen and why it is important in anti-aging

Stretch marks happen when the collagen beneath the skin’s uppermost layer breaks down and stretches out. Collagen and elastin are essential to having supple skin, and collagen also plays a role in the support of tissues, organs and bones.

Collagen is referred to as the glue that holds the body together. Without it, the body would, quite literally, fall apart.

Keep in mind this important fact with 7 Facts about Collagen and Why it is important in anti-aging; the body’s natural ability to repair supporting connective tissue and maintain hydration of cells diminishes

after age 25.It’s estimated by 40 years of age, your

body stops manufacturing collagen. This results in fine lines and wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, poor hair, nail and joint quality.

What is Collagen, Did you know?•Up to 30% of all protein in the body is

collagen•Up to 70% of the protein in connective

tissue are composed of collagen•Collagen makes up a substantial amount

of the protein composition of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bone & skin

•Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body

•Collagen also fills out the cornea where it is present in crystalline form

•It is also used in cosmetic surgery, for example lip enhancement

•It is responsible for skin elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging.

Muscles and connective tissue are naturally equipped to repair themselves by producing new muscles and collagen proteins. From the normal wear and tear that occurs over time from your daily activities, your body can become depleted of the important amino acids needed to manufacture collagen. This becomes a much more significant problem for individuals involved in strenuous physical activity as well as people with fibromoyalgia and other acute pain syndrome sufferers.

Collagen works hand-in-hand with elastin in supporting the body’s tissues. Basically, it gives body tissues form and provides firmness and strength; elastin gives the same body tissues much need flexibility. This combination of collagen and elastin is very important in many parts of the body, including, but not limited to, the lungs, bones, and tendons. Even the blood vessels rely on both collagen and elastin.

Often, collagen is discussed in relation to the skin. It works with keratin to provide the skin with strength, flexibility, and resilience. As people age, however, collagen degradation occurs, leading to

wrinkles. As such, it is an important substance for those looking for ways to fight the visible effects of aging on the skin.

Since collagens are so important within the body, collagen deficiencies can be problematic. Some genetic diseases are associated with collagen deficiencies. For example, osteogenesisimperfecta, commonly referred to as brittle bone disease, results from a significantly decreased level of collagen. It can also result from the presence of collagen that is of lower quality than normal.http://anna-hall.com

For more info, visit www.oskincare.com

how to dress when you have a Large bustWomen come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and you will need to decide which

parts of your body you want to highlight and which you want to downplay. Only you can decide this for yourself. For example, if you are adorned with a large bust, some of you may want to downplay this while others may want to celebrate this part of your body and accentuate it. Today I will look at some ways on how you can dress when you have a large bust.

highlighting your bustIf you are proud of your big bosom and

like to show it off even more or want to give the illusion that your bust is bigger than it actually is, then here are some tips on what to wear to enhance your bust:

The right bra: always choose a good bra underneath that supports your breasts and lifts them up.

Deep V necklines with cleavage will focus the eyes’ attention on your bosom.

Halternecks: the ultimate bumbshell look.

Adding a pendant between breasts will focus the attention on them.

Cowl neckline: any drapes that fall on top of the bust will always enhance them.

Ruching: See how it appears that I have a full bossum in this picture? Created by the ruching and higher waist.

High waistline: emphasizes your breasts.

downplaying your bustIf you are very well endowed you may

want to downplay your bust so it does not overwhelm your look. Here is what to do:

Again a good bra is essential. You still want your breasts up high, so you can bring more attention to your waist.

V-necklines are your friend, although you don’t want it too low or show any cleavage. Scoop, swetheart and square necklines also work. The eye will focus on your exposed skin and not so much your breasts. If you are layering you can also use your jacket as the v-line as Georgette from GrownandCurvyWoman shows in the pictures below.

Opt for large necklaces: if you choose anything small your bust will just appear a lot bigger. It should rest above your bust line.

Other accessories can work well too. Direct attention away from your bust by having a different focal point like a nice

belt on your hip or a hat.Avoid baggy tops or ill fitting clothes:

tops and dresses should be fitted and show a clear waist definition.

Avoid skinny straps: you need much more support

Cap sleeves, shoulder pads or shoulder details can help to draw attention away from the best and up. That is why you should also not wear any sleeves that end at the mid section of your bust.

Buy shirts that fit; never wear shirts that gape at your bust. If you can’t find any that fit you, go for knitted tops instead. Alternatively, buy your shirts to fit your bust and have the rest taken in by your tailor.

Wide collars will draw to eye upwards and away from your bust.

Avoid lower armholes like dolman sleeves or batwings. The eye should be drawn upwards.

Play around with belts: belting them high must emphasize your bust and you may look better with a lower belt.

Lengthen your torso: so tucking blouses and tops is best avoided.

Avoid stiff fabrics, boxy blazers and big cable-knit sweaters. You will look much better in a torso-skimming dress that you can belt. A wrap dress will suit many busty women.

Prints can also be very effective in distracting attention away from your bust as Georgette so effectively shows above.

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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 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. 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.

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

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