Artista March 2020 Issue by Ley Navarro

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‘We’re different people now’: Shaina Magdayao opens up about working with ex-boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz

BY LANCE PAOLO LIM

haina Magdayao opened up about working with her ex-boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz in their film project together called Servando Magdamag. Magdayao, on the sidelines of the press conference for her upcoming 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival summer entry Tagpuan, took the opportunity

to clarify that her appearance in Cruz’s movie Servando Magdamag is just a cameo. “Actually, it’s not my film with [John Lloyd Cruz]. I’ll answer it once and for all para hindi na tayo humaba pa. It’s not my film with him. It’s his film. It’s a Ricky Lee material. It’s called Servando Magdamag. It’s directed by Lav Diaz. It’s not my film. Cameo lang po ako,” she said. Magdayao, who had the chance to work with Diaz in various films in the past, said she initially agreed to do the project as a way of giving back to the acclaimed director. “Sa lahat ng films na ginagawa ko po kasi with Direk Lav, hindi ko po hihindi-an ‘yan. I was able to attend so many international film festivals and the exposure he has given me is something na hindi ko inakalang mararating ko,” she stated. She went on: “Hindi ko inaka-

lang ma-eexperience ko sa tanang buhay ko. So isang malaking utang na loob ko sa kanya ‘yun. So this is my way of thanking him by not saying no. So I did a cameo to be very exact.” Then again, Magdayao said she feels happy not just because she was able to work again with Diaz, but also because she got reunited with ex-boyfriend

Cruz for their first-ever project together since their split 2012. “At first, before shooting the film, ang disposition ko was okay gagawin ko ‘to for the love of Lav Diaz. But was we ended and by the last shooting day, I’m happy that I can now say that I was able to support not just my director Lav Diaz also my friend, John Lloyd,” she stated. Admitting that she never expected that she would ever get the chance to work with Cruz considering their past, Magdayao said she’s happy that the opportunity to work with the Kapamilya actor — whom she referred to as her friend — arrived. “I did not see it coming, really. Whenever you would all ask me, ‘di ba? Hindi ko kasi siya nakitang possible na mangyayari. But I guess kagaya nga ng film na ito [Tagpuan], may mga chance encounters pa rin talaga tayo sa buhay. And naibigay ‘yung opportunity. And

For the second time around: Is Apl.de.Ap courting KC Concepcion?

as umugong ngayon ang pagkakaroon ng ugnayan ng FilipinoAmerican singer na si apl. de.ap ng Black Eyed Peas at showbiz royalty na si KC Concepcion matapos ang pagkikita umano ng dalawa dito sa Pilipinas. Kasunod ito nang kumakalat ngayon na mga retrato ng dalawa na magkasama sa isang restaurant. Matatandaan na 2013, una nang naging maugong ang dating status ng dalawa matapos aminin ng singer na sinubukan niyang ligawan si KC noon. Sa panayam kay apl noong 2013, sinabi niya na dahil sa kani-kanilang mga trabaho noon kaya hindi nagtuloy ang kanilang relasyon ni KC. “I was [serious] at the moment, you

know,” tugon ni apl sa panayam ng ABSCBN News. “But unfortunately, time didn’t connect well and I got too busy. But, you know, we are still

wala, nangyari. It was okay. Like what I said, I’m happy that I was able to support Lav and my friend.” Revealing that she and Cruz have rekindled their friendship, she went on: “Okay naman kami nu’n. Pero never ko talaga nakita sarili ko na magkakasama kami sa trabaho. It was something na never ko naman na-experience before din.” She continued: “Whenever you would always ask me, ‘I don’t think that it’s going to happen ever’ ‘I don’t see any

possibility.’ Because that’s the truth. And hindi ko talaga siya nakita. And ilang beses na rin ako natanong. Siguro sasagutin ko kung nandiyan na ‘yung opportunity. And the opportunity arrived.” Sharing how things have changed since the two of them have parted ways, she said: “It’s so nice because we’re different people now. And obviously, we’re both very happy with our respective lives. Pero maliit lang talaga ang mundo ng showbiz. Ganu’n talaga ‘yun eh.”

friends.” Ganun pa man, nanatili naman umano ang kanilang pagkakaibigan at nasundan pa ang pagkikita nang dalawa sa ilang showbiz gathering sa America. Nagbalik-Pilipinas si KC kelan lamang para daluhan ang kasal ng kaniyang mga kaibigan na sina Jay-R at Mika Javier. Samantala, abala naman sa “The Voice Philippines” Teens Edition si apl.de.ap bilang isa sa mga coach ng contest.

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“HALIK” Adds Sizzle to Jeepney TV

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Halik,” the series that shook up ABS-CBN’s primetime block in unprecedented ways, hits the airwaves again. The show starring Sam Milby, Yam Concepcion, Yen Santos, and Jericho Rosales revolves around extramarital affairs and its consequences as seen through the eyes of the male lead Lino (Jericho), an angle not commonly explored in programs with comparable plots. It also underscores the struggles of Jacky (Yen), the fearless wife of Sam’s infuriating womanizer character, Ace, and the spiteful ways of Jade (Yam). “Halik” gripped audiences, spawned memes on social media, and consistently enjoyed high TV rating. Its final episode achieved its all-time highest rating of 30.3, based on data from Kantar Media. The Kapamilya primetime hit was also a favorite among iWant’s streaming audience, and has been broadcast in Tanzania last year.

Two Julias Take Over Each Other’s Lives In Iwant’s “I Am U”

Experience the love, lies, and deception anew as “Halik” airs on Jeepney TV. Jeepney TV is available on ABSCBN. Subscribe also to Jeepney TV’s YouTube channel. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

ulia Barretto finds herself tormented by one unfortunate event after another after she crosses paths with a doppelganger, a girl who looks exactly just like her, in the mystery psycho thriller “I AM U,” streaming on iWant. The iWant original series features Julia as two identical yet vastly different girls—Elise, who has the best of everything in life, and Rose, who has close to nothing. The two unexpectedly meet when Rose saves Elise’s life. Both thankful and in awe of the their similarity in looks, Elise invites Rose into her world, treats her as her twin, and shares everything she has— including her house, family, and friends. As soon as Rose becomes comfortable, however, Elise sees her as a threat and suddenly wants her out of her life. In a party that changes everything, Elise bullies Rose into hiding inside a closet during a game of “Truth or Dare.” While inside, an accidental fire ensues, leaving Rose locked in. Elise and her friends cover up the tragedy and think everything is behind them--until one by one, they fall to their

mysterious deaths. How are the deaths linked to Rose’s demise? Who will be left unscathed? The digital series is helmed by iWant’s “Past, Present, Perfect?” and “Uncoupling” director Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, and produced by Dreamscape Entertainment in partnership with The IdeaFirst Company. Its cast also include Ina Raymundo, Richard Quan, Cedrick Juan, Kokoy De Santos, Adrianna So, Claire Ruiz, Lander Vera Perez, Yayo Aguila, Jenny Miller, and Tony Labrusca.

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FILIPINA SAMANTHA RICHELLE STARS IN ABS-CBN AND ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT’S INT’L SERIES “ALMOST PARADISE”

ilipina actress Samantha Richelle will prove that there is no tough job that women cannot handle as she goes through the most treacherous battles with American actor Christian Kane in the international series line-produced by ABSCBN, “Almost Paradise,” which will premiere on March 30 on US cable channel WGN America. Samantha plays Kai Mendoza, a police officer who will go on a mission to

hunt down powerful drug syndicates. “She can pretty much do it all. She is a tough cookie. She wants to constantly prove herself. In the end you’ll get to see how we’ll work together,” the actress said as she described her character. Aside from being an actress, Samantha is a popular fashion designer and influencer with her own clothing line. Meanwhile, other familiar faces who are in the series include Arthur Acuña,

Ces Quesada, Angeli Bayani, and Nonie Buencamino. The show also brings Filipino talent to the forefront, having over 100 Filipino actors as part of the cast. The series revolves around the life of Alex Walker, a Drug Enforcement Administration undercover operative who was forced into early retirement after being diagnosed with life-threatening hypertension. He decides to go to an island to live a peaceful life, but he ends up clashing with

criminals, putting his life in grave danger. In 2019, ABS-CBN International Production and Co-Production marked its first foray to Hollywood production as it signed a partnership with Electric Entertainment to line produce “Almost Paradise.” Owned by Dean Devlin, the producer of movies “Godzilla,” “Independence Day,” and “The Patriot,” Electric Entertainment is the company responsible for hit television series “The Librarians” and “Leverage.”

(L-R) Anton Del Rosario, ABS-CBN COO for broadcast Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, Samantha Richelle, ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN head of TV production LaurentiDyogi, and ABSCBN head of international production and co-production Ruel Bayani

Iza Calzado, Jodi Sta Maria, Sam Milby, at Maricel Soriano, bida sa bagong teleserye na ‘Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin’

BY EDO DARIA

xcited na ang apat na de-kalibreng artista na sina Iza Calzado, Jodi Sta Maria, Sam Milby, at Maricel Soriano para sa bagong teleserye na Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin. Sa naganap na pictorial at interview sa apat na cast members ibinahagi nila ang mga dapat abangan sa family revenge drama na aabangan sa Kapamilya Gold. “Pasabog! Cast pa lang. Actually kasi nung inupo ako dito it was first week of January nung sinabi na [makakasama sina] Jodi, Maricel, Sam, yung parang paa-

no mo hindi tatanggapin ito, paano mo hindi gagawin? And then nung sinabi na si direk FM Reyes, pasabog talaga,” pahayag ni Iza na gaganap bilang asawa ni Sam, at magiging “frenemy” o friendsturned-enemies ni Jodi Sta Maria.

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Para naman kay Jodi, bagong karakter ang bibigyan niya ng buhay sa ngayon. “Na-excite ako agad doon sa story, na-excite ako doon sa character. New stories and new characters always excites me kasi. And I felt na parang ang challenging ng mga mangyayari, hindi lang story wise, kundi character wise. Nung pinitch yung story, parang hindi ako nakahanap ng rason para hindi ko siya gawin,” kuwento niya.

Bagong kuwento ng “affair” at “revenge” ang magiging kuwento ng bagong serye ayon naman kay Sam, na dati nang gumanap sa pinag-usapang serye na Halik. “There’s a lot of revenge stories, and a lot of affair or kabit stories, but this on—because the original title of the show is ‘What Matters Most?’ and for me bilang Gabriel I can relate to that title because may point sa kwento na you have to choose what is more important actually, yung pagiging asawa o yung pagiging magulang,” ani naman ni Sam. Makakasama din ng tatlong artista ang beteranong aktres na si Maricel, kung saan siya ay gaganap bilang ina ni Jodi. Ito ang sumunod na proyekto ng Diamond Star matapos ang The General’s Daughter. Magsisimulang ipalabas sa Kapamilya Gold ang Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin, sa March 23.

Now part of Star Magic, Jimuel Pacquiao wishes to work with these two Kapamilya celebrities

ast Sunday, March 8, Jimuel Pacquiao debuted on the ASAP stage with Inigo Pascual officially introducing him as part of Star Magic. “I’m very happy ‘cause ever since din, I got interested in acting. So I’m very, very happy naman na I’m part of Star Magic now,” Jimuel said in an interview with PUSH. Thankful for the opportunity given to him, he said: “I don’t want to waste the opportunities na binibigay. And I’m new and I want to try a lot of things. Me, mahilig ako mag-try ng mga new things.”

While he proved performance on ASAP both sing and dance on he wants to focus “Sa ngayon, studying acting. And siging workshops here and steady,” he

through his that he could stage, Jimuel said more on acting. it’s just mostly uro dance and actand there para slow said. Revealing how he learned to sing and dance, he stated: “In the past, it was mostly just in school. Like I’ve done acting in school like presenting in front of the high school theater class. And also with the dance class. So yeah, I performed a few times like in school lang din mostly ganu’n. Or special occasions.” Now that he’s officially part of Star Magic, the eldest son of boxing champ and legislator Manny Pacquiao revealed who among the rosters of stars under the ABS-CBN talent management arm he wishes to work with. “Siguro ‘yung mga big stars na like you know, Kathryn [Bernardo] and Liza [Soberano]. That would be like a dream. Kasi they’re just really very good. And they’re very beautiful also. So it would be like an honor even just in a scene with them. It’d be nice,” he shared. Sharing how supportive his parents are with his newest endeavor, he said: “Well, they’re more supportive sa showbiz compared sa boxing ko kasi takot sila ‘pag nag-boboxing ako. So they’re very supportive pagdating sa showbiz.” ARTISTA WINNIPEG MARCH 2020 ISSUE

Jackie Forster, tuloy ang guidance sa mga anak na sina Kobe at Andrei Paras

Team up ni Joshua Garcia at Janella Salvador, posible bang mauwi sa totohanan?

BY KIKO ESCUADRO

a pambihirang pagkakataon, nakapanayam ng entertainment press ang dating aktres na si Jackie Forster. At sa kaniyang pagharap sa media, mas masaya na niyang ibinahagi ang maayos na relationship niya sa kaniyang mga anak na sina Kobe at Andrei Paras. Kuwento ni Jackie, pareho ng nasa wastong edad ang dalawa niyang anak

he’s not showbiz, he’s really an athlete. Which is the flip side noon ang hirap because, he’s so creative and when you talked to Kobe about fashion and ideas niya ang dami, ang dami. And I feel like he just need to learn to handle it,” paliwanag ni Jackie. Paliwanag pa niya, masaya siya nararating ng mga anak niya ang maayos sa career na kanilang pinili sa tulong ng

para makapag-desisyon sa kanilang buhay. “I don’t know. [issue between Jackie and Benjie Paras] Ayaw ko nang bigyan ng kahit na anong comment pa because everything is okay na and everything. And you know what, they’re adults na,” aniya sa tanong ng press sa opening ng Shinagawa Aesthetics Center sa BGC kung may say pa ba si Benjie sa reconciliation nila ng kaniyang mga anak. At ngayong, maayos na ang relasyon ni Jackie sa kaniyang mga anak, isa rin sa nilinaw ng dating aktres ang guidance na hiningi sa kaniya ng anak na si Kobe para sa career nito bilang isang artista. Aniya, patuloy ang adjustment ni Kobe sa showbiz scene. Una kasi itong gumawa ng pangalan bilang isang athlete. “Okay so when the beginning when he first came back, he didn’t really want anyone to know and because Kobe doesn’t want to do showbiz,

kanilang ama na si Benjie at ng management team nito. “So in the beginning, I was the one helping him because he doesn’t really want people to think na he wants to do this thing (showbiz) so I was helping him in the beginning. But then he asked and decided to stay longer and magtatagal na talaga siya sa Philippines, sabi ko ‘you know, ask your dad for more help.’ I think now, he’s back with VIVA.” Marami pa rin ang humihikayat kay Jackie na balikan ang pag-arte dahil sa hindi pa rin kumukupas ang ganda at talento nito.

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indi inakala ng Kapamilya star na si Janella Salvador na magiging mainit ang pagtanggap ng fans sa nabuong team up nila ni Joshua Garcia na nagsimulang mapanood sa The Killer Bride. Sa panayam kay Janella sa digital promotion ng kaniyang upcoming single na “Blanko”, inamin ng Kapamilya star na kahit siya ay nagulat sa positive reaction ng fans sa kanila ni Joshua. “Natutuwa ako sa support ng lahat and hindi ko talaga siya inexpect na after Killer Bride ganito ang supota ng mga tao sa amin. Kaya very thankful kaming dalawa ni Joshua sa lahat ng mga nanood, sa lahat ng talagang nagapapa trend, nagti-tweet, lahat natutuwa kami sa kanilang lahat,” aniya sa panayam. Dahil nabitin sa dalang kilig sa The Killer Bride, nasundan pa ito ng kilig sa isang episode ng Maalaala Mo Kaya kung saan mas lalong kilig ang kanilang naging hatid. Sa kanilang chemistry, aminado si Janella marami ang nadadala sa kanilang team-up ni Joshua na hiling na magkatuluyan nalang silang dalawa. Pero ayon sa aktres: “Friends kami ni Joshua e,

we’re really, really good friends and both of us, we don’t want to spoil that. Kasi sa totoo lang naman, friendship is forever so ayun.” Kung may positive, may negative reactions din na natatanggap si Janella sa kanilang team up, pero no reaction na lang daw si Janella sa mga ito. “Well, hindi pa naming napaguusapan ni [Joshua] pero, ‘yun nga sana mas mag focus lang tayo sa love, sa suporta na ‘yung mga nega, wag na papansinin, mga ganun, sana masaya lahat.” Sa huli, nais lang ni Janella na maging positibo ang lahat sa kanilang pagpapakilig ni Joshua. “Okay lang naman kiligin eh, dahil sa kilig niyo, meron kaming supporters and I’m very thankful for that, pero ayun sana lang, lahat tayo maging respectful sa isa’t – isa wala tayong dina-down na ibang tao, sana we know, where to place ourselves pa rin no matter what happens, kasi siyempre, lahat tayo may personal life. As much as I’m thankful, sana lagi tayong masaya na lang,” pahayag ni Janella. Sa ngayon, tutok si Janella sa promotion ng kaniyang single na “Blanko”.

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Franki Russell addresses dating rumors with Marlon Stockinger

Sky Quizon wishes he could have met John Lloyd Cruz before taking on his role in ‘Tabing Ilog The Musical’

ky Quizon isn’t new to the theater discipline. In fact, the former Pinoy Big Brother alum, a graduate of the University of the Philippines Diliman, has been exposed to various stage productions during his college days. And now, he officially debuts as Rovic (originally played by John Lloyd Cruz in the TV show) in the musical reimagining of the hit 1999 ABS-CBN teen drama Tabing Ilog. But has he tried reaching out to John Lloyd Cruz to seek advice on how he should play the iconic role? “Well, what I did was I tried watching ‘yung mga Tabing Ilog na clips. But parang even the management — I don’t know if they were able to contact John Lloyd na ma-invite manood because medyo MIA [Missing In Action] siya ngayon,” he told PUSH. Since he wasn’t sure how to contact John Lloyd Cruz, he did his research about the show instead. “So as much as I want to reach out and ask for tips kung paano niya binuhay si Rovic before, I just did my own homework. Ako na lang ‘yung nag-research. Pinanood ko siya. At siyempre dati pa siya. Tinitingala ko na siya before pa,” he said. When asked what question he would ask John Lloyd Cruz if he ever gets a chance to meet the Kapamilya actor in the flesh, he said: “Siguro itatanong ko kung gaano niya kamahal si Edz.” The 21-year-old PBB alum also admitted to feeling the pressure as he takes on the role played by one of the most promising actors in the Philippines. “Well, sobra. Definitely nandu’n ‘yung pressure kasi it’s a big, iconic role before. [Tapos] bida si John Lloyd. Pero ako sobrang blessed lang, thankful na sa

akin binigay [at] pinagkatiwala ‘yung role ni Rovic ni John Lloyd before,” he said. He went on: “Gusto ko lamang mas galingan at ipakita na kung paano ko bibigyan ng hustisya ‘yung character ko.”

Quizon also said he hopes to give a new flavor to Rovic’s character through his perspective on the various issues confronting the youth today. “Definitely kung paano ko tingnan ‘yung mundo ngayon, ‘yun ‘yung nilagay kong flavor at timpla kung papaano ko gagampanan ‘yung role ni Rovic,” Quizon said. Tabing Ilog The Musical runs from March 7 to April 26 at the Dolphy Theater located inside the ABS-CBN complex.

ranki Russell has finally spoken on rumors that she and Marlon Stockinger are dating. Last February, former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Franki Russell and race car driver Marlon Stockinger sparked dating rumors after photos and videos of them getting cozy with each other made rounds online. Not only did the two of them look sweet in the photos taken during their trip to La Union with some of their friends, but they were also spotted at a launch of a makeup line just days after the first set of snaps circulated on social media. During the March 5 episode of Tonight with Boy Abunda, Franki Russell finally addressed the speculations surrounding the real status of her relationship with Stockinger. When asked by host Boy Abunda if she and Marlon Stockinger are officially together as a couple, the FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano actress immediately responded by saying: “No po.” Russell, who admitted she’s hanging out with him, says she sees nothing wrong about going out with Stockinger. “[We’re] getting to know each other po. As in friends kami. We’re hanging out in groups. We’re enjoying getting to know

each other. We’re both single. He’s single, I’m single. I see nothing wrong,” she said. Meanwhile, Russell also shares how she felt when netizens started comparing her to Stockinger’s ex-girlfriend, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. “There was a time when I would read negative things. Pero ngayon na-realize ko it’s not going to make me feel any sort of happiness to read negative things. So I just try to block na lang and not read,” she said. Russell, a Filipina-Kiwi celebrity who spent most of her life in New Zealand, admitted that she’s into meeting new people right now mainly to widen her circle. “Sobrang bago. We’re just exploring. I’ve been here in the Philippines for one year so open talaga to meeting people and making my circle bigger because I don’t go out too much. So it’s nice to meet new people,” she stated. Asked if she’s open to any form of possibility, she answered: “Siyempre naman.” Franki Russell has been previously paired with her ex-housemate Diana Mackey. Meanwhile, Marlon Stockinger and Pia Wurtzbach, broke up after a threeyear relationship in December 2019.

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‘Let’s not spread panic’: Iza Calzado, may payo sa gitna na virus outbreak

Anne Curtis, Erwan Heussaff introduce newborn

veryone, I would like to introduce outrdarling daughter, Dahlia Amelie Heussaff.” This was how new mom Anne Curtis introduced her newborn child as she made the announcement on Instagram that she has given birth. The It’s Showtime host welcomed her bundle of joy, a healthy baby girl, in Australia on Monday, March 2. Sharing a photo of her daughter with her hands clasped onto her thumb,

little hand every step of the way... even when that little hand isn’t so little anymore,” she added. Also on Instagram, Erwan posted a photo of his child’s feet as he introduced “our beautiful little daughter” to the public “I never knew that my heart could grow so quickly in just one day. I also had no idea that I could fall in even more in love with my wife. Anne was so impressive throughout her pregnancy and labor and I will forever be in her debt,” he

Curtis wrote: “Never knew I could love someone so much. So much that it hurts in a good way,” she wrote as caption. “It’s an unexplainable kind of love. The kind I’ve never felt before. It’s so overwhelming and fills your heart to the brim with pure happiness. I will always be here to love, protect, guide and hold her

wrote. Dahlia, whose name is inspired by Anne’s character in her first film Magic Kingdom, is the actress-host’s first child with her vlogger husband Erwan Heussaff. The two tied the knot in a garden ceremony held at Queenstown, New Zealand in November 2017.

Sandbox Fest 2020 opens with the one-woman play ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

BY RHEA MANILA SANTOS

fter its successful sold out shows during its first run in 2018, the Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical productions brings back the works of English playwright Duncan Macmillan— Every Brilliant Thing and Lungs, in this year’s Sandbox Fest 2020. The festival opened last March 6 with Philstage Gawad Buhay nominee Teresa Herrera performing for the press preview night.

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a gitna ng dumaraming kaso ng apektado ng novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ibinahagi ng Kapamilya actors na sina Iza Calzado at Sam Milby ang kanilang mga ginagawa para protektahan ang sarili. “Honestly it’s just really about strengthening my immune system. Unfortunately not everybody will have access to a vitamin drip. Not everybody will even be able to afford the vitamin C that can take as many. For me that’s my personal pangontra, just awareness,” pahayag ni Iza sa interview ng PUSH, matapos ang pictorial para sa kaniyang bagong pagbibidahang teleserye na Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin. Pagpapatuloy ni Iza, makakatulong kung bibigayan ng pokus ang sariling kalusugan, at iiwasan ang pagpapanic. “Of course, if a person is sick, let’s try not to be near them, or make beso, or touch our face after being near them. Let’s just be mindful, and let’s

not spread panic. I think everybody just need to sleep better, and be more mindful, wag kayong magwalwal please,” ani Iza. Aminado naman ang kapwa aktor na si Sam na nag-alala siya noong tamaan ng lagnat nitong kamakailan, na nagdulot pa ng kaniyang pagliban sa isang taping. “Honestly two weeks ago, medyo na-scare ako kasi nilagnat ako and all the symptoms, tapos the next day dapat may taping, pero hindi ako nag-taping. So I isolate myself for a few days. But yung lagnat nag-last lang naman ng six or seven hours, so hindi naman gano’n katagal it wasn’t too scary. Pero I had sore throat, sinuses, ubo, it’s a bit scary,” kuwento ng aktor. Sa ngayon may 33 nang kasong kumpirmado ng coronavirus cases sa Pilipinas, kasunod nito ay ang pagdeklara ng Presidente ng public health emergency sa buong bansa.

Every Brilliant Thing is a onewoman show that breaks the barriers of a typical play by making different audience members participate all throughout the show. It is told through the point of view of a young woman named Angela who relives her childhood memories and how she tries to understand her mother’s depression. Her coping mechanism takes the form of compiling a list of things that makes her appreciate life better every day. It’s no wonder Teresa Herrera’s shows were sold out performances during Every Brilliant Thing’s first run in 2018 because she

is an engaging and charismatic performer, even during the saddest moments in the play. Herrera never lets her infectious energy down throughout the play’s continuous hour and a half run. Herrera draws the audience into her character’s mind, almost reading her like a diary, but also like sharing a long chat with a good friend. More than just a look into Angela’s colorful life, Every Brilliant Thing also helps open up discussion on issues like mental health and depression. Actresses Teresa Herrera and Kakki Teodoro take turns in the one-woman play, Every Brilliant Thing. Tickets are available through Ticketworld online or 891-9999 and The Sandbox Collective at 0956-2004909, 0917- 5545560 and 5867105. Festival passes are available through The Sandbox Collective. The play is directed by Jenny Jamora.

Gretchen Barretto turns 50, celebrates with sister Claudine

ctress Gretchen Barretto turned 50 last March 6 and the actress had various celebrations including one with her sister Claudine. In an Instagram post, Claudine shared a photo of her sister’s birthday celebration with their friends, which included the controversial Atong Ang. “Happy happy birthday to my Ate @gretchenbarretto its a Privilege to have u as my Sister. i luv u #doubleinfinity” the actress captioned her post.

Claudine also posted a video clip of her moments with Gretchen, which has now 160,000 views. Thanking her youngest sister, Gretchen replied, “You’ll always be my baby girl.” Claudine has always been vocal about how her ‘ate’ has helped her during tough times. In a recent post, she again

expressed her gratitude towards Gretchen. “I just want to honor my ate for wanting and helping me be the best version of myself. I’ve been feeling down lately and depression is starting. My ate always knows what to do and what to say and I am blessed. Thank you will never be enough. I love you @gretchenbarretto.” It was in February 2019 when Gretchen and Claudine publicly revealed

via social media that all was well between them after reportedly not being on good terms for years. Late last year, the sisters were embroiled in a controversy after Gretchen and her other sister Marjorie allegedly had a spat at their father’s wake. Claudine and Gretchen have been supportive of each other amid the controversy.

Ogie Diaz defends Kim Chiu on van shooting incident: ‘Wala namang kaaway ‘yan’

gie Diaz came to Kim Chiu’s defense after netizens started speculating over the motive behind those who fired bullets at the latter’s van in a shooting incident earlier this week, March 4.

ni Kim,” he said. He also recalled a time when Kim offered to give him a ride while he waited for a taxi outside ABS-CBN. “Napakabait niyan. Alam mo naging driver ko ‘yan si Kim Chiu. Kasi

The radio host and entertainment columnist said that Kim—despite having being involved in various controversies in showbiz—would never do anything that might do her harm in the future. “Feeling ko ‘yung nangyari kay Kim Chiu mistaken identity. Kasi kilala ko si Kim Chiu, wala namang kaaway ‘yan. Minsan may ex siya, hindi din naman niya inaway kahit parang may hindi kagandahang nangyari sa kanila ng ex niya,” he said. He added: “Tapos nagkaroon din sila ng konting alitan ni Maja Salvador, hindi din naman siya nag-react.” Diaz said he also believes that Chiu surviving the traumatic event could

one time nag-aantay ako ng taxi dahil ako kay color coding. Biglang may pumara sa akin na parang magarang kotse. Sabi niya, ‘Mama Ogs, saan ka? Halika na, ako ngayon ‘yung driver mo. Hatid kita.’ Hinatid ako ni Kim,” he said. Various celebrities have offered well-wishes to Kim Chiu – including her real-life boyfriend and Love Thy Woman co-star Xian Lim. Kim’s home network, ABS-CBN, has also released a statement condemning the horrible incident. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Kim said: “Diyos ko, ako pa ba? Wala [akong nakasamaan ng loob]. Ang masasabi ko na lang, life is really precious. Kahit wala kang sakit, wala kang kasamaan ng loob. Kung natamaan ka ng balang iyon, siguro wala ka na.” She added: “I am very happy and very thankful na more than 100 messages ‘yung natanggap ko. ‘Yung cellphone ko endless ‘yung tawag. Safe naman ako. Nagpapasalamat ako dahil nag-alala sila para sa akin. Sana makita na kung sino ang bumaril sa kotse ko.”

only mean she’s deserving of the life given to her. “Ganu’n siya kamahal ni Lord. Ganu’n kamahal ni Lord ang mga sakay dun. Ibig sabihin talagang napakabuting tao

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Significant Events in March in Philippine History

arch 1, 1782: The Tobacco Monopoly, a program under Spanish government control, was introduced in the Philippines by Governor General Jose Vargas Basco. Transplanted from Mexico as “a source of revenue needed to free the Spanish crown of the financial burden of its overseas holdings”; it ended in 1882. March 1, 1888: Some 800 native Filipinos and mestizos wrote a petition to the Spanish governor-general and marched in procession with the civil governor of Manila, Jose Centeno, a mining engineer & anti-clerical. They presented a petition demanding the immediate expulsion of the friars of the religious orders, and of the Archbishop, whom they declared unworthy to occupy the Primacy of the Islands and the secularization of the benefices and confiscation of the friars’ estates. March 2, 1847: Cayetano Lonzon Arellano, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines under the American Civil Government, was born in Orion, Bataan. He occupied a high position in General E. Aguinaldo’s government; died on December 23, 1920. March 2, 1878: The first official nationwide census in the Philippines was carried out by the colonial Spanish government. The census yielded a count of 5,567,685 persons in the archipelago as of December 31, 1877. The friar Manuel Buzeta estimated that the population in 1799 was 1,502,574. March 3, 1894: Paz MarquezBenitez, a story writer, educator and editor, was born in Lucena City, Quezon. She authored the first Filipino modern Englishlanguage short story Dead Stars and has had permanent influence in Philippine literature; died on December 10, 1983. March 4, 1879: Rosa Tolentino Sevilla -Alvero, an educator, writer and social worker and one of the notable suffragists in Asia who fought for the Filipino women’s right to vote, was born in Tondo, Manila. She founded the first Filipino- initiated school, Instituto de Mujeres, now the Rosa Sevilla Memorial School in Quezon City. March 5, 1899: The first Protestant church in the Philippines, the Central Methodist Episcopal Church, was founded during the American occupation. March 6, 1884: Spain introduced tax reform in the Philippines including the abolition of the tribute and its replacement by the cedula tax. March 6, 1909: The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) founded by American botanist Edwin B. Copeland was officially established setting up an institution dedicated to research and education in agriculture and related disciplines. March 7, 1988: The cityhood of Samal and Tagum, both in Davao del Norte

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Researched and Compiled by Tony A. San Juan, OCT-Ret. Province were ratified March 16, 1521: Portuguese ex March 8, 1902: Inventor and Na- plorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew, tional Scientist Gregorio Y. Zara was born serving and sailing under the Spanish crown, in Lipa City, Batangas. Dr. G. Zara was the arrived and landed in Homonhon Island, off former dean of the college of engineering the coast of Eastern Samar. Magellan later at Feati University and pioneered the study in April 1521 was defeated and killed in the of solar energy, designed an alcohol-fueled Battle of Mactan led by Chief Lapulapu. airplane and with 30 devices and equipment March 17, 1881: The Spanish Topatented to his name. bacco Monopoly was abolished. The To March 9, 1891: Jose P. Laurel, 4th bacco Monopoly was the 1782 economic president of the Philippines under the Japa- program of Spanish Governor-General Jose nese-sponsored Republic during World War V. Basco, in which tobacco production in II, from 1943 to 1945, was born in Tanauan the Philippines was under the total control City, Batangas. of the government. March 10, 1906: Alejandro G. Ab- March 17, 1957: Ramon del Fi-

adilla, regarded as “Father of Modern Tagalog Poetry”, was born in Rosario, Cavite. A Filipino poet, essayist and fiction writer he wrote the poem “Ako ang Daigdig” (I am the World) in 1955. March 11, 2007. The charter for the cityhood of San Juan in Metro Manila was approved. March 12, 1942: General Douglas MacArthur, Field Marshal of the Philippine Army, evacuated from Corregidor Island during World War II. March 13, 1992: The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 722. It is a governmentcontrolled agency as a public-private partnership to push forward vital public infrastructure such as tollways, airports, seaports, and also major real estate developments March 14, 1903. The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), an acronym for Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company was founded by Charles M. Swift. The only electric power utility and distribution company in Metro Manila was acquired by Don Eugenio Lopez in 1962.

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erro Magsaysay, the 7th President of the Republic of the Philippines, died in a plane crash in Balamban near Cebu City. Born on August 31, 1907, in Iba, Zambales province, he was chief of state from 1953 to 1957 and popularly known as “ idol of the masses”. March 18, 1928: General Fidel Valdez Ramos, military leader, politician and13th President of the Philippine Republic, was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Ramos was the Philippine Constabulary chief and AFP deputy chief of staff under the Marcos Regime and was President Corazon Aquino’s Secretary of National Defense. Popularly known as “FVR” and “Eddie”, he was Philippine President from June 30, 1992, to June 30, 1998. March 19, 1731: Maria Josefa Gabriela Carino Silang, the wife of Diego Silang, was born in Santa, Ilocos Sur. Gabriela is best known as the first female revolutionary leader of an Ilocano movement for independence from Spain; executed by hanging on September 30, 1763, called as “ La Generalia” and “Joan of Arc of Ilocandia”. March 20, 1843: Ambrosio Flores,

General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army and a trusted aide of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, was born in Manila. He succeeded General Antonio Luna as Secretary of War after his assassination. He was the first governor of Rizal province from 1901 to 1904; died on June 24, 1912. March 21, 1998: The Urdaneta town in Pangasinan, founded on January 8, 1888, and named after Fray Andres de Urdaneta, became a city after the ratification of RA 8480. March 22, 1869: General Emilio Aguinaldo, first president of the Philippine Republic was born in Kawit, Cavite. March 22, 1897: A revolutionary government was established at the Tejeros Convention in Cavite replacing the Katipunan. General Emilio Aguinaldo was elected president while Supremo Andres Bonifacio was chosen as Secretary of Interior. March 23, 1889: Camilo Olaviano Osias, educator, writer and politician, was born in Balaoan, La Union. He wrote the book “Barrio Life and Barrio Education”; was the Philippine Resident Commissioner to US Congress in 1929 and was 6th & 8th senate president in 1952 and in 1953; died on May 20, 1976. March 23, 1901: President Emilio Aguinaldo was captured in Palanan, Isabela by American Forces. March 23, 1935: The 1935 Philippine Constitution was approved by US President Franklin Roosevelt. March 24, 1934: US President Roosevelt signed the Tydings-McDuffie Law providing, among others, a 10-year transition period under the Commonwealth of the Philippines in preparation for the granting of independence. March 25, 1986: President Corazon Aquino, issued Proclamation No. 3, abolishing the 1973 Constitution, the Parliament (Interim Batasang Pambansa), the Supreme Court, the office of the Prime Minister, and all national and local positions, creating a revolutionary government under what she called the “Provisional Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines” or “Freedom Constitution”. March 26, 1920: The Philippine Flag was adopted as the official flag of the Republic of the Philippines. March 28, 1945: Rodrigo Roa Duterte was born in Maasin, Southern Leyte. He is the 16th president of the Philippines March 29, 1521: Explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet reached Masao or Limasawa Island, off the coast of Southern Leyte Province. He made a “blood compact” with Rajah Kolambo, King of Masao or Limasawa Island. March 30, 1900: The Department of Public Instruction, the forerunner of the Philippine Department of Education was esPls. turn to page 27.

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Cai Cortez heralds OFWs as ‘heroes ng Pinas’ Character actress Cai Cortez shares her thoughts on Pinoys working abroad during her recent trip to the Middle East.

A week after van ambush, Kim Chiu says: ‘Tuloy ang buhay’ Life goes on for Kim Chiu after what is undoubtedly the most terrifying moment of her life.

ife goes on for Kim Chiu after what is undoubtedly the most terrifying moment of her life. It has been exactly a week since the actress was caught in the middle of a shooting incident when the van she was riding in was fired at by two unidentified men on board a motorcycle in Quezon City.

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uring a recent trip to Dubai, actress Cai Cortez couldn’t help but share her thoughts while spending time abroad. Last March 8, the talented comedienne said that even though she enjoys traveling to different places

cus sa craft ko and be a better actor. Pero sa kabilang dulo every time nakakakita ako ng baby or toddler, di ko mapigilang mamiss mga babies ko. Salamat sa Diyos na supportive naman asawa and family ko, panatag ako na mababantayan

because of work, she still couldn’t help but miss the company of her baby daughter Carmen. This made her realize the struggles that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) must go through in order to support their families in the Philippines. The 31-year-old actress admitted she has gained a newfound respect for OFWs and urged them to keep working hard for the future. She wrote, “Being far away from my children for work is such a bittersweet experience. On one hand, masaya ako na I’m doing something for myself para maadvance ang career ko. Para magfo-

sila ng maayos sa bahay. Pero alam ko na hinahanap pa rin nila akap ni mama bago matulog. Nadagdagan tuloy ang bilib ko sa mga kababayan natin na OFW or mga lumuluwas para lang makapagtrabaho. Sinasacrifice ang sariling comfort para lang makapagprovide ng magandang future sa kanilang pamilya. Lodi ko po talaga kayo. Sana isang araw eh magbunga ang lahat ng hard work natin at dadating ang panahon na pwede na kayong umuwi para makiss goodnight ang mga anak natin. In the mean time, laban lang mga momshies and popshies! Para sa kinabukasan heroes ng Pinas #Dubai #latepost

In her latest post on Instagram, where she opened up about her realizations following the shooting incident, Kim said that the harrowing experience has made her realize just how short and precious life is. “[But], most of all, [I] felt God’s presence he protected me, my personal assistant and my driver. None of us was hurt. He is really powerful amongst us all. I must say it was a miracle. I could not explain the feeling but I know He was with us and so our guardian angels,” she said. Kim, 29, also thanked her ABS-

CBN bosses and Star Magic family, as well as her handler, family, and friends, for helping her get through the scary ordeal. “Thank you sobra sa inyo. So many people helped me get through this. I am blessed to be surrounded with these kind of people. They don’t have to do this, ang dami na nilang pinoroblema but still they insisted to help me. Now everything is slowly unfolding and I am glad that I am alive despite,” she added. Kim went on: “I realized a lot of things, you discover people who are willPage 26 pls.

Claudine Barretto set to make showbiz comeback; in talks to do new serye, film

laudine Barretto is set to mark her comeback in showbiz this 2020, her manager, Bianca Lapus, confirmed. “I’m one of her close friends and I’ve been comanaging her with Star Magic since last year,” Bianca told PUSH in an exclusive interview at the screening of the digitally restored Kailangan Kita, which starred Claudine Barretto and Aga Muhlach. Sharing Claudine’s comeback preparations, Bianca said: “We’re just basically planning for her comeback. And now,

we’re doing everything. Like right now, nagda-diet siya.” She added: “Nagpapaganda, nagpapa-sexy. Pineprepare niya ‘yung sarili niya to make a comeback. She’s really excited to work again.” “As a co-manager, siyempre dalawa kayong nagpu-push. Siyempre alam naman nating she’s one of the original babies of Star Magic talaga. It just really happened that she’s back with Star Magic. More than a co-manager, as a good friend also I’m making other ways also para makatulong sa

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kanyang pagbabalik.” Bianca said that Claudine, dubbed the Optimum Star, is set to do one teleserye and a film. “We have an offer for a soap opera. Well, ‘yung movie nasa negotiations stage pa. But we’re just really focusing now on ‘yung ayusin talaga ni Claudine ‘yung sarili niya,” she said. “We also have an offer from other networks. Pero siyempre, we’re prioritizing

more siyempre ang kanyang pagiging tunay na Kapamilya.” According to Bianca, she came in as Claudine’s manager months before the latter got embroiled in various controversies involving the latter’s family. Last year, reports about Cathy Garcia-Molina directing Piolo Pascual and Claudine Barretto reunion movie — the continuation of Olivia Lamasan’s “Milan” — came out.

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A week after... Con’t. from page 24.

ing to help, people who care for you and people who just wants to bring you down. I don’t want to get mad at them or ‘hate’ them. Puno ng pasasalamat ang puso ko, I’m just happy that I am here posting another IG post and thanking HIM for this precious life! Tuloy ang buhay! “Now no need to be scared. Kung wala ka namang ginagawang masama, there is no need to be scared.” Last Friday, March 6, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, whose agency oversees the national police, said that investigators are still looking for leads in Wednesday’s gun attack involving the actress. Meanwhile, Philippine National Police chief Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa said that authorities on checkpoints will flag down motorcycles that have two riders and lack license plates.

Rachelle Ann Go says London home is a dream come true Filipina-actress singer Rachelle Ann Go said she still can’t believe that she and her husband, Martin Spies, now have a home to call their own in London.

ilipina-actress singer Rachelle Ann Go said she still can’t believe that she and her husband, Martin Spies, now have a home to call their own in London. In her latest Instagram post, the “Hamilton” star recalled having gone through “months and months of confusion and anxiety” while deliberating whether she and her husband should stay in London, move to New York City, or settle down in the Philippines. “[But] my husband reminded me, ‘Everything will be okay, God is

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in control...’ After almost a year we found a [home],” she said. “December 1st, my husband got the keys while I was still in Manila. I got here in London on the 15th of December and as I opened the door, I felt like a kid opening a Christmas present,” she continued. “I never realized that I will be living in London with a husband. Dreams do come true. God is truly faithful. Most of the time we worry, overthink and panic. But let us be patient, it will all work out in His perfect time. Keep pursuing what you want, you’ll get it! Claim it,” she added. It was in January when Rachelle first revealed to Push that she and Martin had acquired a place to call their own in London, saying that it took them a year before they were able to find the perfect home. “Sobrang bait ni Lord kasi hindi ko naman akalain na makakabili ako ng bahay doon kasi mahirap talaga maghanap and naka-tiyempo talaga kami,” she said. As for the design of their house,

Rachelle revealed: “We really prayed for two-bedroom house pero itong house na ‘to parang four-bedroom, three bedroom and a study room, naka-bonus pa nga eh tapos may garden, which that’s actually [my husband’s] priority kasi he is South African and he loves to grill.” Rachelle and Martin tied the knot in a private beach wedding in Boracay in April 2018, after more than a year of being a couple.

A Checklist of Essentials for Job Search “What do you crow about when you have nothing ‘Canadian’?”

he bane of every newcomer job seeker is lacking that elusive ‘Canadian experience’. And when you don’t have any ‘Canadian education’ or ‘Canadian training’ or ‘Canadian credential’, seeking a good position and building a good career become more difficult. I didn’t believe this when I first came here. I said to myself, “surely Canadian employers are broad minded and have a wider worldview that talent is without borders.” But I saw this hardship first hand, in my clients, acquaintances, friends, relative and myself. In fact, some who have immigrated here a long time ago were so daunted by the problem of having nothing ‘Canadian’ that they totally gave up looking for work, surviving by other means, e.g., social assistance, taking on the unpaid supportive roles within their families (child-rearing or caring for aging kin). Others went back to their former jobs in their home countries and coming back here for short periods of time to be with their families. So what do you crow about when you don’t have anything ‘Canadian’? 1) Show to employers that you have the skills required. Take some recognized skills tests (that quantify the outcomes) in your profession and write down your excellent scores in your resume. Then, be ready to prove this when you go for an interview. Your goal should not only be to pass but to surpass employers’ expectations as well as the performance of other candidates. For example, recruiters commonly require a 60 WPM (words per minute) typing and 7,000 KPH (keystrokes per hour) alpha-numeric data entry. If you can make this 80 to 100 WPM and/or 10,000 KPH, you surely will stand out. 2) Show to employers that you have the knowledge required. Be ready to excel in technical examinations in math,

science and specific subject matters that are crucial in your profession. Just like skills tests, it is not enough that you obtain a passing score. Of course, a 100% mark is the best outcome. If not, hitting the upper 90s should be your goal. 3) Show to employers that you have superior language skills. Assessment of language proficiency is done by many non-profit agencies, some for free. As a general rule, career counsellors say that CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) Level 6 or 7 is good enough for non-native English communicators looking for professional positions. Educators raised the bar when they said that universitylevel English is CLB Level 8 or 9. By implication (and in actuality for some) these are also the levels expected by professional regulating bodies given that most professions require obtaining a university or college degree. I still believe though that if you can go up to the highest quartile, meaning, Levels 10 to 12, then your language skills will indeed be convincingly superior which you can then note down the scores in your resumes and be ready to prove when you meet the employer through a series of language tests and/or the job interview. This should be true in all types of communication skills tested: reading, writing, speaking and listening. I say this because I have met people who speak flawless English but can hardly write a sentence without a grammatical mistake. 4) Show the employer that you have a great and winning personality. How you do this is up to you. They say that different personalities have different ways of expressing themselves. Communicate your soft skills in the best way you can. So if you have nothing Canadian, you cannot afford to be mediocre. You must do your best to stand out from among the pack of jobseekers.

1) Curriculum Vitae (CV). This is a written list (no page limit) that is sort of a general resume that includes everything about your professional life: education, training, licences, certifications, experiences (both paid and unpaid such as internship, co-op placement, volunteer), skills (hard & soft, technical & non-technical, personal attributes), projects, affiliations, etc.. You are expected to prepare and continually update only one CV. 2) Targeted Resume. This is a written piece (one or two pages) that gives emphasis on everything that is related (directly or remotely) to the specific position you are applying for. You are expected to prepare as many targeted resumes as the job ads you are applying for. 3) Professional or Occupational Portfolio. This is a compendium or collection of all the documents or artifacts related to your professional life: curriculum vitae, resume, cover letter, list of references, employer reference letters, client testimonials, diplomas, certificates, transcripts, awards, work samples, proofs of English proficiency, etc.. You are expected to prepare only one portfolio for as long as you continuously update it. 4) Reference List. This is a list of the people and their contact information who can attest to your professional/ occupational qualifications. 5) Job Search Business Cards. This contains not only your name & contact information but also the position you are looking for and short statements on the keys points that qualify you for that position. This is not your old business card from your previous position/s.

6) 30-Second Commercial. This is a short self-introductory/ self-marketing pitch that can be used in interviews, cold calling, networking, information meetings, job fairs, recruitment sessions, speed mentoring meetings and other career- related events. 7) Interview Script. This is a list of questions and answers that you should prepare before you go for a job interview and which you can use for practise. You can revise this, as needed, if you apply for another related job in your field. 8) List of Target Companies. This is a list of the companies that need your skills, experiences and qualifications. It includes basic information about each company: name, address, phone, email, website, contact person & that person’s position , products/services, clients/customers, etc. 9) Networking List. This is a list of people in your professional circle plus, of course, their contact information and organizational identity. 10) Job Search Log. This will help you keep track of your applications. It should contain essential information such as position applied for, company name, date applied, method of application, job reference number if there is any, etc. 11) Job Search Calendar. This will help you organize your time and keep track of your appointments. The above can be prepared manually (in paper form) or electronically (saved in laptop or a cloud storage). When done, only then can you claim that you are really job search ready.

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zar (Researched and Compiled by Tony A. San Juan, OCT-Ret.). Source References: Teodoro A. Agoncillo. History of the Filipino People. 8th edition. Garotech Publishing, Q.C.1990; Horacio de la Costa, SJ. Readings In Philippine History. Bookmark, Inc., Makati City, 1992; Sonia M. Zaide. Philippine History and Government. Third edition. All-Nations Publishing Co., Quezon City, 1994; Sonia M. Zaide. The Philippines: A Unique Nation. Second edition.All-Nations Publishing Co., Quezon City, 1999. Wikipedia; Google.

tablished by General Otis, March 30, 2014: The Philippine Government filed a Memorandum in the United Nations Arbitration Court regarding the shoals and reefs in the West Philippine Sea. March 31, 1521: The Spaniards celebrated the first Catholic Mass at Limasawa Island or Masao near Butuan City. March 31, 1764: The Spaniards retook Manila from the British under Governor-General Simon Anda Sala-

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Rudy Fernandez, walang kapalit para kay Lorna Tolentino Lagpas isang dekada nang biyuda si Lorna Tolentino.

Charo Santos to Daniel Padilla: ‘I hope you evolve into a Hyun Bin’

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ala nang hihigit pa sa puso ni Lorna Tolentino sa naging pagmamahalan nila ng namayapang aktor na si Rudy Fernandez. Kasunod ito nang naging pagdiriwang 68th birth anniversary ni Daboy kung saan nag-alay sila nang mga bulaklak, lobo,

Matatandaan na taong 2008, pumanaw si Rudy matapos ang halos ilang taon na pakikipaglaban sa sakit na cancer. Aniya, sa edad niya ngayon na 58 hindi na niya inaasam na magkaroon pa ng asawa na tila naging payo na din ng kaniyang mga anak na sina Rap at Renz Fernan-

at panalangin sa himlayan ng namayapang aktor sa Heritage Park noong March 3. “Yung love story namin ni Daboy [Rudy Fernandez] nag umpisa niya akong magustuhan, bata pa ako. Pinangako niya, papakasalan niya ako, ten years ang difference namin, tinupad naman niya ang pangako niya. Siguro, hindi pwede ‘yung nakilala mo lang,” sabi pa ni LT sa panayam ng press sa naging contract renewal niya sa Beautéderm corporation.

dez. “Kasi sinabi rin ng mga anak ko na wag na eh. 46 lang ako nung nawala si Daboy, so nung mga 40s dapat doon pa lang bago mag 50, pero ngayon na 58 na ako, malapit na ako mag senior, hindi ‘yun ang priority ko talaga. Lalong na-lessen na ‘ay okay lang,’”pahayag pa ng aktres. Sa ngayon, abala si Lorna sa pagganap bilang si Lily sa numero unong Kapamilya series na FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.

Cristine Reyes wins Best Actress in Portugal film fest

ristine Reyes bagged the best actress award at the 2020 Oporto International Film Festival in Porto, Portugal. The actress was recognized for her role as Mara in the thrillerdrama film Untrue, where she stars opposite actor Xian Lim. Viva Artists Agency, her talent agency, announced the good news via an Instagram post on Sunday, March 8, congratulating Reyes for her big win. “We’re very proud of you, Cristine! Congrats #TeamUntrue,”

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haro Santos-Concio was all praises for Daniel Padilla, her co-star in Whether the Weather is Fine. “Magaling. He has the instincts of an actor. He does his homework. Inaaral niya ang character niya. Sa set naman, maalaga siya. Feeling ko si Yoon Se-ri (a character from Crash Landing On You) ako,” she said in a press interview on Monday, March 9, 2020. Charo has been very vocal about her admiration for Crash Landing On You’s Hyun Bin who plays the character of Captain Ri Jeong-hyuk in the series. The ABSCBN executive hopes that Daniel would evolve into someone like Hyun Bin in the future. “Nagkita nga kami nung Friday. Nag-dubbing kami ng some parts. Sabi ko I hope you evolve into a Hyun Bin. Pero sabi ko, ‘Bata ka pa naman, you’re allowed to have your adventure.’ You get to know yourself better. [Because] when Daniel matures, you see naman how he takes care of the agency wrote. In Untrue, a bruised and beaten woman named Mara (Reyes) seeks the help of the police to protect her from her husband. As she narrates how she married a lunatic, her husband, Joachim (played by Xian Lim), also defends himself and tells his own version of the events. Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (Mr. & Mrs. Cruz, Ang Huling Cha-cha ni Anita), Untrue had its Philippine run last month

Kathryn (Bernardo),” she stated. Whether the Weather is Fine tells the story of the aftermath of typhoon Yolanda, which hit the country in November 2013. It will be directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad.

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