Today's Libre 11102009

VOL. 7 NO. 243 • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Lord,

salamat po sa pagsubaybay at pagmamahal N’yo sa amin at kami ay naligtas sa mga bagyo. Bagama’t nahirapan kaming makabawi mula sa lahat ng nasira, alam naming hindi N’yo kaming pababayaan. Gabayan N’yo rin po ang lahat ng mga taong nakaranas at nakararanas pa ng kalamidad sa panahong ito. (Jocelyn dela Cruz)

The best things in life are Libre

BERDENG BUHOK ISANG malaking bungkos na dahon ng kamote ang nakapatong sa ulo ng babaeng taga-Bontoc na naglalakad kahapon sa mga pilapil ng rice terraces. Dahil sa sunud-sunod na kalamidad madalang na ang gulay sa maraming lugar, kaya sa malaking halaga maibebenta ang pasan ng babae. EV ESPIRITU

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things you have to know today

YYYYY Wala ka raw kapalit sa buhay niya GEMINI

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•Iyong KAPALARAN ngayon

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•Mga Congressman tuloy sa LAS VEGAS

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•Sparmate bilib kay PACMAN

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Check mo charger mo Papalitan ng Nokia mga palyado nitong charger na gawa sa Tsina

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ELSINKI— Sinabi kahapon ng kumpanya ng cell phone na Nokia na papalitan nito ang 14 milyong charger na ginawa ng BYD Co Ltd. ng Tsina sapagkat maaari itong magkahiwa-hiwalay.

“We are undertaking this exchange program as a proactive, precautionary measure. We are not aware of any incidents or injuries relating to these three [models of] chargers,” ani Doug Dawson, tagapagsalita ng Nokia. Sinabi ng Nokia na sasagutin ng BYD, third-party supplier nito, ang lahat ng gastusin sa

pagpapalit. Nasa average na $1 ang benta ng charger sa mga kumpanya ng cell phone. “The plastic covers of the affected chargers could come loose and separate, exposing the charger’s internal components and potentially posing an electrical shock hazard if certain internal components are touched while the charger is

plugged into a live socket,” ayon sa kumpanyang Finnish. Hindi agad mahagilap ang BYD upang mahingan ng pahayag. Limitadong bilang lang ng charger ng ilang modelo na ginawa ng third-party supplier sa isang tukoy na panahon ang saklaw ng pagpapalit— ang modelong AC-3E at AC-3U na ginawa sa pagitan ng Hunyo 15, 2009 at Agosto 9, 2009; at AC4U na ginawa sa pagitan ng Abril 13, 2009, at Okt. 25, 2009. Para sa karagdagang impor-

masyon at upang makita kung saklaw ng programa ang charger mo, mag-log on sa http://chargerexchange.nokia .com o i-text ang sumusunod na format “charger model, manufacturer name, 26 digit charger serial number” sa 09053224923 (Globe), 09202678978 (Smart) o 09228589360 (Sun). Maari ring tawagan ang Nokia Careline sa 886-1234 mula 8:30 ng umaga hanggang 8:30 ng gabi, Lunes hanggang Linggo. May ulat ng Reuters

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NEWS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

100 DAYS

Imbentaryo 13 araw na lang Ni Amy R. Remo

LUMIIT ang imbentaryo ng petrolyo sa bansa sa mas kaunti para sa dalawang linggo kaysa kalimitang pantatlong linggo dahil sa pagtigil sa pag-angkat ng gasolina at diesel ng mga kumpanyang hindi nagre-refine ng krudo bunsod ng utos na pagpako sa presyo ng produkto. “Don’t panic. Government will not allow shortages. We don’t even have to talk about

contingencies because we’re not in a problem situation yet,” pagtitiyak ni Energy Secre-

Balak magtaas ng pasahe M A G S A S A M PA n g petisyon upang magdagdag ng halos P2 sa pasahe ang mga grupo ng jipni kapag inalis na ng pamahalaan ang pagpapako sa presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo.

K a p a g P 4 h a n ggang P5 kada litro ang taas ng krudo dahil sa pagtatapos ng Executive Order No. 839, m g a P 1 - P 2 a n g h ihinging taas sa pasahe ng mga drayber. Amy R. Remo

tary Angelo T. Reyes sa publiko kahapon. Sinabi ni Reyes na mauubos ang imbentaryo ng bansa makaraan ang 13 araw. Sa isang dayalogo sa mga kumpanya ng langis at pangkat pantransportasyon, sinabi ni Reyes na kadalasang para sa 21 araw ang imbentaryo para sa finished prod-

HINDI maitago ni Pinky Aquino -Abellada ang kanyang saya nang makita niya ang mga dibuho ng 30 pintor na naglunsad ng exhibit upang gunitain ang ika-100 araw ng pagkamatay ng kanyang inang si Cory Aquino. Ang ‘Yellow Democracy’ ay isinasagawa sa Sigwada Gallery sa Quiapo.

ucts— gasolina, diesel at kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas at bunker fuel. Ngunit tinutukoy lang niya ang mga inangkat na produkto. Ang Petron Corp. at Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. nagre-refine ng krudo upang gawing gasolina, diesel at iba pang mga produkto.

Open sa discounts BUKAS ang mga kumpanya ng langis na magbigay ng diskwento bilang bahagi ng “package of relief” sa mga lugar na hanggang ngayo’y hilahod dahil sa pagkakadagok ng mga bagyo sa Luzon. Ito ang sinabi kahapon ni Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera matapos makipagpulong sa mga kumpanya ng petrolyo sa kanyang tanggapan sa Department of Justice. Norman Bordadora

REM ZAMORA

Nograles, mga taga-Kongreso tuloy na tuloy na sa Las Vegas MALIBAN sa pagnanais na mapanood ang sagupaang Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto, gusto rin ni Speaker Prospero Nograles na makatabi sa mahabang biyahe patunong Estados Unidos ang ina ng boksingero. “It’s a long flight, I’ll enjoy it more by sitting beside her because I will not even feel the air turbulence,” ani Nograles, tinutukoy si Aling Dionisia. Sa kabila ng panawagan ng pagtitipid sa gitna ng trahedyang dinulot ng mga bagyo, pangungunahan pa ni Nograles ang ilang kongresistang tutulak din sa Las Vegas upang panoorin ang bakbakan sa Nob. 14

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(Linggo sa Maynila). Walang nakikita si Nograles na masama sa pagtulak sa US kasama ang ilang kongresista, kahit pa ilang linggo pa lang ang nakalilipas mula nang salantahin ng mga bagyo ang Luzon. “Just like you, congressmen have freedom of movement, you cannot stop anybody from going around, as long as they are not using government funds. We can be absent in Congress for a day or two,” ani Nograles, na kadarating lang mula sa isang opisyal na biyahe sa US. Sinabi ni Nograles na maliit lang ang gagastusin niya sa tiket sa eroplano dahil sa

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frequent flier miles niya. Makatitipid din siya sa bayarin sa hotel dahil iho-host siya ng mga kapwa Davaoeño sa Las Vegas. Tinanggi rin ni Nograles na may 50 iba pang kongresista na sasama sa kanya. GC Cabacungan Jr., FTJ Ochoa

2 pagsabog sa QC at Mandaluyong DALAWANG pagsabog ang naganap kahapon ng madaling-araw sa Metro Manila. Wala namang nasaktan at maliit lang ang nasira. Naganap ang unang pagsabog sa tanggapan ng San Miguel Corp. (SMC) sa kanto ng San Miguel Drive at Doña Julia Vargas Avenue s a O r t i g a s C e n t e r, Mandaluyong City, 3:02 ng madalingaraw. Halos dalawang oras makaraan nito, isang gawang-bahay na pampasabog ang pumutok sa harap ngPuregold Supermarket sa Commonwealth Avenue sa Quezon City. DJ Yap, Julie M. Aurelio

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Guro sa Sulu pinugutan ng Abu Sayyaf

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INAPON ng mga bandidong Abu Sayyaf ang pinugot na ulo ni Gabriel Canizares na nasa loob ng sarili niyang backpack sa labas ng isang kargahan ng gasolina sa Jolo kahapon ng madaling araw, sinabi ng mga may-kapangyarihan.

Makalipas ang limang oras, natagpuan ang katawan niya dalawang kilometro ang layo, malapit sa main gate ng 3rd Marine Brigade sa bayan ng Patikul. Dinukot ang gurong si Canizares, 36, sa Jolo noong Okt. 19. Humingi ng P2-milyong ransom ang mga dumukot sa kanya para sa kanyang paglaya, ngunit P150,000 lang ang nalikom ng pamilya niya, ani Maj. Gen. Ben Dolorfino, hepe ng Western Mindanao Command. Inutos na ni Pangulong Macapagal-Arroyo sa militar at pulis na tuldukan na ang “heinous and inhumane atrocities” ng Abu Sayyaf, ayon sa tagapagsalita niyang si Lorelei Fajardo. Sinabi ni Philippine National Police Director General Jesus Verzosa na maaaring pinugutan si Canizares bunsod ng pag-aresto noong Sabado sa isang kumander ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

FEATURES

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

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APPY Birthday Anna Alpay ng Quezon City. Ikaw ang nanalo ng birthday blowout for 10 persons sa Dairy Queen Gateway Food Express branch para sa 25th birthday mo sa Nov. 11. Hintayin ang tawag ng INQUIRER LIBRE para sa detalye ng blowout mo.

Samantala, binabati ng INQUIRER LIBRE ang mga sumusunod: Nov. 8— Mark Angelo C. Brutas, 3, Tondo; Cherry Jamaica Rieza, 5, San Jose del Monte; Ferdinand Agpaoa, 36, Bulacan; Cacai Milan, 33, Bulacan Charlene

NOV. 9— Peping Gan, 46, Manila

NOV. 9— Richard Singian Cheng, 25, Valenzuela Mangaldan, 21, Parañaque; Bryan Mark c Amistad, 27, QC; Ma. Jinnefer Y. Bayron, 23, Bacoor; Ma. Tiffany C Morta, 3, Davao; Cristine Jane S.Prevendido, 1, Pasay; Nov. 9— Desiree S. de Vera, 30, Caloocan; Prisca

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Laoyon, 32, Bulacan; Mary Grace Uy, 34, San Juan; Eleonor G. Acolintava 38, Pasay; Peping Gan, 46, Manila; Nelson Gan, 50, Manila; Ma. Olcalyn Badonio,19, Caloocan; Melanie deMesa, 32, Laguna; Yehoshua E. Mendoza, 1, Navotas Nov. 10— Melvie Tejada, 29, QC; Ezra

NOV. 10— Nelson Gan, 50, Manila

Nicole Infante, 1, Rizal; Smith Stephineson dela Pena, 18, Taguig; Ralph Lawrence Antipala, 3, Malolos; Rolando L. Ebuenga III, 5, Manila; Vina Tumbagahan Urquiola, 20, Cavite; Evan Joshua C Amistad, 13, QC; Dew Briz, 5, QC; Arvil Luna Cortado, 31, Bulacan; Smith Stephineson

NOV. 12— Elaine G. Cadurnigara, 28, Pasig

dela Pena, 18, Taguig; Nov. 11— Nelson Merced, 28, Caloocan; Heartlyn Merced, 4, Caloocan; Chrysler Llandrin B. So, Bulacan; Jillian layne g. mayugba, 3, QC; Francis Bernadette Roque, 18, Manila; Kristine Bernadette Delos Santos, 19, Bulacan; Angelica C. Roque, 7, Nueva Ecija; Victoria Holgado, 46, Baguio; Nov. 12— Nerissa Santos, 29, Mandaluyong; Hyziel G. Cudiamat, 34, Manila; Nov. 13— Ana Maria Adriano, 39, Manila; Rich-Ann Ellado, 19, QC; Queen Morales, 13, Pasay; Francois Flordeliz, 30, Manila; Mark Allan Labay, 22, Pasig; Nov. 14— Jambalos Chastine 22, An-

NOV. 13— Rich-Ann Ellado, 19, QC

NOV. 11— Leonard J. Gasid, 20, Makati tipolo; Mary Joy Anne, 6, QC. Linggu-linggo, isang lucky birthday celebrator ang mananalo ng Dairy Queen blowout. Para makasali, i-text ang LIBRE (space) kumpletong pangalan, magiging edad, lugar, petsa ng kaarawan sa 09178177586 o sa 09209703811 dalawang

NOV. 13— Ma. Rica S. Masacupan, 36, Muntinlupa linggo bago ang birthday mo. Halimbawa: LIBRE Cristine Paita, 25, Caloocan, Nov. 19

Puwede ring ipadala ang mga detalyeng ito sa [email protected] at magsama ng picture at contact numbers.

35 taon agwat ng edad nila DEAR Emily, Fifty years old na ako at nagtatrabaho sa bahay ng isang businessman. Ako ang pinakapunong chimay sa 10 tauhan sa bahay ng amo ko. Hindi ako nagtatrabahong maghugas ng pinggan o maglabada o magluto. Ako ang in-charge sa lahat ng ginagawa ng mga maids at cooks, at maski kung nasaan ang mga driver sa oras na ’yon. Dahil 30 years na ako sa pamilya, pinasusundo ako at hatid ’pag papasok ako araw-araw. Ang problema ko ay nang namatay ang asawa ng businessman, masyado na siyang nagdepende sa akin. Lahat ay inaasa na niya sa akin, maski pagbihis niya at pagsama sa pagsimba. M i n s a n n a n g magkasama kami sa kotse, sinabi ng busi-

SIGURO nga’y h i n d i k a mukhang pera. Kung iba ’yan, nilundag Emily na nila ang A. Marcelo kanilang pagkakataon. [email protected] Sabihin mo sa kanya ang nessman na pakasalan ko na lang daw siya at tunay na loobin mo. hindi daw siya nag- Kung may isip siya, matutuwa pa siya sa bibiro. Nabigla ako dahil pagiging totoo mo. Silalam kong maid lang bihan mo nang mabuti ako sa kanya. Hindi ako itong amo mo at panito pinapansin noon. gaanin mo ang buhay niya. Ihanda mo ang Hindi ako kumibo. M u l a n o o n , bihisan niya, magpalulumalayo na ako ’pag t o k a n g m a s u s t a nalam kong mag-iisa syang mga pagkain upkami. Ayokong ma- a n g h u m a b a a n g palapit ang kalooban buhay niya. Sabihin mo sa niya sa akin dahil hindi ko type ang matan- k a n y a n g h u w a g da. Siya’y 85 na at s i y a n g m a g - a l a l a ayokong sabihin ng d a h i l a a l a g a a n m o mga anak at kaibigan siya hanggang gusto niyang mukha akong niya. Hindi natutulog pera. Masaya na ako ang langit at lahat ng s a s w e l d o k o a t s a pagsisikap at pagtitiis b u h a y n a m i n n g mo ay tiyak na may kapalit. Karma ang dalawa kong anak. Amy tawag doon.

EMILY’S CORNER

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Lahat ng panaginip may kahulugan ANG lahat ng bagay ay ibiniyaya ng Panginoong Diyos sa ating buhay. Ang hindi ko lang maintindihan ay kung bakit inaalila ng mga tao ang Diyos.

ELBA marketing and event general manager Sam Hontiveros (left) awards the prize to students from Lyceum of the Philippines, the winners of the ELBA round in the Umami Culinary Challenge.

‘Hot’ prizes awarded THE PASSION for cooking burns brightly at the first ever Umami Culinary Challenge. At the heart of the competition for delicious and savory dishes, the Umami Culinary Challenge found a strong ally in ELBA Appliances with its range of reliable and affordable kitchen equipment. The cookers from Italy provided the stoves for all culinary challenges, as well as conducting its very own ELBA round where winners got to take home ELBA microwave ovens. The Umami Culinary Challenge gave ELBA freestanding ranges to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the Umami Bowl Award, the grand prize for the group category. For more information on ELBA Appliances visit them at Unit 50 Cortuos Bldg., 25 Eisenhower St., Greenhills, San Juan or call 7214686, 722-6267 or fax 726-8525.

SOAP MAKING SEMINAR SET LEARN how to make different kinds of soap and start your own soap business. The Golden Treasure Skills Development Program will conduct soap-making seminar at the Training Rooms A and B of the Department of Trade and Industry Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Manila, on Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Topics to be discussed are sourcing of materials and costing. Participants will learn different kinds of soaps, household and body products through lectures and hands-on training on how to make liquid dishwashing soap, liquid hand soap, liquid allpurpose soap, bar detergent soap, powder soap, dishwashing paste soap, herbal bath soap, and glycerin (transparent bath soap), liquid bleach, fabric softener, tile and bowl cleaner, glass cleaner, air freshener, car shampoo, tire black. New bonus courses include how to make body scrub, foot spa soap, foot spray, foot powder, hair shampoo and hand and body lotion. Participants will receive certificates of training right after the seminar. All the materials will be provided. For questions, call 421-1577 913-6551, 436-7826 or 433-7601 or log on to www.GoldenTreasureSkills.com

Gawin N’yo po ito, gawin po N’yo ’yan, ibigay po N’yo sa akin ito, ilayo N’yo po ako sa mga anumang kapahamakan. Ahhh isang katerbang gawain para sa Diyos. Kung ating iisipin ay ibinigay na Niya ito sa ating lahat pati na ang paglikha ng buhay ay biniyaya na sa atin. Gusto mo ng lahi? Mag-asawa ka o kaya ay kumuha ka ng kapareha at magniig kayo at maari kang magkaanak. Gusto mo ng kayamanan magtrabaho ka o mag-

negosyo ka o kaya naman ay tumaya ka sa lotto at doon ka maaring maging milyonaryo. Ang problema ng maraming mga tao ay hindi nila maunawaan ang kanilang mga sarili kung ano ang kanilang gagawin sa kanilang buhay. Marami ang hindi nila malaman kung saan sila magsisimula, samantalang ang iba naman ay parang nasa gitna ng ilog na napakabilis ng daloy at swerte sa buhay. Ayon sa mga naging pag-aaral ng mga

mistiko sa buong mundo, hindi iniintindi ng mga tao ang kanilang panaginip na nagbibigay ng mensahe sa kanila. Hindi mangyayaring managinip tayo ng walang kahulugan at walang mensahe sa ating buhay. Kung alam lang ng marami ay halos lahat ng mga bagay na maaring maganap sa ating buhay ay una itong natanggap ng ating kaisipan sa panaginip. May isa akong kaibigan halos isang linggo ay parati niyang napapanaginipan ang kanyang namatay na ina at parati ay may binabanggit sa kanya ang petsa.

Tinanong niya ako kung ano ’yong petsa at sabi ko sa kanya na hintay-hintayin niya iyon at may magandang dalang balita sa kanya. Gano’n nga ang ginawa niya itinaya niya sa lotto ’yong petsa na kanyang napapanaginipan at nanalo siya ng limang numero sa 6/45. Para sa kanya ay malaking tulong ito dahil malaki ang kanyang pangangailangan noong panahon na iyon at magbuhat noon ay palagi na niyang binabantayan ang bawat panaginip. Lahat tayo ay may mga kakaibang panaginip. Kung gus-

to ninyong malaman ang kahulugan ng inyong panaginip ay mag text o email lang po kayo at sasagutin po namin ito sa ating babasahin. LIBRE PO ITO. [email protected] O kaya’y text sa 0919647-9464/ 0906-5739635. Kristoph Kastro Ang Philippine Parapsychologist Society ay kasapi ng International Para Psi Society na nakabase sa NewYorkShire London na tanging mga nakapasa lamang sa mga makasiyentipikong pagsusuri ng World Para Psyche Investigators.

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ROMEL M. LALATA, Editor

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Lolo Aga, Lola Jan By Dolly Anne Carvajal

top model

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GA Muhlach and Janice de Belen’s love child, Igiboy Muhlach, will soon be a dad. He married his longtime girlfriend Patricia Petil in civil rites last Oct 24. What was his parents’ initial reaction? “Natawa lang sila,” says Igi “Ginawa ko daw silang lolo at lola at an early age.”

Name: Marga Joson Birthday: May 24 Age: 17 Height: 165 cm. Weight: 96 lbs. School/course: University of Santo Tomas/BS Information Systems Ambition: To become a professional singer and model NAKASALI si Marga sa round of 151 sa Are You the Next Big Star? ng GMA. Lumabas na rin siya sa December 2008 catalog ng Sony. Bokalista siya ng kampeong banda ng UST battle of the bands. WANNA be on top? Be the next Libre Top Model. Mag-email ng CLOSE UP AT FULL BODY SHOTS sa [email protected] at isama ang buong pangalan at kumpletong contact details. PHOTOS BY RODEL ROTONI

ANG WEATHER FORECAST NGAYONG LINGGO Tuesday, Nov. 10

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Thursday, Nov. 12

Friday, Nov. 13

Saturday, Nov. 14

Sunrise: 5:55 AM Sunset: 5:25 PM Avg. High: 31ºC Avg. Low: 24ºC Max. Humidity: (Day)71%

Sunrise: 5:54 AM Sunset: 5:25 PM Avg. High: 32ºC Avg. Low: 23ºC Max. Humidity: (Day)70%

Sunrise: 5:55 AM Sunset: 5:24 PM Avg. High: 32ºC Avg. Low: 24ºC Max. Humidity: (Day)70 %

Sunrise: 5:55 AM Sunset: 5:25 PM Avg. High: 31ºC Avg. Low: 23ºC Max. Humidity: (Day)71%

Sunrise: 5:54 AM Sunset: 5:24 PM Avg. High: 31ºC Avg. Low: 23ºC Max. Humidity: (Day)72%

AGA Muhlach (left) and Janice de Belen

Simply Sam Milby By Bayani San Diego Jr. IT’S hard to believe, but actorsinger Sam Milby describes himself as a “simple” dresser: “I’m into plain, no-frills stuff. Most of the things in my closet are either black or white.” He built a spacious walk-in closet on the second floor of his home, adjacent to his spiffy

SAM Milby and his closet.

bathroom. Like the toiletries in the washroom, the clothes in the closet are neatly arranged— jackets and long-sleeved tops in one section; shirts, caps and jeans in another. Although he’s an avowed Bench man, he shops for imported brands prior to concert tours abroad.

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I suddenly feel so old. Igi used to attend my kids’ birthday parties. What advice did his parents give him? “That I should change my ways,” Igi quips. “And that I should learn from my mistakes and, put God in the center of our marriage so it will work … and that Patty and I should strive to be good parents.” Any names they have in mind for the baby? “Alejandro Miguel for a boy—my second name and Patty’s lolo’s name is Miguel. Adriana Dominique for a girl, from Patty’s second name Monique.” Will they allow their baby to join show biz? “He/she has to finish school first.” What are the adjustments they are going through as newlyweds? “We don’t go out and I can’t drink that much anymore. We often stay home, order pizza and watch DVDs. We let our maid go, so we will learn to manage by ourselves. I cook, Patty washes the dishes. I do the laundry, she cleans the house. I clean up our dog, Spartan. But … happy naman kami.”

Tough acts to follow

Being the son of Bong Revilla

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009 mom, Rosanna Roces, who has said quite a mouthful about the Revillas? “Okay naman kami. Nag-usap na rin kami ni Grace na pag tungkol sa anak namin, kaming dalawa na lang ang maguusap, para di magulo. What about Lovi Poe? “Split na talaga kami.” Jolo requested me not to reveal the reason for their breakup. However, I wrote an item about Lovi in a previous column which might give a clue. Is his new leading lady, Melissa Ricks, next in line to occupy his heart? “Maybe,” he says with a wink. “Masarap siya kumagat sa eksena namin (laughs).” Surely, he’s got that irresistible Revilla charm, this Jolo good fellow!

‘MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT’ EXTENDED! Columbia Pictures announced today that the theatrical run of ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ has been officially extended. The concert/documentary on the late music superstar was previously scheduled for a limited two-week engagement only, starting Oct. 28, but is now set to run beyond Nov. 10, its supposed end-date. ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ can still be seen at the SM North Edsa IMAX Theatre and other selected cinemas nation-wide. The public is advised to check newspaper movie sections for directory listings and screening times. The film’s run has also been lengthened in most international markets, including the U.S. A backstage look at the late Michael Jackson during rehearsals for his supposed comeback concert tour that would have started last July in London, ‘This Is It’ has already broken the record for all-time biggest-grossing concert or documentary feature in the Philippines.

Giveaway trivia

My son IC Mendoza has a guest appearance as Babaeng Linta’s sidekick in Darna. He told me that Marian Rivera’s folding chair has a Darna design with matching wings at the back. He asked her where she bought the unique chair; Marian told him that it’s a gift from Dingdong Dantes. Isn’t that confirmation enough that Dong and Marian are flying high on the wings of love?

Women still after gay ‘Idol’

Just chilling? PATRICIA and Igi Boy Muhlach

and grandson of Ramon Revilla are Jolo Revilla’s best credentials. But he’s coming into his own. “I hope to achieve what they both have achieved,” he says. “But they are tough acts to follow. I’d like to be known on my own merits.” Jolo top-bills Pepeng Agimat (6:45 p.m., Saturdays on ABS-CBN 2), originally portrayed by his lolo. Do the Revillas really have an agimat when it comes to women? “Friendly lang kami sa girls,” Jolo says. “Di naman kami babaero. I’ll try my best na ’wag dumami ang anak ko.” I’ll break the Revilla tradition [in that way]. He laughs, “Tama na si Gabs, who’s now 4 years old. He stays with me, but Grace can visit or take him to her place any time.” How are things between him and Grace’s OLO Revilla

Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa were spotted with Angel Jacob and some friends at Reserve bar. Was it just a spur of the moment chill-out night after their taping of Dahil May Isang Ikaw, or are the ex-lovers finding their way back to love? The road in our hearts that takes us apart is the same road that leads us back.

ADAM Lambert

Join Sayaw Pinoy contest THE National Committee on Dance of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts organized the Sayaw Pinoy: The NCCA National Dance Competition as part of its efforts to promote dance in its various forms – folkdance, ballet, modern/ contemporary, hip hop and dance sport/ ballroom. It aims to stress the importance of the competition as a means of motivation for artistic excellence but not an end to itself. It also hopes to teach emotional fitness through teamwork as the group experience will bring about dependability, responsibility, commitment,

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sportsmanship, discipline, creativity and awareness of the value of the art of dance. Consequently, acquiring the value of working together toward common goals will extend to daily undertakings beyond the competition. The Competition is open to all Filipino citizens residing in the Philippines. All participants must be at least 13 years old as of November 20, 2009, the deadline for the submission of entries. For details, please go to this link: http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/announcements/sayawpinoy.php

ADAM Lambert, last years ’American Idol runner-up sings ‘Time For Miracles,’ the theme song from director Roland Emmerich’s disaster film epic ‘2012.’ Adam grew up in San Diego, California, home to a large Filipino community. That could only mean rock’s new star has Pinoy friends so yes, he craves our food every now and then. Was there positive reaction from fans when you admitted being gay? I was a little nervous coming out. But I had to do it because there was so much speculation. I didn’t want to go through the rest of my career with people constantly trying to figure out what I’m about and getting into my personal life, so I just figured I’d crack it wide open. Now we can just get past it and make some music.

Despite your admission in that Rolling Stone article, women are still attracted to you. Maybe it feels safe for them. Maybe they feel like, “Okay, well, I can fantasize about this guy but I don’t have to worry about my husband being mad about it.” Maybe there’s a safety there because I’m not available for that sex. Who were your musical idols when you were younger? Definitely, Freddie Mercury...I discovered the music of the ’70s a little later though. I grew up with Michael Jackson, Madonna, the big pop stars of the ’80s and ’90s. Later, in my 20s, I got into the whole Summer of Love era, that whole movement in San Francisco. I got into Jimi (Hendrix), Janis (Joplin) and the Beatles, and then Led Zeppelin and Queen. I loved T. Rex and Sweet, Gary Glitter and Bowie. Ruben V. Nepales

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Q11 races ahead with RunnerSpeak RUNNING is the new badminton. And while it is the latest sports craze to hit the country, it has already endured the test of time, having been around since the ancient Greeks first introduced the Olympics. In response to the needs of the growing running community, Q11 steps up its programming with the newest television show devoted solely to the sport— RunnerSpeak. The first and only running show on Philippine free TV was launched last Nov. 6 at the spacious multi-level outdoor shop R.O.X. on Boni-

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facio High Street at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Guests who donned their running shoes trooped to the “starting line” where they had the chance to taste the thrill of the race. Registrants were presented with “race bibs” which contained their raffle stubs. Prizes raffled throughout the evening included gym memberships from Fitness First, gift certificates from Res Toe Run, as well as merchandise from R.O.X., Adidas Personal Care products (distributed by Unisell Corp.), Timex, The North Face, Acer, and Side-

trip Travel Magazine. Healthy race food was within reach courtesy of Growers Nutribar and Fourth St. Kitchen (FSK), and celebratory drinks from Novellino wine greeted guests upon crossing the “finish line.” “Running is one of the easiest sports to take up. It’s something we’ve been doing since we were kids. Its health benefits are great and best of all, there’s no expensive equipment involved. All you need is a good pair of running shoes,” said RunnerSpeak producer Ronald delos Reyes during the launch. “As we went

through each shoot, I would be surprised at the number of prominent people who are into running. Politicians, business moguls, socialites, movie stars. A lot of influential people from different sectors are devoted to the sport,” he added. Indeed, running has caught the Philippines by storm because of the variety of races to choose from: marathons, skyrunning, ultramarathons, triathlons, duathlons, trail running...the list goes on. RunnerSpeak gives viewers a chance to get in on the action every Sunday on Q11 at 2:45-3:15 p.m. Fitness enthusiast Joanne Ignacio and comedian Manny Paksiw lace up and hit the ground running as hosts of this trailblazer.

Lyceum exams for scholarship INTERESTED applicants for the Jose P. Laurel-Sotero H. Laurel Presidential Scholarship at Lyceum of the Philippines University may still catch the qualifying exams scheduled on Nov. 14, 22, 29, and Dec. 6 and 13.

The scholarship is open to all fourth year high school students seeking financial assistance for their degree programs. Aspiring applicants must belong to the top 10 percent of their graduating class of at least 35 students. Courses covered by the scholarship are Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism, Accountancy, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Customs Administration, Electronics Engineering, Journalism, Mass Communication, Legal Studies, International Relations and Nursing. Applicants should submit any form of

certification from their high school principal that they belong to the top 10 percent of the graduating class and are of good moral character. The certificate should indicate the total number of graduating students and the applicant's class rank based on the most recent grading period. Free tuition and miscellaneous fees, a renewable monthly s t i p e n d , b o o k a llowance per semester a n d u n i f o r m a llowance per school year comprise the scholarship benefits. For more details, call 527-1758 or 4043115 and ask for Jack Nicklaus Quimpo.

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LAMANG SA UMBAGAN SALUDO ang mga naka-sparring ng boxing champ na si Manny Pacquiao sa kanyang kahandaan para sa laban niya kay Miguel Cotto ng Puerto Rico. Makikita si Pacquiao sa file photo habang dibdibang sinasanay ni trainer Freddy Roach.

Tigresses SPARMATES KAY PACMAN tataya vs Lady Stags INAASINTA ng University of Santo Tomas na mapanatili ng init nito sa pagharap nito ngayon sa nanghihina na San Sebastian sa single-round quarterfinals sa Shakey’s VLeague Season 6 second conference sa FilOil Flying V Arena sa San Juan. Layon ng Tigresses na gawing walo ang sunod-sunod na panalo sa pagsagupa nila sa Lady Stags alas-6 ng hapon ngayon. Babanggain naman ng Adamson at Ateneo ang Far Eastern U at St. Benilde simula alas-2 ng hapon. CPT

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HOLLYWOOD—Sa sariling pagtaya ni Urbano Antillon ay marami na siyang naging ka-spar, pero wala pa siyang nakakatagpo na tulad ni Manny Pacquiao. “He’s one of the hardest workers in the sport,” anang Mehikano na nakabase na sa California. Si Antillon ang pangunahing lightweight contender para sa WBC na may rekord na 26-1 at 19 knockout. Sumabit si Antillon sa Team Pacquiao bi-

lang sparring partner ng iniidolong Pilipino na makikipag-giyera kay Miguel Cotto sa Nob. 14 (Nob. 15 sa Maynila) para makuha a n g W B O w e l t e rweight crown ng Puerto Rican sa MGM Grand sa Las Vegas. Sinabi ng 27-anyos na mandirigma na ma-

tapos ang ilang buwan ng pakikipagsapakan kay Pacquiao ay inaasahan niya na dodominahin ng mala-kidlat at malakas bumayo na southpaw ang laban niya kay Cotto. “The speed has always been the key why Manny Pacquiao has been successful,” ani Antillon. Maging ang mga ka-spar na sina Shawn Porter at Rashad Holloway ay nagsabi sa Fighthype.com, na lamang si Pacquiao kay Cotto.

NEW YORK —Kevin Durant scored 28 p o i n t s a n d Ru s s e l l Westbrook contributed 17 points and 10 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed to a 102-74 home victory over the short-handed Orlando Magic on Sunday. “That was about as good as we could possibly play,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks told reporters before adding he felt the strong ball movement, Oklahoma accumulated 27 assists, had helped contribute to the dominant performance. Guard Thabo Sefolosha added 13 p o i n t s a n d 1 0 r ebounds with center Nenad Krstic scoring

Meneses bagong simula sa JRU Ni Cedelf P. Tupas ANO MAN ang hindi niya nagawa bilang manlalaro ay gusto ni Vergel Meneses na tuparin bilang coach. Makaraan ang ilang araw ng haka-haka, si Meneses na isang dating King Bomber ay pormal nang pinangalanan bilang head coach ng Jose Rizal U na mula pa noong 1972 ay sabik nang makatikim ng kampeonato sa NCAA. Maging si Meneses na naglaro para sa Bombers mula 1986 hanggang 1989 ay nabigong bigyan ng korona ang koponan. Pero ang manlalaro na kinilala bilang “Aerial Voyager” noong naglalaro pa sa PBA ay umaasa na magagawa na niya ang hindi niya nagawa noon dahil siya na ang may dala sa pangkat. “I don’t feel any pressure,” ani Meneses na naging PBA MVP noong 1995. “Of course, I want to bring a championship, but my target is to reach the Final Four first.”

14 points despite dislocating a finger on his left hand. Krstic made four of five shots in the first quarter, then scored six more once he returned after having the finger treated. His shooting forced Magic center Dwight Howard to move outside to challenge him, while the rest of the team gave him time to make his shots. Reuters NBA RESULTS DETROIT 88 Philadelphia 81; Phoenix 102 Washington 90 OKLAHOMA CITY 102; Orlando 74 PORTLAND 116; Minnesota 93 SACRAMENTO 120; Golden State 107 LA LAKERS 104 New Orleans 88

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Angping kinasuhan ni Peping KINASUHAN kahapon ni Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. si Philippine Sports Commission chair Harry Angping kaugnay sa P73.2-milyon na hindi pa umano naibabalik ng Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee sa pamahalaan. Sinampahan ni Cojuangco ng coercion at grave threats si Angpin dahil sa pagpupumilit nito na hindi pa naibabalik ang pera sa kabila na naayos na ito ayon sa isang audit. JN

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