Today's Libre 11102009

 

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

Lord,

  salamat po sa pagsubaybay pa gsubaybay at pagmamapag mamapagsubaybay 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 ito.  (Jocelyn dela Cruz)

The best things in life are Libre

BERDEN BER DENG G BUHO BUHOK  K 

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

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  page 11 ngayon Mga Congressman tuloy  • sa  LAS VEGAS   page 2

Sparmatee bilib kay  Sparmat • PACMAN   page 10

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-hi magkahiwa-hiwalay walay.. “We are undertaking this exchange program as a proactive, precautionary measure. We are

pagpapalit. Nasa average na $1 ang benta ng charger sa mga kumpanya ng cell phone.

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

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

“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

isang tukoy na panahonang ang saklaw ng pagpapalit— 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), 2678978 (Smart) o092009228589360 (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

 

NEWS

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

SUPLAY NG LANGIS NG PINAS

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 re not in a problem problem situation situati on yet,” pagtitiyak ni Energy Secre-

Balak magtaas ng pasahe

tary Angelo T. Reyes sa publiko kahapon. Sinabi ni Reyes na mauubos ang imbentaryo ng bansa maka-

ucts— gasolina, diesel at kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas at bunker fuel. Ngunit tinutukoy 

raan 13dayalogo araw. Saang isang sa mga kumpanya ng langis at pangkat pantransportasyon, sinabi ni Reyes na kadalasang para sa 21 araw ang imbentaryo para sa finished prod-

lang niya na angprodukto. mga inangkat  Ang Petron Corp. at Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. nagre-refine ng krudo upang gawing gasolina, diesell at iba pang diese mga produkto.

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

Open sa discounts discounts

MAGSASAMPA ng petisyon upang magdagdag ng halos P2 sa pasahe ang mga grupo ng jipni kapag inalis na ng pamahalaan

Kapag P4 hanggang P5 kada litro ang taas ng krudo dahil sa pagtatapos ng Executive Order No. 839, mga P1-P2 ang hi-

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 makipagpu-

a n g p a ng g p amga p a k oprosa presyo duktong petrolyo.

hinging taas sa pasahe ng mga drayber.  Amy R . Remo

long sa mga kumpany a ngofpetrolyo kanyang ng tanggapan sakumpanya Department Justice.sa kanya  Norman Bordadora

REM ZAMORA

Nograles, mga taga-Kongreso tuloy na tuloy na sa Las Vegas

MALIBAN sa pagna pagna-nais 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 sittin sitting g beside her because I  will not even feel the air turbulence,” ani Nograles, tinutukoy si  Aling Dionisia. Dionisia. Sa kabila ng pana wagan 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

(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 Nograle Nograless na maliit lang ang gagastusin gastusi n niya sa tiket sa eroplano dahil sa

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2 pagsabog sa QC at Mandaluyong DALAWANG pagsabog DALAWANG ang naganap kahapon ng madaling-araw sa Metro Manila. Wala namang nasaktan at maliit lang ang nasira. N a g an a p a n g unang pagsabog sa tanggapan ng San Miguel Corp. (SMC) s a k an to n g S an Miguel Drive at Doña Julia Vargas Avenue sa Ortigas Center, 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. City.  DJ Yap, Juli e M. Aurelio

 

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Guro sa Sulu pinugutan ng  Abu  Ab u Sayy Sa yyaf af INAPON ng mga bandidong

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 Abu SayyafCanizares ang p pinugot inugot na ulo ni Gabriel 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.

 

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Birthday blowout winner  H

 APPY Birthday 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   L LIBRE para sa detalye ng blowout mo. Samantala, binabati ng INQUIRER  L  L IBRE 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

dela Pena, 18, Taguig; Nov. 11—  Nelson Merced, 28, Caloocan; Heartlyn Merced, 4, Caloocan;

 WITH

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  Yeh oshua E. Mendoza, 1, Navotas Nov. 10—  Melvie Tejada, 29, QC; Ezra

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

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, MandaluySantos ong; Hyziel G. Cudiamat, 34, Manila Manila;; Nov. 13—  Ana Maria Adriano, 39, Manila; Rich-Ann Ellado, 19, 13, QC;Pasay; Queen Morales, Francois Flordeliz, 30, Manila; Mark Allan Labay, 22, Pasig; Nov. 14—  Jambalos Chastine 22, An-

NOV. 10— Nelson Gan, 50, Manila

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

NOV. 13— Rich-Ann Ellado, 19, QC

NOV. 11— Leonard J. NOV. Gasid, 20, Makati

NOV. 13— Ma. Rica S. Masacupan, 36, Muntinlupa

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)

linggo bago ang birthday mo. Halimbawa: LIBRE Cristine Paita, 25, Caloocan, Nov. 19

Puwede ipadala angring mga detalyeng ito sa libre_pdi@inquirer er.com.ph .com.ph at magsama ng picture at contact numbers.

kumpletong pangalan, magiging edad, lugar, petsa ng kaarawan sa 09178177586 o sa 09209703811  dalawang

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

EMILY’S CORNER  Emily   A. Marcelo [email protected]

SIGURO nga’y  h i nd i k a mukhang  pera. Kung iba ’yan, nilundag na nila ang kanilang  pagkakataon.

Sabihin mo  sa ka ny a an g tunay na loobin mo.  Ku ng ma y is ip si ya , matutuwa pa siya sa  pagiging totoo mo. Silbihan mo nang mabut mabutii itong amo mo at pa gaani n mo ang buhay  niya. Ihanda mo ang bihisan niya, magpaluto ka ng masustan syang mga pagkain upa ng h um ab a a ng buhay niya. S ab ih in m o s a k a n ya n g h u w ag  s i y a n g m a g - a l a l a

nagtatrabahong maghugas ng pinggan o maglabada o magluto. Ako ang in-charge sa lahat ng ginag ginagawa awa 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 probaraw-araw lema ko ay nang namatay ang asawa ng businessman, masyado na siyang nagde-

nessman na pakasalan ko na lang daw siya at hindi daw siya nagbibiro. Nabigla ako dahil alam kong maid lang ako sa kanya. Hindi ako nito pinapansin noon. Hindi ako kumibo. M u l a n o o n, lumalayo na ako ’pag alam kong mag-iisa kami. Ayokong mapalapit ang kalooban kalooban niya sa akin dahil hindi ko type ang matanda. Siya’y 85 na at

pende sa akin. Lahat ay inaasa na niya sa ak in, maski pagbihis niya at pagsama sa pagsimba. M i ns a n n a ng magkasama kami sa kotse, sinabi ng busi-

d aya h i ha l ang a lga a gng a a gu n m ayokong ng  si st oo mga anak sabihin at kaibigan 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  pagsi sikap at pagtit iis b u h a y n a m i n n g mo a y t iya k na ma y  ka pa l it . Ka rma a ng dalawa kong anak.  Amy  tawag doon.

 

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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 sa vor y dis hes , the Uma mi Cul ina ry Cha lle nge found a strong ally in ELBA Applia Appliances nces with its range of reliable and affordable kitchen equipment. The cookers from Italy provided the stoves for all culinary challenges, as well as conducting conduct ing its very own ELBA round where  win ner s got to tak e hom e ELB A mic row ave 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  Aven ue cor ner Roxas Boul eva rd, Mani la, 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 househo ld and body product productss throug through h lectur lectures es and hands-on training on how to make liquid dishwashing soap, liquid hand soap, liquid allpurpose soap, bar detergent soap, powder soap, dishwashing dishwa shing 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 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. kanila.

Tinanong niya ako kung ano ’yong petsa at sabi ko sa kanya na hintay-hintayin niya iyon at may magandang dalang balita sa

to ninyong malaman ang kahulugan ng in yong panaginip ay  mag text o email lang po kayo at sasagutin po namin ito sa ating

Hindi mangya yaring 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 parat paratii ay may binabanggit sa kanya ang petsa.

kanya. Gano’n nga ang ginawa niya itinaya niya sa lotto ’yong petsa na kan yang 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-

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 nakaba nakabase se  sa NewYorkShire  London na tanging  mga nakapasa lamang sa mga makasiyentipikong   pagsusuri ng World  Para Psyche Investi gators.

 

ROMEL M. LALATA,   Editor 

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Lolo Aga, Lola Ja By Dolly Anne Carvajal

GA Muhlach and Janice de Belen’s love child, Igi-

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boy Muhlach, will soon be aPetil dad.in Hecivil married his longtime girlfriend Patricia 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.”

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Name: Marga Joson Birthday: Birth day: May 24 Age: 17 Height: Heigh t: 165 165 cm. cm. Weight: Weight: 96 lbs. 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] [email protected] at isama ang buong pangalan at kumpletong contact details. PHOTOS BY RODEL ROTONI

 ANG WEA WEATHER THER FORECAST NGA NGAYONG YONG LINGGO Tuesday, Nov. 10

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

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

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

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

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

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 marria ge 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  AGA Muhlach (left) and Janice de Belen  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 nabathroom. By Bayani San Diego Jr. man kami.” Like the toiletries in the IT’S hard to believe, but actor washroom, the clothes in the closet are neatly arranged— singer Sam Milby describes  jackets and long-sleeved tops in himself as a “simple” dresser: Being the son of  Bong   Bong Revilla one section; shirts, caps and “I’m into plain, no-frills stuff.  jeans in another. Most of the things in my closet  Although he’s an avowed are either black or white.” Bench man, he shops for importHe built a spacious walk-in ed brands prior to concert tours closet on the second floor of his abroad. home, adjacent to his spiffy 

Simply Sam Milby 

Tough acts to follow

SAM Milby and his closet.

 

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mom, Rosanna mom,  Rosanna Roces, 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 about  Lovi Poe? Poe? “Split na talag talaga a kami.” Jolo requested me not to re-

‘MICHAEL JACKSON JACKSON'S '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.

 veal the reason forantheir However, I wrote itembreakup. about Lovi in a previous column which might give a clue. Is his new leading lady,  Melissa Ricks, 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!

Giveaway trivia

My son IC son  IC Mendoza has Mendoza  has a guest appearance as Babaeng Linta’s sidekick in  Darna. He told me that Marian that  Marian Rivera’s 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 from  Dingdong Dantes.. Isn’t that confirmation Dantes enough that Dong and Marian are flying high on the wings of  love?

 Women  W omen still after gay ‘Idol’

Just chilling?

PAT PATRICIA RICIA and Igi Boy Muhlach

and grandson of  Ramon   Ramon Revilla are are Jolo  Jolo Revilla’s 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 agima agimatt 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,who’s “Tama na 4si Gabs, now  years old. He stays with me, but Grace but  Grace can  can visit or take him to her place any time.” How are things between him and Grace’s LO Revilla

Jericho Rosales and Rosales  and Kristine  Kristine Hermosa were spotted with AnHermosa were with  Angel Jacob and Jacob  and some friends at Reserve bar. Was it just a spur of  the moment chill-out night after  Dahil May Isang their taping of  Dahil  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 Nat ional 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 team work as the group experience  will bring about dependability, dependability, responsibility,, commitment, responsibility

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sportsmanship, discipline, creativity and awareness of the  value of the art of dance. Consequently, acquiring the  value of working together to ward common goals will extend to daily undertakings be yond the competition. The Competition is open to all Filipino citizens residing in the Philippines. All participants must be at least years old as of November 20,13 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  friendss so yes, he craves our food friend every now and then. Was there positive reaction from fans when you admitted

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 Definitely Mercury...I ...I

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.

discovered the music of the little later though. I grew up’70s witha 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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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Q 11 11  races ahead  with RunnerSpeak  RUNNING is the new badminton. badminton.  And while it is the

latest craze to hit thesports 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 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-

DEL MONTE CITY near Manila Bus terminal

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

trip Travel Magazine. Healthy race food  was within 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 in volved. All you need is a good pair of running shoes,” said Run-

products (distributed by Unisell Corp.), Timex, The North Face, Acer, and Side-

nerSpeak 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. 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 enthusiast Joanne Ignacio and comedian Manny Paksiw lace up and hit the ground running as hosts of  this trailblazer.

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The scholarship is open to all fourth year high school students seeking financial assistance for their degree programs. Aspiring applicants must belong belon g 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 S cience, Computer Engineering, Customs Administration, Electronics Engineering, Journalism, Mass Communication, Legal Studies, International Rela Rela-tions and Nursing.  App lic ant s sho uld 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. character. The certificate should indicate the total number of graduating students and the applicant's applica nt's class rank  based on the most recent grading period. Free tuition and miscellaneous miscella neous fees, a renewable monthly  s t i p e n d , b o o k a ll-lowance per semester a n d u n i f o r m a ll-lowance per school  y e a r c o m p r i s e t h e scholarship benefits. For more details, call 527-1758 or 4043115 and ask for Jack  Nicklaus Quimpo.

PAHINGING PANALANGIN MAY panalangin ka bang gusto mong mabasa ng ibang tao? Ipadala ito sa I NQUIRER LIBRE, at kung ito’y angkop sa mga pamantayan namin, ilalathala ito. Ang mga panalangin ay maaring nasa Filipino, Ingles o Taglish. Dapat ay hindi hihigit sa 350 characters with spaces ang haba ng panalangin. Ipadala ito sa [email protected] quirer .com.ph o mag-log on sa www www.libre.co .libre.com.ph. m.ph.

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009

SPORT S DENNIS U. EROA,   Editor 

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Magic fizzle roar  out as Thunder NEW YORK —Kevin 14 points despite disD u r a n t s c o r e d 2 8 locating a finger on p o i n t s a n d R u s s e l l his left hand. Westbrook contributKrstic made four of  ed 17 points and 10 five shots in the first assists as the Ok la la-- quarter quarter,, then scored homa City Thunder six more once he restormed to a 102-74 102-74 turned after having home victory over the the finger treated. short-handed Orlando His shooting forced Magic on Sunday. Sunday. Magic center Dwight “That was about as Howard to move outgood as we could pos- side to challenge him, sibly play,” Thunder  whi le the res t of the

LAMAN ANG G SA UM UMBA BAGAN GAN LAM

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 tataya vs Lady Stags INAASINTA ng Uni versity 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 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 

SPARMATES KAY PACMAN

Liyamado

tapos ang ilang buwan ng pakikipagsapakan pakikipagsapakan HOLLYWOOD—Sa sariling pagtaya ni kay Pacquiao ay inaaniya na dodomiUrbano Antillon ay marami na siyang sahan nahin ng mala-kidlat naging ka-spar, pero wala pa siyang at malakas bumayo na nakakatagpo na tulad ni Manny Pac- southpaw ang laban quiao. niya kay Cotto. “The speed has al“ H e ’ s o n e o f t h e lang sparring partner hardest workers in the ng iniidolong Pilipino  w a y s b e e n t h e k e y  sport,” anang Mehika- na makikipag-giyera makikipag-giyera  why Manny Pacquiao successful,”” no na nakabase na sa kay Miguel Cotto sa has been successful, California. Californ ia. Si Antillo Antillon n Nob. 14 (Nob. 15 sa ani Antillon. Maging ang mga a n g p a n g u n a h i n g Maynila) para makuha lightweight contender a n g W B O w e l t e rr-- ka-spar na sina Shawn para sa WBC na may   weight crown ng Puer- Porter at Rashad Holrekord na 26-1 at 19 t o R i c a n s a M G M loway ay nagsabi sa F i g h t h y p e . c om om , n a knockout. Grand sa Las Vegas. Sumabit si Antillon Sinabi ng 27-anyos lamang si Pacquiao sa Team Pacquiao bi- na mandirigma na ma- kay Cotto.

Ni Francis T.J. Ochoa

coach S cott Brook s 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 ee-bounds 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 Magi ng si Meneses Meneses na nagla naglaro ro 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.”

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  REUTERS

 Angping kinasuhan ni Peping KINASUHAN kahapon ni Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. si Philippine S ports Commission chair Harry Angping kaugnay sa P73.2-mil yon na hindi pa umano naibabalik ng Philippine Southeast  Asian Games Organizing Committee sa pamahalaan. Sinampahan ni Co ju an gco ng coe rc ion at grave threats si  Ang pin dah il sa pagpupumilit nito na hindi pa naibab naibabalik alik ang pera sa kabila na naa y o s n a i t o a y o n s a isang audit.  JN 

 

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