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Jose Manalo gives Eugene Domingo token
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PDEA chair, Undersecretary Arturo G. Cacdac Jr. said the identities of
the informants will be kept in utmost secrecy to protect them from expected reprisals from drug syndicates.
“We are encouraging the citizenry to report illegal drug activities particu- larly the presence of suspected drug
labs and big-time drug traffickers in their communities and earn rewards from the Agency at the same time,”
Cacdac said.
He also said that the Private Eye
Rewards Committee composed of representatives from the academe, non-governmental organizations, law enforcement, religious and busi-
ness sectors are making it sure that the monetary rewards will be released only after a careful study and delibera- tion of the filed claims.
Last month, Cacdac awarded P2 million each to two informants who helped them bust a major shabu fac- tory in San Fernando City, Pampanga last September 12. The operation resulted in the arrest of four Chinese nationals and the confiscation of more than 400 kilograms of shabu worth P2 billion.
Cacdac personally handed the reward money to the tipsters given the codenames ‘Astig’ and Asgit’ dur-
ing simple ceremonies at the PDEA headquarters in Quezon City. The informants wore the customary ski masks to cover their identities.
“Community vigilance is vital to the implementation of the national anti-drug campaign. Thus, we need our local folks to be our eyes and ears in their barangays and let us know of illegal drug activities,” he said.
‘Astig’ was given the P2 million reward for providing the information that enabled the PDEA and the Phil- ippine National Police Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force headed by Senior Superintendent Bar- tolome C. Tobias to discover a secret drug facility in Barangay Sindalan in San Fernando City where two of the four Chinese nationals were arrested and nearly 277 kilograms of shabu were recovered.
A follow-up operation in Bgy. San Jose, also in San Fernando City trig- gered by a tip from ‘Asgit’ led in the arrest of the two other Chinese and the confiscation of around 188 kilos of the so-called ‘poor man’s cocaine’ and some 190 kilograms of Ephedrine, a main shabu ingredient.
Last September 26, Cacdac also handed over P1.850 million cash to tipsters ‘Cold Ice’ and ‘Bombay.’
‘Cold Ice’ received the biggest reward worth P1,092,842.20 by providing information that led to the confiscation of 14,593.69 grams of shabu and the arrest of three pushers during an entrapment operation in the corner of Examiner Street and West Avenue, Q.C. last August 25.
‘Bombay’ received P757,946.83 after he supplied the information which led in the seizure of some 10 kilograms
of shabu worth P50 million and the arrest of a foreign drug personality in Bgy. San Vicente, Q.C. last August 8.
Last July 31, 10 informants also received a total of 5.8 million in cash rewards from the PDEA.
Cacdac said that the Operation Pri- vate Eye is a citizen-based informa- tion collection program of the PDEA, the Dangerous Drugs Board and various non-government organizations involved in the national campaign against illegal drugs.
Awarded actress Eugene Domingo got a “diamond” ring from “Celebrity Bluff ” co-host Jose Manalo on their second anniversary episode but they maintain it’s merely a friendship band.
Jose said the ring symbolizes their closeness since they’ve been working together for some time now.
“Kasi ’yung friendship namin ay malalim na. Alam mo ’yung masaya ka kasi may kaibigan ka,” he said.
The comedian added in jest: “Hindi naman kama- halan ’yung singsing kasi may crack na (’yon). Mahal kasi ’yung buo kaya ’yung may tabas na (’yung binigay ko).”
The tandem of Jose and Eugene (“JoGe” to fans) has a large following on social media, especially among viewers of the show. Eugene is grateful
for the support and admits to admiring Jose “kasi mahirap magpatawa.” “It takes a witty person to do that,” she pointed out. The actress joked she initially thought it would be impossible for her and Jose
to establish a connection since she’s used to being partnered with a certain type of leading man.
“Kasi naman noon, kung kani-kanino ako nali- link na talagang mga guwapo, ’di ba? Pero ngayon siguro, tanggap na nila na pinartner ako sa hindi masyadong guwapo,” she said, laughing.
Awed by Uge
Jose admitted feeling “intimidated” around Eugene though quickly adding she inspires him to become a better actor.
“Natatakot ako gumawa ng movie with Uge... magaling eh. Kasi kapag bumira siya, kailangan ready ka,” he said. The “Eat Bulaga!” mainstay shared that aside from helping him in hosting and doing comedy, Eugene makes the work easier and fun by always cracking jokes on set.
“Iba ang atake niya sa pagho-host eh, kasi alam mong nandu’n pa rin ’yung comedy,” Jose lauded.
Jose believes he still has a lot to learn in comedy.
“Sa comedy kasi hindi pwedeng sugod ka lang ng sugod. Dapat pakiramdaman mo din ’yung mga katrabaho mo... ”
On Ai Ai
Eugene agrees Ai Ai delas Alas deserves to take
some time off for much-needed
R&R. Recall
that the Com- edy
Queen said in a prior interview that she’s actually looking forward to taking a break. A few days back on “The Buzz,” Ai Ai even revealed plans of migrating to the US in time. “She has done a lot and I think ’yung responsibility niya as a mother ay nagawa niya na rin,” Eugene said.
She believes, though, that Ai Ai will not leave show business. “Siguro sa ngayon magpapahinga lang siya... ’di naman siya mawawala,” Eugene said.
Indie projects
Eugene wants to do more independent films in the vein of “Barber’s Tales (Mga Kwentong Barbero)” and “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (The Woman In The Septic Tank).”
“Wala (pa) akong balak na gumawa ng malaking pelikula kasi mahirap makipag-kompitensiya. Marami kasi ngayong films na maganda,” she said.
She prefers doing sitcoms because “ayoko ng madrama, gusto ko happy lang.” She also wants to hone her hosting skills even more.
Celebrating Christmas
Eugene and Jose hope to spend more time with their respective families during the holidays. For that, they need to tape their show in advance, especially since “Celebrity Bluff ” will have more seasons in 2015.
“Approved na (ang extension ng show) kasi maraming nanunuod sa amin. Mula sa mga lolo at lola hanggang sa mga apo ay nai-entertain,” she said.
She also credited the success of the show to Boobay and Isko Salvador, saying, “Maganda talaga ’yung combination naming apat (dahil) iba’t-iba ’yung mga abilidad namin.”
GMA-7’s “Celebrity Bluff ” airs every Saturday at 9:30 p.m.
Camille Borabo
celebrates her 18th
birthday
Camille Borabo celebrated her 18th birthday with a party recently hosted by her family at the Ellas Banquet Hall, Danforth, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Shown in photo from left to right include Lolo Erning Morales, Lola Helen Morales, Lola Vita Borabo, Alex Borabo , Rose Borabo, Joseph Borabo, Sarah Borabo, Tita Flory Morales, Tito Ed Morales. iInfront: Lola Romana Morales, David Borabo and Camille Borabo, the birthday girl. (ST. JAMESTOWN NEWS SERVICE, ROMEO AYSON ZETAZATE)
Concert with Ivy Violan
FROM LEFT, Maria panaligan sings at the concert; Ivy Violan (WITH FLOWERS) takes the stage with other perfomers and promoters Philip Beloso and Joy Sarmiento; Gen Panaligan, daughters Nadeene and maria pose with a friend.
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