Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes

Former sexy actress Ara Mina files libel and grave coercion case against her half-sister Cristine Reyes in Quezon City fiscal’s office on April 18 due to alleged dispute over the remaining balance for a house they bought for their mother.

Reyes’s alleged anger stemmed from a disagreement on the payment for a house they bought for their mother, Mina said.

 “Sinasabi niya bayaran ko siya. Hindi ko siya kailangan bayaran kasi ako nag-hulog ng [bahay] ng mommy ko. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang sinasabi niya, kasi nasa pangalan niya ‘yung deed of sale. Siya ‘yung nag-down ng P1 million, ako ‘yung naghulog ng P2.3 million,” Mina explained.

“Kumbaga siya ‘yung may lumalabas sa akin ng balance, pero wala na ‘yun eh. Ang sinasabi niya sinisiraan ko siya dahil may balance siya sa ‘kin na P500,000, [pero] pera lang ‘yan,” she added.

According to interviews with Ara Mina, who was emotional facing the press, she filed this case not to claim money but to “teach her a lesson” for her attitude. In the report of ABS-CBNNews, allegedly, Cristine continued attacking her through text messages.

“Kung ayaw niyo manggulo ako sa buhay niyo, bayaran utang niyo sa akin. Kung wala kayo pangbayad, ibigay niyo hinihingi ko,” Reyes allegedly said in one text message to Mina.

“I’m sure ibebenta mo ‘yang laspag mong katawan na pinagsawaan na ng lahat. Daig pa aso sa sobrang kati,” Reyes allegedly said in another.

“Nag-start lang nung sinabi ko na mag-usap tayo kasi marami akong naririnig na sinasabi mo,” Mina said. “Tapos nag-freak out na siya. ‘Wag na raw ako mag-text kung wala akong magandang sasabihin.

“Tapos tuluy-tuloy na, hindi ko siya sinasagot. Buong Holy Week, hindi niya ako tinantanan. Hanggang ngayon nagte-text siya sa sister-in-law ko. Pati ibang tao dinadamay na niya,” Mina added.

Mina said she tried to reach out to Reyes to iron things out but to no avail.

“Hanggang makakapag-pasensya, magpa-pasensya ako. Punung-puno na ako eh, hindi ko na kaya, kasi kung anu-ano na ang sinasabi niya. Kailangan ko lang gawin ‘to kasi ayaw niya makipag-usap. Para maturuan siya ng leksyon, kasi hindi na tama ‘yung ginagawa niya,” Mina said.

G Toengi

Actress and dancer Giselle “G” Toengi signed a contract on April 17 to Viva Entertainment. G Tongi is excited to work as an artist and producer for her showbiz comeback with Viva Entertainment after over 10 years of studying a degree in Communications, Film, and Theater in United States of America. According to the actress, she chose to be managed by Viva to utilize her education at the University of California.

“Talagang naisip kong magpa-mange sa Viva because kaka-graduate ko lang last year.

“I graduated with a degree in Communications, Film, and Theater so I want to utilize that.

“Buti naman Viva is giving me an opportunity not just as a talent but also to utilize what I’ve learned in school.

“So I’ll be working with Viva on the production level as well, not just as a talent.”

Bukod sa pag-arte ay magpo-produce din daw si G ng mga pelikula sa ilalim ng Viva Films.

“I was able to show them [Viva management] my film—my short film from school—and all the years that I’ve worked sa kolehiyo.

“Naipakita ko sa kanila iyong ginawa ko do’n

“So siyempre nakakatuwa because they’re giving me an opportunity and it’s exciting to me—not just as a talent, but hopefully as an executive in the future.”

G sets to produce a project thought and built herself while she was studying inAmerica.

“I have developed projects when I was in school for the kinds of films I wanna do.

“I’m not at liberty to tell them yet siyempre, but I’m very excited about it kasi hindi lang ako producer, artista din ako sa pelikulang ipo-produce ko.

“Pero hindi ako iyong bida para maka-concentrate talaga ako sa pagpo-produce niya.

“But yes, I definitely have films that I’ve developed the past three years that I intend to start on.”

Janine Mari Tugonon: Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2012

Name: Janine Mari Tugonon

Origin: Balanga, Bataan

Age: 22

Birthdate:

Height: 5’9”

Vital Statistics: 35-25-36

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Single

Hobbies: watching crime suspense thrillers

Favorite Show: CSI, Criminal Mind and Fringe

School: University of Santo Tomas

Janine Mari Tugonon is the Binibining Pilipinas Miss Universe 2012 from Balanga, Bataan. She is a BS

Pharmacy Cum Laude graduate of the University of Santo Tomas and has trained in Ballet Manila. During the pageant’s question and answer portion, judge Jose Manuel Romualdez asked Tugonon the question: “Many women nowadays forego a happy family life for a successful career. How do you feel about this?” Tugonon replied: “I believe that women have the right to choose between what they want. But for me, you’ll have to go for what God has called you to do, whatever it is, between the two. You must do what your purpose is in this world. Just have a child-like faith and mature obedience, and everything will go smooth.”

Tugonon is no stranger to the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. She placed first runner-up in last year’s competition, which was won by Shamcey Supsup.

Tugonon admitted that her family had mixed views on her decision to join the Binibining Pilipinas pageant for the second time. “Sobrang saya ko kasi joining again really is a big discussion in our family. Maraming may ayaw, pero meron ding may gusto. Talagang dito napatunayan ko na when God really plans something for you, it really happens,” she told ABS-CBN News. “Sobrang saya at the same time nervous din kasi Shamcey and Venus made it sa Miss Universe.”

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Tugonon also won in beauty pageants held in UST, such as Miss Thomasian Personality in 2010 and Miss Pharmacy in 2009.

Hours after the pageant, Tugonon attributed her victory to God. “My Savior fought and won the battle for me,” she said on Twitter. The beauty queen also turned to the microblogging site to thank her friends, fans and supporters.

Bb Pilipinas 2012 crowned titleholders

The Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Titleholders are:

Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2012:Janine Tugonon (Candidate No. 18)

Bb. Pilipinas-International 2012: Nicole Schmitz (Candidate No. 08)

Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism: Katrina Jayne Dimaranan (Candidate No. 13).

1st runner-up: Elaine Kay Moll (Candidate No. 15)

2nd runner-up: Annalie Forbes (Candidate No. 29).

Those who also made it in the Top 12 are: Sherlyn Gonzales (No. 30), Liezl Alcantara (No. 16), Patricia Lee Ejercitado (No. 7), Angelee delos Reyes (No. 26), Mary Jean Lastimosa (No. 9), Gina Joy Howell (No. 14), and Karen Gallman (No. 1).

The Special Awardees are:

Best in Swimsuit: Nicole Schmitz

Best in National Costume: Nicole Schmitz

Best in Long Gown : Angelee delos Reyes (No. 26)

Miss Photogenic : Karen Gallman (No. 1)

Miss Friendship : Chloie Zanardi (No. 25)

Miss Talent : Katrina Jayne Dimaranan (No. 13)

People‘s Choice : Giselle Angelica Munoz (No. 21)

Reader‘s Choice : Roxanne Tadique (No. 20)

Miss PAL: Jean Lastimosa

Miss Avon: Jean Lastimosa

Binibining Pilipinas Miss Universe 2012, Janine Mari Tugonon (center), poses with other winning candidates of the beauty pageant on Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum. Also in the photo are Annalie Forbes, 1st runner up ((left); Nicole Schmitz, Bb. Pilipinas International (2nd from left); Katrina Dimaranan, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism (2nd from right); Elaine Kay Moll, 2nd runner up (right).

The Binibining Pilipinas 2012 was hosted by Iza Calzado, Venus Raj, Georgina Wilson, and Xian Lim held on April 15, at the Araneta Coliseum.

Claire Bercero: Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 housemate

Nickname: Claire
Real Name: Claire Bercero
Origin: MakatiCity
Age: 16
Birthdate: October 31, 1996
Nationality: Filipino-French
Occupation: None
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Christian
Hobbies: Hanging out with family, friends
Favorite Color: Purple, pink, sky blue
Favorite Food: afritada, pakbet, adobong manok, hipon na may matamis na sauce, sweet and sour meatballs
Favorite Show: Showtime
Favorite Actor: Xian Lim
Favorite Actress: Julia Montes, Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Singer: Sarah Geronimo

PBB Teen Edition 4 housemate, Claire Bercero, dubbed the “Cindi-Rebel ng Makati,” this half-Filipino, half- French was once an out of school youth after she dropped out of third year high school. A self-confessed rebel, she tried vices at a young age after her parents separated. But with the help of her grandparents, she has found a new lease on life with her Christian faith.

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Dahil sa kanyang pagiging pilya, naging out of school youth si Claire nang magdrop-out siya during her third year in high school. Pero sa panahong ito din narealize ni Claire ang mga pagkakamali niya sa buhay nang ma-immerse siya sa kanyang Christian faith, sa tulong na din ng  lolo at lola niya na nagpapalaki sa kanya. Street smart at prangka, gusto ni Claire na maging inspirasyon sa kabataang tulad niya.

Clodet Loreto: PBB Teen Edition 4 housemate

Nickname: Clodet
Real Name: Clodet Ann B. Loreto
Origin: DavaoCity
Age: 14
Birthdate: September 29, 1998
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Student
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Reading books, watching TV
Favorite Color: Black and violet
Favorite Food: All except veggies
Favorite Show: Showtime
Favorite Actor:Coco Martin
Favorite Actress: Angel Locsin
Favorite Singer: Marcelito Pomoy, Taylor Swift

Clodet Loreto dubbed the “Prangkang Chicka Teen ng Davao” of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4. Clodet is the youngest contestant to enter the Big Brother House. An achiever at school, Loreto is a student government officer and a scholar, in addition to being a top orator in her school. She joined PBB to help her parents who sell slippers. She hopes to buy them a house and set up a business for them.


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Top-notch declaimer and miyembro ng student goverment ng kanyang school si Clodet. Small but terrible na masasabi si Clodet dahil matapang siya at very honest sa pagsasabi ng kanyang opinyon sa mga bagay-bagay. Para kay Clodet mas mainam na pairalin ang utak kaysa sa puso, at nais niyang makatulong sa kanyang mga magulang na tindero ng tsinelas. Si Clodet ang youngest na housemate ever na tumuntong sa bahay ni Kuya.

Praktikal at nagpapakatotoo. Sa murang edad ay naintindihan na nya ang kahalagahan ng pera. Ika nga nya, “Money makes the world go round“. Ayaw nyang nagsasayang ng pera. Pero pagdating sa pagkain, okay lang sa knyang magsayang ng gulay. Dahil ayaw nya nito. Ayaw nya rin ng gamot at Math. At takot syang magkabagsak at mabuntis ng maaga.

Palibhasa nga’y prangka, na-w-weirduhan ang mga tao sa kanya dahil parang matanda daw sya kung magsalita.

“Ibahin mo kami, ibahin mo yung henerasyon nyo sa henerasyon namin” – Clodet Loreto

Mariz Raneses: PBB Teen Edition 4 housemate

Nickname: Mariz
Real Name: Mariz Bejer Raneses
Origin:CebuCity
Age: 17
Birthdate:June 01, 1995
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Student, Helper
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Reading pocketbooks
Favorite Color: Pink, white, lavander, black
Favorite Food: Fried chicken, tinolang manok
Favorite Show: PBB
Favorite Actor: Jericho Rosales
Favorite Actress: Kim Chiu
Favorite Singer: Angeline Quinto, Sam Concepcion

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 housemate Mariz Raneses has been dubbed as the “Inday Husay ng Cebu.” Raneses decided to be a working high school student so she could help pay for her schooling. With five siblings, she works as a househelper. But this hasn’t stopped her from being an achiever at school, where she has been named Miss United Nations and Prom Queen of her batch. She also said she is a good cook

Pictures of Mariz Raneses


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Naging ina sa kanyang kapatid sa murang edad, sinubukan ni Mariz na maging isang working student sa suporta na din ng kanyang mga guro. Pumasok si Mariz bilang kasambahay para makabawas man lang sa kagustusin sa kanyang mga kailangan sa school. Hindi rin ito naging hadlang kay Mariz para maging achiever din sa kanilang eskwelahan. Tinanghal pa siyang Ms. United Nations at Prom Queen ng kanilang batch.

Karen Reyes: PBB Teen Edition 4 housemate

Nickname: Karen
Real Name: Karen Mae Reyes
Origin: Calapan, OrientalMindoro
Age: 16
Birthdate:October 17, 1996
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Student
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Dancing, playing volleyball
Favorite Color: Blue, black and brown
Favorite Food: Lasagna, sinigang na baboy , lechong kawali
Favorite Show: Walang Hanggan , Mara Clara, Magkaribal
Favorite Actor: JM deGuzman , Coco Martin , John Lloyd Cruz
Favorite Actress: Angel Locsin , Julia Montes, Anne Curtis
Favorite Singer: Silent Sanctuary, The Script, Maddi Jane , Adele

Karen Reyes is an official housemate of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4. While she is dubbed the “Hagikgik Chick ng Mindoro” for her cheerful disposition, Reyes has had a lonely past since her father died due to traffic altercation. Since her mother has to work for their family, Reyes had to stay with their neighbor although eventually she reunited with her mother. In fact, she had an emotional goodbye with her mother when she finally entered the Big Brother house.
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Medyo sensitive si Karen pagdating sa usapin tungkol sa kanyang ama dahil pumanaw ito sa isang away trapiko. Ulila man sa kanyang ama ay masayahing bata pa din si Karen at nahahawa ang mga tao sa kanyang paligid sa kanyang cheerful disposition. Magaling din na dancer si Karen at member ng dance group ng kanilang eskwelahan.

Myrtle Sarrosa: Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 Housemate

Nickname: Myrtle
Real Name: Myrtle Abigail Porlucas Sarrosa
Origin:Ilo-IloCity
Age: 18
Birthdate:December 7, 1994
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Student, Sangguniang Kabataan President
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Christian
Hobbies: Cosplaying, watching anime and wrestling
Favorite Color: Black, white and red
Favorite Food: Patotim, caldereta and beef steak
Favorite Show: High School of the Dead, Death Note and WWE RAW
Favorite Actor: Gerald Anderson, Daniel Padilla and Matt Dalas
Favorite Actress: Cristine Reyes, Kim Chui and Alodia Gosiengfiao
Favorite Singer: Katy Perry, 4minute andBoyce Avenue

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 housemate Myrtle Sarrosa has been dubbed as the “Cosplay Cutie ng Iloilo.” Sarrosa said dressing up as anime characters is her way of expressing herself. Sarrosa is an accounting student at the University of the Philippines Iloilo and is also the Sangguniang Kabataan chairman in their area. While she believes she will enjoy her stay at the Big Brother house, she said she is sure to miss her mother who’s staying in the province.

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Bukod sa pagkakapanalo sa cosplay competitions, Myrtle takes pride in getting into the University of the Philippinesin the Visayas. “Only one out of 10 students get the chance to go to school here. Not even my High School Valedictorian or anyone in my batch in high school was able to acquire such privilege to go to this University.”

Myrtle is also a big football fan as her city is considered the football capital of the Philippines. As Sangguniang Kabataan Municipal Federation President of Barotac Nuevo,Province ofIloilo, gusto ni Myrtle mas mapalaganap pa ang vision ng kanilang bayan sa sport na ito through her joining PBB.

Jyra May Agpangan: PBB Teen Edition 4 housemate

Nickname: Jay, Jy, Jai
Real Name: Jyra May G. Agpangan
Origin:BacolodCity
Age: 17
Birthdate:September 3, 1995
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Student
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Catholic
Hobbies: Watching TV, reading pocketbooks
Favorite Color: Blue, purple and red
Favorite Food: Pizza, burger, fries
Favorite Show: Vampire Diaries, Jane by Design, Dahil sa Pag-ibig
Favorite Actor: Nick Jonas, Rafael Rosell, Stefan Salvatore
Favorite Actress: Kristen Belle, Denise Laurel, Nina Dobrev
Favorite Singer: Krissy and Erika, Jonas Brothers, FM static

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 housemate Jyra Agpangan dubbed as the “Double Biba of Bacolod” with twin sister Joj. Both like watching TV and reading pocketbooks and listed “The Vampire Diaries” and “Dahil sa Pag-ibig” as their favorite TV shows.

Katulad ng kaniyang twin sister na si Joj, very bubbly rin si Jai. Binanggit niya na participating in bonding activities with her family and friends ang isa sa kaniyang mga paboritong gawin. Dancer, school pep squad at theatre guild member si Jai and these activities are a perfect fit to her personality. Very sociable din si Jai. “Hindi ako namimili ng taong pakikisamahan,” she says proudly. “May kadaldalan di ako, kaya madali akong maging kaibigan.” Ayaw lang ni Jai ang mga taong hypocrites, demanding, at masakit magsalita.