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Why showbiz has special place in the heart of Dan V. Roleda

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Senatorial bet Dan Roleda’s life has always been linked to the entertainment industry. The 61-year-old lawyer and former Manila Councilor (fourth district, Sampaloc, Sta. Mesa, 1992-1998), party list representative under ANG LAKAS NG BAGONG KOOPERATIBA (ALAB) 1998-2001, and Presidential Adviser for Foreign Investments (2001-2010), worked very closely with award-winning director and fellow Waray Chito Rono in the early ‘80s to uplift industry standards.        As Manila Councilor and President of the Philippine Councilors League, Kaibigan Dan authored and passed the Amended Amusement Tax Law in 1995 that primarily protected movie producers. The amended law ensures transparency in the ticket sales for the correct collection of the said tax by local government units, and at the same time allows movie producers accurate data on box office sales.      The law made mandatory the use of transparent ticket boxes that we now see today in all thea...

Christian Bables finds happiness with older women

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Actor Christian M. Bables has revealed that he prefers older women in a relationship. "Meron po akong things for older girls. Pero ngayon, ang mga nakaka crush-an ko lang naman ngayon mga Michelle Vito. Crush lang po," said Bables when asked about her crush, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "Hindi po alam ito ng pamilya ko pero yung last ko pong girlfriend she's 38. And naging kami, 22 ako," Bables added. But the 24-year-old actor has said that he is single these days. "Ngayon po siguro wala muna. Hanggang tingin-tingin lang muna. Hanggang stalk stalk muna." Bables rose to fame when he played a gay role opposite Paolo Ballesteros in the hit movie "Die Beautiful" where he won awards and got nominations from award-giving bodies. Asked if he would still accept gay roles, Bables said: "As an actor, wala po akong pipiliin. Kahit na ano pa po yan. Kahit sunud-sunod. Ok lang po sa akin....

Alice Dixson on foreigner BF: 'Four years na kami'

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Actress Alice Dixson has said that she is happy being in a relationship with a foreigner for four years now. "Four years na kami. Nakakadagdag s'ya sa happiness. I think lovelife is the extension of yourself," said Dixson during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Asked if beauty has something to do with lovelife, Dixson laughed and said: "I don't know. Kasi pag malungkot ako noon, maganda pa rin ako." "Siguro in spirit. Kasi inspired ka eh," said Dixson, who appeared in the late-night program to promote the horror flick "Ghost Bride" which also stars Kim Chiu. It is directed by Chito Rono. Dixson, 48, did not reveal so much details about her boyfriend. She even had her boyfriend's eyes covered with sticker when his photo was splashed on screen during the same show. "He's not there. I covered him." When asked if she still wanted to get married, Dixson said: "Not a priorit...