Who’s Kris’ new date?

You know that Kris Aquino is in love – or, about to fall in love again – when she starts wearing those revealing clothes on The Buzz (but not on Morning Girls because of its mid-morning timeslot), when she’s smiling all the time and when she’s not (yet!) talking even if at every turn she hints at something beautiful about to unfold in her checkered (love)life.

She’s showing all those "signs" at the moment. You guessed it: She has been dating a wonderful guy whose first name starts with the same letter as that of the surname of her immediate "ex." His family name starts with the letter...oops! never mind! Suffice it to say that "L"ove makes the world go round.

Shouldn’t we be happy for Kris who deserves, just like everybody else, to be happy?

The guy is single (hooray!), meaning he has never been married, and he doesn’t have any child (out of wedlock). He comes from a respectable family which has some showbiz and political connections.

As Kris says in that corned beef TV commercial: Natagpuan ko na siya. At sigurado akong magugustuhan siya ni Mommy at ni Kuya.

The big question is: Is he "it"?

Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

Ipe Case Not For The DOJ?

Meanwhile, Kris’ other "ex" – Phillip "Ipe" Salvador, that is – remains quiet on the estafa case filed against him by his own "ex," Cristina Castillo Decena, at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

But Phillip’s brother Ramon Salvador told Funfare that he and Ipe have filed a motion to remand the case to the local prosecutor, stating that under the DOJ Circular No. 62, paragraph 2 and sub-paragraph 3, the DOJ doesn’t allow direct filing of ordinary criminal cases with the Chief State Prosecutor’s Office.

Said Ramon, "That office is ordained to conduct preliminary investigation only of cases that affect national interests."

In their complaint, Ramon and Phillip have accused Cristina of "openly boasting" that she has the support of her godfather, Undersecretary Ramon Liwag, and that Decena "boasted that she and Chief Prosecutor Jovencito Zuno are close friends."

"We stated in our motion that, because of this," said Ramon, "we have lost confidence in the ability of the Office of the Chief Prosecutor to conduct the preliminary investigation of the case with absolute impartiality."

Incidentally, something interesting happened at the St. Viator Church in Las Vegas last Sunday. The gospel was about the prodigal son. The church presented a short play about the parable. Here’s a brief account of the Funfare DPA who was there:

During the homily, the priest asked the community, "So when the father saw his prodigal son, what did he do?" The crowd murmured, "He hugged his son." The priest looked at the Filipino-looking guy seated on the front pew, made him stand and gave him a warm hug. "Yes, the good father hugged his prodigal son and welcomed him home!"

The surprised Filipino gave the priest a hug back and sheepishly sat back as the priest thanked him.

Well, every Filipino in the church recognized who the "prodigal son" was – none other than Phillip Salvador!

Little Asia For Incubus

Like recent visitors Patti Austin and James Ingram, Incubus had their fill of goodies from Little Asia during their recent concert here.

According to owner-manager Charlemagne Lim, Little Asia doesn’t normally accept catering jobs but Charlemagne made an exception for Incubus (whose concert was produced by Charlemagne’s friend).

"We catered lunch and dinner for the band, the crew and everybody on the production staff."

Incubus member Brandon Boyd liked the food so much that he kept on thanking Charlemagne. "The group was very nice, friendly and funny," said Charlemagne.

And what did Little Asia chef Charlson Lim, Charlemagne’s brother, prepare for the Incubus (and company):

These: Little Asia’s Crispy Chicken, Korean Beef Stew, Boneless Tilapia, Salt & Pepper Spareribs, Steamed Broccoli served with Prawns and Mushrooms, Thai Eggplant with Minced Pork and Fried Green Beans.

I surmise that the Incubus must have flown back home burping all the way!

Internet Girl Not Gabby’s Daughter

For months now, a photo of a girl identified as Gabby Concepcion’s daughter has been circulating in the Internet. It looks so convincing because the girl does look like KC Concepcion, Gabby’s daughter with ex-wife Sharon Cuneta, although some people were guessing that the girl might be Gabby’s daughter with another woman.

Well, reader Anya Villar of Alabang, Muntinlupa, has just solved the "mystery." The photo, identified as Alyssa, is actually that of Katherine Heigl, best remembered for her performance in the movie My Father, the Hero and in Roswell.

There you are, loud and clear.

Thank you, Anya, for the clarification.

(E-mail reactions at rickylo@philstar.net.ph)