Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo comes from a two-year hiatus in showbiz to star in “Kusina” where she showcases her passion for cooking.
“As you get older, maghahanap ka ng mga pelikula na magpapangiti sa puso mo… I’m so thankful ‘Kusina’ renewed my passion for acting,” she said.
To hear this from the seasoned drama actress, plus the fact that “Kusina” was nominated as Best Film at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, is an indication that this latest offering from Viva Films and Cinematografica is worth seeing.
Favorite Filipino dishes like pinakbet (meat and vegetable stew in shrimp paste), sinigang (pork and vegetables in sour broth), dinuguan (pork blood stew), and adobo (stewed chicken or pork in soy sauce and vinegar), are just a few dishes that you can feast your eyes on in this film. Almost all of the scenes were shot in the kitchen.
Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, “Kusina” is in cinemas nationwide.
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Bluegre comes to Manila
Bluegre, a specialty coffee shop from Davao, has caught the interest of many celebrities. Among them are senator and world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, actor Aljur Abrenica (both said to have franchises of their own) and other government officials and local and international VIPs.
If Bluegre has become a big success only after three years, it’s because of its specialty – the Durian Coffeecino. It is a hot concoction that blends espresso and the Durian fruit.
Why Bluegre for a name? Owners Benjamin and Gloria Cuaresma said it’s actually a spin on the couple’s clothing business under the brand Bluegre. But, it’s also a French word which means celebration, said Benjamin.
Bluegre was established in 1998 and now has nine branches. Aside from its various awards (like the “Best Coffee Shop in Davao” by the National Shopper’s Choice conferred by the Asia-Pacific Shopper’s Institute), Bluegre has been featured twice in the Wall Street Journal.
Just recently, the Cuaresmas signed a contract with Kapandesal Multi-Purpose Cooperative for a franchise in Manila to open soon.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 10, go to Merci Molina, William Uy, Ditas Lerma, Amadeo Dacanay, Ross Ocampo, Ding Zamora, Dionisio de Guzman, Nina Salgado, Dahlia Y. Martinez, June Sapigao, Corazon Endozo, Tessa Mangahas, Norma Lozano, Avelina dela Rea, Jeremie Antiporda, Avelina dela Rea, dean of Graduate School of UE Manila, Ditas Lerma, William Uy, Ross Ocampo, Ding Zamora, Amadeo R. Dacanay, Joyce Alcantara, PDI’s Nimfa Rueda, Eric P. de los Reyes of PCSO PR Dept, Roland Tolentino, Carlos Celdran, Nimfa D. Torres, Nina Salgado, Van June Sapigao, Dahlia Y. Martinez, Leo “Koh” Yadori, travel exec. Corazon Tan Endozo, Mrs. Norma Lozano, Vicky San Diego Ortega, Samuel “Diony” Dionisio, Rafael Rosell, and Pauleen Luna-Sotto… Nov. 11: Former VP Jejomar Binay, Ai Ai de las Alas, Rene-An Gomez, Willie Schneider, Aida Vee, Nini Go, Alice Lim, Vaness Bernales, Marilu Caballes, Jojo Baltazar, Zeny Reyes, Atty. Abet Bernales, Bing N. Carrion, Rowell Santiago, Steven Fermo, Rowell Santiago, Ms. Zeny S. Reyes, Rene-Ann Gomez, Willie Schneider, Nini Go, Alice Lopez Lim, Atty. Abet Bernales, Evelyn Taliao, ramp model Dhan Nijuuichi, Kenneth N. Ng, Therry Alpa, Jojo Baltazar, Randie Puncia of PCSO GM’s office, Ruth Bermudez Mercado, Joh Dreb Flores, Bryan Villadiego, Raffy Chan, Archie Sopenasky of PCSO PR Dept., Justine Mari Lalu, director Al Quinn… Happy wedding anniversary to Domingo and Epifania Fregillana and Andrew and Sandee Masigan…
“As you get older, maghahanap ka ng mga pelikula na magpapangiti sa puso mo… I’m so thankful ‘Kusina’ renewed my passion for acting,” she said.
To hear this from the seasoned drama actress, plus the fact that “Kusina” was nominated as Best Film at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, is an indication that this latest offering from Viva Films and Cinematografica is worth seeing.
Favorite Filipino dishes like pinakbet (meat and vegetable stew in shrimp paste), sinigang (pork and vegetables in sour broth), dinuguan (pork blood stew), and adobo (stewed chicken or pork in soy sauce and vinegar), are just a few dishes that you can feast your eyes on in this film. Almost all of the scenes were shot in the kitchen.
Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, “Kusina” is in cinemas nationwide.
• • •
Bluegre comes to Manila
Bluegre, a specialty coffee shop from Davao, has caught the interest of many celebrities. Among them are senator and world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, actor Aljur Abrenica (both said to have franchises of their own) and other government officials and local and international VIPs.
If Bluegre has become a big success only after three years, it’s because of its specialty – the Durian Coffeecino. It is a hot concoction that blends espresso and the Durian fruit.
Why Bluegre for a name? Owners Benjamin and Gloria Cuaresma said it’s actually a spin on the couple’s clothing business under the brand Bluegre. But, it’s also a French word which means celebration, said Benjamin.
Bluegre was established in 1998 and now has nine branches. Aside from its various awards (like the “Best Coffee Shop in Davao” by the National Shopper’s Choice conferred by the Asia-Pacific Shopper’s Institute), Bluegre has been featured twice in the Wall Street Journal.
Just recently, the Cuaresmas signed a contract with Kapandesal Multi-Purpose Cooperative for a franchise in Manila to open soon.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 10, go to Merci Molina, William Uy, Ditas Lerma, Amadeo Dacanay, Ross Ocampo, Ding Zamora, Dionisio de Guzman, Nina Salgado, Dahlia Y. Martinez, June Sapigao, Corazon Endozo, Tessa Mangahas, Norma Lozano, Avelina dela Rea, Jeremie Antiporda, Avelina dela Rea, dean of Graduate School of UE Manila, Ditas Lerma, William Uy, Ross Ocampo, Ding Zamora, Amadeo R. Dacanay, Joyce Alcantara, PDI’s Nimfa Rueda, Eric P. de los Reyes of PCSO PR Dept, Roland Tolentino, Carlos Celdran, Nimfa D. Torres, Nina Salgado, Van June Sapigao, Dahlia Y. Martinez, Leo “Koh” Yadori, travel exec. Corazon Tan Endozo, Mrs. Norma Lozano, Vicky San Diego Ortega, Samuel “Diony” Dionisio, Rafael Rosell, and Pauleen Luna-Sotto… Nov. 11: Former VP Jejomar Binay, Ai Ai de las Alas, Rene-An Gomez, Willie Schneider, Aida Vee, Nini Go, Alice Lim, Vaness Bernales, Marilu Caballes, Jojo Baltazar, Zeny Reyes, Atty. Abet Bernales, Bing N. Carrion, Rowell Santiago, Steven Fermo, Rowell Santiago, Ms. Zeny S. Reyes, Rene-Ann Gomez, Willie Schneider, Nini Go, Alice Lopez Lim, Atty. Abet Bernales, Evelyn Taliao, ramp model Dhan Nijuuichi, Kenneth N. Ng, Therry Alpa, Jojo Baltazar, Randie Puncia of PCSO GM’s office, Ruth Bermudez Mercado, Joh Dreb Flores, Bryan Villadiego, Raffy Chan, Archie Sopenasky of PCSO PR Dept., Justine Mari Lalu, director Al Quinn… Happy wedding anniversary to Domingo and Epifania Fregillana and Andrew and Sandee Masigan…
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