The horror movie ‘Mallari’ picked up 14 FAMAS nominations leading all contenders for the 72nd Awards night happening on May 26 at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion. The historical drama ‘Gomburza’ followed closely with 12 FAMAS nominations. Box office hit ‘Rewind’ and ‘Papa Mascot’ each received 10 FAMAS nominations while the Kathryn Bernardo starrer ‘A Very Good Girl’ got 8 FAMAS nominations. Philippine Oscar entry and Cinemalaya big winner ‘Iti Mapukpukaw’ won 6 FAMAS nominations.
Vying for FAMAS Best Director are: Carl Papa for ‘Iti Mapukpukaw’, Derick Cabrido for ‘Mallari’, Pepe Diokno for ‘Gomburza’, Mae Cruz for ‘Rewind’, Petersen Vargas for ‘ A Very Good Girl’, and Louie Ignacio for ‘Papa Mascot’.
The nominees for Best Actor are: Cedrick Juan for ‘Gomburza’, Piolo Pascual for ‘Mallari’, Alfred Vargas for ‘Pieta’, Ken Chan for ‘Papa Mascot’, Dingdong Dantes for ‘Rewind’, and Alden Richards for ‘Family of Two’.
The nominees for Best Actress are: Kathryn Bernardo for ‘A Very Good Girl’, Maricel Soriano for ‘In His Mother’s Eyes’, Charlie Dizon for ‘Third World Romance’, Marian Rivera for ‘Rewind’, Sharon Cuneta for ‘Family of Two’, and Eugene Domingo for ‘Becky & Badette’.
The original Filipino dishes and comfort food have proven time and again that it can compete with the world’s best when it comes to taste and packaging. One of the best dining experiences we had recently was with Jio’s Kitchenette restaurant and we can definitely say that it is one of the best semi-fine dining alfresco restaurants we have been into. We would like to thank and commend Mr. Harvey Joven and Ms. Lea Joven for the warm accommodation you had with us during our food review and interview at Jio’s Kitchenette.
Asked about the short history of Jio’s Kitchenette, “We started as a small carenderia in 2017 in the public market. During the pandemic, we started to sell orders and then after the pandemic in 2022, we started with this building and opened this restaurant on April 2, 2022”, said Mr. Joven.
Asked about their advantage over other alfresco dining restaurants, “We have a very affordable price for our customers compared to others because we have our own place, we don’t rent. We also have quality foods here. We make sure that we offer quality foods”, added Mr. Joven.
Jio’s Kitchennette is named after their son Jio. They also cater for events good up to 35 persons. When it comes to customers’ responses, they always have positive feedbacks from their customers for their delicious and delectable food plus the ambience of their place.
The following foods were served to us and this is our honest review:
Cordon bleu. The dish of chicken meat wrapped around cheese pan-fried, I have to admit I am a lover of cheese and this has to be one of their best dishes when it comes to taste and the right amount of tenderness for lovers of chicken meat.
Crispy Pork Kare-kare. This is my all-time favorite viand and I can genuinely say that this is one of the best tasting kare-kare I have eaten in a long time. They perfectly blended the thick peanut sauce with the right amount of vegetables and I loved their crispy pork as it is so delectable you would go back for more.
Signature barbeque liempo. The ultimate liempo meal that comes from the ever savory and succulent pork belly! It was a great dining experience with this meal. I really loved its sauce and its tender meat.
Mixed seafoods cajun. It’s buttery and garlicky and the best seafood boil recipe. The delicious mess of seafood, potatoes, and corn all drenched in sauce and dripping from your fingertips is really something to go back for more.
For more info and inquiries, you may contact 09682563019 or inquire thru their fb page https://www.facebook.com/JiosKitchenette. Their address is 120 Paseo de Cervantes St., San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines.
The scorching heat of summer is already in our midst and what better way to quench our thirst and get away from the heat is to cool ourselves with the newest craze in town, the delectable and satisfying mouthwatering taste of KD’s Halo halo-halo, a new twist in the Filipino all-time favorite halo-halo.
Behind the sweet halo-halo is a success story of an entrepreneur who never ceases to go to greater lengths. Ms. Dimple Kay Gregorio started KD’s Halo. It just started this March 7, 2024.
“I am fond of ordering halo-halo in various stores and for me, I felt the lack of ingredients, so I tried to make my own halo-halo that is rich in ingredients and taste that is why I came up with ths halo-halo overload.” Said Ms. Gregorio.
We tried their halo-halo overload and it was delicious, clean, and the ingredients were overflowing. The leche flan was big placed at the top, it was creamy, there were ube aplenty, macapuno, beans, banana, the ingredients were full-packed. I am also a witness on how people positively responded to the taste of this halo-halo overload craze in the city.
KD’s Halo came from the names of her two children, Kaydee and Deen Marlee. “My business is only at home that is why I also do my business online. At first I had seoncd thoughts if the business will click or not but I just tried it and it worked well now”, added Ms. Gregorio.
Ms. Gregorio plans to continue this more so this summer time where halo-halo is almost a necessity. For more inquiries, their fb page is KD’s Halo, contact number 09053893274. Their address is 303 3rd Street Lakeside Park Subdivision San Pablo City, Laguna. Near at the back of Canossa College.
The success and popularity of the Netflix live action remake Avatar The Last Airbender became an inspiration for this author to make the show as one of my teaching strategies during my classroom observation on April 1, 2024 at San Jose Integrated High School. The lesson was focused on viewing comprehension for the third quarter and I thought of donning Aang’s costume to engage my learners about the lesson.
CO3 Done. Avatar The Last Airbender themed viewing lesson. Thank you very much to Grade 9 Pearl for actively participating especially their Adviser Mam Rose Malabayabas, to our English Head Teacher Sir Joel Pandinuela, our Master Teacher Mam May Lyn Cartina Mojica, our very supportive San Jose Integrated High School Principal Mam Edith Lapitan Fule, my make-up artist Mam Rodelyn Panganiban Dazo, my hairstylist for henna who happens to be my former student from Plaridel National High School and a very good artist John Vincent Urriza Pintor, our Grade 9 Chief Adviser Mam Desiree Banzuela, our Grade 9 superior Mam Maria Lyn Salamat, to the one who provided my costume Kuya Dr. Teody L. Pugeda, to Sir Andy Cornista and Sir Jake De Castro, all our English teachers and Grade 9 teachers who helped me to make this event a success. Thank you so much! To God be the Glory!
San Jose Integrated High School sustained their hot start in the fourth period and wasted no time in getting their first win of the Division Meet qualifying game defeating Dolores NHS, 63-56 at the Central gym on January 24, 2024.
San Jose Jaguars basketball players include Jian James Marco, Chester Urrea, Steven Mark Gutirerrez, John Rusell Duroca, Frederick Athan Flores, Brandel Benicio Cabrera, Aaven Christ Marco, Kurt Jayden Patal, Jhames Kirby Salcedo, Benedict Salarson, Yuri Andrie Udjaman, and Albert Valencia.
In their game against San Bartolome NHS, Cabrera scored 6 pts, Udjaman 19, Duroca 12, Gutierrez 11, Marco Jian 2, Marco Aaven 5, Salarson 14, and Urrea 4 pts. In their against Santisimo Rosario NHS, Salarson scored 19 pts, Gutierrez 4 pts, Marco A. 7 pts, Marco J. 6 pts, Duroca 2 pts, Udjaman 21 pts, and Cabrera 3 pts.
We would like to thank our beloved and supportive school head Ms. Editha L. Fule, our MAPEH Coordinator Mr. Ronaldo Escobido, our Sports Coordinator Mr. Carl Bicomong, Ms. Josephine Dausin, Ms. Rodelyn Dazo, Ms. Desiree Banzuela, co-coaches Ms. Erlyn Genoviz, Mr. CJ Montevirgen, and Mr. Jayvan Manito for the support, and all the students of San Jose Integrated High School who supported us during our games.
Ryan “King Ry” Garcia pulled a stunning upset over heavy favorite Devin ”The Dream” Haney as he floored his amateur rival three times down the canvas en route to a unanimous decision victory on April 20 at Barkleys Center, Brooklyn.
Garcia put on a clinic of impressive display of boxing supremacy as he knocked down Haney in the 7th, 10th, and 11th rounds. The judges’ scores went 112-112, 114-110, and 115-109 unanimously giving their verdict to Ryan Garcia.
Garcia floored Haney with a barrage of right-left combination in the 10th round for the second knockdown. Haney tired out the count, but Garcia jumped back on him again and surprised him with another left hand.
In round 11, Garcia measured Haney with his left, looking to land another explosive shot. He rocked Haney again, first with the right and again with the left for a third knockdown, as chants of “Ry-an! Ry-an!” can be heard from the crowd.
Garcia defied the odds and hand Haney the first loss of his boxing career. However, Garcia will not be eligible to win the WBC Super Lightweight title because of being overweight.
The game of basketball has evolved a lot in this time and age, as reflected on how the game is played in the international scene particularly in the NBA. It is said that he who controls the rebound, controls the game. Today, this notion has been added to the fact that centers should also know how to create mid-range and long-range shots. Well, if you are gifted with a 6’ 3” height and athletic abilities, that will not be a problem. Such is the case of this young and upcoming player Filipino-German James Andreus Pradella. He is also a young entrepreneur with his JP Sports Apparel business.
Born James Andreus Pradella on October 19, 2001, in Caloocan City, to Mr. Klaus Pradella and Ms. Amy Pradella, the 6-foot-3 Fil-German cager now plays for Colegio de San Juan de Letran. His idol in the PBA is his namesake James Yap while in the NBA, he likes Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. His career high is 42 points during the 2017 Got Skills 19 under tournament.
Asked how he manages basketball and studies, “Time Management is the most important thing. You always have to find time for everything you do”, quipped the handsome cager. His hobbies aside from basketball are watching movies and reading books. With determination and perseverance, this young athlete can achieve greater heights and carve a niche in the world of professional basketball in the near future.
The game of basketball has evolved a lot in this time and age, as reflected on how the game is played in the international scene particularly in the NBA. It is said that he who controls the rebound, controls the game. Today, this notion has been added to the fact that centers should also know how to create mid-range and long-range shots. Well, if you are gifted with a 6’ 3” height and athletic abilities, that will not be a problem. Such is the case of this young and upcoming player Filipino-German James Andreus Pradella. He is also a young entrepreneur with his JP Sports Apparel business.
Born James Andreus Pradella on October 19, 2001, in Caloocan City, to Mr. Klaus Pradella and Ms. Amy Pradella, the 6-foot-3 Fil-German cager now plays for Colegio de San Juan de Letran. His idol in the PBA is his namesake James Yap while in the NBA, he likes Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. His career high is 42 points during the 2017 Got Skills 19 under tournament.
Asked how he manages basketball and studies, “Time Management is the most important thing. You always have to find time for everything you do”, quipped the handsome cager. His hobbies aside from basketball are watching movies and reading books. With determination and perseverance, this young athlete can achieve greater heights and carve a niche in the world of professional basketball in the near future.
The Philippines is a country known for world-class sports figures like boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, kegler Paeng Nepomuceno, runner Lydia De Vega, the magician Efren “Bata” Reyes, to name a few. These athletes are products of hard work and training that they developed when they were still young. Such is the case of this upcoming basketball star from Oriental Mindoro, Filipino-British cager Eric Ramos Hall.
Born Eric Ramos Hall on September 10, 2003 in Guiguinto, Bulacan to Mr. Mark A. Hall and Ms. Rosemarie R. Hall, the 5-foot-11 cager is currently studying in LPU Batangas.
His career high in points for a basketball game is 46 during an intramurals in his school. Aside from playing basketball, Eric is also into swimming and taekwondo as his recreation. Eric’s idol in basketball is NBA star and Portland Trailblazer guard Damian Lillard. “I liked him because he is an unselfish player”, said Eric. His ambition in life is to be a successful PBA player in the near future. With determination, perseverance and unceasing faith in God, the future for this young lad is definitely bright.
The game of basketball has evolved a lot in this time and age, as reflected on how the game is played in the international scene particularly in the NBA. It is said that long-range shooting is the “new normal” in the game of basketball. Today, this notion has been added to the fact that centers and forwards should also know how to create mid-range and long-range shots. Such is the case of this young and upcoming cager from the UAAP juniors. Meet Tyshaun Maierhofer.
Born Tayshaun Paul Maierhofer on December 27, 2005 in Sabang, Puerto Galera to Mr. Paul Rico Maierhofer and Ms. Jeck Maierhofer, the 6-foot-3 FEU basketball player is currently playing as forward in their team.
Asked how he balances his sports and studies, “by making a schedule, looking at all the things that need to be done, and doing them as efficiently as possible”, said the beaming cager from FEU.
Asked about his most unforgettable game, “We were down by 2, opposition had the ball, ended up taking a charge for the possession, ended up passing a dime to the teammate and winning”, quipped Tyshaun.
Aside from basketball his other sports or hobbies include watching films and weightlifting. He became the best player of the game in passion league with a double-double performance 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 assists.
His idols in basketball (NBA and PBA) are Kobe Bryant (I love his mentality and the way he plays the sport) and Rico Maierhofer (You already know why Haha). His ambition in life is to achieve his dream of becoming a professional athlete, become the best version of himself, make his parents and God proud.
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