The Wide-eyed Bee Mascot is Still a "Singkit" Inside

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We've fallen down the deepest bottom without any chance of surviving if we even consider fastfood like fried chicken and burgers to proudly symbolize Pinoy cuisine.

We all know they were copied from Western fastfood chains yet why are we pushing for that certain fastfood symbolized by a bee and their mostly greasy dishes as among our Philippine pride and joy.

Jollibee is from Chinese businessmen turned Filipino Chinese as their businesses continued to prosper and their families multiplied in the country. Admittedly they've grown huge, yet the food they sell could not really be attributed to Philippine soil and culture.

Their junk food is among the number one source of obesity aside from the softdrinks that they offer with their value meals.

They also only started regularizing some of their crew when several years have passed they've profited on contractuals only.

The rest of their bussinesses are mostly gotten from buying out their competitors or to gain new opportunities in the food industry.

I used to work for the said fastfood chain during my college days and back then we used to still serve catsup and mustard in plastic squeeze bottle condiment dispensers we would put back in plastic jars and stored inside the fridge at every end of the day, and all the crew in both kitchen, counter and dining area, except supervisors and managers, were only young college students needed to work to fund their education. Majority of the management were obviously Chinese based on their last names, and the crew were all Filipinos. Got my point?

Now they have small catsup sachets (not even enough to cover an entire beef patty, no more mustard, and still employing college students to serve us. And their management are still mostly Chinese. But they've grown so big there's a branch in almost every busy street corner nationwide and beyond.

Their growth is indeed phenomenal but I would question their being Filipino since their rise to fame and fortune was not due to any Filipino traits but more of their Chinese heritage just as how the mall tycoons Sy, Gokongwei, and the rest of the big names from other industries proliferated in our country.

Well, congratulations to Jollibee for its success among Filipinos, but it should not represent Filipino cuisine. The bee could wear a barong all day but he is still not authentic Filipino since his "parents" were Chinese. Again, the wide-eyed mascot is still a "singkit" inside.

How I wish there would be a true Pinoy brand from true Filipino origins to emerge above these Chinese brands. Could we still be able to uplift businesses truly managed by Filipinos and offering authentic Pinoy food among the top restaurants in the world? We could only do that if we primarily support local Filipino brands. That is the only time we could be totally proud of a globally competitive company.


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The Best Iced Tea Maker Useful to Us

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One of the most advantageous features of these machines is that they help ease the drinking process. Making different types of tea leaves requires different techniques and time. Before choosing to buy these machines from online and offline stores, it is important to understand these simple factors. Iced tea beverages can also be purchased at online stores at affordable prices.

Most of these devices are available in different colors, sizes and features depending on their purpose. There are both electric and manual machines that can be used to drink. Online stores have different machines that have different features. Besides electric machines, there are anti-corrosion machines, stainless steel machines and so on. There are special types of machines that are light in weight and effective in many ways.

Making both tea iced and hot

Some machines are manufactured with dual features. It is possible to cook both tea and coffee in these machines. Electric machines are even more useful. Using these machines, it is possible to make a variety of drinks and hot drinks. With the help of these machines, soups, hot chocolate and so on can be easily made. Electrical machines contain many features such as detachable bone, auto cut off system, water level indicator and removable filter and so on.

In addition to these varieties, there are also iced tea makers that can be easily purchased at online stores at affordable prices. Most of these machines are easy to use, clean and maintain. This dishwasher is safe and consumes alcohol quickly. These devices have specially designed filters that allow for easy filtration of beverages. Some of these can also be used as a brewery for wine makers.

Online shopping of iced tea makers

Most well-known online stores are stocked with various liquor machines. These machines must be selected based on their specific characteristics and advantages. Different tea maker brands are available at affordable prices. Most of these brands sell their products through online stores. There are attractive colors, shapes and styles of machines manufactured by some of the world's most famous companies.

‘Verdict’ World Premiere Gets Rave Reviews from Foreign Press

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Raymund Ribay Gutierrez’s debut feature “Verdict” produced by 2009 Cannes best director winner Brillante Mendoza’s Center Stage Productions and co-produced by Films Boutique, Playtime, and Bord Cadre is on a roll with positive film reviews featured from top international press including Screen Daily, the Hollywood Reporter, and Variety.

The crime drama feature which stars Max Eigenmann, the late Kristoffer King, Jorden Suan, and Rene Durian follows a domestic violence case through a legal process. It is a product of the Brillante Mendoza Film Workshop and the Armando Lao Found Story School of Filmmaking.

The Hollywood Reporter noted that writer-director Gutierrez’s first film was “clearly long-awaited, with the director’s two most recent shorts, ‘Judgement’ and ‘Imago,’ selected to compete for the Palme d’Or in Cannes.”

According to Screen Daily, Gutierrez “proves to have a distinctive voice. His swiftly flowing and female-focused narrative, which balances its underlying social issues with strong storytelling, should see ‘Verdict’ gain a solid foothold on the festival circuit after its world premiere in Venice’s Horizons section and screenings at TIFF.”

Meanwhile, a film review from Variety emphasized that “Gutierrez seizes a grippingly refined rhythm and a disheartening scenario that could be considered a prototype for every unfairly discredited female ever. […] it’s nearly impossible not to feel for all the unnamed women around the globe whose wings have similarly been clipped.”

From being one of the competing films under the Horizons (Orizzonti) section at the 76th Venice Film Festival to its Canadian premiere at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), “Verdict” was presented at the 46th Telluride Film Festival (TFF) under the main program The Show last August 30 to September 2, 2019 in Telluride, Colorado in America. It is the only film from Southeast Asia under the Venice Film Festival’s official selection and the only Filipino feature film selected at TIFF and TFF this year.

Through FDCP’s International Film Festival Assistance Program (IFFAP), director Gutierrez and actress Max Eigenmann attended the Venice Film Festival.

FDCP Chairperson and CEO Mary Liza Diño exclaimed her pride and excitement for “Verdict.” She said, “We are very proud and happy with the overwhelming positive reviews for ‘Verdict’ as it travels in A-list international film festivals. As a Filipino film, not only does it evoke mastery of craft from a first-time director. More importantly, its timely and relevant story—that while local, still resonates in these current times and highlights the need for action in discourse regarding the rampant abuse of women everywhere—is truly moving and something that we are proud to showcase. It's also a great dedication to the late Kristoffer King, one of the most talented actors of his time.”

“We are confident that ‘Verdict’ will go on to make its stamp around the world. We wish Raymund and his film the best of luck!,” she added.

Last March, “Verdict” was acknowledged as a Work-in-Progress project at the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the leading film project market in Asia.