Super dee duper summer

"Super dee duper summer"

Sun.Star Davao, March 28, 2009

Coming up with Davao City’s Kiddie Summer Workshops has been a regular feature I started in 2007. 

Two years later, it has become one of my most anticipated articles. It is very heartwarming to know that a lot of parents and kids look forward to reading ‘the list’ every summer.

Without further ado, I present to you the 2nd part of my personal compilation of the city’s Kiddie Summer Workshops for 2009.

Have a super dee duper summer!

ARTS AND CRAFTS

WHAT: Kiddie Crafts for ages 4-10 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 15-May 13/130-300pm (MWF-12 sessions)
FEE: P3,600
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: Summer Art Workshop for Kids-Advance A, Advance B and Beginners (4, 5, 6)
SCHEDULE: April 13-24/Mon-Fri/9-1130am (Beginners) and 4pm (Advance A and B)
FEE: P2,000 (Exclusive of materials. List of materials to be provided)
VENUE: Davao Christian High School, Student Lounge, 2nd floor, Elementary Building
CONTACT: CHRISTINE LAGURA/Tel. no. 2279725 (DCHS Elementary Faculty Office) or mobile nos. (0919)2176883 or (0923)8262001

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WHAT: Art workshop (Still Life Painting/Landscape Painting/Life Sketching) for students ages 5-12 yrs. old under Banjo Satorre
SCHEDULE/FEE: Batch 1: April 13-24/M-S/10 sessions/P1,500/Batch 2: May 4-15; 10 sessions/Mon-Sat/P1,500
WHAT: Art workshop (Still Life Painting/Landscape Painting/Life Sketching) for students ages 5-12 yrs. old under Jimmy Ang
SCHEDULE/FEE: April 14-May 21/18 days/P3,100/MWF/9-11am or 1-3pm
MATERIALS: Sketch pad 9 x 12/Kneaded eraser/Pentel oil Pastel 25 colors (reg. size)/Pencil/Charcoal Pencil
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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WHAT: Children’s Summer Art Workshop at Davao Museum (in cooperation with Creative Factory)
SCHEDULE: April 13-May 1/MWF/2-4pm
FEE: P3,500 inclusive of workshop kit and certification of participation. Note: The creative outputs of the participants will be showcased in a mini-exhibit which will open at the end of the workshop.
CONTACT: DAVAO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ETHNOGRAPHY, Insular Vill. Phase 1, Lanang, D.C./Tel. 2331734

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WHAT: Basic art skills (drawing and painting/advanced composition) for 5 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: Level 1 and 2/Starting April 20/10 sessions/ MWF/9-1130am
FEE: P3,000 exclusive of materials, with an exhibit at the end of the workshop
SCHEDULE: Advanced class/Starting April 20/10 sessions/ TTH/2-5pm
FEE: P3,500 exclusive of materials, with an exhibit at the end of the workshop
CONTACT: MARY ANN TAN-GUINOO, Tan Compound, Tulip Drive, Matina, D.C./Cellphone no. (0917)5480711/Tel. 2980549 (call between 6pm and 830pm)

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DANCE AND THEATER

WHAT: Ballet class under the tutelage of Irma Bringas-Aguado following the principles of Royal Academy of Dance
SCHEDULE: April 14-May 30--Baby Ballet (3-4 yrs.old)/Thurs. 115pm-2pm/Sat 1030am-1130am and 4-5pm; Ballet Primary and Grade 1 (5-7 yrs.old)/Thurs. 1215nn-115pm/Sat 3-4pm; Ballet Adult Beginners (12 yrs.old and up)/Thurs. 1115am-1215nn/Sat 1-2pm; Ballet Grade 4-Elementary level (Pointe Class, 11 yrs.old above) Tues. 1230nn-2pm/Sat 1130am-1pm and Ballet Grade 2 and 3 (8-10 yrs.old)/Tues. 1130am-1230nn and Sat. 1030am-1130am
FEE: P2,500 (2x a week = 14 classes)
CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT: Hip Hop Dance for 3-7 yrs.old
SCHEDULE: April 14-May 14/TTH/10-1130am
FEE: P2,000 (limited slots only)
CONTACT: ANGELS AT WORK, N. Torres cor. Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2250208

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WHAT: Ballet class
SCHEDULES: MWF/TTHS/10-1050am/11-1150am/330-430pm/430-530pm
FEE: MWF-P3,500/TTH-P2,500/Sat-P1,500
REGISTRATION FEE: P500
CONTACT: BOLSHOI BALLET SCHOOL, Km. 4, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, DC/Tel.3022241

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WHAT: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballroom and Aerobics
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request. 20% discount for summer program; 50% discount for minimum of 3 in a group
CONTACT: HAKUCHO BALLET SCHOOL, 5 Star Bldg., Davao Medical School Foundation Road, Bajada, DC/Tel. 3045057/2711526/(0916)6198993 (look for Ms. Joy Aluba)

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WHAT: Legit to Dance (Summer Modern Hip Hop Dance Workshop-Rythmic Illusions will teach the basics of Stage Performing, Elements of Dancing, Body Movements and Modern Hip Hop Dance)
SCHEDULE: April 15-18/9am-4pm
REGISTRATION: April 6-7
FEE: P 800
CONTACT: LADISLAWA GARDEN VILLAGE COUNTRY CLUB, Ladislawa Garden Vill., Buhangin/Tel. 2219065-66 (look for Alynne or Mayette)

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WHAT: Dance Theater (Jazz and Hip Hop)
SCHEDULE: 3 batches: April 13-25/April 27-May 9/May 11-23/12 sessions//10-11am/11am-12nn
FEE: P2,980 inclusive of workshop t-shirt and hand towel
REGISTRATION FEE: P200 one-time registration
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828. Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com (Venue of Dance Theater at Metro Lifestyle, F. Torres St., DC)

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WHAT: Hip-Hop Summer Clinic under Bryan Grandeza of Groove UnlimitedSCHEDULE: Starts April 8/10 sessions/Wed 10am-12nn or Fri 3-5pm
FEE:P1,500CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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MUSIC

WHAT: Summer workshop for ages 4-18 yrs.old (singing, dancing and acting)
SCHEDULE: TTH 2-5pm and Sat 9am
REGULAR FEE: P2,000
MONTHLY FEE: P1,000
CONTACT: SONGSPELL FOUNDATION INC., Philippine Women’s College, Juna Subd., DC/Tel. 3034828 (Koi) or 3001810 (Mai-Mai)

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WHAT: Music Lessons in Piano, Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Voice and Violin for 5-18 yrs.old
SCHEDULE: Available all-year round/12 sessions
FEE: P3,000
CONTACT: PATRICK-THE MUSIC STUDIO, Doors 2 & 3, 2nd floor, Aala Bldg., McArthur Highway cor. Juna Ave., Matina, D.C./Tels. 3008920/(0915)5995991

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WHAT: Music Lessons in Piano, Drums, Keyboard, Guitar, Violin and Flute
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/12 sessions @1 hr. per session
FEE: P3,800
CONTACT: NOTESPELL MUSIC AND ARTS CENTER, 738 N. Torres St., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 3003555

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SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
WHAT: Enrichment: Headstart Phonics (2.6-3.5 yrs.old)
SCHEDULE: April 13-30/M-F/8am-10am
FEE: P4,000 inclusive of materials
WHAT: DISTAR Reading (3.6 years old and above)
SCHEDULE: April 13-30/M-F/8am-12nn (1 hr. daily)
FEE: P4,000 inclusive of materials
WHAT: Remedial Reading
SCHEDULE: April 13-30/M-F/8am-12nn (1 hr. daily)
FEE: P4,000 inclusive of materials
WHAT: English as a Second Language (ESL)–for Koreans, Japanese and Chinese (Primary School Level)
SCHEDULE: April 13-30/M-F/1-3pm (1 hr. daily)
FEE: P5,000 inclusive of materials
Note: All programs offered were planned , designed and will be handled / supervised personally by Margie A. Ang, the school director.
CONTACT: PLAYSCHOOL OBRERO, 113 G. Del Pilar cor N. Torres St., Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2273298. E-mail address: playschool.obrero@yahoo.com

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WHAT: Tutorial for Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Basic Reading Skills, Advanced Math Enhancement Skills, Speech Improvement for 5 years old to high school
SCHEDULE: Starts April 13/20 hours. Available upon request.
FEE: P1,500
CONTACT: SMART READER, #3 Orchid Road, Km. 5, Buhangin, D.C. (back of Petron Station)/Tel. 2251095; (0917)7011516 (Ma-An Coloma)

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WHAT: Intervention Programs for kids with special needs for ages 4 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: 10 weeks from Apri1 1-to May 31 (schedule to be arranged)FEE: P400 to P1,200 per week depending on agreed program (inclusive of all materials)CONTACT: GLORIA, HOUSE OF WONDER AND DISCOVERY, Teacher Goya Sto. Domingo, 422 Champaca St., Juna Subd., Matina,D.C./Cellphone no. (0922)8401961/(0915)3461266/E-mail address: goyatotanes@yahoo.com.

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WHAT: Multi-Sensory Reading for ages 4-6 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 20-May 15/MWF/130-3pm (12 sessions)
WHAT: Multi-Sensory Math for ages 4-6 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 21-May 21/TTH/130-3pm (10 sessions)
FEE: P3,000
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: Various tutorial classes
SCHEDULE/FEE: Grade School: subjects: English individual tutorial: reg. P300, tuition P1,700 = P2,000; Pre-school individual tutorial: Reading and Math reg. P300, tuition P1,700 = P2,000; Mass tutorial for Kinder and Grade 1 (Reading, Language, Math, Science and Filipino) Group of 10-15 students: reg. P300, tuition P1,200 = P1,500. Time: 9:00-11:00 am. Daily, April 14-May 9. Requirements: notebook, pencil/ballpen; High School summer classes starts April 14. Amount per unit P1,500. Reg. P400 = P1,900.
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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ONE STOP SHOP

WHAT: Various Summer Programs for Kids and Adults
Young Girls’ Charm and Modelling Course
Teens’ Poise, Personality and Modelling
Kiddie Powerful Speech
Powerful Speech for High School, College and Professionals
English Proficiency Tutorials
Arts and Painting
Theater Arts (Acting, Singing and Dancing)
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: JOJI ILAGAN CAREER CENTRE FOUNDATION, INC., Chavez St., D.C./Tels. 2275602/2263783/2210315

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WHAT: Various Summer Programs for Kids
Tumby’s Little League
Little Chefs
Itsy-bitsy Explorers (1.5-2.5 yrs old)
Phonics Come Alive ( 2.6-6 yrs old)
Discovery Camp (2.6-6yrs old)
Let’s Speak Mandarin (2.6 -6 yrs old)
Artist’s Studio (3-6 yrs old)
Street Moves (4-8yrs old),
Little Stars (4-8 yrs old),
Dream Dance (2-6 yrs old)
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: TUMBLE TOTS, Araullo-Mabini Sts., D.C./Tel.2251847 or 3052255

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WHAT: Music (Piano, Guitar, Flute or Voice)
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request/P1,200 per month
WHAT: Arts and Crafts
SCHEDULE/FEE: Basic Art (10 yrs. old and up) with George So /P2,800 (MWF); Basic Art (6 yrs. old and up) with Rene Santos/P2,800 (MWF);
Mini-Architecture (10 yrs. old and up) with George So/P 2,800 (TTh); Creative Crafts with Ana Rallos/P2,000 (TTh); and Arts and Crafts with Michael Job Balgos/P1,000 (Sat)
WHAT: Basic Nippongo Class
SCHEDULE: Classes will start with a minimum of 10 students. Daily for 40 days at P5,000 month with registration fee
CONTACT: FINGERWORKS (A Music and Art Studio), 3rd floor, Masumura Bldg., Buhangin corner Olive Road D.C./Tel.226-8570/221-6105/Cel. no. 0919-237-4014 (look for Belinda or Bing)

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

WHAT: Conversational Chinese (Fookien and Mandarin) Summer Class for High School Students (*Note: Fookien/Amoy is the Chinese dialect used in the Philippines while Mandarin is the national Chinese language)SCHEDULE: Fookien/April 2-May 29/MWF/2-4pm; Mandarin/starting April 21/TTHS 930am-1130am
FEE: P4,000 with materials, audio CD and light snacks
CONTACT: NANCY UYKING, 2nd floor AG Uyking Bldg., M. Inigo cor. Lapu Lapu St., Agdao, DC/Tels. 2277015/3000861/Cellphone nos. (0922)8501568/(0917)7047195

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SPORTS
WHAT: Martial Arts for 3-7 yrs.old
SCHEDULE: April 14-May 14/TTH/2-330pm
FEE: P2,000 (limited slots only)
CONTACT: ANGELS AT WORK, N. Torres cor. Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2250208

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WHAT: Martial Arts (Bushido-Kai and Muay Thai)
SCHEDULE: 3 batches: April 13-25/April 27-May 9/May 11-23/12 sessions/2-3pm/330-430pm
FEE: P2,980 inclusive of workshop t-shirt and hand towel
REGISTRATION FEE: P200.00 one-time registration
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828. Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com

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WHAT : Taekwando Summer ClinicSCHEDULE: Starts April 7/TTHS/4-530pmFEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041
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WHAT : Badminton Clinic for ages 5-17 yrs. oldSCHEDULE: MWF/ 10am-12nn/TTH/2-4pm; Batch 1 (March 23-April 3); Batch 2 (April 13-24); Batch 3 (April 27-May 8); Batch 4 (May 11-22)
FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041 or for queries, please call (0921)6228245 or (0916)3841776 or (0922)3299735

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WHAT: Learn to Swim Summer Program
SCHEDULE: Batch 1-Apri 13-25/3-5pm; Batch 2-April 27-May 9/3-5pm; and Batch 3-May 11-23/3-5pm
FEE: P2,500 (all-in)
VENUE: Brokenshire Pool
CONTACT: FIRST UNITED DAVAO CITY SWIM CLUB/Look for Miggy Samong (0922)2251955/Anne Hilario 2710329

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WHAT: Tropang Growee-Summer Basketball Camp for 4 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: Between March 30 and May 31/10 sessions
FEE: P1,800 inclusive of one (1) ball and one (1) jersey ; accidental insurance for 3 months ; one (1) Growee Vitamin 120 ml and Growee freebies; basketball court fee ; instructor and program fee
VENUES: Evergold Recreational Center, F. Inigo St., Obrero; Ladislawa Garden Village Country Club, Ladislawa Garden Vill., Buhangin; Woodridge Park Vill., Maa; Ecoland Phase I Gym, Ecoland Subd.; and Dona Salud Subd. Gym, Km. 10, Sasa CONTACT PERSON : EVANGELISTA AQUATICS & SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. SUMMER CAMPS-DAVAO/ Tel. 3016188 (look for Karen Jordan) or Mobile No.: 09276481999

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WHAT: Milo-Zeeplus Summer Swimming Clinic
SCHEDULE: Between March 26 and June 9
TIME: 8–9am; 9-10am; 10–11am; 2-3pm; 3– 4pm; 4–5pm; 5– 6pm ; or 6-7pm
FEE: P2,800 inclusive of swimming pool fee ; instructor’s fee ; one (1) Zeeplus Vitamin 120 ml and Zeeplus freebies ; accidental insurance for 3 months
VENUES: Ladislawa Garden Village Country Club, Ladislawa Garden Vill., Buhangin; Woodridge Park Vill., Maa; Royal Mandaya Hotel, J. Palma Gil; Grand Regal Hotel Davao, Km 7, JP Laurel Ave./Waterfront Insular Hotel, Lanang, D.C.
CONTACT PERSON : EVANGELISTA AQUATICS & SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. SUMMER CAMPS-DAVAO/ Tel. 3016188 (look for Karen Jordan) or Mobile No.: 09276481999

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WHAT: Hours of fun and learning how to swim and gaining water safety knowledge through safe and enjoyable swimming lessons
SCHEDULE/FEE: By appointment during weekends only/Fee available upon request
CONTACT: SWIMZONE, 1st Street Guadalupe Village, Lanang, D.C., c/o Melanie Lumanlan-Sam/Tel.2350858/Cellphone no. (0917)7017089

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WHAT: Davao City Red Cross’ Learn to Swim Program
SCHEDULE: March 30-May 30/Mon-Fri/8-10am/3-5pm or 6-8pm
FEE: Available upon request
VENUE: SWIMZONE, 1st Street Guadalupe Village, Lanang, D.C.
CONTACT: DAVAO CITY RED CROSS/Tel. 2276650/2240217

I know what you'll do this summer

"I know what you’ll do this summer"

Sun.Star Davao, March 21, 2009

It’s summertime!

And, I know what you’ll do this summer. You’re going to have fun, fun and more fun!

Whether you’re leaving for a vacation or staying in Davao to hone your kids’ diverse talents, let’s all give ourselves a sensational summer.

I proudly present the first part of my personal compilation of Davao City’s Summer Workshops for 2009!

ARTS AND CRAFTS
WHAT: Daily Vacation Bible School with the theme “SonCastle Faire” for children ages 4 to 12 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: March 23-27/8-11am
FEE: P50 inclusive of ID, crafts, picture and other surprises
CONTACT: DAVAO EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Villamor St., Jacinto Ext., D.C./Tels. 2213115/2276421 (Look for Evelyn Cang or Aris Blas)

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WHAT: An “Arts”-y and “Crafts”-y Summer/Let’s Get Ready to Read and Write for ages 2-5 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 1-30; May 4-29/M-F/9-11am or 130-330pm
FEE: P4,500 inclusive of snacks and materials
CONTACT: ANGELS AT WORK, N. Torres cor. Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2250208

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WHAT: Basic art skills (drawing and painting/advanced composition) for students ages 5 years old and above
SCHEDULE: Level 1 and 2/Starting April 20/10 sessions/ MWF/9-1130am
FEE: P3,000 exclusive of materials, with an exhibit at the end of the workshop
SCHEDULE: Advanced class/Starting April 20/10 sessions/ TTH/2-5pm
FEE: P3,500 exclusive of materials, with an exhibit at the end of the workshop
CONTACT: MARY ANN TAN-GUINOO, Tan Compound, Tulip Drive, Matina, D.C./Cellphone no. (0917)5480711/Tel. 2980549 (call between 6pm and 830pm)

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WHAT: Arts and Crafts (with singing) for 4-6 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: 3 batches: April 13-25/April 27-May 9/May 11-23/12 sessions/830am-10am/1030am-12nn
WHAT: Drawing and Painting for Elementary and High School students
SCHEDULE: 3 batches: April 13-25/April 27-May 9/May 11-23/12 sessions/130-3pm/330-5pm
FEE: P4,280 inclusive of art materials and workshop t-shirt
REGISTRATION FEE: P200 one-time registration
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828. Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com

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CULINARY ARTS

WHAT: Kiddie Chefs for 4-10 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 14-May 14/10 sessions/TTH/130-300pm
FEE: P3,500
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: Baking workshop for kids ages 6-12 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 13-25 (Batch 1); April 27-May 9 (Batch 2); 2-4pm
FEE: P2,000 inclusive of baking kits and ingredients
CONTACT: BABY CAKES, Values School Bldg., Marfori Heights Subd./Tel. 3031318

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DANCE AND THEATER
WHAT: Summer Dance Workshop 2009
SCHEDULE: April 1-May 28
COURSE: Classical Ballet (4 yrs. old and above)
SCHEDULE: TWF/9am-10am-Baby Class (4 to 5 years old); 10am-11am-Beginners I, II, II (6 to 9 years old) ; 11am-12nn-Beg. III, Intermediate & Advanced (but with 3 years ballet training)
REGISTRATION: P500 (for all new students)
MONTHLY FEE: P1, 000
RECITAL PRODUCTION FEES: P2, 800 – new students; P2,000 (for old students who have joined Nutcracker last Dec. 2008) and costume rental at P250 each
COURSE: Hip-Hop
SCHEDULE: MW/1-2pm/Teens (11 yrs. old & above); 2-3pm/Kids (6 to 10 yrs. old)
FEE: Registration P300; Whole Summer Fees P 2,000 and Recital Production Fees: P1,500. Total of P3,800
COURSE: Package course (Jazz and Hawaiian)
SCHEDULE: WS/ 3-5pm (Kids – ages 5-10 yrs old); M/3-5pm & Sat 1-3pm (Teens – ages 11 yrs old & above)
FEE: Registration P300; Whole Summer Fees P 3,000 and Recital Production Fees: P1,500. Total of P4,800
COURSE: Belly Dancing
SCHEDULE: TS/5-6pm-Beginners
FEE: Registration P300; Whole Summer Fees P 1,600 and Recital Production Fees: P1,500. Total of P3,400
CONTACT: ROYECA SCHOOL OF BALLET, Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., Arellano, D.C./Tel. 2274228/(0918)7059122

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WHAT: “1st CBB Musical Theater Arts Workshop" under the instruction of Manila-based performer par excellence, pride of Philippine theater, teacher, singer, movie and TV actress Pinky Marquez
SCHEDULE: April 2-23 (with Holy Week break from April 9-15)/Recital on April 23/
For 4-11 yrs.old (9-11am); For 12 yrs.old and above (1-3pm); and Adult Class for teachers and other professionals (4-6pm). Note: The workshop for adults will train artists and educators to teach the creative process to young children and integrate learning through the arts into the classroom curriculum.
FEE: P6,500
CONTACT: CENTER FOR BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS, Road 7, Doña Vicenta Village, D.C./Tel. 2242188

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LCB SUMMER WORKSHOP 2009
WHAT: Dance, acting and voice lesson package with Disney’s “High School Musical 3” as culminating recital show on May 16. Dance lessons include ballet, jazz, tap dancing and hip hop. Accepts students from 4 years old to adults.
REGISTRATION: Starting 3rd week of March until April 8
SCHEDULE: March 30 to May 26
FEE: P6,500 (whole package)/P4,500 (one dance, acting and voice)
REGISTRATION FEE: P200 for one year
CONTACT: LCB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION, INC., Sobrecarey St., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel.300584

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MUSIC
WHAT: Music Lessons in Piano, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Voice, Drums, Violin, Saxophone and Flute for ages 4 years old to adults
SCHEDULE: 12 sessions. Schedule available upon request.
FEE: P4,280
REGISTRATION FEE: P300 one-time registration
MISCELLANEOUS FEE: P150
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Jhine’s Music And Art Center Phils., Doors 6&7, Ground 4, Lua Bldg., Gen. McArthur, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2990082 or Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828

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WHAT: Music Lessons in Voice, Guitar, Drums, Organ and Piano for ages 5 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: All-year round/M-S/12 sessions (1 hr. each)/Between 830am and 630pm (schedule per lesson available upon request)
FEE: P5,050 for organ, voice and guitar lessons; P4,900 piano lessons with recital; fee inclusive of registration and miscellaneous expenses and use of musical instrument
CONTACT: YAMAHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Door 2, YL Building, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, D.C./Tel. 2214056

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WHAT: Piano and Voice lessons ages 6-8 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: Month of April: 2x a week at 40 mins. per lesson
FEE: 8 lessons at 40 mins./session=P1,900/registration P300 and tuition P1,600
SCHEDULE: Month of May
FEE: 8 lessons at 40 mins./session=P1,900/2 months piano/voice P3,500
WHAT: Piano and Voice lessons ages 9 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: Month of April: 2x a week at 40 mins. per lesson
FEE: 8 lessons at 40 mins./session=P2,000/1 month P2,300/2 months P4,300
SCHEDULE: Month of May
FEE: 8 lessons at 40 mins./session=P2,000
PIANO REQUIREMENTS: PREPARATORY/KINDER LEVEL: Notebooks and music books/pencil with eraser
WHAT: Guitar lessons
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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COMPUTER COURSE

WHAT: CYBER KID 1 for ages 7-10 yrs. old (Learn to create simple graphics and documents using MS Paint and MS Word); CYBER KID 2 for ages 8-11 yrs. old
(Understand Internet concepts and learn to surf the web, create and send e-mails); WIZARD KID WEB 1 for ages 12-16 yrs. old (Understand Internet concepts and learn to create web pages using HTML and MS FrontPage); WIZARD KID WEB 2 (Learn to create simple graphic animations and integrating it into web page using Dreamweaver); WIZARD KID GRAPHICS for ages 9-16 yrs. old (Learn to create graphics and logos with CorelDraw and editing photos with Photoshop)
SCHEDULE: Available upon request
FEE: Ranging from P1,500 to P5,000 depending on the course (Refer 3, get one free!)
CONTACT: GENETIC COMPUTER INSTITUTE, Door 599, 2nd floor Tongson Bldg., Sta. Ana Avenue, D.C., Tel. 2244643/2255953/Cellphone no. (0917)6229081. Website: www.genetic.edu.ph

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SUMMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

WHAT: Kiddie Fun Time (Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, Music and Movement, Free Play, etc.) for ages 2-3 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: 5 sessions each for 5 batches: April 13-17/April 20-24/April 27-May 1/May 4-8/May 11-15/M-F/930-1130am
FEE: P1,700 per batch
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: Enrichment Program for Pre-School (Writing, Reading and Math)
WHAT: Baby and Toddler Class (Activities for social, emotional, self-help, cognitive, fine and gross motor and language skills)
SCHEDULE: April 13-May 15/MF/8-9am; 9-10am; 10-11am; 11am-12nn
FEE: P5,500
CONTACT: CENTER FOR BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS, Road 7, Doña Vicenta Village, D.C./Tel. 2242188

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WHAT: Abba’s Orchard Summer Camp 2009 for ages 3-6 yrs.old and 7-12 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 12-30/May 5-22/Mon-Sat/8am-12nn: Activities include 1) Values' Formation Education (bible stories, arts and crafts, food preparation, songs and dances and games), 2) Montessori Aided Reinforcement in Arithmetic (M.A.R.I..A.), and 3) Montessori Aided Reinforcement in English (M.A.R.I.E.). An optional activity of guitar or piano class (5-6 yrs. old) is available for an additional fee of P500.
FEE: P3,000 all-in-one package
CONTACT: ABBA’S ORCHARD, #88 Rustico Cabaguio St., Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2211151

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WHAT: Speech Progress
SCHEDULE: 3 batches: April 13-25/April 27-May 9/May 11-23/12 sessions/830am-10am/1030-12nn
FEE: 3,280 inclusive of workshop t-shirt and materials
REGISTRATION FEE: P200.00 one-time registration
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828. Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com

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KIDDIE CREW
WHAT: McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop for ages 6 to 12 years old
REGISTRATION: Registration forms available at McDonald’s branches
SCHEDULE: March 30-May 15/ Please visit the McDonald’s branches for more information
FEE: P650 inclusive of meals, uniform and graduation fee
VENUES: MCDONALD’S BAJADA, J.P. Laurel Ave., D.C./Tel. 2216676; MCDONALD’S VICTORIA PLAZA/Tel. 2216684; MCDONALD’S SHOEMART, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2977048

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SPORTS

WHAT: Basketball Summer Clinic under Coach Arvin Bonleon for kids ages 7-13 yrs.old
SCHEDULE: Starts April 17 for the first batch/6 sessions/MWF/2-4pm
FEE: P1,800 inclusive of 1 basketball and 1 jersey
CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT: Wushu lessons for 6 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: March 30-May 23/MWF or TTHS/10-1130am or 1-3pm
FEE: P7,000 inclusive 2 months tuition, registration fee, uniform, hand towel, bag and water bottle
VENUE: EAST WEST CENTRUM, Km. 6, Lanang, DC/Tel. 3025510/(0918)3835637

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WHAT: Bushido-Kai Karate Kids Summer Program
SCHEDULE: April 13-May 23/18 sessions/TTS 10am-1130am
FEE: P2,000
REQUIRED UNIFORM: Beginners: shirts and jogging pants (preferably blue or dark-colored) and Practitioners: Karate-gi with patch (Php1,500.00)
Note: Should the kids (and parents) decide, promotion to a higher level will continue on the regular Bushido-Kai classes starting in June 2009
CONTACT: METRO LIFESTYLE, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2286182; For inquiries, please contact Sensei Nell Jone Astudillo at 09177199556.

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WHAT: Swimming lessons with Teacher Marjun Antoque
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/12 sessions
FEE: P2,800 (exclusive for Marco Polo Fitness Center members and their kids/family members)
CONTACT: MARCO POLO DAVAO FITNESS CENTER, C.M. Recto St., DC/Tel. 22108888 local 7462

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WHAT: Horseback Riding Lessons (Basic Riding, Dressage and Show Jumping) for ages 7 to 77 years old
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/8 sessions (Depends on the convenient time of the rider)
FEE: P4,000 inclusive of the use of horse and accessories
CONTACT: MARINA PARK STABLES, Matina Aplaya, D.C./Tel. 2978213 (Venus)
*Note: Students should wear helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and rubber shoes. You may also rent horses for P150 (30 mins.) or P300 (1 hour) anytime, from 6am-5pm.

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WHAT: Aikido lessons under Master Jack Dupio for 5 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE/FEE: Batch 1: April 7-May 9/18 sessions; Batch 2: April 14-May 16/18 sessions/TTHS/2-330pm; P1,600; No registration for old students
ATTIRE: Jogging pants and white t-shirt
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

Organic beauty for less

"Organic beauty for less"
Sun.Star Davao, March 14, 2009

Young mom Anna Meloto-Wilk’s passion for the environment blossomed with the birth of her first child, Ariel, in 2005.

Married to Gawad Kalinga volunteer Dylan Wilk, an Englishman, they chose to use cloth diapers after reading that “it takes 500 years for disposable diapers to biodegrade and that many of the chemicals in them are toxic”.

“I struggled with the decision (especially when washing squishy nappies!) but initial reluctance became a conviction that our inconvenience was a small price to pay for our kids to know a world that is still intact and beautiful. Three years and two kids later, we’re still using them!”, Anna happily shares.

Her strong conviction to save the environment did not stop at home. Together with her younger sister, Camille, they founded Gandang Kalikasan Inc., the creator of Human Heart Nature--an exciting new range of 100% organic, 100% Philippine-grown and 100% chemical-free personal care products for the whole family at a very affordable cost.

Anna is the president of Gandang Kalikasan, Inc. while Camille is the creative director.
Human Heart Nature

“In simple terms, organic products are those whose ingredients are processed with absolutely no synthetic chemicals. We all see the damage chemicals do to our environment and we all lived in fear during the recent melamine scare”, Anna explains.

“So if organic products are so good, why don’t more people buy them? Because most organic products are so expensive that only a few can afford them. Yet now, for the first time in the Philippines, organic products are affordable!”, the Ateneo de Manila University graduate continues.

For instance, organic hair care products such as the bestselling Pearl Powder and Aloe Vera Strengthening Shampoo and Body Wash (in peppermint and cucumber scents) just costs P99.75 for a 200ml bottle. On the other hand, the 100ml and 50 bottles are priced at P59.75 and P34.75, respectively.

Aside from the moisturizing and nourishing shampoos, other highly recommended products for the hair include the Mango Butter and Natural Vitamin E Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Peppermint (P199.75-200g/P75-50g) and Styling Cream (P89.75-50ml).

The facial care line has an equally remarkable line-up: Calendula and Seaweed Gel Facial Wash; Aloe Vera and Guava Facial Wash (P99.75-100ml/P59.75-50ml); Cocoa Butter and Brown Rice Exfoliating Face Scrub (P124.75-100ml/P74.75-50ml); Tomato Toner (P89.75-100ml); Royal Jelly Day Lotion with Calendula Extract and Royal Jelly Overnight Lotion with Banana Extract (P149.75-100ml/P89.75-50ml), among others.

The Citronella Bug Spray (only P99.75 for a 100ml bottle!) is a better alternative in “shooing off mosquitoes and other pesky bugs”. With natural skin moisturizers and no dangerous chemicals, this natural skin antidote is safe even for very young children. “A popular American brand of Citronella Bug Spray of the same size costs 5x more than this!”, an avid user, Wilhelmina Quimson, attests.

In addition, Human Heart Nature offers Acapulco Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap (P129.70-200ml); Bee Propolis and Carrot Hand and Foot Salve (P99.75-50g); Sugarcane Hand Sanitizer (P69.75-50ml); and many more!

Deal or no deal

Last Saturday, I attended the Mindanao launch of Human Heart Nature organized by the regional distributor, Green Kreations, Inc. The corporation is composed of three accomplished ladies in their respective fields, namely: Architect Sylvia Rieta, Monique Villanueva and Joy Mempin. They are all actively involved in Couples for Christ and Gawad Kalinga.

Upon arriving at Bistro Rosario, almost all of the guests were lining up at the on-site boutique to test and buy the Human Heart Nature products.

Frankly, I’m the type of person who is not that fond of “direct selling”. So before deciding to purchase the goods, I asked my close friends what were some of the products they have already tried.

Monique Villanueva says that she got wonderful results with the Sunflower Seed Beauty Oil (P99.75-50ml). “After applying it for a few months, my friends noticed that the dark area under my eyes lightened”, she exclaims.

Ricky, Monique’s husband, counts on the Citronella Bug Spray when wearing shorts in public. And, so far, he has been mosquito bite-free.

“After three months of using the Aloe Vera and Chamomile Baby Shampoo and Body Wash (P99.75-200ml), my baby Angelo’s psoriasis (a dry skin condition) disappeared”, Tetet Santos testifies.

Raquel Bernardino’s kids suffered from dry skin, too, but when they started using the Aloe Vera Kid’s Shampoo and Body Wash (P99.75-200ml), their skin became well-moisturized. “Before my daughter scratches her nail against her skin and it produces white marks. Now, there are no white marks at all!”, says Raquel.

A lot of people were also raving about the shampoos, body butter, massage oil, hair mask, facial wash, facial scrub and Royal Jelly lotions.

When I saw, smelled and tried the actual goods, I couldn’t help but be bawled over with their high quality. It really helped too that the enticing catalog and product packaging (made from recycled plastic) were professionally done. Needless to say, I was impressed!

So, for the first time ever, I signed up as a dealer of a direct selling company. With just P725, I received a Best-Sellers Facial, Lip and Purse Sample Pack consisting of 14 different products and paid P100 for the registration fee.

For a minimum order of P500, I automatically get 20% off the retail price. Discounts can go as high as 25% to 35% off retail price once the volume rises.

The best part is I can avail of the substantial discount for my personal purchases. On a regular basis, these will definitely include the Citronella Bug Spray (very important because of the wide-spread dengue cases), Aloe Vera Shampoos for adults, kids and babies and some items from the facial and body care line.

Profit with a conscience

“Our prices are so much cheaper than other organic products in the shops because we have made a decision to greatly reduce the usual profit margins. Our ingredients are the same as those in much higher priced brands. But most of us can only make the choice to buy what is good for us and good for the environment if the price of organics drops dramatically”, points out Dylan.

Dylan’s journey to the Philippines and his eventual involvement in Gawad Kalinga is an awe-inspiring story.

When he was only 20 years old, Dylan established a very successful computer games company, Game-Play.com, which he operated in nine countries. He even ran his own TV channel. At the age of 25, Dylan sold his company for multi-million British pounds. This made him the ninth richest person in Great Britain under the age of 30.

In 2003, he visited the Philippines to observe a Gawad Kalinga site upon hearing about it from a Filipina friend. Gawad Kalinga, a project initiated by the Couples for Christ, transforms slums in the Philippines into beautiful, peaceful and productive communities.

Believing in the vision of GK, Dylan went back to his country and sold one of his luxury cars, a BMW, for the equivalent amount of P3.2 mil­lion. He donated the money to GK to build 80 houses in Bulacan which benefited 600 people.

Soon after, Dylan gave up his privileged lifestyle and worked full-time as a GK volunteer in international marketing. In 2004, he married the eldest daughter of Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto, Anna, who herself grew up doing meaningful GK work.

“I’ve decided to invest in the poor of the Philippines. Not in stocks or bonds. If I can help in uplifting the poor of this country, I can say that I spent my life well”, Dylan says in a past interview.

Organic beauty for less

Gandang Kalikasan, Inc.’s vision is that as soon as GK villages are capable of producing their ingredients to the highest standards, they will be equipped and empowered to grow and process the needs of the Human Heart Nature range of products.

“At present, our ingredients come only from organic farmers in the Philippines who are able to produce to international standards. So, every product you buy is directly supporting our country already”, discloses Anna.

“Through our partnership with Gawad Kalinga, we hope that soon there will be hundreds of world-class community organic farms in the Philippines providing livelihood for thousands of
our poorest people as we raise them up to be world-class Filipinos”, Anna enthuses.

“We also want to help ordinary Filipinos find an extra source of income through selling Human Heart Nature products. Since we sell direct and do not have costly retail stores, our overhead expenses are low and we pass on the savings to you”, Dylan elaborates.

For January and February 2009, the top dealer is a school teacher from Bicol who had whopping sales of over P400,000. Not bad for a ‘sideline business’, don’t you think?

Just last week, Dylan reveals that Human Heart Nature had their first shipment to the U.S. A Japanese lady who has been patronizing and selling the products to her posh Forbes Park neighbors is also interested to export them to Japan.

With all these awesome developments, Human Heart Nature is well on its way in becoming widely recognized as an outstanding global brand that is “Pro-Philippines, Pro-Poor and Pro-Environment”!

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To know more about Human Heart Nature, check out its website at www.humanheartnature.com.

Blugre GenSan's one-two punch

"Blugre GenSan’s one-two punch"
Sun.Star Davao, March 7, 2009

Dynamic husband and wife team Gatchi and Larcy Gatchalian are touted as the pioneers in creating the ‘coffee culture’ in Davao City.

Established in 1998, their highly successful Blugre Coffee was a spin-off of an apparel line by the Gatchalians which they opened in the mid-90s. Although they are both Manileños, the entrepreneurial couple consider themselves as Dabawenyos by heart.

“The coffee shop was conceptualized as part of the services for our clothing clients. Fortunately, the response was so overwhelming and from apparel, we switched to Blugre Coffee as our main business”, shares Gatchi.

Gatchi and Larcy have since then operated three Blugre Coffee branches in Landco Corporate Center, Matina Town Square and SM City Davao.

Almost eleven years after, Blugre Coffee has not only endeared themselves to Dabawenyos but other Mindanaowans as well.

Last February 23, 2009, People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao and business savvy wife Jinkee became Blugre Coffee’s first-ever franchisees under the name MP Coffee Company. Jinkee, who is a mom of four, acts as the general manager of the said company.

“The one who contacted me was Jinkee. They were looking for a business that they could put up at their JMP Building along South Osmeña Street in General Santos City”, says Gatchi.
“The Pacquiaos wanted a coffee shop which will be easy to manage and has a brand recall. From the beginning, they simply knew that we were the one they liked”, the marketing whiz enthuses.

“They called our franchise consultant and the rest is history. In fact, Jinkee is looking at other locations and even other branches in GenSan”, Gatchi smiles.

Gracing the inauguration and blessing of Blugre GenSan were Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao, Gatchi and Larcy Gatchalian, General Santos City mayor Jun Acharon, actors Philip Salvador and Bayani Agbayani, boxing champ/comedian Onyok Velasco, JMP Building architect Rex Acdal, GMA TV Manila reporter Jay Taruc, members of the GenSan City Media Office Bureau and the Pacquiaos’ and Gatchalians’ relatives, friends and business associates.

Also present was Davao-based sculptor, furniture and jewelry designer Ann Tiukinhoy Pamintuan, one of the members of the globally respected Movement 8. Ann exclusively designed the signature Blugre lamps which are among the focal points of the specialty coffee shop’s new look.

Blugre GenSan serves the coffee shop’s signature drink, Durian Gatchpuccino (inspired by Gatchi’s name), “a hot cappuccino concoction that blends espresso and durian fruit”. The cold version of this popular drink is Durian Larcepuccino (coined after Larcy).

Aside from its great tasting coffee like espresso, latte, mocha and cappuccino, Blugre offers Blugre Shakers, chocolate drinks, milk and flavored tea drinks which can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike.

Not to be missed, too, are Blugre’s scrumptious line of desserts and pastries such as Chocolate Chips Cake, Blueberry Cheesecake, Choco Torte with Cream Sauce, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Decadence, Banana Cream Pie, Mango Cream Pie, Choco Dome, Banana Streusels, Oatmeal Fudge Bar, Cheese Roll Bites, and lots more.

The coffee shop, which has likewise become a favorite family hang-out, is known for its lip-smacking pica-pica, panini (sandwiches), pasta and other tummy-filling meals as well.

Blugre merchandise items like souvenir shirts (for men and ladies), ceramic mugs and stainless mugs are also available to the coffee-loving customers.

Gatchi discloses that he feels extremely honored that Manny and Jinkee chose to open a Blugre coffee shop in their beloved hometown.

“The Pacquiaos felt we were a good match, Manny being a Mindanaowan icon and Blugre Coffee which is an original Mindanao concept”, Gatchi reveals.

Undoubtedly, this winning combination is Blugre GenSan’s one-two punch that will perk up the tuna capital’s booming coffee scene.

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BLUGRE BUZZ. Blugre Tagum, which is another franchise, is scheduled to open in the second half of 2009 while Blugre Landco will undergo renovation in time for Blugre’s 11th anniversary.

For franchise inquiries, please call (0917)8080303 and look for Blugre Coffee president Gatchi Gatchalian.

To my dear friends Gatchi and Larcy, “Keep on brewing!”