BISTRO SELERA, Raising the Bar of Dabawenyo Cuisine

(Bistro Selera's Central Management team.)

In 2009, Dabawenyo foodies were given a uniquely Davao treat: Kusina Selera, the popular Dabawenyo restaurant. But that was just the appetizer. Now, three years later, it’s time for the main course: Bistro Selera.

More Than Good Food

Owned and operated by food enthusiasts Marivi Laurel and Googie Sanga, Bistro Selera is guided by a simple principle: good food with good service. “Obviously, we want to serve food that people enjoy,” says Laurel, “but we take the idea further. We want to serve our food in a place that imbibes familiarity and comfort so our customers keep coming back for more.”  This kind of home-style dining is very popular among Bistro Selera’s patrons, and declares Sanga, “It’s not just about the food, the service is just as important - waiting time, the attentiveness and initiative of our colleagues, and the food presentation are all top priorities.” Adds Laurel with a smile,  “We want you to feel at home.”

Familiar and New

Spanning a comfortable area of 90 square meters, Bistro Selera can be found on the 2^nd Level of the Fountain Area of SM Lanang Premier. The location is no accident: here, in Davao’s grandest mall, Laurel and Sanga can cater to a broader market.

Regular Selera patrons will be delighted to find their favorite menu items at Bistro Selera: the succulent spare ribs, the flavorful paella, the delectable buchitaw (a unique combination of buchi and palitaw), and, of course, the famous Crispy Pata—arguably the best in town. But there are new offerings, as well: notably, the mouth-watering seafood curry soup, with its exotic spices and tantalizing hints of durian.

Dining and Drinking

Bistro Selera opened its doors on November 10, 2012, and already it has begun to make its mark on the Davao dining scene. But dining is only half the story. “We have a bar inside the restaurant,” shares Laurel. “That way you can have a good meal or a refreshing drink—or both.”  The bar’s cocktails and house mixes are already quite popular with the locals. “Try our Lychee Martini,” says Sanga with a smile in her eye. “It’s totally unique.”

Totally unique. Just like Bistro Selera.

Call 2852184 for reservations, catering services, and distinctive Davao dining. Only at Bistro Selera. Come visit us on the 2^nd Level of the Fountain Area of SM Lanang Premier.

Davao Hiring: Pinaccle Hotel

The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites is owned and managed by Central Parq Group of Companies, Inc. It is situated along Sta. Ana Avenue and has more that 200 guestrooms and 9 function rooms.

The company is currently looking for qualified individuals to fill-in the following positions:

MARCOM (Marketing Communications) SPECIALIST

Male/Female, not more than 30 years old
Graduate in Marketing, Advertising, or any related course or previous background in hotel marketing
Background in advertising, event planning and public relations in an advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Dynamic, creative and innovative
Works well under pressure
Willing to do field work

Job Responsibilities: This would include development from initial planning, conceptualization and message crafting to production of collateral materials, such as publications, Web content and emails, video and audio spots, and positioning in earned media. Also includes event planning and direct marketing with clients.

FRONT DESK ATTENDANT

Male/Female, 21-26 years old
At least 5’4” in height for female and 5’6” for male
With excellent communication skills and works well with a team
Previous experience of the same position or any customer service job is a plus but not a required

ACCOUNTING STAFF

Male/Female, 21-26 years old
Graduate of Business Administration, Accountancy, or any business course
With good scholastic records
Excellent computer skills
Preferably a fresh graduate or with 1-2 years of accounting-related work experience

BELLMAN / DRIVER

Male, 25-30 years old
At least 5’7” in height
Licensed driver
Excellent driving skills and familiarity with the city
With pleasing personality
Previous experience of the same position is an advantage

F & B SERVERS (For manpower pooling)

Graduate of any HRM-related course
Male/Female
With pleasing personality
Experience as barista / bartender is an advantage

HOUSEKEEPING STAFF (For manpower pooling)

Graduate of any HRM-related course
Male/Female
With pleasing personality

KITCHEN STAFF (For manpower pooling)

With previous experience in a reputable hotel or restaurant
With excellent cooking skills and works well under pressure
Works well with a team

CAREGIVER

With previous experience
Preferably more than 30 years old
For referral to key officer

Please send your applications to pinnacledavao_hr@yahoo.com.

8th Mindanao Film Fest Movies and Categories

The 8th Mindanao Film Festival, happening this coming December 4-11, 2012, at the Gaisano Mall Cinemas is showing over 30 indie films made by Mindanaoan filmmakers. If you are planning to hit the theatres during this time, take a look at this menu:

Perspectives: The Mindanao Hollywood

A selection of films made by the more established regional filmmakers which are shot and produced in Mindanao; These films not just provide a window to the divergent stories and rich cultural tradition of the island but also provide the plausibility of creating a film industry in the region.

Crossfire by Arnel Mardoquio

Tambara by Orvil Bantayan

The Thank You Girls by Charliebebs Gohetia

As He Sleeps by Sheron Dayoc

Davao Films

Davao City one of the acknowledge filmmaking centers in Mindanao, annually the City produces a rich throve of films made by its burgeoning  independent filmmaking movement, the Davao Film selection for Mindanao Film Festival 2012 features short films from up and coming Dabawenyo filmmakers.

"Masaligan" by Gary Bautista

"Gugma ni Pilo" by Albert Egot

"Somnolence" by Aidx Paredes

"Migo Niño" by Sonny Campaner

"Traynta" by James Labrigas

“Bedtime” by Dawn Rufon

Films from Across the Island

Aside from Davao City, several cities and provinces like the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga counts the presence of a small but active community of filmmakers, the section features their works which highlights the growing diversity of the Mindanao film community.

"Pagsaha" by Kim Regulacion

"Sentimiento Del Maga Quieto" by Vincent Suarez

"Tsinelas ni Loloy"- by Dennis Coronel

"Ang Pagkamatay ni Wonder Woman" by Dennis Coronel

"Damgo" by Giojoe Amoguis

Documentario

The Mindanao Film Festival also presents some documentaries made by Mindanaoan.

“Under the Purple Sky” by Nef Luczon

“Sino” by Jemm de Leon

Escuela Cinema

The schools are a potential breeding ground for the future Mindanoan filmmakers, Some of the films selected represent various school-based film projects/programs created by the students.

PWCine ( films from the Philippine Womens College of Davao)

“Puzzle by Lew Andrew Avila”

“Art Room” by Paul Labang

“Gayuma” by Vannah Ang

“Labo-Labo” by Jeff Sabayle

“Me” by Alex Lara

“Paet” by Monique Patricia Azcona

“Coffee Shop” by Kethley Uy

 Batch 2 From other schools

“Salamin “ Lovely Dumagan

“Taraz” by Jaymark Fernan

Guerilla Cinema (Guerilla Filmmaking Category)

Started in 2003 and is considered as the forerunner of the Mindanao Film Festival, the Guerrilla Filmmaking Workshop and Festival was designed to share to interested individuals the basic tenets of guerrilla filmmaking. The workshop participants are required to produce short films as part of the course, it was also opened to non-workshop participants in which they have to race for a given amount of time to finish their films.

Guerilla Film Workshop

“Sintunado”  by GF9 Productions (Davao Guerilla)

“Ang Pagpadyak ni Elias” by Lalucky Productions (Davao Guerilla)

“Goyak” by Red Lines Productions (General Santos Guerilla)

“Nene” by Tambay Productions

“Stola” by Diangas Films

“Candelario” by Guerilla Icon Productions

“Medalyon” by Eyemazing Productions

“Pukot” by Stop and Stare Productions

Guerilla Open Category

“Flora Mae ang Biktima” by Bonnie Achacoso

“Bantay” by Gary Bautista

“El Pundido Luz de La Caza” by Aedrian Araojo

“Memo” by Ryan Paco

Special Exhibit Davao Pop Cinema

Smek’m shorts by Leo Jorge Bautista

Support local talents and tell all your friends! See you there! :-)