The Philippine Star

Where to find ‘Sofa Art’

- by JOHNNY LITTON

Kuka Home, one of the largest sofa enterprise­s in Asia, opened a new store at the fourth floor of SM Megamall. Seen at the launch were Bacoor City, Cavite Mayor

Strike Revilla, Kuka Home Philippine­s owner and Muebles Italiano president and CEO Noel Gonzales with his lovely wife Eileen, Kuka managing director

Ton Gonzales and PGH Medical Foundation Inc.

chairman Dr. Greg Alvior.

Since it started 20 years ago, the high- quality furniture brand has beaten growing competitio­n, ranking No. 1 in the Chinese sofa market share. Kuka is credited to be the first sofa manufactur­er that created “sofa craft” that called for every sofa to be made like a handicraft, involving a total of 142 production processes before coming out as a finished product.

Since 2007, Kuka has entered the internatio­nal furniture scene, establishi­ng branded stores in many countries like the Netherland­s, Bulgaria, Russia and Vietnam. The brand now has over 1,500 branches worldwide.

Congratula­tions!

(Other Kuka Home branches are located at the fi fth floor of Muebles Italiano in Paseo de Magallanes and at the ground floor of SM North EDSA.)

Loved ones and close friends gathered at the Makati Shangri- La for the hearty thanksgivi­ng dinner hosted by the endearing Baby de Jesus.

Being the generous woman that she is, Baby organized the said gathering as her way of sharing her blessings.

It was indeed a wonder f ul evening as everyone shared fond stor ies about the gracious hostess while enjoying the sumptuous food special ly prepared for the occasion.

Until the next dinner, Baby!

 ??  ?? (From left) Kuka Home Philippine­s owner and Muebles Italiano president and CEO Noel Gonzales, Lolita Mirpuri, Baby Magtibay and lawyer Rene Puno with
Kris John Paul and Eileen Gonzales.
(From left) Kuka Home Philippine­s owner and Muebles Italiano president and CEO Noel Gonzales, Lolita Mirpuri, Baby Magtibay and lawyer Rene Puno with Kris John Paul and Eileen Gonzales.
 ??  ?? (From left) Togo Consul Evie Costa, Lydia Reyes, Angola Consul Helen Ong, Nene Leonor and Ann Puno.
(From left) Togo Consul Evie Costa, Lydia Reyes, Angola Consul Helen Ong, Nene Leonor and Ann Puno.
 ??  ?? (From left) Alog and Co. VP for public health Dennis Alog, Stacey Alog, Kris John Paul and Eileen Gonzales with Victor Silverio and Noel Gonzales.
(From left) Alog and Co. VP for public health Dennis Alog, Stacey Alog, Kris John Paul and Eileen Gonzales with Victor Silverio and Noel Gonzales.
 ??  ?? (From left) Menchie Matias, Mel Gonzales, Fr. Boyet Concepcion and Lorna Silverio.
(From left) Menchie Matias, Mel Gonzales, Fr. Boyet Concepcion and Lorna Silverio.
 ??  ?? All smiles from Kuka Home staff. (From left) Dingdong Bongoc, Malou Hoble, Debbie Ng, Joan Nazareno, Cecilia Gabino, Leona Flores, Joseph Manes and Jonard Calaraza.
All smiles from Kuka Home staff. (From left) Dingdong Bongoc, Malou Hoble, Debbie Ng, Joan Nazareno, Cecilia Gabino, Leona Flores, Joseph Manes and Jonard Calaraza.
 ??  ?? Rene Puno and Bert Basilio.
Rene Puno and Bert Basilio.
 ??  ?? Kathy and Jan Arceo with Robbie Pinera.
Kathy and Jan Arceo with Robbie Pinera.
 ??  ?? Consul Evie Costa, Miss World Philippine­s national director Cory Quirino and
Noel Gonzales.
Consul Evie Costa, Miss World Philippine­s national director Cory Quirino and Noel Gonzales.
 ??  ?? Ed Fereira, Baby Magtibay and Hafei Motor Philippine­s managing director Victor Silverio.
Ed Fereira, Baby Magtibay and Hafei Motor Philippine­s managing director Victor Silverio.
 ??  ?? Letty Calma and Pitang Tiongson.
Letty Calma and Pitang Tiongson.
 ??  ?? (Seated) Chaye Cabal and Bacoor City, Cavite Mayor Strike Revilla; (standing) Danilo and Gloria Chico.
(Seated) Chaye Cabal and Bacoor City, Cavite Mayor Strike Revilla; (standing) Danilo and Gloria Chico.
 ??  ?? Rosey Cuntapay with Kuka managing director Ton Gonzales and daughter Prima.
Rosey Cuntapay with Kuka managing director Ton Gonzales and daughter Prima.
 ??  ?? Lally Tolent ino, PGH Medical Foundation Inc. chairman Dr. Greg Alvior and Nonie Basilio.
Lally Tolent ino, PGH Medical Foundation Inc. chairman Dr. Greg Alvior and Nonie Basilio.
 ??  ?? Viki and Nina Serrano with Eileen Gonzales.
Viki and Nina Serrano with Eileen Gonzales.
 ??  ?? Tenor Al Dresden Ramos and soprano Fame Flores entertain the guests.
Tenor Al Dresden Ramos and soprano Fame Flores entertain the guests.
 ??  ??
 ??  ?? (From left) Tess Castro, Baby de Jesus and Dr. Elenita Binay with Louie and Kim Lokin.
(From left) Tess Castro, Baby de Jesus and Dr. Elenita Binay with Louie and Kim Lokin.
 ??  ?? Baby de Jesus with the nuns
of the Daughters of
St. Paul.
Baby de Jesus with the nuns of the Daughters of St. Paul.
 ??  ?? ( From left) Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma, Dr. Elenita Binay, Offie Trinidad and Fanny Blanco.
( From left) Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma, Dr. Elenita Binay, Offie Trinidad and Fanny Blanco.
 ??  ?? (From left) Olga Martel, Baby de Jesus, Angola Consul Helen Ong and Jorge Hizon.
(From left) Olga Martel, Baby de Jesus, Angola Consul Helen Ong and Jorge Hizon.
 ??  ?? (From left) Nini Licaros, Minerva Tanseco, Dr. Elenita Binay and Rev. Fr. Mario Sobrejuani­te.
(From left) Nini Licaros, Minerva Tanseco, Dr. Elenita Binay and Rev. Fr. Mario Sobrejuani­te.
 ??  ?? Manolyn Taylor and Grace Palma-Tiongco Agile Zamora. and Lydia Reyes.
Manolyn Taylor and Grace Palma-Tiongco Agile Zamora. and Lydia Reyes.
 ??  ?? Nonie and Bert Basilio.
Nonie and Bert Basilio.
 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Philippines