Inspiring Drama Kusinerang Bulag Set For Nationwide Release On December 9

Iloilo City— BENTE Productions Inc. is bringing a powerful story of resilience, family, and Filipino culinary heritage to the big screen as Kusinerang Bulag (The Blind Cook) opens in 100 theaters nationwide starting December 9, 2026.

​Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hugo “Boboy” Yonzon III, the film follows Luz, a young chef whose life takes a dramatic turn after a tragedy leaves her blind. Refusing to give up on her passion and livelihood, she fights to keep her family’s restaurant running by learning to trust her remaining senses in the kitchen.

​Headlining the cast are Arra San Agustin, Jennica Garcia, and seasoned actress Jean Garcia, joined by Victor Neri, Samantha Samarita, and Madeleine Nicolas.

​Filmed on location in Iloilo—including the historic Iloilo Terminal Public Market—the movie highlights Western Visayas’ vibrant food culture and tight-knit community spirit. Kusinerang Bulag marks the second full-length feature from BENTE Productions Inc., an affiliate of the CARD MRI network dedicated to producing inclusive, grassroots stories centered on community empowerment and nation-building.

​Audiences can catch this kwento ng pagbangon in cinemas across the country beginning December 9.

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