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Davao bloggers & the American ambassador

Davao bloggers & the American ambassador

The U.S. ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie Kenney, is often in Mindanao, attending to the various projects and commitments that her government has in the Philippine South. But this time, she made a special stop while in Davao just to meet and get to know some of the bloggers here.
Last year, I had a chance [...]

Posted in CityScape, Personalities9 Comments

Mayor signs Kadayawan 2009 E.O.

Mayor signs Kadayawan 2009 E.O.

Here’s a copy of Executive Order #13, signed by City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, creating the steering committee that will oversee the organization of this year’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival.

These are very capable and dedicated people in the steering committee, and the private sector, as always, is very supportive. Ergo, we can expect an even grander [...]

Posted in Events4 Comments

New emergency response center

New emergency response center

Davao City still enjoys the distinction of being the only city in the Philippines with an emergency response center available on call 24 hours a day. Just dial 911 on any landline or mobile phone (toll free) in case of emergency.
Recently, the Davao City 911 Emergency Response Center opened a new operations hub in the [...]

Posted in CityScape9 Comments

adidas gives back to the community

adidas gives back to the community

A few months back, and up until 31 May 2009, adidas Philippines had a very attractive sales promo: Wanted Old Shoes. Shoppers were given a ₱500 to ₱1,000 discount on adidas purchases, provided they brought in a pair of old sports shoes for donation. adidas was able to collect thousands of pairs via 100+ participating [...]

Posted in Business & Industry4 Comments

Havaianas Filipinas

Havaianas Filipinas

My personal celebration of Philippine Independence Day got extended with a new pair of special havaianas® flip-flops that I got today. Havaianas Philippines sent me their limited-edition Filipinas, which are “emblazoned with renditions of Filipino pride.”
And they were serious about the nationalistic campaign. They sent the flip-flops along with truly Filipino icons: a miniature jeepney [...]

Posted in Lifestyle2 Comments

Sarangani BayFest 2009

Sarangani BayFest 2009

The people of Sarangani Province are gearing up for their annual summer festival, which will take place in the last week of May 2009. Everyone is welcome! In fact, a group of bloggers from Davao, General Santos and Metro Manila are going to join this year’s celebration of the Sarangani Bay Festival 2009.
Below are the [...]

Posted in Events, Out-of-Town3 Comments

Davao Horse Show 2009

Davao Horse Show 2009

Unbeknownst to many, there is an active equestrian club in Davao — there has been for many years now. In fact, they just held their 11th Davao Horse Show last 30 April to 2 May 2009. In spite of the oppressive heat of the summer sun, the Davao Horse Club pulled off a very entertaining [...]

Posted in Events, Lifestyle5 Comments

Nursing grad wins Mutya ng Dabaw 2009

Nursing grad wins Mutya ng Dabaw 2009

Resci Angeli Rizada, a nursing graduate of one of the leading nursing schools in the city, has won the crown and the hearts of Dabawenyos for this year’s search for the Mutya ng Dabaw. She was hailed this year’s reigning Mutya during the coronation night held yesterday, 14 March 2009 (Saturday) at the CAP Auditorium.
Rizada, [...]

Posted in Events, Personalities15 Comments

72nd Araw ng Dabaw celebrations open

72nd Araw ng Dabaw celebrations open

[Media Release]
Araw ng Dabaw, the city’s celebration of its 72nd charter anniversary, officially opens on 9 March 2009, 4:00 PM with the “DAWOW” Grand Opening Ceremony at Quezon Park (in front of City Hall).
The program will kick off with a musical presentation by the Davao Community Band and Blue Velvet Band, followed by a [...]

Posted in Events, Travel & Tours15 Comments

Araw ng Dabaw 2009

Araw ng Dabaw 2009

Araw ng Dabaw will be upon us again in March 2009. This year is the 72nd anniversary of the city’s foundation day, and the theme is “Pagtupad sa Dakilang Pangako“. For more information about Davao City’s history, please see the relevant entry in Wikipedia.
Here is the Calendar of Activities, courtesy of the City Tourism Operations [...]

Posted in Events, Travel & Tours18 Comments

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