Ang Dabawenyo

(This is a contributed article by Phillip Somozo, the 2nd of a 3-part series. Click here for Part 1.) Davao Surreal Artist features in New York Exhibit celebrating John Milton and Paradise Lost Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo* were the first Filipino visual artists to achieve international recognition by virtue of their winning gold [...]

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(This is a contributed article by Phillip Somozo, the first of a three-part series.) When British Renaissance poet John Milton wrote what is considered as the greatest poem in the English language, he was a frustrated political/religious writer and financially distraught. Worse, he had become blind. He retreated to a silent life and dictated Paradise [...]

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Once again, Chattee and I attacked the streets of Davao at night. But this time, the objective was food. We had planned on joining Chow King‘s congee-picture-taking contest yesterday, so off we went to the Bajada branch… but they were out of stock! This branch is open 24 hours, but they wouldn’t serve us congee [...]

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With WordCamp Philippines 2008 successfully concluded, I took the chance to wind down, hangout with good friends here in the Metro and explore new places. Thankfully I have a place to stay in Makati. After finally ridding myself of the Manila Pavilion (a hotel that I vehemently DO NOT recommend to anyone), my buddy Eric [...]

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There are a number of spots in the city for relaxation, but most of these involve spending and planning and all that — things that add to the stress. Why not a mountain getaway where you don’t have to shell out much and where you can enjoy the cool, crisp and unpolluted air? One such [...]

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The other night, I met up with a couple of friends, Ahbet and Rochelle, at cups & lowercase, that posh café on F. Torres owned by the Lizada family. I was surprised to find a new establishment in between the café and Bistro Rosario (that venerable steakhouse) — a new pizzeria in Davao! I’m not [...]

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I must admit, one low-cost activity I enjoy with friends is going to a KTV joint for some drinks and unabashed, soul-satisfying crooning to 80s tracks and pop music. One favorite place for this in Davao is K1 Family KTV. This entertainment establishment, which has its roots in Cebu, has a coffee shop, and a [...]

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This puppy is sooo cute I just had to share the photos on my blog. Her name’s Honey, and she’s a 4-month-old Beagle. Her owner, Onnie, also owns Studio Onnie, which is the most popular comedy club in Davao. Onnie loves dogs, and Honey is her youngest pet.

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I haven’t been writing about massage clinics and spas in Davao, because I’ve pretty much stopped looking for the best place in Davao that offers excellent massage services. I’ve long settled on one establishment that I now frequent: Firm Massage & Spa. Now they have a branch. Originally located in Bo. Obrero (Veloso St., at [...]

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I was at a new café that’s recently opened shop in Davao, Kangaroo Coffee Company. It’s on Tionko, just after Bangko Sentral. I’ve been there twice already: the first time with blogger friends, the night before our flight to Manila last week, and this time with Bob Martin (Mindanao.com, Live in the Philippines, among others). [...]

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