Earth Hour, a global statement to increase awareness on how serious the threats we face due to global warming, is set on March 29, 2008, 8:00 to 9:00 PM (local time). On this day, different countries in the World will shut their lights off for 1 whole hour to give the message that together, we [...]
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After Dabawenyo Ruben Gonzaga made it as Big Winner in PBB Celebrity Edition Season 2, more Dabawenyos are out (or in?) to try their luck in the Philippines’ most popular house – Ang Bahay ni Kuya. Aside from the organizers’ reasons for adding plus to the show’s name (new host Luis Manzano, 2 more housemates [...]
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Pacquiao won over Marquez in the bloody WBC super featherweight title match dubbed as ‘The Unfinished Business’ in Nevada, but still many boxing fans clamor for a third fight. Why not? Their first was a draw and with Pacman winning by only a single point (the score cards show 114-113 for Pacquiao from Judge Tom [...]
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What a sweet coincidence that Davao’s adopted son and boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao faces yet another big fight against Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 16 (Philippine time, that is. It would still be March 15 in Nevada), on the very same day Dabawenyos celebrate the 71st Araw ng [...]
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With March 16 falling on a Sunday, March 17, 2008 has been declared a non-working holiday in Davao City through Proclamation 1470. The traditional parade will still be done on March 16 though, following the route Magsaysay – Roxas – Ponciano – Bonifacio - Legaspi - San Pedro.
So, with Dabawenyos looking forward to a day [...]
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While nursing an aching lower back during one lazy afternoon at the office, I started to ponder on the things that mattered in my life. And then I got to think about… FOOD. Go figure!
Here are some of the best-tasting eats that an eater can eat (translation: best food picks in town):
Sisig – An all-around [...]
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I have never been this excited with the Araw ng Dabaw celebrations before. I’m trying to figure out the possible reasons. Is it because our website is coming up? Is it because Mayor Duterte is chairman of the steering committee? Or is it because I’m getting the chance to sleep in Marco Polo Hotel at [...]
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Re-posted with the permission of the author Dr. Albert B. Jubilo. Our congratulations to PIChE Davao! Mabuhay ang PIChe Davao!
The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers – Davao Chapter emerged victorious in just concluded 69th PIChE National Convention at Cebu International Convention Center , Mandaue City , Cebu on February 27 – 29, 2008. It [...]
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I have always considered a coffee shop as a place for peace and relaxation. That is why drinking coffee or chocolate in the middle of the mall while everyone passes by is simply contradictory.
My idea is for coffee shops to be similarly situated as Blugré of Matina Town Square or that of Pryce Tower [...]
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This blog comes to life on the first day of March, a fitting welcome to the BIG event that will come our way in fifteen days.
The humongous event that I’m talking about is the 71st Araw Ng Dabaw. Held every 16th of March, the festival never fails to bring joy and jubilation to Dabawenyos and [...]
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