On July 15 (my mother’s birthday, actually), my husband’s father made his final breath. It came as a big shock to the family, as he seemed to be in good shape. On the day he passed away, he was still able to greet my mother at around 7 in the ...

This week, our PC got hit by a malware virus. Aaah, it was so frustrating! Each time I used Windows Explorer, a very annoying alert window popped up, inviting me to download an anti-virus software that I have never heard of before. Worse, I can’t open both Firefox and Explorer. ...

Could life offer a sweeter gift than your heart’s one true love? As your hearts have finally found home, we wish you a life that overflows with blessings, a union that rests on understanding and a love that knows no ending. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Voltaire Trocio! — We wish ...

Last year, I applied for an HSBC credit card to avail of the free watches they give their new credit cardholders. I really had no plans of getting a credit card before, but when I saw HSBC’s offer, I asked myself what I would lose if I apply for one. ...

Like an angel has touched me, it suddenly dawned on me. It was now clearer. I am blessed. I am truly blessed. I am truly rich. I am a friend of God. God is my creator. He is the reason I am here – alive and well. If there should ...

It’s my brother’s birthday today! To 30 years of you, bro! Added: I had lechon, chicken barbeque, superb chocolate cake from Sugar Munch and Coke Light at my brother’s birthday dinner. We got back home at around 10 PM, but I was kept awake until 4 AM the next day ...

My sister-in-law took niece Shana to the Greenwich Pizza Camp and I went along as an official photographer. The activity, held every Thursday in Greenwich – NCCC, was scheduled to start at 8 AM, but it actually did at 8:40. ‘Pizza Master’ Mitch greeted the kids and gave a short ...

No, this is not about the deodorant. This is me having another ‘first day’ in my life. What made my ‘first day’ busy? Uhm, technically, I should not be busy today. So, I’ll do that again – What did I do today? Well, I tried catching up with my favorite ...

After visiting the doctor to have my husband’s aching left knee checked, we passed by Gaisano Mall for a late lunch. We settled with the restaurants on the ground floor to save my husband from further walking. Kenny Rogers Roasters serves tasty roasted chicken, so we decided to eat there. ...

It not only has lots of crocodiles (of all sizes - from small crocs in the nursery to really big ones), it also houses tigers and many different kinds of snakes and birds.

I found this in my inbox this morning. I’m posting it here, just in case someone out there is interested. 😉 Holcim and Davao Central Chemical Corp are in need of Chemical Engineers (with or without license). If you are interested, please apply asap. Company: HOLCIM PHILIPPINES INC. Address: Barrio ...

Eden Nature Park provides lots of opportunities for families to bond and enjoy.

I have traveled far and wide in search for the best maiz con hielo… naah, just kidding. I’m just one of the many who wish that stores offering maiz con hielo are as many as those offering its more popular cousin in the dessert family, the halo-halo. I love maiz ...

I totally agree with American Idol resident judge Simon Cowell when he said that the male idols won the ‘Mariah Carey‘ night. I just loved how David Archuleta, David Cook and Jason Castro arranged and delivered Mariah’s songs. If I were to rank the top 7 finalists, here is how ...

I had fun watching the TV ad for the new Smart BRO Prepaid, which featured Sam Milby, Toni Gonzaga and a thousand unknowns. It banked on the premise that you can surf anywhere there’s a PC and that there’s absolutely no monthly fee. But, unfortunately, after lifting a few fingers ...

Josef, Priscilla, Valerie, Linda and Jieriel composed the first set of nominees for eviction in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus. First 2 to be put into safety were Priscilla and Valerie, who were both automatically nominated due to a violation (they discussed about the nominations outside the confession room ...

One of my responsibilities at work is to facilitate trainings for employees. Since our Company will be sending participants to a training in Bacolod next week, I need round-trip tickets for them. I never had a problem with booking tickets before as our accredited travel agency almost always has what ...

Camiguin shall always stay in a special place in my heart, as this is where my soul mate and I chose to celebrate the beginning of our life as husband and wife.

My husband and I were shocked to see yesterday’s top story in Sunstar Davao. It featured Davao City Water District’s (DCWD) General Manager Rodora Gamboa receiving text threats and called a ‘terrorist’. I have known Ate Dora (that’s how we call her) as a very generous and dedicated leader. We ...

Some of my officemates were recently in Camiguin for a short vacation. Since my husband and I already had a Camiguin honeymoon in 2006, we opted to pass on the trip and stayed home. I, anyway, have decided to share our own Cagayan-Camiguin fun by posting here the travel account ...

There's a new cause for Dabawenyos to celebrate... (drum roll, please) Atty. Ruby M. Luy, Bar Exams 9th placer, from the Ateneo de Davao University!

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).

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus surely brings plus to Dabawenyos, as not 1, not 2 but 3 teen housemates are from Davao!

Manny Pacquiao won over Marquez in the bloody WBC title match "The Unfinished Business" in Nevada, but still many boxing fans clamor for a third fight.

Manny Pacquiao faces yet another big fight against Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 16, the same day as Araw ng Dabaw.

With March 16 Araw ng Dabaw falling on a Sunday, March 17, 2008 has been declared a non-working holiday in Davao City through Proclamation 1470.

Here are some of the best-tasting eats that an eater can eat (translation: best food in Davao City).

DavaoBase aims to become a tourism website that delivers information as a one-stop shop for everything about Davao City.

PIChE Davao got the Outstanding Chapter Award (for 6th time). Engr. John F. Baynosa, the chapter president, received the award.

Coffee Dream has comfortable sofa sets, plenty of updated reading materials and just the right light to help one relax amidst a busy mall.

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: Araw ng Dabaw!