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The dynamic duo of Chito and Leah has been maintaining DavaoBase.com since 2008. Read about our full profile here: https://www.davaobase.com/about-davaobase/

Mindanao Film Festival Short Film Entry: “This Ring”

A short film entry to the Guerrilla Category, This Ring has an intriguing premise "about a married couple on the brink of breaking up and is forced to come in terms with their own marriage at their only daughter's wedding." Directed by Jill Palarca.

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Christmas Holiday Mall Hours in Davao

Christmas is definitely here! To aid you in your holiday shopping, we have listed the special operating hours of Davao malls for the Christmas month.

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Exciting Davao Events In December

Check out the activities lined up for the Christmas month. Go ahead and bookmark this page, so that you can keep track of further updates. Feel free to share this list on your social media accounts!

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Happy Birthday, Leah!

Happy birthday, Leah! May God continue to bless you with joy, abundance and a heart for others. Enjoy your day today!

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Davao-Born Bioessence Marks 19th Year with Cryoslim

Company President Dr. Emma Guerrero shared the company’s secrets to success, its latest service Cryoslim and how clinics like Bioessence should not be one’s first choice when trying to achieve optimum health and beauty.

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Spotted: Closeouts / Export Overruns Outlet in Davao

Passing by the street behind the Davao City Post Office at night, we would not miss this new bright spot in this part of Ramon Magsaysay Extension — the recently opened Closeouts / Export Overruns Outlet. It has a huge sign that says “Big Brands. Big Discounts.” We got curious ...

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Limited Edition Starbucks 2014 Planner

The Starbucks 2014 Planner -- what is in it and how do you get one?

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DavaoBase Nominated for Globe DMEA Blogger Award

DavaoBase nominated for Blogger of the Year in the 2nd Globe Davao Media Excellence Awards

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Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit 2013: The Road to a Smarter Philippines

Bright minds and creative thinking caps were on full display in The Annex at SM City Davao during the opening ceremonies of the 2013 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit (RICE) on November 19, 2013. The biennial event features new products and technologies created by local inventors, both in the professional and ...

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Sparkles of Joy: SM Lanang Premier Christmas Launch

Christmas has officially arrived at SM Lanang Premier, as it launched Sparkles of Joy last November 16, 2013. Check out their Christmas tree standing at 57 feet!

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Yolanda Relief Operations in Davao

We saw how our fellow Filipinos have suffered and continue to suffer from the devastation brought by typhoon Yolanda. Let us help our brothers and sisters rise up in this very difficult time.

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Atim’s Diner: From All-Day Breakfast to Buffalo Wings

Atim's Diner is located just across Ateneo de Davao University's Jacinto gate -- and yey for me, they serve all-day breakfast!

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Executive Order No. 39 Sets Speed Limits in Davao City

Executive Order No. 39 sets the speed limits for all types of motor vehicles within Davao City.

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Exciting Events in Davao for November

Check out upcoming events in Davao this month of November!

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Best Gateway and Community Blog in Mindanao Blog Awards 2013

In the recently concluded Mindanao Blog Awards held last night at the Marco Polo Hotel and attended by bloggers from different places in Mindanao including Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iligan, Soccsksargen and Zamboanga, we won two awards!

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The Voice of the Philippines at SM City Davao: Thor, Eva, Radha and Kim

During its recent 3-Day Sale, SM City Davao showcased four of the The Voice Of The Philippines contestants last October 18, 2013.

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Spotted: dabawenyo by DavaoBase Shirts

Check out our "dabawenyo by DavaoBase" shirt!

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Thor: The Dark World Opens Big on October 30 at SM Lanang Premier

SM Lanang Premier has two treats in store for fans of the Asgard world. "Thor: The Dark World" opens nationwide on October 30, 2013.

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Vikings Luxury Buffet: A Whole New World of Dining Pleasures

Entering Vikings at SM Lanang Premier felt like I was inside a royal banquet, with overflowing food splayed across a wide array of seven buffet stations.

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How to Fully Enjoy Your Vikings Luxury Buffet Experience

Every day, Vikings prepares lunch and dinner feasts with arrays of food so grand it could overwhelm you. So how do you make sure you get the full Vikings experience each time you visit?

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Vikings Luxury Buffet Rates and Promos

Check out Vikings buffet rates and promos before heading to your royal meal.

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Trellis ‘N Vines Torres Relaunch: Improved Interiors, Same Great Food

Chicken Biryani, Baby Back Ribs, Chap Chae and Crispy Canton. Everything is still available at the new and improved Trellis 'N Vines at F. Torres Street.

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Korean Film Festival 2013: FREE Screening at SM Lanang

Free admission! The four-day movie showcase will feature six films that bring the new wave of Korean cinema to Philippine shores.

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Kids Nationwide Join Jolibee’s Surprise Birthday Party

It was Jollibee’s birthday and we were among the thousands who attended the surprise birthday bash of the country’s favorite bee.

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Exciting Events In Davao This October

Check out upcoming events in Davao this month of October!

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Browhaus in Davao for Quick and Pain-Free Threading

Caught in a bad browmance? Good thing Browhaus is now threading in Davao!

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Spotted: Parked Food Truck Selling Rice Meals

Is the food truck craze in the US coming to Davao soon?

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Pastanni Brings Italian Street Food To Abreeza

Situated near fashion retail stores in Abreeza Mall, this Italian food station is a welcome pit stop for those who need to take a break from shopping.

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Chito’s Appendectomy: Period of Tears, Hope and Joy

Some may have noticed that we were “quiet” for almost a week — no blog posts, no social media updates. We had a medical emergency, as Chito suffered from abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting last week. We went to the ER and doctors said it was appendicitis and he needed ...

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Cafe France French Donuts Satisfy Dabawenyo Craving For Cronuts

Cafe France's version of the famous cronut is available in three flavors: Lemon Custard, Salted Caramel, and Classic Chocolate. Get them for P99 each.

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Globe Arakan XC2: Bike Challenge For The Philippine Eagle on October 13

The biking event stretches 66 kilometers, and will run its course on October 13, 2013 starting at 6:30 AM. All proceeds will go the Philippine Eagle Foundation's Forest Corridor Development Program.

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Good Housekeeping HomeMazing Ideas Brings 3M Products To Good Use

SM Lanang Premier shoppers were treated to an afternoon of home crafts, practical home solutions and product demos using 3M items (Command wall hooks, Scotch duct tape, Filtrete aircon filters).

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Songwriting Workshop with the Maestro Ryan Cayabyab

Watching the Maestro Ryan Cayabyab at work gave us a different kind of high.

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Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant Opens In Davao At SM Lanang Premier!

The largest buffet in the Philippines sets sail in Davao City this September 28! Feast on international dishes and dine like pirates!

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MEC Launches HP BYOD Technology To Davao Hospitals And Schools

The whole day seminar, entitled "Bringing HP's Unified Solution for BYOD", focused on optimizing the use of "Bring Your Own Device" technology to the healthcare and education sectors.

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World-Renowned Filipino Doctor to Speak on Epilepsy Forum in Davao

Dr. Elson So, Head of the Epilepsy Center in Mayo Clinic, USA and Vice President of the American Society of Epilepsy, will head a lay forum about epilepsy on Sept. 10, Tuesday, from 8:30am to 9:30am at the 8th Floor Conference Hall of Metro Davao Medical and Research Center Inc. ...

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Exciting Events in Davao This September

Check out upcoming events in Davao this month of September!

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Celebrity Shows in Davao This September

Catch your favorite celebrities as they visit Davao City this September!

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Merry Christmas, Davao: Ber Months Start Today!

Davao Christmas by niko miguel villegas via Flickr

September 1 just arrived; the start of four months of festivities in the Philippines to celebrate Christmas.

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Avida Launches Tower 2 With Art Exhibit By Victor Secuya

Built on the central theme "Life In Full Color", Secuya's painting and Avida Davao both focus on passion, vibrance and excitement.

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Rizal Park And City Hall of Davao: The Real Heart Of The City

city hall of davao

Various Davao locations claim that their area is the "heart of the city". However, the real heart of our beloved metropolis is the City Hall of Davao and Rizal Park.

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Million People March Davao: Itigil Ang Kababuyan!

People of Davao joined the Million People March and staged a protest rally in Rizal Park for the abolition of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel. Check out photos from the rally.

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The Royal Mandaya Hotel Celebrates 15th Anniversary With The Royal Mardi Gras

It's going to be a night of costumes, cocktails and other surprises at The Royal Mandaya Hotel on September 6, 2013, as it launches The Royal Mardi Gras.

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Eden Nature Park Funtastic Freebees: Bonus For Selected Packages

Eden Nature Park freebies for resort package

The resort's Funtastic Freebees promo will grant you a bonus when you avail of any of their selected packages.

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Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Opens In SM City Davao

Check out the Auntie Anne's food products that have just arrived in Davao City -- Pretzel Nuggets, Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, Pretzel Dog, and Pepperoni Pretzel.

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Job Hiring At Manang’s Chicken Davao

Manangs Chicken Davao job opening vacancy

Join the Manang's Chicken family in Davao City as part of the restaurant's roster of team members, team leaders, supervisors and managers.

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Starbucks Offers Great Coffee, Yummy Lunch Sandwiches and New Loyalty Card

Fresh from Starbucks: great coffee, new lunch sandwiches, a Kadayawan coffee tumbler and a recently launched loyalty card!

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Davao Gourmet Collective at SM Lanang Premier

SM Lanang Premier is celebrating Kadayawan with a rare indoor weekend food fest dubbed The Davao Gourmet Collective.

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Archipelago 7107 By Barrio Fiesta Brings Best Of Philippine Dishes

Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta, 2/F Fountain Court, SM Lanang Premier

Crispy Pata. Kare-Kare. Ilocano Rice. Mama Chit's Special... Expect a feast of Filipino regional food favorites in Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta.

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Meet and Greet Xian Lim in Davao With Globe-Cloudfone Bundle Plan

Meet and greet Xian Lim in 2013 Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. Avail of a Globe-Cloudfone bundle plan to get this amazing chance.

Get the chance to personally chat with Kapamilya heartthrob Xian Lim as he visits Davao City for the 2013 Kadayawan Festival. Just avail of a Cloudfone handset with a new Globe mySUPERPLAN 499.

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