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Yes, a ‘jailbreak’ will happen on April 4 here in Davao, and it is fully supported by the Archdiocesan Commission on Prison Welfare (ACPW), Marist Fathers and Brothers, Marist Sisters, Couples for Christ, Handmaid of the Lord, Alexian Brothers, NCCC Davao and the City Government of Davao. What!?!? You must ...

Davao, let’s turn off our lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on March 28, Saturday! This 1 hour of darkness will serve as our vote to Mother Earth. Keeping our lights on will mean we vote for global warming and continuous environmental degradation. Philippines ranked 9th in the most ...

Davao Archbishop Fernando R. Capalla has directed the Catholic community to pray the oratio imperata to heal the wounds of the city and put an end to drug abuse and summary killings. The Church members have been reciting the prayer on bended knees after Holy Communion in all daily masses. ...

It’s time for huge discounts and great promotions again! In celebration of the 72nd Araw ng Dabaw, the city’s major malls are having a sale! SM City Mall of Davao, NCCC Mall and Gaisano Mall of Davao will be open until midnight on March 14, Saturday, for all Dabawenyos and ...

The Holy Cross of Davao College received bomb threats yesterday, March 9, at 8:15 AM and 2 PM through calls directed to the Finance Office. This prompted the school’s officials to order all administrators, staff, teachers and students to vacate the campus. Holy Cross of Davao is an archdiocesan educational ...

Davao City will host the First National Vegetables Marketing Summit on April 22 to 23. The event aims to gather around 500 vegetable farmers, producers and buyers from the different regions. One of the important issues to be discussed in the summit is organic farming. The shift from conventional methods ...

Lawrence Limjuco of the Ateneo de Davao University was chosen as the National Champion in the Undergraduate Research Contest of the 2009 PIChE National Student Congress held last February 25, 2009 at the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (Mindanao International College), Davao City. His study was entitled “Waste Durian Peelings – A ...

Gaisano Grand Citimall Ilustre is holding a Grand Midnight Sale on February 28, Saturday. Their 3-day sale starts on February 27 and runs until March 1. The mall’s ‘Cars and Cash — Yours in a Flash’ promotion is still ongoing. Among the prizes at stake are 3 units of Kia ...

International singer-composer David Pomeranz will be in Davao City for a concert on February 28, Saturday, at the CAP Auditorium. The ‘In Our Hands’ concert is organized by Operation Smile Philippines for the benefit of children with cleft lip (cheiloschisis) and cleft palate (palatoschisis). Ticket prices are PhP2,500, PhP1,500, PhP1,000 ...

The country’s Chemical Engineers will gather in Davao for the 70th PIChE National Convention at the Waterfront Insular Hotel. The convention opens on February 25 and culminates with a Fellowship Dinner on February 27. Convention fee is PhP4,000 for local registrants or US$250 for foreign registrants. The event’s theme is ...

Davao City welcomes 151 teams of skilled golfers from the United States, Canada, Australia, China, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines to the 62nd PAL Interclub Golf Tournament. The Senior’s Division Championship, which starts today and runs until February 22, is hosted by the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club ...

It is confirmed. The rodent discovered more than two years ago in Mount Hamiguitan in Davao Oriental is a new species. The Batomys hamiguitan was found by the Philippine Eagle Foundation and the Chicago-based Field Museum of Natural History during its joint US-Filipino expedition in 2006. The Batomys hamiguitan is ...

The Commission on Human Rights has announced that it will be conducting a probe on the reported series of vigilante killings in Davao City. According to CHR Chairperson Laila de Lima, they will be holding a public hearing in the city on March 20 to 21. Since their regional office ...

The Davao chocolate bar, which costs $8, is made of 77% Filipino cocoa beans and 23% organic sugar.

Despite the issue on vigilante killings in the city, the police force of Davao City has proven that it is among the best in the country and thus, was awarded Best City Police Office of the Year during the celebration of the 18th anniversary of the Philippine National Police last ...

First, there was the magnanimous August 30, 2008 reunion concert that sent every fan into a frenzy for tickets. Then, just this week, news broke about a second installment in the Eraserheads reunion concert, this time slated on March 7, 2009. And now, this one: It’s a fast food advertisement, ...

Last night, we experienced heavy rains accompanied by series of strong lightning bolts followed by loud thunder claps. To make matters worse, electricity went out and the flashes of light seemed stronger than ever. Lightning was closely followed by thunders last night. This implied that the location of the strike ...

“What, no injuries?” That’s probably what neighboring towns and cities are asking Davao City residents after seven years of implementing the “Firecracker Ban” ordinance. It makes me proud to live in a city free from impending injuries during the turnover of the New Year. Sure, the ordinance seems to be ...

Cutting their wedding cake With makulit friends 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. ...

My wife and I aren’t very much into news programs, because frankly we’re concerned with more relevant issues (i.e. how Betty has struck Armando’s heart, or how artfully sexy this woman has evolved into). But then again, we cannot discount the improvements in Davao’s local newscasts, specifically TV Patrol Southern ...

The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers – Davao Chapter will be having a Christmas Party on December 6 (Saturday) at Recreo in F. Torres St., Davao City. The fun starts at 4 PM. All Chemical Engineers, graduates of Chemical Engineering and students taking BS Chemical Engineering are invited to the ...

SM City Mall of Davao will be hosting a ‘Meet and Greet Santa Claus’ event for kids (and adults as well) on December 19-21 (Friday to Sunday). Santa will be available from 4 to 7 PM.

Last week on my wife’s birthday, I was standing along Jacinto Extension waiting for a taxi. Suddenly, a unique car approached from my left. It had an electronic signage on top, and it was painted royal blue. At first, I thought it was a new police car in Davao City. ...

The scholars of the ‘Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2’ will sing carols for Dabawenyos this Saturday. Pinoy Grand Star Dreamer Laarni with top scholars Bugoy, Miguel, Liezel, Van and Cris will be having a Christmas Mall Show in NCCC Mall of Davao on December 6, 2008, Saturday, at 4PM.

Seven new Chemical Engineers from Davao City will be taking their oath in the presence of Hon. Francisco A. Arellano, member of the Board of Chemical Engineering, on December 1, 2008 at the Apo View Hotel. PRC XI Regional Director Engr. Josephine C. Villegas-Liamzon, PIChE National Vice President for Mindanao ...

DavaoBase congratulates the new Chemical Engineers of Davao City. They recently passed the November 2008 Licensure Exam for Chemical Engineers. Engr. Alvin W. Ajero Engr. Kriz D. Chavez Engr. Joseph Benjamin M. Galedo Engr. Cherry Anne M. Jabonero Engr. Joyce A. Lamoste Engr. Mark Angelo O. Malibiran Engr. Laricar R. ...

Hubby here. Wife is still sleeping, so I’m stealing the spotlight for an hour. Hehe… ———————————————- The recently concluded US presidential election has suddenly got me into thinking about the way we do politics here in the Philippines. The triumph of the first African-American presidential candidate in the person of ...

Let us continue with the fun from Wacky’s birthday party, shall we? Since the kids’ program started at 4:30 PM, snack booths from Smokey’s (hotdogs), All That Juice (blended drinks) and Super Scoop (ice cream) were provided so the kids (and their parents!) can easily grab a bite. Dinner was ...

Let me take you from one baby to another. We celebrated the birthday of my youngest nephew last October 4. I got pretty busy during the days and weeks after the party that I was not able to share the event here. Well, it’s always better late than never, right? ...

On September 3 this year, our good friends Bryan and Kitty became dad and mom to a beautiful baby boy (see entry about it).  Mommy Kitty has shared with us the photos of the youngest member of their family – Brent Isaac Ching Orellanida. With her permission, we are sharing ...

A regional Sweet Sorghum Techno-Investment Forum is set to take place on September 26, 2008 at the Apo View Hotel, Davao City. This event is made possible through the efforts of the Philippine Agricultural Development and Commercial Corporation (PADCC) and the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Unit XI. The ...

I am from Davao City, where people live in safety despite being a part of Mindanao. But as a Mindanaoan, as a Filipino, as a person, I feel for the people in war-torn areas. The long standing question on who wins and who loses in wars has long been a ...

Yes, it still is September, but the party is on! The Oktoberfest, an annual month-long celebration organized by the San Miguel Corporation, has already started. For the past years, the parties were held within the month of October (thus Oktoberfest). This year, SMC went beyond what is expected and launched ...

In accordance with proclamation No. 1365, declaring the third week of September of every year as Chemical Engineering Week, the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) will launch a nationwide celebration on September 13-20, 2008. The activity aims to promote greater public awareness on the Chemical Engineers’ role in the ...

Our good friend Kitty Ching-Orellanida gave birth to a beautiful baby boy through Caesarean section this afternoon. After weeks of anticipation (we’ve been waiting for the baby since the first week of August!), Bryan and Kitty are finally dad and mom. Their little bundle of joy, Brent Isaac, came out ...

A few weeks after I filed my resignation with my employer last May, I started a new venture — working at home. My husband had online projects back in 2003, while he was studying Masters in Information Systems in UP. He was the one who guided me as I started ...

My husband has plenty of things to say, so I’m giving him the floor, er, the page. ——————————————————————Allow me to break this blog off my wife’s thoughts for a while, and make it my own. Ehem… The month of August isn’t over yet, but a lot of significant things have ...

We tried to count the number of gas stations along McArthur Highway. From Ulas to Sandawa, the total count was 13, or roughly 2 stations per kilometer.

It is PIChE Davao’s pride to host the largest gathering of Chemical Engineers in the Philippines for 2009. The 70th PIChE National Convention will be held at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City from February 25 to 27, 2009 with the theme PIChE at 70: Chemical Engineers Responding to Current ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.