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From the memories of a child who grew up in Davao, Jinggol is born. This section of DavaoBase will feature stories about the city’s past, from the eyes of a writer undergoing second childhood. Keep posted for nostalgic moments and experiences in hometown Davao City.

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Ako si Jinggol. I was once a kid, just like everyone else. My entire childhood was played out within the confines of Davao City. Everything that I learned, enjoyed and experienced was tied up with Davao City's own history. Years after, I am ready to share my memories to the world.

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Accessories for Your Toyota Camry

Just yesterday, my friends and I were discussing about how some car manufacturers prefer to use the same car model names for several years. Toyota, for example, has kept the name Toyota Camry since 1980. The Camry has changed looks several times, but it remains to be one of the most successful car models of all time.

Toyota CamryOne of the advantages of keeping a name for so long is that the car model establishes a good and stable reputation. Consumers always tend to associate old models or long-lasting brands to reliability and trustworthiness — and these associations are usually accurate. This, of course, translates to better sales for the manufacturers and better driving experience for car owners.

It also means that it is easier for owners to find the necessary car accessories when they need some, such as Toyota Camry Floor Mats or Dash Kits. Being in the field for so long, manufacturers, designers and even clients have all came up with great ideas on how to give the cars an extra advantage in terms of convenience and style. While many car accessories are still generic and may be used for different models, there are already a lot of accessories that are car-specific made to achieve a perfect fit.

Search for Philippines’ Smartest Driver

Pilipinas Shell is in search of the Philippines’ smartest driver. Could you be the one they’re looking for?

If you are a legal-aged Filipino with a valid driver’s license, you can enter the Shell Smartest Driver promo and be one of the 10 finalists to receive P10,000.00 worth of fuel vouchers from Pilipinas Shell or one of the 2 finalists to be sent to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and compete in the 1L consumer challenge in the Asian Shell Eco-Marathon.

Pilipinas Shell

Participants must create a video demonstrating or discussing a tip that will allow motorists to increase their fuel efficiency. The catchphrase “Ang Pinoy na matipid sa gasolina, ________________” must be included (whether audible or visible) in the video entry. The video should be 30 seconds to 1 minute long and should be in .avi or.mpeg format.

Winners will be chosen following the criteria: creativity of video (40 points), practicality of tip (20 points), effectivity of tip (20 points), and public votes (20 points). Ten finalists will each receive P10,000.00 worth of fuel vouchers from Pilipinas Shell and must participate in an activity organized by Pilipinas Shell on June 26.

The activity will be comprised of two parts: a fuel economy seminar and a driving challenge wherein participants must attempt to get the most mileage out of 1 liter of fuel. The two most fuel efficient drivers will be declared winners and will be sent to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 8 to 11 to compete in the 1L consumer challenge in the Asian Shell Eco-Marathon.

Promo Period: May 20, 2010 to June 20, 2010

For full terms and conditions, check here.

Hotel Discounts with UnionBank Credit Card

Get exclusive discounts at a great range of hotels and resorts nationwide when you use your UnionBank credit card!

UnionBank hotel discounts

BSA Suites — 50% discount
Location: Legaspi Village, Makati City
BSA Tower — 50% discount
Location: Legaspi Village, Makati City
Promo Period: February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

Crown Regency Hotels and Resorts — 20% discount
Locations: Guadalupe/ Mactan / Fuente / Makati / Davao / Boracay
Promo Period: March 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011

Marco Polo Davao — 40% discount
Location: CM Recto St., Davao City
Promo Period: February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

Torre Venezia Hotel — 50% discount
Location: Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Promo Period: February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

and more! Check the complete list here.

Free Seat from PAL on Your Birthday!

freeseatIn line with the grand celebration of the 70th anniversary of Philippine Airlines on March 15, 2010, PAL is offering a special promo for passengers turning 70 within the  period of March 15, 2010 to April 15, 2010.

A person who will be celebrating his or her 70th birthday within the period March 15, 2010 to April 15, 2010 will be entitled to get a free ticket on any domestic sector flown by Philippine Airlines, provided he or she travels with a companion who will purchase a revenue ticket with the same routing and same class of service as the FOC ticket on any booking class except fare basis OAN/PAN. Both passengers should travel together on all sectors of the ticket.

The FOC ticket may be claimed at any PAL ticket office with the presentation of a proof of age and birthday. Claiming of the FOC ticket will be from March 15, 2010 to April 15, 2010 and travel period will be from May 15, 2010 to August 31, 2010.

The FOC ticket and the revenue ticket should be purchased at the same time and should be on closed booking basis. Purchase can only be done through any PAL ticket office.

You may call PAL’s 24-hour reservations office at (632) 855-8888 or visit any PAL Ticket Office.

Free Gas worth P1,000 with BDO Auto Loan!

Apply for a BDO Auto Loan through the “Deals on Wheels” program, and receive free P1,000 worth of gas card. The Auto Loan promo is open for purchase of brand new cars from participating dealers during the event period.

BDO car loan Schedule of BDO Auto Loan “Deals on Wheels” can be found here. For Davao, the event will be on March 26 - 28, 2010 (Friday - Sunday) at SM City Davao.

Basic Car Care, Repair and Maintenance

One of our major concerns after buying our first car is keeping it in best condition. It’s our very first car which we bought with our very own money, so I guess it’s only natural if it becomes one of our priorities.

ToyotaIt’s a good thing that there are lots of useful information that can be found online, making the process smoother and less stressful. Even though we had a short course on auto repair, it is great to learn more about basic and not-so-basic concepts in car maintenance. It would be good to know about how to check engine light, what engine knocking is, what happens in a ‘tune up’, how much repairs and replacements would cost, and more.

With Toyota’s massive recall and safety issues, one cannot help but think how important it is to know one’s car. You cannot simply buy a Honda Civic or a Toyota Camry, for example, and let it take care of itself. You need to make sure that it runs in perfect condition to avoid accidents, especially now that we know that even the biggest car manufacturers make mistakes too. You will be amazed with how a quick online research can lead you to great resources about your car’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as how to handle its most common problems.

Officially Philippines 2010 Photography Contest

The best ambassadors for Philippine tourism are those who have seen, lived and experienced it themselves. Share your photos about the Philippines in OfficiallyPhilippines.com Photography Contest and win P30,000 (cash and prizes)!

PHOTO CATEGORY DEADLINE FOR ONLINE VOTES
Category1: Filipino Celebrations December 10, 2009 - February 15, 2010 (on or before 11:59 pm)
Category2: Kaugaliang Pinoy February 10-March 15, 2010 (on or before 11:59 pm)
Category3: Hidden Treasures March 10-April 15, 2010 (on or before 11:59 pm)
Category4: Food & Places April 10-May 15, 2010 (on or before 11:59 pm)
Category5: Filipino Represent May 10-June 15, 2010 (on or before 11:59 pm)
Grand Prize December 10-June 15, 2010 (on or before 11:59 pm)

Officially Philippines contest

Category winners will receive P3,000 each while the Grand Winner will receive P20,000 and a ThinkTank Photo Camera bag.

Entries will be judged according to the following criteria:

     * 50% Substance and originality
     * 30% Online votes
     * 20% Loyalty to theme and clarity

All entries will be reviewed by OfficiallyPhilippines.com for appropriate content. Entries with content that is considered inappropriate, unsuitable and/or offensive, as determined by OfficiallyPhilippines.com will be disqualified and will be taken down from the site.

For full terms and conditions, visit Officially Philippines site.

Shell V-Power Card Promo

Every PHP 500 single or accumulated purchase of Shell V-Power earns you a special sticker. Collect 8 stickers on your Shell V-Power card to get a special limited edition Shell V-Power cap and qualify for the raffle for a chance to win your very own 2010 Audi TT. The raffle draw will be held on March 30, 2010.

Shell Audi

The Shell V-Power card also comes with special offers which you can avail at participating Shell Service Stations.

Promo Period: January 14, 2010 - March 25, 2010

Toyota Recalls Cars in Several Countries!

In the past couple of months, Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles from different parts of the world due to a potentially faulty accelerator pedal. There were several complaints about the vehicles’ sudden acceleration, unintended continuous acceleration or lack of deceleration.

The recall has affected North America (including the US), Europe, Canada, Middle East, China, and some other parts of Asia.

The world’s biggest carmaker, which has built its reputation on safety and reliability, is now facing several lawsuits from all over the world while struggling to contain damages from its massive auto recall.

Toyota recallAffected Toyota models are:

* certain 2009-2010 RAV4
* certain 2009-2010 Corolla
* 2009-2010 Matrix
* 2005-2010 Avalon
* certain 2007-2010 Camry
* certain 2010 Highlander
* 2007-2010 Tundra
* 2008-2010 Sequoia

Buy 1, Take 1 on PAL Manila-Macau Tickets!

Buy a Manila to Macau ticket and get another one for free! Call or visit your nearest Philippine Airlines ticket office or travel agent.

* USD 218 round-trip fare on Fiesta (Economy) Class. Fare is exclusive of surcharges and taxes.

Conditions for travel:

* Ticket holders must travel together both ways
* Minimum of two days and maximum of eight days stay
* Valid for travel (OUTBOUND) from 01 February to 15 March 2010
* Travel is not permitted from 13 to 17 February 2010
* Tickets must be issued from 01 to 15 February 2010
* Changes are permitted
* No Show Fee USD75
* Cancellations:
      Before Departure - cancellation is permitted at a charge of USD 50. Refund shall only be allowed
            when both full revenue and free tickets are presented at PAL ticket office
      After Departure - Ticket is non-refundable
* Children/infants discounts do not apply
* Free Baggage Allowance is 15 kilograms per passenger
* Above fare do not include hotel accommodations, travel taxes and other charges and fees.
* This promo is not available through the Online Booking facility.

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