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[Media Release] Manila—Birdwatchers, conservationists and eco-tourism promoters from all over Asia and elsewhere have their eyes on the Philippines, which is hosting Asia’s first-ever region-wide bird festival. The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines said the First Asian Bird Fair will be held in Davao City from 24 to 26 September 2010, in tandem with the 6th Philippine Bird Festival, … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Dabawenyo.biz
Last April I announced that I would be putting up a business directory here. But I actually ended up doing a whole new website for it: Dabawenyo.biz. It’s the Davao Region’s first business directory & classified ads site. And it’s completely free for Dabawenyos to use! Dabawenyo.biz is for Davao companies and individuals engaged in business. It’s divided into two … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » My 1st time in KL
I was invited to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to be a resource speaker at the Asian Bloggers & Social Media Conference, which was held from 28 to 29 July 2010. The flight itinerary that the event organizers arranged had me traveling on my birthday! But that was OK — I gladly sacrificed my birthday celebration for the chance to see Kuala … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Palamantasan nutrition drive
In an effort to bring attention to a serious social problem in the Philippines, Kraft Foods Phils. has undertaken a worthy corporate social responsibility project called Cheez Whiz Palamantasan ng Sarap, Sustansya at Saya. In coordination with the Department of Education, this nationwide campaign was launched in Davao City last 17 July 2010 to help address the problem of under- and … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Dabawenya actress in M’s latest issue
[Media Release] From a host in local TV variety show to a lead starrer in a top-rating television series, Dabawenya actress Bangs Garcia is definitely making a significant leap in Philippine showbiz. In the latest edition of M (Life and Living in Mindanao) Magazine, Bangs bares her hits and misses, her triumphs and ordeals as she continues to pursue her … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Espresso, anyone?
Ria Robillo Lu, the Dabawenya who dreamed up Talecraft, and her creative team are venturing into a free comics magazine called Espresso. Read more about this exciting new project here. This is from Komikasi Enterprise, the publisher of Espresso: What is Espresso? Espresso is a weekly comics magazine that features one-shot comic stories, as well as an ongoing comic series, … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » AIM preview in Davao
The Asian Institute of Management, Asia’s first and leading business school, is holding a preview of its renowned MBA program this 9 June 2010. It will be held at the Marco Polo from 5:30pm and will give Dabawenyos a chance to see why AIM’s business degrees are held in such high regard all over Asia. Here is the text of … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Philippine Eagle Week 2010
The annual celebration of Philippine Eagle Week is just around the corner (not to mention Philippine Independence Day). As you may know, the Philippine Eagle Foundation is aggressively and positively pushing for the preservation of our national bird, which was once hailed by Charles Lindbergh as “the air’s noblest flier,” as well as its habitat. Let’s all join in the … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Dakak in Davao?
In several conversations with friends in the past, I’ve remarked that Filipinos generally have a tendency to be poor in geography. Case in point: the only geography lesson I remember ever taking was in 2nd Grade. And now here’s photographic proof! My brother took these photos at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport II. These are tarpaulin streamers hung at the … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Davao LGU: big brother?
What’s the fuss over e-cigarettes? The ordinance regulating smoking in Davao City is on its 8th year already, and Dabawenyo smokers have long since become used to the rigors of the anti-smoking edict. On the whole, I am not unhappy with the situation, even though I am a smoker. I was brought up to observe courtesy, so ordinance or no, … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » ICT Davao advocates proper e-waste disposal
[Media Release] Sales of electronic products worldwide are set to rise sharply in the next 10 years. And, unless action is stepped up to properly collect and recycle materials, many developing countries, like the Philippines, face the spectre of hazardous e-waste mountains – which include old and dilapidated desk & laptop computers, printers, mobile phones, pagers, digital photo & music … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » List your business!
The AngDabawenyo.com site has been online for 3 years now, and to freshen it up a bit, I’ve decided to publish a directory of Davao businesses. The purpose of this is to help promote the city’s various hotels, restaurants, shops, spas and other types of businesses that involve the delivery of services. The planned directory will be organized by type … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » 9 states in 1 month
From 20 January to 20 February 2010, I traveled coast to coast across the continental United States. I was able to see 8 states: Michigan, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and California; plus, the District of Columbia. The main purpose of my being in the States was to participate in a special edition of the U.S. Department … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Off to the USA
Hana, Markku, Blogie, Janette @ Outback Makati I’m flying to Washington, D.C. in a couple of hours, to attend a conference where U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will deliver a talk on global freedom of speech vis-à-vis the Internet, and where I’m to participate in a panel discussion on the same topic. It’s a great honor, and I’m looking … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Here’s to a better year ahead!
The year 2009 was marred with quite a few happenings that caused a lot of heartaches, to say the least — natural and man-made disasters, unconscionable acts by governments, clashes between rival parties, economic downturns… And yet, we have survived and we have forged on. The reason for our endurance may be attributed to the successes that we have witnessed … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Sunrise over Canibad
Canibad Beach — for a long spell, it was a secret paradise for a handful of in-the-know Dabawenyos. But after word spread, many have since found their way to the lovely strand and clear waters of this secluded slice of Samal Island. It should be said right away, Canibad isn’t for resort-goers. It’s more for the adventure-seeking types, because the … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Be vigilant for Mindanao
No matter how many times one hears about senseless killings, it is appalling each time it happens. How could people sink so low? How could people engaged in violence continue to believe that it will ever solve anything? The massacre yesterday of the Mangudadatu family members and journalists in Ampatuan town on their way to Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao was, without … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Davao band bags national title
Davao-based college band Eevee bagged the grand prize in this year’s NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool. The competition capped off its fifth successful year with a full concert featuring the lucky 13 NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool finalists, as well as some of the country’s best musical acts at the Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium. Eevee, composed of Enzo Miguel Villegas (vocals and guitar), Paolo … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Dabawenyo in Hong Kong
I was given a wonderful opportunity to go abroad last weekend and present to delegates from over 20 countries my experience in building the Mindanao Bloggers Community. Organized by the dotAsia Organisation, the event was BlogFest.Asia, the region’s very first pan-Asian conference for bloggers, held in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 November 2009. My participation in BlogFest.Asia was thanks … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Globe recognizes the Dabawenyo
Last 24 October 2009, during the Philippine Blog Awards – Mindanao Edition in Cagayan de Oro City, the Dabawenyo was recognized as a Globe Digital Tribe Awardee for contributions to the Mindanao blogosphere. This award is an acknowledgment of the recipient’s commitment to, and leadership in, the development of the region’s blogosphere. I would like to thank Globe for this … [Link]
