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Loading ...Ang Dabawenyo » The Xcelerator: longest zip line in Asia
The intrepid bloggers, Andrew, Ria, Winston and I, went to see what the buzz was all about at the Outland Adventure camp in Ma-a, Davao City. For nearly a decade, it’s been known for their ropes course, a corporate team-building facility out in the boondocks. Now there’s the Xcelerator — the longest zip line in Asia! I’ll let the video … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » 2009 here I come!
Happy New Year!!! I celebrated the coming of 2009 A.D. and spent the last hours of the year 2008 with good friends & family at Eden Nature Park in the south of Davao City. It was my first time to spend New Year’s Eve at this mountain resort that I love so much — a big Thank you! to my … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Christmas 2008
In spite of the looming economic crisis, Filipinos still find it in their hearts and spirits to celebrate the holidays, especially the Yuletide season. This has nothing to do with religion — we just love to be festive, whether we’re Muslim or Christian or otherwise. Each year, Mana-Davao delights Dabawenyos with their roadside Christmas lights display in front of their … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Anti-smoker ordinance in the works
Davao City has led the country in aggressive anti-smoking initiatives, foremost of which is the ordinance that banned smoking in many public places. Several years ago, Davao City imposed strict rules against smoking in restaurants, hotels, transportation terminals, etc. Eventually, the national government followed suit and made it into a law. Now, the city’s legislative body has passed on first … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Be generous
Ten days to go before Christmas. Is it just me, or are there a lot more beggars on the streets this year? I think I’m seeing more Bagobo and Ata beggars trying to scrounge a few bucks from the lowlanders compared to last year. We’ve all heard of alleged syndicates that’re responsible for ‘fielding’ beggars into city streets. But whether … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Another Kublai opus?
On our way back from Cagayan de Oro via Bukidnon, my friends and I came upon this huge sculpture jutting from the side of the road, precariously sitting on the edge of a cliff. By the looks of it, it would be safe to assume that it’s the work of Davao artist, Kublai Millan. Kublai is best known for the … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Roadtrip back to Davao
On my latest trip to Northern Mindanao, I had an interesting road trip with a couple of friends to and from Cagayan de Oro City. The trip going was uneventful and rather tiring because I had little sleep the previous night, and it rained hard. On the other hand, the trip from Cagayan de Oro back to Davao via Bukidnon … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » In Cagayan de Oro
I arrived in Cagayan de Oro City last night, having traveled by car with Rodney Jao and Ray Rubio. Rodney has a speaking engagement for Microsoft at this software giant’s roadshow on mobile applications development. Ray and I just came along for the ride (literally). After checking in at a hotel near the Limketkai Mall, we had dinner at P.Joe’s … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » PLDT @ 80
PLDT, the country’s pioneering telecommunications firm, celebrated 8 decades of service with a Pasasalamat Party last 14 November 2008 in Davao City. It was also the company’s early Christmas treat to their corporate clients in Southern Mindanao. It’s good that blue-chip corporations such as PLDT make it a point to make a splash in Mindanao. It shows confidence in our … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » [Press Release] Angel Aquino returns to Mindanao
Film actress, TV host, product endorser, fashion model and mother Angel Aquino shares her life, her passions and her unforgettable return to Mindanao in the latest issue of m. (Life and Living in Mindanao). A CineMalaya Film Festival Best Actress awardee, Aquino was once referred to as the “Ingrid Bergman of Asia” by a renowned Japanese filmmaker for her versatility … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Halloween night-out
Here are some photos from my Halloween outing last Friday night. I went to Toto’s Bar at Casa Leticia first, then off to Bar One and Rizal Promenade. More photos on Facebook from the Toto’s gig. And here’s another slideshow of photos taken by my brother, Jake, mostly at Urban Club. [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » DigitalFilipino.com Club fellowship night
The DigitalFilipino.com Club fellowship night and bloggers’ get-together last 21 October 2008 at the Casino Filipino in Davao was a very enjoyable and eye-opening event. Enjoyable because there were about a hundred bloggers there, and it’s always fun when bloggers come together to eat and play. One of the things that made the affair an eye-opening experience for me was … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Missing Manila and food
My last stay in Metro Manila was my busiest this year, even counting my stay in the nation’s capital for the WordCamp Philippines event on 6 September. On the plane back to Davao last Saturday, I was mildly surprised at my count of the number of restaurants I’d gone to: 18! My new favorite cheap, hassle-free fast food joint is … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Blind man achieves immortality - Part 3
Metanarrative in Metamorphosis (Conclusion of a three-part series by Phillip Somozo. Click here for Part 1 and Part 2.) Eve’s biting the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden was not original sin but the first disobedience. It is today something for her descendants not to be repentant of, but one worth celebrating. So spoke the body language of more … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia
For the very first time in my life, I plan to see one of the cinematic offerings of the Metro Manila Film Festival this year. The movie is a full-length animation called Dayo, and the reason I want to watch it is to give support towards this unique Filipino enterprise. Last 4 October, a group of bloggers was given a … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Blind man achieves immortality - Part 2
(This is a contributed article by Phillip Somozo, the 2nd of a 3-part series. Click here for Part 1.) Davao Surreal Artist features in New York Exhibit celebrating John Milton and Paradise Lost Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo* were the first Filipino visual artists to achieve international recognition by virtue of their winning gold and silver medals, respectively, in … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Abreeza — Davao’s own Greenbelt
PRESS RELEASE The much-awaited Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) and Anflocor project took a significant stride with a groundbreaking ceremony held on site last 23 September 2008 for their joint venture dubbed as Abreeza. The ceremony was attended by ALI & Anflocor executives and guests, who witnessed Anflocor Chairman of the Board Antonio O. Floirendo Sr., Ayala Corp. Chairman of the … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Advances in airline online booking
After introducing an air ticket booking service that’s completely online and automated, Cebu Pacific has introduced new features into their Web-based reservation system. This is one thing that I’ve long been pining for ever since I started using this airline’s Web site: the facility to not only book tickets but reserve seats as well. And now they have it. Booking … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Blind man achieves immortality
(This is a contributed article by Phillip Somozo, the first of a three-part series.) When British Renaissance poet John Milton wrote what is considered as the greatest poem in the English language, he was a frustrated political/religious writer and financially distraught. Worse, he had become blind. He retreated to a silent life and dictated Paradise Lost to a sympathetic acquaintance … [Link]
Ang Dabawenyo » Food no good? run to your safe zone!
Once again, Chattee and I attacked the streets of Davao at night. But this time, the objective was food. We had planned on joining Chow King’s congee-picture-taking contest yesterday, so off we went to the Bajada branch… but they were out of stock! This branch is open 24 hours, but they wouldn’t serve us congee anymore. The branch in Victoria … [Link]
