Here’s one of the Philippines’ most popular travel bloggers, Enrico Dee aka Byahilo of Byahilo.com talking about Davao City:
A few minutes boat ride away from Davao City is the still being constructed but already open Blue Jaz Beach Resort which boasts of a wide beach frontage, swimming pools, cottages, and water slides.
Last Sunday, I was at the Davao Metro Card Club to witness the first Poker Face Monthly Tournament. My friend, was one of those who won the satellite tournaments and was able to get a seat for last Sunday’s tournament. It was a looong tournament of 50 players. After three rounds, only 7 had been eliminated, including my friend.
Hi there, this is Andrew, MDC’s tech guy. Starting today I’ll be doing a series of blog posts on the best places to do stuff in Davao City. Be it eating, having fun, taking pictures or hanging out with friends, I’m gonna give you the best that Davao has to offer.
I’m kicking off this series with one of my favorite pastimes — working out. Yeah I work out a lot. I’ve tried several gyms already, but only a few stand out. Here they are:
3. Smashville - You may find Smashville’s location quite odd. When you enter the building, a flurry of Chinese immigrants are busy selling their wares to bargain hunters. The gym is fortunately on the second floor, where it’s more quiet and conducive to exercising. You’ll find out why it’s called Smashville upon seeing the eight badminton courts near the lobby. The courts are usually full on Wednesdays and the weekends. The cardio area is quite spacious, replete of treadmills of different sorts and sizes, even a mini-theater that helps you burn calories without minding the time. The workout machines are on a higher floor. Going up the stairs itself is an exercise. Once you’re up, you can’t help but notice how big the place is. There’s ample space for doing stretches, abdominal exercises and aerobics. It isn’t crammed like other gyms in the city. The instructor named Eric is very helpful and courteous. The downside to Smashville is its location. It’s on Magsaysay Avenue, not the most accessible address there is. Parking is a chore. Sometimes I’d have to do 3-4 rounds before I can park my car. A few occasions I’m forced to go to another gym out of frustration. But if you take public transportation, that wouldn’t be a problem.
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Last September 24 - 26, 2008 The Venue along Quirino Boulevard played host to the biggest culinary event in Davao City, the Mindanao Culinary Festival. With the theme “Indigenous Flavors, Global Tastes,” students and professionals from all over the island converged to showcase their best culinary works.
During the last Kadayawan Festival, some Metro Manila bloggers visited our city to join the festivities. One of them was famed Filipina WP Theme designer, Gaile “Kutitots” Villanueva.
In this video interview, she talks about Davao City, the Kadayawan street kids dancers, and the food:
I went back to Cafe Andessa. But this time, we were hosted by Sue Ann Orig as part of the Davao Food Trip.
The Davao Food Trippers ordered Ceasar’s Salad, Spicy Chicken Wings, Laing, Callos, Crispy Fried Buntot ng Tuna, Rosemary Grilled Chops, and Chicken Lollipop. Among these, the Chicken Wings and the Chops were the big hits. I also loved the Callos, while Blogie finished off most of the Buntot ng Tuna. All of their food were home-cooked, and didn’t scrimp on the ingredients.
Kadayawan is dubbed as the festival of festivals. What began as a simple thanksgiving for bountiful harvests has evolved into one big party of parties, with the highlight on the diverse groups of Davaoeños. A celebration of our indigenous cultures, food, arts, hobbies, past and present cultures, Kadayawan has become the event to experience and enjoy in Davao City every year because there’s something for everybody.
Here’s a video introduction of and invitation to Kadayawan 2008:
by Ian Ray Garcia
Infinit Ready to Drink Cocktail presents AUTO REVOLUTION 3 by Aw2spec
July 30th, 2008
Viewed 7 times, 2 so far todayThe team that brought motorsport to the forefront in Davao City, is back. Aw2spec Online is back and ready to party with the Infinit Ready to Drink Cocktail’s Auto Revolution 3. Get ready to have fun with Infinit as they bring you six events in one grand party at the Damosa Market Basket Parking Area from August 16 – 17, 2008.
Headlining the events are Auto Show-Off and Motor Show-Off competitions. Showcased will be the best cars and motorcycles from Davao City and other parts of the Philippines. The event will be judged by multi-awarded show car owners Thirdie Icasas and Bryan Revilla.
To get the crowd pumping, cars will also compete in the Southern Philippines Autosound Challenge (SPAC) where the automobile with the loudest, best quality audio set-up will bag the prizes and the bragging rights of being the best.
There are many reasons, too many, why people love Davao City. Here are a few of those reasons given by Davao Bloggers:
Still not convinced? Visit our proud city of Davao and experience the food, the kindness and warmth of the people, the sights, the sounds, the cool breeze of the wind in the mountainside, and the waters of our beaches, and the many other wonders that Davao City has to offer. 
See you! 
Many thanks to all the bloggers who participated!!!
