Author Archives: Ria Jose

About Ria Jose

Professional Blogger. Social Media Strategist. Davao Bloggers Society Founding President. Aspiring Vlogger. Brand Ambassador. With over 10 blogs developed, you could say Ria has tried it all. Well, at least online. After more than 10 years as resident blogger and editor-in-chief of MyDavaoCity.com, she remains passionate and committed to sharing her hometown to the world.

Carte Blanche 2017 [Kadayawan Event] | My Davao City

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Every year, partyphiles come to Davao for the most awaited music festival in the city. The one that started it all. Unfortunately, we missed it in 2016. The good news is Carte Blanche 2017 is back in time for the Kadayawan Festival.

Launched in 2013, Carte Blanche is the first EDM Music Festival in Mindanao. Year after year, Carte Blanche delivers a party that is much talked about for months. From the lineup to the hyped atmosphere replete with confetti and memorable sidelights, Carte Blanche was the party to go. Even for non-partygoers. After a one year of absence, everybody is ready for another Carte Blache. One last time.

Carte Blanche 2017 Map

On August 19, all roads lead to Lanang Business Park. Party gates will open at 5 pm.

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Kadayawan 2017 Schedule and Map | My Davao City

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We’re almost halfway through 2017 and just around the corner is the King of Festivals, Kadayawan 2017. Already, the City of Government of Davao has held the Launch of Kadayawan 2017.

Once again, Davao City celebrates Kadayawan with a theme relevant to Davaoeños and the current situation in Mindanao: “Stand Tall. United. Resilient.”

Kadayawan 2017 Logo

Kadayawan is a unique festival experience because it is the only major festival in the Philippines that is non-religious in nature. It is a thanksgiving celebration that highlights the harvest of Davao region. More importantly, Kadayawan puts the spotlight on Davao’s indigenous people.
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#ConnectedDavao Smart Digifest 2017

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#ConnectedDavao Smart Digifest 2017

Celebrate the fastest LTE in the Philippines at the #ConnectedDavao Smart Digifest happening all weekends of March 2017 around Davao City.

Yes, the fastest LTE in the country is in Davao City. And Smart Communications is inviting all Davaoenos to celebrate this awesome speed via a month-long celebration showcasing various ways in which Dabawenyos can enjoy the fastest LTE in the country.

The Digifest celebration kicked off with the Smart Digifest Social Media Weekend at Gaisano Mall of Davao last March 4 – 5, 2017. The event featured a trick eye wall, a graffiti photo wall, and awesome deals and discounts exclusively available during the event.

Check out my walkthrough of the event broadcast and recorded via Facebook Live, using the fastest LTE in the country, Smart LTE:

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S&R Members’ Treat Sale 2016

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S&R Members’ Treat Sale 2016

It’s making a comeback! Get ready for the S&R Members’ Treat Sale 2016. This much anticipated sale event is happening from September 29 to October 2 at all S&R Membership Shopping stores around the country.

Get awesome deals and big discounts on almost everything at S&R. From groceries, imported food items and chocolates, toiletries, furniture and home fixtures, to gadgets and automotive parts, everything you need is at S&R Membership Shopping. And these will be available with amazing discounts during the S&R Members’ Treat Sale 2016.
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The Off Price Show Davao 2016

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The Off Price Show (TOPS) is back in Davao. And it is even more exciting. All our favorite discounted brands and more are back. The Off Price Show Davao 2016 is happening this weekend, September 2 – 4, 2016 at the Davao City Convention and Trade Center.

The Off Price Show is the biggest Roving Sale Event in the Philippines. TOPS brings discounted items from various brand all together in one roof.

The Off Price Show Davao Brands

Clothes, footwear, cosmetics and fragrances, and other items will be available for all TOPS Davao 2016 shoppers. All of these will be available with a discount of up to 80% off.

Melissa Shoes at TOPS Davao 2013

For the ladies, Melissa and Mel are back with great deals on your favorite comfy and stylish jelly shoes.

Adidas, Puma, and other sportswear brands will also be at the TOPS Davao 2016 event.

Another brand to watch out for is Pacsafe. Pacsafe is one of the leading smart travel gear brands in the world with each other product designed with the global traveler in mind.
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Havaianas + UAAP Pop Up Shop

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UAAP Season 79 is here and you can bring your school spirit everywhere you go. Havaianas has a UAAP Limited Edition Collection specially designed for each UAAP school. And this is available at the Havaianas + UAAP Pop Up Shop at Abreeza Ayala Mall from September 1 – 5, 2016.

Look at the awesome UAAP 79 flip-flops.

ADMU UAAP Havaianas

ADU UAAP Havaianas

DLSU UAAP Havaianas

FEU UAAP Havaianas

NU UAAP Havaianas

UE UAAP Havaianas

UP UAAP Havaianas

UST UAAP Havaianas

Each pair will retail for only PhP1,195.

Havaianas + UAAP Pop Up Shop

These limied edition UAAP flip flops will be launched at the Havaianas + UAAP Pop Up Shop and Photo Exhibit at the 2nd floor of Abreeza Ayala Mall. The flip flops will also be available at the pop up shop along with other complimentary Havaianas + UAAP 2016 merchandise.
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