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.

Make Your Own Havaianas Davao 2016

No summer is complete without a new pair of flip-flops. And you can create your very own unique pair at the Make Your Own Havaianas Davao 2016 event. And this year, Make Your Own Havaianas is turning Japanese!

The modern flip flops made famous by Havaianas takes inspiration from the the Zori. Zoris are Japanese sandals made of fabric straps and rice straw soles. This year’s commemorative MYOH flip-flops soles pay homage to the Zori and its Japanese roots.

Make Your Own Havainas 2016 Shibori Sole

Make Your Own Havainas 2016 Shibori Sole

This year’s commemorative soles are Shibori-inspired. It is available in top and slim. All of this year’s limited edition pins are Japan-inspired from the pretty sakura cherry blossom to delicious sushi, there are various pins that represent the many symbols that represent Japan.

MYOH Davao 2016 is happening from April 22, 2016 to May 1, 2016 at the 2nd Floor of SM Lanang Premier near Starbucks.
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Call for Volunteers: The Mind Museum

Call for Volunteers for he Mind Museum's A Glass of the Sea Exhibition at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Call for Volunteers for The Mind Museum’s A Glass of the Sea Exhibition

The Mind Museum is coming to Davao. And they are calling on volunteers for “A Glass of the Sea Exhibition.”

The Mind Museum’s “A Glass of the Sea: An Exhibition on the Coral Triangle” will be held at the Abreeza Ayala Mall from this April 30 to May 4, 2016.

It is a showcase of the marine ecosystem of the Verde Island Passage. It is a strait between Mindoro and Luzon, located between Batangas, Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon. It covers 1.14 million hectares and is considered as the “center of the center” of marine biodiversity in the world. It is important to know its significance in our ecosystem and the value of protecting it.

You can be part of this exhibit by volunteering for The Mind Museum. Application and interviews for volunteers are now on-going. Please email cover letter and CV to asia.aportadera@themindmuseum.org.
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Style Guide with Laureen Uy at SM Lanang Premier

Discover the year’s cool and fab fashion trends at #StyleGuide with Laureen Uy at SM Lanang Premier Atrium.

Style Guide with Laureen Uy at SM Lanang Premier


Happy New Year, fashionistas! SM Lanang Premier invites you to Style Guide with Laureen Uy this Saturday, 5 pm at The Atrium.

Style Guide with Laureen Uy

SM Lanang Premier, Davao’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination will reveal 2016’s style trends this weekend. Fashionistas better pay attention to know which trends will be big and on fleek this year.

The event will be graced by fashion blogger Laureen Uy. She will be sharing her style forecast via a runway show called #StyleGuide. Laureen will mix and match trendy pieces from global and national clothing brands. All brands and pieces are available at SM Lanang Premier. So you can be on trend and fashionable this 2016.
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Team Duterte Convenes in Davao

Duterte Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago

Duterte Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago

All roads lead to Davao today at Team Duterte Convenes in Davao.

Campaign Manager Leoncio Evasco, Jr. will lead a 2-day National Campaign Conference (NCC). Mayor Rodrigo himself will be attending the conference along with campaign team members from all over the Philippines.

According to Evasco, the campaign team draws strength from the experiences of the nationwide “Listening Tour on Federalism.” The team will also draw from varied experiences of campaign team members from previous local and national campaigns.

Evasco highlights that the campaign will heavily depend on the power, passion, creativity and industry of Duterte supporters from around the country and abroad.

#TeamDuterte will employ traditional and moden communication tools for the campaign. You may follow the NCC through the hashtags #TeamDuterte, #Du30, and #Duterte2016.

The campaign team is set on explaining the Platform of Mayor Duterte anchored on five themes:

  • Stamp out crime and corruption,
  • Lift up people’s living standards,
  • Grow the economy to benefit the many,
  • make government relevant and responsive to the needs of the people, and
  • bring peace at home and help build peace to the community of nations.
  • After the NCC, Team Duterte will help organize various support and volunteer groups. This will be accomplished via coordinating bodies in all regions, provinces, cities, and municipalities in the country and in major centers of OFWs abroad.

    Follow updates regarding the NCC via @MyDavaoCity on Instagram and @MyDavaoCity on Twitter, as well as with hashtags #TeamDuterte, #Du30, and #Duterte2016.

Davao Torotot Festival 2015

Torotot Festival 2016

Torotot Festival 2015

Welcome 2016 with a bang!

Spend your New Year’s Eve at the Davao Torotot Festival 2015 at the San Pedro Square. The Lunatics will be spinning beats to liven up this awesome party presented by the Davao City Government and Smart Communications.

And here’s a bonus: you can win an iPhone 5. New SMART Prepaid subscribers, buy a SIM for only PhP25, load PhP30, and register to UCT30. This will give you an event pass, will serve as your raffle entry, plus one torotot.

For current SMART Prepaid subscribers, just load PhP50 and register to UCT30. You will get an event pass and a torotot, and will also serve as your raffle entry.
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Canvas at Chimes

Abi shift dress available in coral and navy blue at Chimes Boutiques

Canvas Abi Shift Dress available in coral and navy blue

If there’s one good fashion advice to follow, it is this: “Invest in classic pieces.” And classic pieces are what Canvas specializes in. And the good news is Canvas is now available at Chimes Boutiques. You can now transform your wardrobe with gorgeous pieces from Canvas at Chimes.

Canvas is a fashion brand for the modern woman. The brand offers classic styles and cuts with a modern twist. Each piece is designed to be worn for any season and any occasion. Each Canvas piece is stylish, designed to fit any modern woman’s wardrobe and can be worn for day or night, for work or play.

Canvas pieces are timeless, functional, and innovative. The brand has classic tops, dresses, cullotes, and pants… each one designed to be mixed and matched. You can style it with your favorite accessories, bags, and footwear to fit the occasion.

Check out the Joy Top in various colors paired with Cullotes, Skorts, and a Maxi Skirt.

Joy Top with Eloisa Cullotes by Canvas available at Chimes Boutiques

Joy Top with Eloisa Cullotes by Canvas

Joy Top with layered Lana Skorts by Canvas available at Chimes Boutiques

Joy Top with layered Lana Skorts by Canvas

Joy Top with Anoushka Maxi Skirt by Canvas available at Chimes Boutiques

Joy Top with Anoushka Maxi Skirt by Canvas

Every Canvas piece is an investment towards a versatile, all-season wardrobe. Canvas garments are available in basic colors and seasonal colors. Pick the one that would fit your personality and your style best and wear according to your mood. Each piece is made with high quality materials and crafted with innovative construction.
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