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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.

Joyce Orena at Chimes Centrale

Jo Orena at Chimes Specialty Store

Christmas Chimes: Joyce Orena at Chimes Specialty Store

Looking for a fabulous gift for yourself or for that fab female in your life? Don’t fret. Filipina accessories designer Joyce Orena will be at Chimes Specialty Store Centrale tomorrow, December 12, 2015.

Buyers will get the chance to have their own personalized JO accessories made while during the Joyce Orena at Chimes Centrale event. And here’s a special treat, for every Personal Jo worth PhP3,000 you buy, you get a free Jo letter worth PhP500. That is definitely an awesome early Christmas gift.
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SM e-Plus Movie Marathon 2015

SM EPLus Movie Marathon 2015

SM EPLus Movie Marathon 2015

Love movies? SM Cinemas have an early Christmas gift for you. SM e-Plus cardholders will be treated to a FREE Movie Marathon on December 11, 2015.

The SM e-Plus Movie Marathon will begin at 12 noon with Shaun the Sheep. More movies for kids and kids at heart will be shown at 2 pm with The Little Prince and at 4:30 pm with Paddington. In the evening, the marathon continues with Absolutely Anything at 6:45 pm and Devil’s Pact at 9 pm. These are all for free for current and new cardholders of e-Plus.
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Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

Festive Food Holiday Market by the Davao Gourmet Collective

It’s December. Time to feast guilt-free. If you are looking for something festive and unique to serve to your loved ones (and yourself), look no further. Taste the various dishes and desserts at the Festive Food Holiday Market by the Davao Gourmet Collective (DGC). This delicious event is happening this weekend, December 4 – 6, 2015 at The Atrium of SM Lanang Premier.

Check out these top picks from the purveyors of the Festive Food Holiday Market.

The Crazy Cook

Start your holiday feast with The Crazy Cook‘s Tinapa Tapenade.

The Crazy Cook Tinapa Tapenade at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

The Crazy Cook Tinapa Tapenade at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

This tapenade can be served over bread, with pasta, or even with rice. It is the perfect blend of smokey and salty with a hint of sour. It will surely whet your appetite for more of the holiday’s lip-smacking dishes.

La Bodeguita

A Filipino celebration is not complete without paella. Try this one by La Bodeguita.

La Bodeguita Paella at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

La Bodeguita Paella at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

A paellera from La Bodeguita is filled to the brim with tasty seafood atop savory rice. It will make for an awesome centerpiece for your holiday celebration.

Cafe El Gato

And here’s something you can pair with almost anything.

Chimichurri Sauce by Cafe El Gato at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

Chimichurri Sauce by Cafe El Gato at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

Cafe El Gato‘s Chimichurri Sauce is the perfect companion for your roast beef or as a dip for your chips and bread.
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HAWAII Make Your Own Havaianas 2015 Davao

Make Your Own Havainas 2015 Davao Soon

HAWAII Make Your Own Havaianas 2015 Davao

Take Yourself to Hawaii at the Make Your Own Havaianas 2015 Davao

Make Your Own Havainas is coming back to Davao with a splash of Hawaii.

Havaianaticos will have their pick of soles in beach-ready hues paired with colorful straps. Limited edition Havaianas Hawaiian soles, straps, and pins will be available for MYOH goers.

Make Your Own Havaianas 2015 will be in Davao from November 25 – 29, 2015 at Abreeza Ayala Mall.

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015

Happy Anniversary, Greene Dare! To celebrate two years of providing delicious healthy options for Davaoenos, Greene Dare is holding a one month celebration full of awesome packages and promos.

Check out the Greene Dare Anniversary deals available until November 30, 2015.

Juice and Detox Package Deals

Here are great affordable packages for your juicing needs.

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 3 Juices for only PhP500

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 3 Juices for only PhP500

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 6 Juices for only PhP1,000

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 6 Juices for only PhP1,000

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 2 Light Detox Packages for only PhP3,600 and get 2 Salads in a Cup for Free

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 2 Light Detox Packages for only PhP3,600 and get 2 Salads in a Cup for Free

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: PhP200 Off any 3-5 Days Detox Package

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: PhP200 Off any 3-5 Days Detox Package

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Buy 3 Reboot Up Cleanse Packages at PhP3,000 and get the 4th Set for Free

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Buy 3 Reboot Up Cleanse Packages at PhP3,000 and get the 4th Set for Free

These deals give you the best opportunity to try Greene Dare Cold-Pressed Juices for a healthier you.

Almond Lait

You can also try their Almond Lait drinks at low prices.

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 6 Bottles of Almond Lait for only PhP1,300 and get 1 Free Salad in a Cup

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 6 Bottles of Almond Lait for only PhP1,300 and get 1 Free Salad in a Cup

Salads and Superfood Puddings

To complement their cold-pressed juices, Greene Dare has a variety of salads and superfood puddings also on discounted prices this November.

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 4 Salads-in-Cup for PhP640 and get the 5th Cup for Free

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase 4 Salads-in-Cup for PhP640 and get the 5th Cup for Free

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase Any 5 Superfood Puddings for only PhP900

Greene Dare Anniversary Promo 2015: Purchase Any 5 Superfood Puddings for only PhP900

Awesome. These great deals will surely motivate you to try to eat healthier for a better you.

For inquiries, call Greene Dare at +63932-4321618. For updates, follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheGreeneDare and on Instagram @TheGreeneDare.

#SwimBreak at Park Inn Davao

#SwimBreak at Park Inn by Radisson

#SwimBreak at Park Inn by Radisson

What could be more fun than mixing Summer in October, Halloween, and Sem Break in one awesometastic event? I bet you could have never thought of something like it before. But here we are just days away from another unique party, #SwimBreak at Park Inn Davao.

Presented by Dreamers Production, Bacardi Philippines, and Park Inn by Radisson Davao, #SwimBreak invites Davaoeños to celebrate Halloween with a pool party. This Saturday, give yourself a much needed SwimBreak from your daily grind.

Brazilian DJ Romeo Cavalcante will be on deck to set the tone, provide the beats, and give life to #SwimBreak.

DJ Romeo Cavalcante at #SwimBreak

DJ Romeo Cavalcante at #SwimBreak at the Park Inn by Radisson

Also spinning at the event are Davao DJs Niel Recinto of Manic Nightnings Productions, Enzo Cooke of the Brewery, Adonis M., Ronn Mirage, and Ram Mia of Dreamers Production.

Partygoers will also get to enjoy other sidelights and games like Bacardi Shot Games, Beer Bongs, and Water Guns. So get ready to go all out and drench yourself in all the fun and excitement that #SwimBreak at Park Inn Davao has prepared for you.

#SwimBreak at Park Inn by Radisson

Games and sidelights at #SwimBreak at Park Inn by Radisson

The Best Girl and the Best Dude of the Night will also be awarded special suprises.

Don’t hesitate. Don’t miss out. Give yourself a #SwimBreak.

#SwimBreak is on October 31, 2015, Saturday at the Park Inn by Radisson Pool Bar and Lounge. The fun begins at 3 pm.
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