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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.

Happy Socks Available at Chimes Specialty Store

Happy Socks at Chimes Specialty Store

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Happy Socks Available at Chimes Specialty Store

Happy Socks Available at Chimes Specialty Store

Tired of your wardrobe items? Add some quirkiness to your OOTD with colorful Happy Socks.

Happy Socks were introduced to the market in 2008 with the vision of spreading happiness. It is the brainchild of Swedish entrepreneurs Viktor Tell and Mikael Soderlindh.

Viktor has worked many years as a graphic designer while Mikael worked in the advertising industry. The two longtime friends worked together to develop a global brand that would reflect their creativity. Currently, Viktor is the company’s Creative Director and Mikael is the company’s CEO. Happy Socks declares its core values as happy, stylish, surprising, creative, and free.

These and Viktor’s “All Play, No Work” philoshopy are reflected in their quirky designs, creative styles, and unique brand image.

Beneath Happy Socks colorful products are rigid standards of quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. From Sweden, Happy Socks are now sold in over 70 countries worldwide.

The colorful quirky happiness of Happy Socks is now in Davao at Chimes Specialty Stores. Stylish Davaoeños can now wear loud colors and bold prints on their feet. Happy Socks have a wide variety of socks that each Davaoeño will surely find a pair (or two) that will fit his style.
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Great Taste White Choose Great, Win Great Promo Mechanics

Choose Great, Win Great Promo

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Ria Jose winning an iPhone 6 at the Choose Great, Win Great Promo Media Launch

Ria Jose, winner of an iPhone 6 at the Choose Great, Win Great Promo Media Launch

Do you want to win great prizes? Just choose great for a chance to win 3 million pesos, one of 8 Toyota Vios, or an Apple gadget. All tax-free.

With more than P27 Million at stake, Great Taste White’s Choose Great, Win Great Promo is the most exciting promo this season. At the Grand Draw on October 4, 2015, one winner will win P3 Million plus a once in a lifetime Pinoy Big Brother experience and eight winners will win a White Toyota Vios 1.3 E M/T each.

Want to Choose Great, Win Great? Here’s how.

Choose Great, Win Great Promo Mechanics

Great Taste White Choose Great, Win Great Promo Mechanics

Great Taste White Choose Great, Win Great Promo Mechanics

Promo Mechanics:

  1. This raffle promo is open to all Philippine residents at least eighteen years old by August 1, 2015.
  2. There will be four (4) Regional Draws in Greater Metro Manila, North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
  3. Participants can only win once in the four Regional Draws.
  4. Winning entries in the Regional Draws shall no longer qualify for the National Grand Draw.
  5. Non-winning entries in the Regional Draws shall still qualify for the National Grand Draw.
  6. If a participant wins more than once on the same Regional Draw date and/or National Grand Draw, the prize of higher value will be awarded to the winner. The prize of lower value shall be raffled off again.
  7. Participants shall submit empty wrappers of any of the following to qualify for one entry:
      Great Taste White Variants

      Great Taste White Variants

    • Any combination of five empty wrappers of Great Taste White 3-in-1 sachet, Great Taste White Smooth & Chocolatey 3-in-1 sachet, Great Taste White Smooth & Caramelly 3-in-1 sachet, and Great Taste White 3-in-1 Sugar Free sachet; or
    • One empty wrapper of Great Taste White BigSAVE Pack.
  8. Participants shall write down the following details on a sheet of paper. The paper must then be placed inside a plain white envelope together with the required number of Great Taste White wrappers. There shall only be one entry per envelope. Envelopes shall be labeled “Great Taste White: Choose Great, Win Great Raffle Promo.”
    • Complete Name (Must be same as name on a valid ID.)
    • Birthdate
    • Current Address (Specify house number, Barangay, Street, Subdivision, and City or Municipality)
    • Mobile or Landline Number
    • Store Outlet where Great Taste White was purchased
    • Email Address
    • Signature

      • Note: All information are mandatory except for Email Address.

  9. Participants may drop their entries at the nearest “Great Taste White: Choose Grear, Win Great Raffle Promo” drop box located in participating supermarkets and outlets nationwide from August 2, 2015 to September 18, 2015.

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Microsoft Authorized Reseller Opens in Davao

Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store Opens in Davao

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Microsoft Authorized Reseller Opens in Davao

Microsoft Authorized Reseller Opens in Davao

Microsoft is finally more accessible to Davaoeños and Mindanaoans. On August 1, 2015 the first Authorized Reseller of Microsoft in Mindanao will open in Davao City.

And to celebrate the store’s grand opening, there will be exclusive on-the-day promos and discounts. Be one of the first to enjoy exclusives discounts at the Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store by being an early bird.

Early Bird Promo for 01 Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store Opening

Early Bird Promo for 01 Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store Opening

Be on of the first thirty customers to buy a Lumia 930, 830, 730, 640 XL, or 540 and get a FREE Nokia X and your choice among a Coloud speaker, Coloud headphones, or a power bank. The next fifty customers to purchase a Lumia will get a PhP1000 discount.

Even if you don’t avail of the early bird promos, you can still get exciting freebies.

Coloud Boom Promo for the Opening Day of Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Davao

Coloud Boom Promo for the Opening Day of Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Davao

For every purchase of a Lumia 630, 636, or 532, customers get Coloud Boom Headphones.
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Search for Outstanding PWD of Mindanao 2015

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The Nominees of the Search for Outstanding PWD in Mindanao 2015

The Nominees of the Search for Outstanding PWD in Mindanao 2015

On July 17, 2015, the spotlight was focused on 8 Outstanding Mindanaoans. Their commonality? They have all achieved awesome feats and they are all Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). They are instruments of change in the lives of others and in their communities. Through their careers and advocacies, they have given inspiration to other PWDs and other Mindanaoans, as well.

They were given recognition during the Search for Outstanding PWD of Mindanao 2015 organized by Mr. Naprey Almario of the Behind the Rolling Chair. The Awarding Ceremony was held on July 17 at The Annex of SM City Davao. It was held in celebration of the 37th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week.

The finalists of the Search for Outstanding PWD of Mindanao 2015 are:

  • Ms Maricel Fornis,
  • Ms Shirlyn Macasarte,
  • Mr Ramil Jaictin,
  • Ms Geraldine Gonzaga,
  • Mr James Infiesto,
  • Mr Rene Aaron,
  • Mr Rannie Gimeno, and
  • Mr Joel Escol.

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The finalists were nominated by their peers. A panel of judges were present during the Awarding Ceremony to determine who among the finalists is the Most Outstanding PWD of Mindanao 2015.
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Doon Po Sa Amin Competition 2015

Doon Po Sa Amin Competition

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Doon Po Sa Amin Competition 2015

Doon Po Sa Amin Competition 2015

Showcase the beauty of Davao and all things amazing about our awesome city. Join the Doon Po Sa Amin Competition and be Davao’s Ambassador.

Doon Po Sa Amin (DPSA) is a video-making competition that enjoins Filipinos to share their hometown stories. It is organized and SMART Communications annually since 2008.

DPSA is a nationwide competition with two divisions:

  1. the Student Division for high school and college students, and
  2. Open Division for other Pinoys.

Student Division

A team joining the Student Division must be composed of 10 members. It must consist of 7 to 9 high school or college students and 1 to 3 teachers or coaches. Students may be from different levels, sections, or courses but all must be officially enrolled in the same school or university. All team members must be Philippine residents.

Open Division

A team joining the Open Division must be composed of 8 to 10 professional or non-professional filmmakers. The team must have a designated Official Representative. Characters in the video or production crew members can be counted as team members. All team members must be Philippine residents.
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SM Lanang Premier Pet Social

SM Lanang Premier Pets Social Grand Membership Day for Dog Lovers

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SM Lanang Premier Pet Social

SM Lanang Premier Pet Social

SM Lanang Premier will have a Grand Membership Day for Dog Lovers today, July 19, 2015. During the event, SM Lanang Premier will launch with their Official Dog Club at the SMLP Fountain Court. This is in partnership with the Office of the City Veterinarian and Pet Zoofari.

The SMLP Dog Club is called the Pets Social. It aims to foster a community of dog lovers and dog handlers. Members of the club and their dogs will enjoy special perks, treats, and events. This is a progression of SM Lanang Premier’s Pet Day Sundays which encourages pet owners to bring their pets to the SMLP Fountain Court every Sunday.

Pets Social Members will have exclusive access to trainings and seminars about their pets and pet ownership and monthly events, and card holder discounts from Pet Zoofari. During the Grand Membership Day, Pets Social Members will get raffle prizes and freebies during the Grand Membership Day. The first 100 registrants on July 19 will get free pet consultation and free anti-rabies vaccination by the Office of the City Veterinarian.
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