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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.

Chillin' Summer with Haier

Haier Summer Chillin’ Promo

Chillin' Summer with Haier

Chillin’ Summer with Haier

The rainy season has began but Haier is still giving you the summer sunshine with the Haier Summer Chillin Promo.

When you buy selected Haier or Sanyo appliances you get a cool freebie to take home. Cool down with these Haier and Sanyo appliances and the freebies they come with. Here are the Haier appliances you can buy and the corresponding freebies you can take home until June 30, 2015:

  • for every 32-inch or any bigger size LED TV: a 5400 MAH power bank or a wall bracket for your new television set;
  • for every single door or a two-door Haier refrigerator: a Rubbermaid Food Keeper + 3 Sports Bottle or a Rubbermaid Food Keeper + 1 Chug Bottle + Slotted Spoon;
  • for every 2-door no-frost refrigerator: a 1/3 gallon Coleman Cooler Water Jug or a Sanyo pressure cooker;
  • for every window type air conditioner (AC): AC brackets;
  • for every split type air conditioner: a 1/3 gallon Cooler Water Jug from Coleman or a P3,000 Installation Subsidy;
  • for every single tub washing machine: a 500g Surf Blossom Fresh w/ Fabcon Detergent;
  • for every twin tub washing machine: a Rubbermaid Food Keeper + 3 Sports Bottle or Rubbermaid Food Keeper + 1 Chug Bottle + Slotted Spoon;
  • for every front load washing machine: a free air cooler; and
  • for every fully automatic washing machine or a washing machine dryer: a Sanyo pressure cooker.
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Snoe Personal Makeup Makeover with Mae Cortes and Melody Tinoy

Snoe Personal Makeup Makeover with Mae Cortez and Melody Tinoy

Snoe Personal Makeup Makeover with Mae Cortes and Melody Tinoy

Snoe Personal Makeup Makeover with Mae Ann Cortez and Melody Tinoy

Every Pinay deserves to be beautiful and comfortable in her own skin. With this in mind, Snoe Beauty, Inc. presents the Snoe Personal Makeup Makeover with Mae Ann Cortez and Melody Tinoy.

Mae Ann Cortez and Melody Tinoy are two of Davao’s most sought after makeup artists for weddings and fashion events. Together with Snoe Beauty, Mae and Melody will present a unique make up workshop that highlights Beauty Philosophies and make up tips for every Pinay Skin. After all, every beauty is unique.
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Feast on Filipino Food at SM Lanang Premier

Independence Day 2015 at SM Lanang Premier

Happy 117th Philippine Independence Day! Celebrate your Pinoy pride at the largest mall in Mindanao, SM Lanang Premier.

The June 12 celebration starts at 9 am with a Flag-Raising Activity at Open Parking A to be led by City Councilor Hon. Danilo Dayanghirang representing Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and DSWD Assistant Regional Director Ma. Vilia Vigil.

SM Lanang Premier is the prime shopping destination this Independence Day with their Pinoy Fun Sale on June 12. Enjoy up to 70% off on selected items at participating stores. Get great deals on products and services from Guess, Clarks, Pois Belly and Kids, Prestige, MAGS, Cotton On, Cotton On Kids, L’Optique, JB Music, The Brow Studio, Kyocera, Juego Sports, Oryspa and Quinque Skin Doctors.

The SM Store Independence Day Weekend Sale

The SM Store Independence Day Weekend Sale

The SM Store has also prepared an awesome Independence Day Weekend Sale with items on sale for as much as 50% off from June 12 to 14, 2015.

It’s a great time to Feast on Filipino Food. On the same weekend, your favorite food and beverage outlets at SM Lanang Premier have special treats and exclusive deals for diners. Avail of special offers while enjoying a super sarap Pinoy meal or snack at Bistro Selera, Bhajia Grilled Pizza, Vikings, Dayaw Coffee and Tea, Hog’s Breath Café, Max’s Restaurant, Munchtown Diner, Hukad, Archipelago, Marina Tuna, and Mesa.

Feast on Filipino Food at SM Lanang Premier

Feast on Filipino Food at SM Lanang Premier

Be inspired by Filipino artistry and craftsmanship at the Filipiniana Gown Exhibit at the Atrium. Mentors at the Fashion Institute of Design and Arts showcase embellished pieces of Filipiniana gowns.
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David Guison at the Abreeza Fashion Forum feat Penguin Original Style

David Guison at the Abreeza Fashion Forum

David Guison at the Abreeza Fashion Forum feat Penguin Original Style

David Guison at the Abreeza Fashion Forum feat Penguin Original Style

Are you an Original Dapper?

Penguin showcased their original dapper style for the March 2015 Abreeza Fashion Forum. Penguin brought in their brand ambassador, blogger David Guison to represent their brand.

David Guison shared the story of Penguin and the dapper style they espouse. Guison imparted styling tips for summer and for every occasion that will fit the easy going, relaxed lifestyle of Davaoeños.

David Guison at the Abreeza Fashion Forum feat Penguin Original Style

David Guison at the Abreeza Fashion Forum feat Penguin Original Style

To illustrate Guison’s style tips, he picked Penguin pieces and explained how Davaoeños can style it. Before the event, Guison picked two Davaoeños and he styled them with Penguin’s signature dapper style without losing the chill Davaoeño vibe.
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Patatim served with Cuapao by Cafe Asia Dimsum House

Cafe Asia Dimsum House Introduces New Menu Items

Breaded Fish Fillet with Lemon Sauce by Cafe Asia Dimsum House

Breaded Fish Fillet with Lemon Sauce by Cafe Asia Dimsum House


Chinese food lovers rejoice! Cafe Asia Dimsum House has expanded their dimsum and Asian Cuisine menu courtesy of their new chef.

For their appetizers and soup selection, Cafe Asia Dimsum House has added Deep Fried Squid Rings, Watchay with Asparagus and Quail Egg Soup, Mixed Seafood with Century Egg Soup, and Hototay Soup to their menu. These savory starters will whet your appetite for more delicious Asian dishes by Cafe Asia Dimsum House.

Taking centerstage are their new Steamed and Fried Dumplings: Shaomai, Mushroom Shaomai, Quail Egg Shaomai, Chicken Feet in Taosi, Fried Wanton, Ravioli, and Steamed Seafood Rolls.

Shaomai by Cafe Asia Dimsum House

Pork and Shrimp Shaomai by Cafe Asia Dimsum House

These new dimsum offerings will delight any dimsum lover. Pork, chicken, seafood, and beef highlighted in different dimsum dishes. Accompanying these are Cafe Asia Dimsum’s Steamed Fried Rice Pots, available in Pork, Beef, and Chicken variants. How can you say no to the appetizing combination of dimsum and steamed fried rice?
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GrabTaxi June 2015 Promo

GrabTaxi Unlimited Free Booking Promo

GrabTaxi June 2015 Promo

GrabTaxi June 2015 Promo

GrabTaxi has an Unlimited Free Booking Promo starting this June 2015. And when you use the promo code, you get the chance to win your own promo code.

Here’s how you can get Unlimited Free Booking:

  • If you’re in Manila, use promo code MYNAME to get unlimited FREE booking fee.
  • If you’re in Davao, Cebu, Iloilo, or Bacolod, use promo code NGALANNAKO to get unlimited FREE booking fee.

Book a GrabTaxi now!
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