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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.

Alaska World Milk Day Family Run 2015 Davao

Alaska World Milk Day Family Run 2015

Alaska World Milk Day Family Run 2015 Davao

Alaska World Milk Day Family Run 2015 Davao

June 1 is World Milk Day (WMD). This celebration highlights milk as a global food important to the health and well-being of citizens of all nations. For the third time, Alaska Milk leads the Philippines celebration of World Milk Day 2015. And they’re bringing the celebration to Davao for the second time this May 31, 2015.

In celebration of World Milk Day, Alaska Milk is holding simultaneous Family Run and Zumba events in Davao, Manila, Baguio, and Cebu. For every participant in the Family Run and Zumba events, Alaska will donate a 1.8 kg milk can to Children’s Hour.
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Flossy ORIGINALS Gallur Navy P2,290

Flossy Available at Chimes and Res|Toe|Run

Flossy SPECIAL PRINTS SS15 Frassy Pineapple and Malaga Watermelon for Men and Women P2,490

Flossy SPECIAL PRINTS SS15 Frassy Pineapple and Malaga Watermelon for Men and Women P2,490

Summer is almost over but you can have the cool, fun, vibrant vibe of summer on your feet with Spanish footwear brand Flossy.

From the Rioja region of Spain, Flossy introduced plimsolls to the world more than 30 years ago. Plimsolls are athletic shoes with canvass bodies and rubber soles perfect for chilling at the beach. Flossy’s Plimsolls were popular with the bohemian crowd, street artists, and sail enthusiasts in Barcelona.

Arash Jasseb, while working for Barclays PLC’s corporate banking division was vacationing in Ibiza, when he realized the potential of Flossy to be a global brand. He partnered with Luke Charlesworth another banker at Barclay’s PLC and they formed Frenzi Wear Ltd to bring Flossy to the international market.

Now, Flossy is popular not just in Spain, but all over the world. Flossy is now available in over 25 countries across United Kingdom, the Middle East, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Flossy SPECIAL PRINTS 2215 Monda Black and Adra Yellow for Men and Women P2,490

Flossy SPECIAL PRINTS 2215 Monda Black and Adra Yellow for Men and Women P2,490

And now, it has arrived in the tropical shores of the Philippines. Flossys are perfect for our tropical weather, whatever the season is.
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Plana Forma Davao Zumba Beach Party

Plana FORMA Davao Zumba Beach Party

Plana Forma Davao Zumba Beach Party

Plana Forma Davao Zumba Beach Party

Plana FORMA Davao is launching with a bang! Plana FORMA Davao is hosting a beach-themed Zumba Party to celebrate their Grand Launch in time for the summer season.

The Plana FORMA Davao Zumba Beach Party will be led by Plana FORMA Zumba Instructors Phill Pamintuan, Nash Villa, and Fritz Freire. Plana FORMA Zumba enthusiast Ina Raymundo will be joining the Zumba fun.

The Plana FORMA Davao Zumba Beach Party is on May 15, 2015, Friday, 6 pm at the Plana FORMA Davao Studio at Felcris Centrale Mall. Tickets cost P200 each. Registration starts at 4:30 pm.
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Chef Chino Mempin at Sea Green Cafe

Chef Chino Mempin’s Pop Up Dinner at Sea Green Cafe

Chef Chino Mempin at Sea Green Cafe

Chef Chino Mempin at Sea Green Cafe

For two days, the Sea Green Cafe and Lifestyle Shop will be serving a 10-Course Tasting Menu from Chef Chino Mempin.

Chef Chino has previously work in the kitchens of The Gallery Vask and Shangri-la Resort Boracay. He is now at the helm of his own business, the popular Chino’s Deli in Cagayan de Oro City. Chef Chino and his friends are sharing their unique flavors to Davao.

Chef Chino Mempin’s Pop Up Dinner at Sea Green Cafe promises to bring Chef Chino’s culinary expertise and indigenous ingredients together to deliver a deliciously unique and memorable gustatory experience to the palates of Davaoeños.

The Pop Up Dinner at Sea Green Cafe and Lifestyle Shop is on May 15 and 16. There are only 30 seats available. Tickets cost PhP 1,500 each for a 10-Course Tasting Menu. Only a few seats are left. Hurry up and reserve your seat now.
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Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2015

Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2015

Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2015

Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2015

Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT) is the flagship project of a small group of Davao Bloggers. DFAT began in 2008 as a project to entice bloggers and tourists to visit Davao City and try the various food and culinary delights that local restaurants have to offer.

Davao region is one of the country’s food baskets with an abundance of fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood, affordable meals, and a wealth of restaurants offering memorable food experiences.

Every year, Davao plays host to a food and travel bloggers from all over Philippines. Since 2008, DFAT has provided exciting gastronomic experiences to its participants with fun tours and exciting adventure stops on the side. With various companies, food establishments, and the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region XI Office as partners, DFAT has grown to be one of the most anticipated blogging event in the Philippines. This year, DFAT will be from May 1 to 4, 2015.

DFAT 2015 is powered by SMART Communications.

#SmartSummer #SmartLiveAllOut

#SmartSummer #SmartLiveAllOut

With SMART LTE Pocket WiFi, the DFAT 2015 Team will be able to share their #SmartSUMMER updates through their blogs and their social media accounts.

This year, DFAT’s food trips will take place at some of Davao’s best restaurants and cafes:

Here’s the DFAT 2015 Foodie and Fun Adventure Map:


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Visit Davao Fun Sale 2015

Visit Davao Fun Sale 2015

Celebrate summer in the region where there’s fun from islands to highlands.

This 2015, Davao Region led by Department of Tourism – Region XI and the Davao City Tourism Office (CTO) invites all tourists to visit Davao through the Visit Davao Fun Sale 2015 (VDFS). It is a sale program that promotes Davao as the foremost summer travel destination. The DOT and CTO are working with private tourism stakeholders to bring exciting sale offers to local and foreign tourists from April 3 to May 17, 2015. All sale offers and deals from hotels, restaurants, malls, and other establishments are also available to Davaoeños.

Promos, sales and deals during the Visit Davao Fun Sale include:

  • Seat Sale by partner airlines: Cebu Pacific Air and Air Asia;
  • Discounted FUN Tours and FUN Packages via the VDFS Tours Consortium, composed of Davao City Tour Operators;
  • Discounted accommodation packages at partner hotels;
  • Shopping, dining, and relaxation discounts during sale events at the 12 malls around Davao City;
  • 20% off promos at over 100 food establishments and at participating health, beauty, and wellness centers; and
  • Fun Raffle Prizes that entitles participants to avail of be fun free tours to nature and adventure resorts, courtesy of Bonamine’s Tuloy ang Byahe Free Fun Tours Raffle Contest.

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