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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.

Google Women Techmakers Davao

Women Techmakers Davao

Google Women Techmakers Davao

Google Women Techmakers Davao

Happy International Womens’ Day!

Google, through Google Developers Group Davao (GDG Davao) invites the women and and men of Davao to join Women Techmakers Davao this Saturday.

Women Techmakers is a global event that hope to Engineer the Future. Women Techmakers is for women in the technology industry, who aspire to be in the technology industry, and who use or wish to use technology for their career advancement and business development. It “aims to raise awareness of innovative women leaders in technology and inspire others to join the field.”

Women Techmakers is designed to enable passionate, creative women to be leaders in the technology industry. It is a showcase of women leaders in the technology industry. It curates and creates a supportive community for women to connect with each other across the globe and to be inspired and encourage each other to realize their passions. It provides women with opportunities to develop technical skills, and aid in career development and personal growth.

If you want to pursue your passions with and through technology, if you are interested in knowing how technology can help your professional and personal development, and if you are interested to know women leaders in the technology field, this is the event for you.
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Crocs Super Sale Davao

Crocs Super Sale Davao

Crocs Super Sale Davao

Crocs Super Sale Davao

Summer is here! And the perfect way to celebrate summer is with an awesome pair of Crocs to complete your summer look. Look no further for your summer must-have, Crocs is bringing the Crocs Super Sale to Davao.

Over 100 designs of Crocs footwear and accessories will be sold with as much as 90% discount. Crocs for kids will be on sale for as low as PhP199. There will be Crocs for men, women, and kids in various colors, and styles. You are sure to find a great deal for you and your loved ones.

Crocs Super Sale Davao will be held at the Abreeza Ayala Mall from March 26 to 29, 2015, during mall hours from 10 am to 9 pm. The sale event will be held outside the Crocs Store, at the the mall space near Yakimix.
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Habitat Youth Build

Habitat for Humanity Youth Build 2015

Habitat Youth Build

Habitat Youth Build

Thousands of young Filipinos will converge today in 10 sites throughout the Philippines to join the Habitat for Humanity Youth Build 2015.

Today’s build is the fifth iteration of the Habitat for Humanity Youth Build pioneered by Habitat Philippines’ Youth Council. This year’s build will be simultaneously held across fifteen countries all over Asia-Pacific. In the Philippines, the main site will be in Mindoro, with youth builds happening in Bohol, Cagayaran de Oro, Cebu, General Santos, Navotas, Quezon City, and Davao.

The Habitat Youth Build aims to increase awareness, raise funds, mobilize volunteers, and gather supporters to build homes and give hope to some of over 4 million Filipino families who do not have access to decent shelter. The Habitat Youth Build gives youth volunteers and supporters the opportunity to be catalysts for poverty alleviation.

Young and old, everyone is invited to join the Habitat Youth Build 2015. For more information, visit http://www.habitat.com.ph. Or join the conversation using hashtags #HabitatYB and #HabitatYBPhils with following social media accounts:

Missy Bon Bon Davao Opening Day Promo

Mint Chocolate and Capuccino Gelato by Missy Bon Bon (Limketkai Branch)

Mint Chocolate and Capuccino Gelato by Missy Bon Bon (Limketkai Branch)

Missy Bon Bon Breadshop is finally opening it’s first store in Davao City. A few weeks ago, Missy Bon Bon quietly opened their commissary to the public. It was supposed to be just a to-go counter but due to high demand, they put in a few tables and chairs of Missy Bon Bon fans. This time around, Missy Bon Bon is opening a full kiosk which will serve their signature breads, gelato, all-day breakfast meals, and other Missy Bon Bon favorites from Cagayan de Oro.

Kani Salad by Missy Bon Bon (Limketkai Branch)

Kani Salad by Missy Bon Bon (Limketkai Branch)

 Wild Honey Bacon Meal

Wild Honey Bacon Meal by Missy Bon Bon (Limketkai Branch)


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Get Organized Home and Travel Organizers

Get Organized Products for Travelers

Get Organized Products for Travelers: (clockwise from upper left) Long Baggage Organizer, Shoe Bag, Hand Bag Organizer and Passport Holder, Toiletry Kit, Travel Documents Sling Bag, Travel Valet, and Gadgets Charger Case

If you travel often, you must know the struggle of keeping everything organized and in it’s proper place. Packing alone can be a stressful chore. You don’t have to worry anymore. Local brand, Get Organized distributes Philippine made home and travel organizers that will help you keep every stored and compartmentalized properly. From your money and documents to your shoes, and even gadgets, Get Organized has the perfect solution to your home and travel organization needs.

Get Organized Home and Travel Organizers are all designed with a specific function in mind, like a shoe pouch with air holes and a foldable bag which you can carry use for when you have excess baggage you can’t check in and have to carry, instead. Majority, of the products, however, are versatile enough to be used for other purposes. The Gadgets Charger Case, for example, can be used to carry pocket sized toiletries, or the Dry Bag for Gadgets can be used to store wet towels or clothes. They also have a wide range of practical organization kits for men and women.
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GrabTaxi Summer Promo

GrabTaxi Summer Promo

GrabTaxi Summer Promo

GrabTaxi Summer Promo

GrabTaxi has a Summer Promo for Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Book a GrabTaxi, get a discount, and get the chance to win a trip to Boracay or 5!

Here’s how you can join the GrabTaxi Summer Promo:

  • If you’re in Manila, use promo code MANILA to get unlimited FREE booking fee.
  • If you’re in Cebu, use promo code CEBU to get unlimited FREE booking fee and PhP50 off your metered fare.
  • If you’re in Davao, use promo code DAVAO to get unlimited FREE booking fee and PhP 50 off your metered fare.

This promo starts today, March 3 and will end on April 5, 2015.

Book a GrabTaxi now!

For more information about GrabTaxi, visit their site at http://grabtaxi.com/manila-philippines/, like their page at https://www.facebook.com/GrabTaxi.PH, or follow them on Twitter @GrabTaxiPH.