Author Archives: Ria Jose

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.

DFAT 2011 Sponsor: Don Beppe Pizza and Pasta

Don Beppe Pizza and Pasta

Don Beppe Pizza and Pasta

Proof that the Davao food scene is getting better is the new Italian cuisine restaurant Don Beppe Pizza and Pasta. The Italian born and raised Don Beppe personally manages the kitchen and the floor of this restaurant.

From the moment you taste their addicting bread sticks served with marinara sauce, you will most definitely enjoy every bite at Don Beppe. Their best sellers are the bruschetta, the Don Angela Pizza, and the deceivingly simple but very tasty Vongole Pasta.
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DFAT 2011 Sponsor: Philippine Eagle Center

Philippine Eagle Foundation

Philippine Eagle Foundation

The Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2011 (DFAT) will feature some of the best treasures of Davao, its exotic flora and fauna. One of the event’s highlights is a visit and special tour at the Philippine Eagle Center where DFAT participants will take a special extended tour of the park and the Philippine Eagle Foundation‘s (PEF) facilities.
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DFAT 2011 Sponsor: Malagos Garden Resort

Malagos Garden Resort

Malagos Garden Resort

The Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2011 (DFAT) is even more exciting this year with several outdoors and adventure trips including one to the famed Malagos Garden Resort.

The Malagos Garden Resort is a 12 hectare park with various facilities and amenities for conferences, day tours, and overnight vacations. It is home to the Puentespinas award-winning and much sought after orchids and tropical plants and boasts of the Amazing Bird Show which DFAT participants will witness and participate in.
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DFAT 2011 Sponsor: Loud Plastics Creation

Loud Plastics Creations by Maej

Loud Plastics Creations by Maej

Loud Plastics Creation by Maej is a social enterprise that invests in garbage. Yup, you read that right. Loud Plastics creates accessories and wearable art using recyclable materials such as soda can rings, plastic bags, and recyclable paper.

Spearheaded by the gorgeous Maej Villanueva, Loud Plastics also goes to communities and organizations to teach women how to use recyclables to make accessories that they can sell.
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