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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.

Winners of the 6th Mindanao FilmFest

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Bakak by Studio Beta Productions

Bakak by Studio Beta Productions

Davao filmmaker and educator Ronald Gary Bengil Bautista did it again. After taking home most of the trophies during the 5th Mindanao FilmFest, Bautista and his crew at Studio Beta Productions took home 4 trophies at this year’s 6th Mindanao FilmFest. Bautista’s collaboration with his younger brother Leo George Bautista, an action martial arts film entitled Ang Sipyat won Best in Sound.

Meanwhile, Gary Bautista’s Bakak won for him the Best Director Award, the Best Guerilla Film Award, and the Best Film Award. The jury, composed of NCAA’s Teddy Co, columnist and artist Rudolph Alama, and lifestyle columnist and blogger Ria Jose felt that Bakak is a film that is both technically excellent and a good representation of a new direction that Mindanao films will take.
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6th Mindanao Film Fest

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6th Mindano Film Festival

6th Mindano Film Festival

3 Documentaries. 11 Short Films. 10 Guerilla Films.

24 films will be available for viewing for the 6th Mindanao Film Fest, from December 3 – 5, 2010 at Cinema 5 at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.

The documentaries joining the film fest are “The Empowered Filipina” by Kamil Roxas, “Rhose, Where Do Your Dreams Go?” by Nawruz Paguidupon, and “This is my water” by Jeff McGary.

For the Short Films Students’ Category, the following are the MFF entries:

  • “Thy Will be Done” by Kristian Somera
  • “Lumon” by Leo Jeorge Bautista and Mark Nicholas Dapitanon
  • “Tulay” by Zenas Harvey Apal
  • “Kwerdas” by Jon Jose
  • “The Red Balloon“

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The White Christmas Bazaar

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It’s time to indulge and give yourself and your loved ones gifts that are unique and memorable. On its second year, The White Christmas Bazaar promises more gift ideas, holiday looks, and other surprises that will delight shoppers of all ages, styles, and tastes.

Aside from the usual bazaar wares such as pastries, cosmetics, clothes and accessories, there will be items that might be of special interest for you. One booth will be selling pois and conducting free fire dancing tutorials.
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HSBC 135 Run

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Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation Davao 135 Anniversary

HSBC 135 Run

Celebrate with HSBC as they commemorate as their 135th year as the World’s Local Bank in the Philippines. HSBC Davao celebrates this milestone with the HSBC 135 Run for the benefit of the SOS Children’s Village.

The HSBC Run is on November 6, 2010. Assembly is at 5 am at HSBC Davao along Jacinto Extension, Davao City. Entry fee for both 3k and 5k categories is PhP250 for adults. This includes a singlet, a baller band, and light snacks. Kids may also join for a fee of PhP200. This entitles them to a singlet and light snacks.
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Sigwa Screening in Davao

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Cinemalaya Film Sigwa

Sigwa

In commemoration of the Declaration of Martial Law and the First Quarter Storm, Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao (InPeace), Exodus for Justice and Peace (EJP) and Kyabaan Association, Inc (KAI) are hosting the viewing of the Cinemalaya Film Sigwa in Davao City.

The film by Joel Lamangan is about the First Quarter Storm, focusing on six central characters involved with the FQS and how their lives were affected by its events and consequences.

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