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.

6th Mindanao Film Fest Call for Entries

6th Mindanao Film Fest
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The 6th Mindanao Film Fest is now calling for entries. The 6th Mindanao Film Fest is presented by the Mindanao Film and Television Development Foundation, Inc., the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Southspot Entertainment, and the Mebuyan Peace Project, Inc.

Mindanaoan filmmakers and filmmakers with films about Mindanao are invited to submit their entries for exhibition films. Students are also invited to submit their short films and documentaries. And Guerilla Filmmakers have a category, as well.

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List of Halal Certified Food and Products

Halal is a term that pertains to any object of action that is in accordance to the Islamic law. Here in Davao City, food establishments are required by law to serve Halal food, and to prominently post on their premises that they serve Halal food.

The Davao City Council has tasked the Davao City Muslim Ulama Halal Certifying and Monitoring Agency to accredit Davao City food establishments to ensure that they follow the strictest sanitary procedures and to ensure that they are indeed serving Halal certified food.

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