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.
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) has intensified its People First policy in the midst of the pandemic. They continue to support their associates and the communities they serve. Recently, a Coca-Cola donation of 200 computer units was distributed to their rank-and-file employees.
Alberto Escalera a Delivery Service Representative receives a personal computer (PC) from CCBPI. Photo provided by CCBPI.
CCBPI hopes the computer units will serve as valuable tools for families struggling to facilitate distance learning for their children. Recipient Coca-Cola associates were chosen based on criteria such as employee attendance and performance. The number of their dependents – such as siblings or children – attending virtual classes was also taken into consideration.
Good day, Davaoeño cafephiles! It’s International Coffee Day and we’re celebrating with some of Davao’s new coffee spots. Check out our favorite brews by new Davao coffeehouses. Plus, more of our favorite coffee blends from around Davao.
Our Favorite Davao Coffeehouses
This list is based on the opinion of our team members and some contributions by other Davao Bloggers. So this is definitely going to be biased. But we would very much like to know your opinion so do leave a comment down below if there are more coffeehouses we should give a try.
Stash Coffee Co
First on the list is Stash Coffee Co.
Stash just opened last 2019 and had a promising start as a sleek cafe and bar in one. Popular for its “Instagrammable” interiors, we love it for their no-nonsense coffee blends. It is currently our top Davao Coffeehouse for our hangouts and meetings.
Cafephiles will enjoy the Filter Hand Drip Coffee. Ria loves how the baristas take time to suggest the perfect beans for your hand drip coffee. Ria suggests the Iced Cafe Latte is a great iced coffee option.
Have a sweet tooth? Treat yourself to something delicious. The good news is there are a lot irresistible desserts around Davao. Bakeshops, desserts shops, food entrepreneurs, and home bakers are aplenty. Problem is it can get confusing. So we bring you here our favorites and recommendations so can better choose the best ones to suit your budget and your taste. These may not necessarily be the best Davao Desserts but we can assure you all these are personally picked and endorsed by Davao Bloggers.
Classic Davao Desserts
Let’s start off with two favorites by many who grew up in Davao City.
Butter Roll by Bistro Rosario
Plain and simple. But definitely not boring. We will never get tired of Bistro Rosario’s Butter Roll. This is Miah‘s favorite. And she shares that it is her daughter Miel’s favorite, as well. Miel can even finish off an entire roll on her own. We’re pretty sure Miel is not the only one who can finish this entire roll on their own.
We also love their cakes. We highly recommend their Mango Charlotte Cake and their pretty Ribonette Cake. These are perfect for special occasions. Or to make ordinary days special.
Bistro Rosario is open for dine in and takeout. Contact them at +6382-2217780. Follow them on Facebook at fb.com/bistrorosariodvo.
Cecil’s Bakeshoppe
Another Davao homegrown bakery that we recommend is Cecil’s Bakeshoppe.
EclairMocha Cake
Nep-C of the Pop Blog picks their Eclair as one of her favorites. And we agree. It is the perfect mix of pastry, cream, and chocolate. This is priced at just P35. And it is easy to find. Just drop by any of their branches. More info below.
The Philippine Airlines Mid-Year Special Offer is here. Enjoy low base fares and get the best value to accomplish your important travel. We have here the best rates and more information on the PAL Promo Davao Flights you can book.
PAL Promo Information
The PAL Mid-Year Promo starts today, July 13 and will end on July 19.
PAL Mid-Year Special Offer
Domestic flights will be on sale with a base far for as low as PhP388. This includes Davao to Cebu flights and vice versa. This is a great opportunity to book to visit loved ones or for essential business travel.
International destinations are also available at low base fares, including flights from Manila and from Cebu to international destinations. Book flights to international destinations for as low as USD99.
These are great fares especially now that travel is important to keep in touch with loved ones and to make important travel for work and business.
The PAL promo covers flights from August 1, 2020 until May 31, 2021. Book your PAL Promo Davao flights now and fly next year when it’s the best time to do so.
PAL Promo Davao Prices
You can visit your loved ones or accomplish important business travel to Manila for as low as P588 base fare.
Here are more of the PAL Promo Davao flights available during the sale.
ROUTE
LOWEST BASE FARE
Davao – Manila and vice-versa
PhP588
Davao – Clark and vice-versa
PhP388
Davao – Cebu and vice-versa
PhP388
Davao – Iloilo and vice-versa
PhP388
Davao – Zamboanga and vice-versa
PhP388
Davao – Siargao and vice-versa
PhP588
PAL Domestic Flights to and from Davao
International Routes
There are currently no international flights direct to and from Davao that are on sale. However, with Davao – Manila and and Davao – Cebu flights on sale, it might also be a good time to purchase tickets for international trips.
Base fares for round trip flights from Manila to Hong Kong and to Macau are now available for as low as US$99. Other PAL flights from Manila to Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Bali, and Tokyo are also on sale. Long haul PAL flights from Manila to New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto are on sale, as well.
Round trip flights from Cebu to Nagoya, to Osaka, and to Tokyo are available with a base fare as low as US$289. And even the new Cebu to Los Angeles route is available for a base fare as low as US$599.
Check out this link to know more about the base fares for more information on the PAL Promo Davao flights, other flights, and corresponding fare conditions.
Fly Safe with PAL
Philippine Airlines employs “Fly Safe” protocols that make all travels safer.
PAL Travel Safety Measures
PAL’s safety and health protocols are dubbed as “New Normal, Same Heart.” This progam includes international health and safety protocols and PAL’s signature heartfelt service.
Book PAL Promo Davao Flights Now!
The PAL Mid-Year Promo is from July 13 until July 19, 2020 only but the travel period is from August 1, 2020 up until May 31, 2021. Book now for your leisure and work travel plans. We recommend booking important travels to visit your family and loved ones.
Book your PAL Promo Davao flights and other flights via www.philippineairlines.com or call PAL Reservations at +632-8855-8888 to book. Or visit any PAL ticketing office or any partner travel agents.
We recommend that you book seats through the Philippine Airlines App available on the App Store at this LINK and on Google Play at this LINK.
PAL Mabuhay App
Visit philippineairlines.com and subscribe to their newsletter to be informed about their seat sales and promos. Follow Philippine Airlines on social media for updates: Facebook Page at fb.com/flyPAL, Instagram @flyPAL, and Twitter @flyPAL. Subscribe to the PAL Youtube Channel for more updates at youtube.com/user/flyPALTV.
We are fans of Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. And by we, I mean the entire My Davao City Team, Davao Bloggers, and basically most of the people I know. On this blog alone, we have posted about them several times. We hope you continue to patronize and love them, as we do. Here are some of our Lachi’s favorites which you might want to try.
Why We Love Them
Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp is one of Davao’s most popular food stops. As the name suggests, their business began with their Sans Rival and has now grown into a thriving food business with 3 branches serving crowd favorite savory dishes and decadent yet affordable desserts and pastries.
What makes them stand out is the excellent quality of their food that has not changed over time. Every time you visit Lachi’s you can expect the same masterfully prepared homecooked meals. Nothing fancy. Just good old comfort food that will delight any diner.
And yes, their desserts are to die for. Each one is perfectly balanced. Nothing too sweet. Every component properly prepared.
Our Lachi’s Favorites
Number one in our list of Lachi’s favorites is their Laing.
Lachi’s famous Laing.
Our contributor Athina shares “I was never a fan of laing until I tasted Lachi’s famous laing. As somebody who is not a fan of vegetables, this specialty definitely changed my mind.” Almost everybody who has tried it will agree. Laing is great as a companion to their other savory dishes like the Lechon Kawali and the Pork Ribs. Or you can just eat it on its own with some steamed rice. A bit of warning though, you will definitely consume a lot of rice when you eat laing.
Here is great news for all. Laing bottles their laing and you can bring it home or gift as giveaway or pasalubong.
Bottled Laing
We have been buying their frozen laing in tubs and the bottled one is just as good. Lachi’s bottled Laing is available in both Mild and Spicy varieties. Buy one or more and make sure to satisfy that craving anytime you want. These are available at both their Marfori and Tulip Branches for just P170 a bottle.
Unforgettable Pork Ribs
As mentioned, Lachi’s serves great ribs aptly named “Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs.”
Lahci’s Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs
Our Managing Editor Olivia picks this as her favorite: “Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs is one of my all time favorite when dining at Lachis. It is soft and tasty too! Mapaparequest ka talaga ng extra rice.” And we are sure this is also on the list of a lot of people’s Lachi’s favorites. It sure is on the list of many of our friends.
The meat is tender and falls off the bones. You can just use your spoon and fork to take the juicy and flavorful meat. The taste is a good balance of salty and sweet with a bit of sour all tied together by the great smokey flavor of the grilling process.
You can order this at their Marfori branch as a packed hot meal with rice for only P200.
Asian Spicy Chicken
Another top recommendation to order at Lachi’s is the Asian Spicy Chicken.
Asian Spicy Chicken
I guess it can be said that Lachi’s is masterful in balancing flavors and textures. Their famous Asian Spicy Chicken is proof of that. Juicy on the inside. Crispy on the outside. With a sauce that is all at once spicy, sour, sweet, and salty. Superb. Our correspondent Renz recommends this.
Unfortunately, this dish is not available at Lachi’s right now. But let us keep our fingers crossed that the situation improves for Lachi’s and for everybody.
Pork Binagoongan
And here is a recommendation for all those whose heart belongs to Filipino cuisine.
Pork Binagoongan
Our Editor Ria picks the Pork Binagoongan as one of her current Lachi’s favorites. (Her list changes from time to time.) She loves how perfectly salty it is. Salty enough to demand at least 2 cups of rice but not too salty to be overwhelming. “You can still taste the tender pork even when it is drowned in more than enough bagoong.”
Every year since 2008, our team organizes the Davao Food Appreciation Tour to promote food tourism in the region. We work with local food establishments, brand partners, and bloggers from all around the Philippines to put the spotlight on Davao food, exciting dining options, and delicious treats from Davao City and the rest of the region.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DFAT 2020 will be different. The MyDavaoCity.com Team remains committed to promoting the local food industry. This year’s event will be a social media campaign, rather than an actual tour.
Featured Davao Food
Every Friday and Saturday of July, the My Davao City Team will host a hashtag party. Each day of the virtual food tour will focus on a local food business or theme.
