Category Archives: Events

Chocolates from the SM City Davao Chocolate Festival

Davao Chocolate Festival at SM City Davao

Leave a reply

Davao is home to some of the best cacao beans in the world. For years now, chocolate produced from Davao cacao has been one of the most sought after chocolate in the world. From high end, high quality expensive chocolates to mass produced candy bars, Davao has been supplying the world with fine chocolates.

It is fitting that SM City Davao organized the first ever Davao Chocolate Festival. From September 12 to 14, 2014, chocolate lovers were delighted with chocolates, free samplings, a chocolate dessert making competition, and even more chocolates at the SM City Davao Annex Event Center.

Coco Dolce Chocolate Bars at the SM City Davao Chocolate Festival 2014

Coco Dolce Chocolate Bars at the SM City Davao Chocolate Festival 2014

Local chocolate producers and chocolatiers offered their best chocolate bars, callets, baking chocolates, bonbons, pralines, and other chocolate products. Some of the exhibitors were Kablon Farms, Theo and Philo, Malagos Chocolates, Cacao de Davao, The Chocolate Bean, Cacao de Davao, and Coco Dolce.

Malagos Chocolate Products at the SM City Davao Chocolate Festival

Malagos Chocolate Products at the SM City Davao Chocolate Festival

Continue reading →

Plana FORMA Davao Pop-Up

Leave a reply
Plana Forma Davao Pop-Up

Plana Forma Davao Pop-Up

“55 minutes is all it takes for a sexier you.” The Plana FORMA Davao Pop-Up is coming back to our city with this promise.

Plana Forma has pioneered a unique brand of workout that combines dance, sports training, pilates, and yoga. With this method they are considered as the celebrities’ workout of choice.

Plana Forma has formulated the perfect marriage of their signature Plana Forma Workout with with yoga called Forma Asana. It is composed of two classes. The beginners class that focuses on leg strength and core stability. The second class also focuses on core stability with emphasis on opening the front of the body. Forma Asana is less intense that the regular Plana Forma classes so it’s recommended for those who haven’t tried Plana Forma and yoga yet.

Regular yoga practitioners can also benefit from Forma Asana can help strengthen the core by introducing the integration of Forma exercises along with the yoga poses. It can also deepen chest and hip openers.

Check out this feature:


Continue reading →

Basti’s Brew’s 15th Year Anniversary

1 Reply
Pizzas by Basti's Brew: Chicken Pesto, Spicy Gambas, and Spanish Sardines

Pizzas by Basti’s Brew: Chicken Pesto, Spicy Gambas, and Spanish Sardines

One of Davao’s pioneering homegrown coffeeshops has celebrated another milestone. Basti’s Brew celebrated their 15th Year Anniversary on October 10, 2014. Owners Randall Ong and Vanessa Ong celebrated the occasion with a lunch with Davao Bloggers. For Basti’s Brew’s 15th Year Anniversary, they re-introduced and highlighted all the best-selling dishes that has made them popular over the years.

In the midst stiff competition and the influx of international chains, Basti’s Brew has remained as one of the go-to coffeeshops in Davao City. This is primarily due to three reasons: good coffee, delicious comfort food for snacks and meals, and a cozy ambiance.

Check out some of their best-sellers.

Carroza by Basti's Brew

Carroza by Basti’s Brew

Pastas by Basti's Brew: Tuna Pesto and Creamy Pesto Linguine

Pastas by Basti’s Brew: Tuna Pesto and Creamy Pesto Linguine


Continue reading →

Yosi Samra Davao Launch at the Abreeza Fashion Forum

1 Reply
Yosi Samra Foldable Ballet Flats

Yosi Samra Foldable Ballet Flats on the feet of Davao Bloggers

Were you ever tempted to take off your heels in the middle of a formal affair or while partying in the club? I’m sure most girls have had that experience. This is exactly the scenario for which Yosi Samra designed and sold his now popular Yosi Samra Samara Foldable Ballet Flats.

Foldable Samara Ballet Flats in Nude Snakeskin and in Teal from the Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Foldable Samara Ballet Flats in Nude Snakeskin and in Teal from the Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Yosi Samra has a line of foldable ballet flats in a variety of colors, materials, and designs. Any girl is sure to find the perfect pair (or pairs) that will fit her outfit and the occasion. The shoes can be folded and can fit a small bag to bring as back up shoes while in a formal event or partying in a club.

The shoes are durable and stylish that you can wear it day and night. It has gone beyond the purpose it was designed for. Yosa Samra has versatile shoes for busy women, perfect for work, for play, for partying, and even for chillaxing.

Emcee Resci Rizada and YS Brand Manager Rina Malamug at the December 2014 Abreeza Fashion Forum Yosi Samra Davao Launch

Emcee Resci Rizada and YS Brand Manager Rina Malamug at the December 2014 Abreeza Fashion Forum Yosi Samra Davao Launch

Yosi Samra launched in Davao City via the Abreeza Fashion Forum held on December 4, 2014. During the launch, Yosi Samra Philippines Brand Manager Rina Malamug and Fashion Group Head of Green Tree, Inc Johanna Chua were present to introduce Yosi Samra and its 2014 Holiday Collection.
Continue reading →

Manny Pacquaio Donates 5M to Habitat for Humanity

Leave a reply
Manny Pacquaio Donates 5M to Habitat for Humanity Philippines

Manny Pacquaio Donates 5M to Habitat for Humanity Philippines

Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquaio, better known as “People’s Champ” has strengthened his commitment as Ambassador and Spokesperson of Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP). To start 2015, he turned over a 5 Million Peso donation to the organization. On hand to receive his donation are HFHP Capital Campaign Cabinet Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala, HFHP CEO & Managing Director Charlie Ayco, and Chairman of the HFHP National Board of Trustees Architect Bong Recio.

Rep Pacquaio renewed his commitment to Habitat by signing a new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on January 2, 2015. Through the MoA, Pacquaio commits to support Habitat’s “WeBuild” Campaign. It also outlines Pacquaio’s donation and that it will be used to partially fund 195 houses for families of fisherfolk and sari-sari store vendors in Glan, Sarangani.
Continue reading →

Davao City and Smart Prepaid Welcome 2015 with Torotot Festival

Leave a reply
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte lead the countdown to 2015 at the Torotot Festival show co-presented by Smart Prepaid

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte lead the countdown to 2015 at the Torotot Festival show co-presented by Smart Prepaid

Davao City is known for our pieces of landmark legislation that are groundbreaking and always fully enforced. Including the ban on fireworks and firecrackers. Thanks to Ordinance 060-02, Series of 2002 Davao City has been celebrating New Year and other occasions without injuries and pollution due to firecrackers and fireworks.

New Year in Davao City, however, has never been quiet or boring. In lieu of firecrackers, Davao City has been celebrating New Year with the Davao City Torotot Festival. And this 2015, Smart Prepaid brought their “Live All Out” celebration to the festival.

This year’s Torotot Festival started with a parade of locals donned in colorful Torotot-inspired costumes. Locals also showed off their artistry via a Most Creative Torotot Compeition. An ingenious torotot with an intricate durian wood carving was awarded as the Most Creative Torotot.

In the afternoon, the New Year countdown program started with a grand hiphop dance battle. Representatives from Davao City’s barangays showed off their moves and Sta. Ana Move Struck bested them all.

Joining the fun, Smart Prepaid gave their loyal and new subscribers exciting prizes and fun games at their activity booths.
Continue reading →