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Plana FORMA Davao Pop-Up

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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.

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People Footwear Available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

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Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

A new footwear brand has been launched in the world market. And through the Primer Group, it is now available in Davao City. Entrepreneurs Damian Van Zyll De Jong and Matt Penner launched People Footwear in Vancouver, Canada. They designed the shoes with the goal of reinvigorating the footwear industry.

People Footwear takes classic timeless styles and gives it vibrant colors and awesome features using modern technology and materials. It has an easy outgoing style with comfort in mind.

People Footwear has taken the cue from past footwear trends. From classic deck shoes, sneakers, and sandals, People has produced updated looks of these timeless classics. For their 2014 Fall/Winter Collection, People produced three styles that are made with modern technology such as 3D printing, no sew technology, and molded Skylite™ foam.

Senna by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Senna by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza


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Basti’s Brew’s 15th Year Anniversary

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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


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Manny Pacquaio Donates 5M to Habitat for Humanity

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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.
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Davao City and Smart Prepaid Welcome 2015 with Torotot Festival

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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.
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Cary Santiago 25th Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

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Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

The brilliant Cary Santiago graced Davao City with his presence and his opulent designs when he opened and presented the Cary Santiago 25th Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall.

Dubbed as the Master of Philippine Couture, Cary Santiago started his fashion career as a child in Cebu. He started drawing dress patterns at only seven years old. At fifteen years old, Cary was already sketching for a local ready-to-wear company. He started his own business when he was 23 years old. He worked for an Arab couture house and rose the ranks as the head designer.

Cary decided to bring his talent home in 2004 when he joined the Philippine Fashion and Design Competition. He won the grand prize and the admiration of many. Cary has since dressed celebrities like Kris Aquino, Charo Santos-Concio, and Dawn Zulueta, socialites Bea Zobel and Amparito Lhuiller,and international stars Katy Perry and Tyra Banks.

Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Cary Santiago at the Launch of his 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

After ten years, Cary was tapped by Mega Magazine to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Coincidentally, Cary Santiago also celebrated his 25th Anniversary in 2014. For his 25th Anniversary collection, Cary found inspiration in Hanoi. All the pieces are inspired by the French Indochine culture.

Cary Santiago’s 25th Anniversary Collection has been on display at Ayala Malls all over the country. During the Abreeza launch of the exhibit on November 5, 2014, Cary was on hand to explain his inspiration, creative process, and the genesis of his delicious designs.

VIPs Opening the Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

VIPs Opening the Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Here are some of the awe-inspiring pieces from the collection displayed at Abreeza Ayala Mall.

Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Cary Santiago 25th Year Anniversary Traveling Exhibit at Abreeza Ayala Mall


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