Avoid the hassle and stress of traveling to and from your date venue this Valentine’s season. Avail of the Dusitd2 Valentine’s Promo and have a restful holiday.
Do not miss the chance to rest and relax. Unwind. Swim. Dine. And enjoy a night at one of Davao’s most luxurious hotels.
Enjoy a DusitD2 Valentines Getaway
Book a premium rooms and enjoy a Dusitd2 Valentine’s to remember.
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast for two and a bottle of win. Plus, you get a special Valentine’s gift and discounts. Enjoy these and more when you book and stay from February 1 to February 29. Their room rates start at PhP6,000++ for De Luxe Rooms.
Dusitd2 has various amenities and F&B outlets that are sure to make your romantice getaway even better.
They have a gym if you want to still be on track for your fitness goals. And of course, do not miss out on their picturesque pool. Swim or wade, whatever you prefer. If you are bringing along your kids for the getaway, they will enjoy an afternoon in the pool.
Dine and Drink
If you do not enjoy spending time at the gym or at the pool, spend the afternoon at the Siam Lounge at the Lobby.
Do not have a partner? Why not enjoy the getaway with your girl friends.
So who else has the Tala LSS but always ends up singing “Linamnam Ulam” instead? Jollibee delivers in bringing together two phenomenal hits with their new Jollibee Burger Steak Jingle sang by Sarah Geronimo.
Anne Curtis has certainly made the Linamnam Ulam jingle an earworm that nobody can shake off. And now she is back and she is joined by the Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo.
Shopping season is here. It is time to shop for your noche buena food, gifts, holiday, OOTDs and more. And all Davao malls are ready to welcome you even beyond their usual operation hours. Here is your guide to the Davao Mall Hours for the 2019 Holiday Season.
Abreeza Ayala Mall
Abreeza celebrates the season with their Paint the Town Red Sale. Mall hours will be extended from December 9 to 15. Enjoy discounts and promos at Abreeza until 10 pm during the sale.
Get those important home essentials with up to 70% off at the True Value Christmas Sale. This exciting sale event will be at the Abreeza Atrium from December 6 -
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Get those important home essentials with up to 70% off at the True Value Christmas Sale. This exciting sale event will be at the Abreeza Atrium from December 6 – 8.
For more information, visit the Abreeza Page on Facebook for more information: fb.com/AbreezaMall.
Check out the Davao Events Page for more bazaars and other Christmas events around the city.
It's the season to shop. Abreeza will have extended mall hours for one week from December 9 to 15. The mall and all stores will be open until 10
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It’s the season to shop. Abreeza will have extended mall hours for one week from December 9 to 15. The mall and all stores will be open until 10 pm during the week. Selected items will be discounted up to 70% off.
For more information, visit the Abreeza Page on Facebook for more information: fb.com/AbreezaMall.
Check out the Davao Events Page for more bazaars and other Christmas events around the city.
Enjoy savings and special deals on two straight nights of midnight madness only at the Gaisano Mall of Davao Christmas Dash.
For more information, visit the event page at this
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Enjoy savings and special deals on two straight nights of midnight madness only at the Gaisano Mall of Davao Christmas Dash.
For more information, visit the event page at this link.
Kalsada Bazaar celebrates the season along with NCCC Mall Victoria Plaza with a bazaar entitled Christmas Town. It will feature crafts, food, and more sold by local entrepreneurs. It will
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Kalsada Bazaar celebrates the season along with NCCC Mall Victoria Plaza with a bazaar entitled Christmas Town. It will feature crafts, food, and more sold by local entrepreneurs. It will be open on December 7 and 8 from 10 am until 11 pm.
Our favorites Southwing Cafeteria and Teasay Avenue will be at the bazaar.
Salted Egg Chicken Wings
Barbeque Chicken Wings
We highly recommend the Salted Egg Chicken Wings. To be honest, we love all of Southwing’s flavors. Plus, of course Teasay’s Milk Teas.
Check out the Christmas Town Event Page at this link. Follow Davao Kalsada on Facebook to know more about their events: fb.com/davaokalsada/.
Check out the Davao Events Page for more bazaars and other Christmas events around the city.
Like the SM City Davao Page on Facebook for more updates: fb.com/SMCityDavao/.
SM Supermarkets
To accommodate those who are doing their grocery shopping for the busy holiday season, SM Supermarket at SM City Davao will open even earlier than the malls.
SM City Davao Supermarket Hours Christmas 2019
December 1 – 12: 8 am – 10 pm
December 13 – 23: 7 am – 12 mn
Christmas Eve, December 24 (Tuesday): 7 am – 8 pm
December 25 – 30: 10 am – 9 pm
December 26 – 30 : 7 am – 12 mn
New Year’s Eve, December 31 (Tuesday): 7 am – 8 pm
This week, all roads lead to Azuela Cove because the Big Bad Wolf is back in Davao. It is a great week for family and friends to get together and shop together. And of course, to eat. Great thing there are several dining destinations at the cove. We have prepared our Azuela Food Recommendations to guide you.
Breakfast at Nord’s Bread Hub
Starting the day early? Have a cup of coffee and some bread at Nord’s Bread Hub.
Lemon Brioche
We highly recommend the Lemon Brioche.
To be honest we love evertyhing here. So if you are up for a hearty breakfast, check out their sandwiches and their meals.
Grilled Monte Cristo Golbi Gogi Crispy Samgyeupsal
If you are dining with a large group, order the Nord’s Sampler. Among their savoury offerings, our favorites are the Crispy Samgyeupsal and the Chicken Pastel.
Pizza and More at Union Market
Love pizza? We do!
Pancetta and Arugula, Margherita, Aglio y Gamberini, and Pork Belly and Egg Pizzas by Union Market
Whether it’s Pizza Friday (like today) or not… it’s always a good idea to have some. Order one or two and share it with friends. We highly recommend the Quattro Formaggio and the Pancetta and Arugula by Union Market.
There’s also a Yellow Cab Pizza at Azuela Cove. And a Classio Mobile Wood Fired Oven Outlet at the Azuela Food Bazaar. So if it’s pizza you want, there are several choices in the area.
Filipino Merienda at Cafe Laguna
In the afternoon, unwind and have a chika session over Ginger Tea and Filipino sweets.
EspasolFilipino Tea SetSalabatTuronBibingkaPuto with Adobo Flakes
Cafe Laguna has a must-try Filipino High Tea Set. It includes spread of espasol, adobo in puto bun, turon, and bibingka plus, salabat (ginger tea). All for only PhP430. This afternoon merienda is definitely one of our top Azuela Cove food recommendations.
They also offer other Filipino rice cakes and other specialties that will make your palate happy and your tummy full. And of course, various Filipino appetizers, main dishes, drinks, and more.
Desserts by Dulce Vida
If you are craving for cake, indulge at Dulce Vida.
Ube Frozen BrazoQuezo de Bola Cheesecake
They serve a variety of cakes and pastries. Their Frozen Brazo de Mercedes are best-sellers. We also recommend their Quezo de Bola Cheesecake. Decadent and rich.
Azuela Cove Food Bazaar
And if you want to try new and exciting dishes and drinks from Davao foodtrepreneurs, visit the Azuela Cove Food Bazaar.
Azuela Food Bazaar
We highly recommend our favorite chicken wings by Southwing. Lemon Pepper and Sweet and Spicy are their best-sellers. And they have a new offering, Salted Egg Wings. We love it. You will, too.
And they are sharing a booth with Teasay. Our Editor Ria (kusinamaria.com) loves the Hokkaido Milk Tea. It’s just PhP90 for 2 cups.
We also recommend pizzas by Classio and crispy fried food by Samantha’s Kitchen.
More Azuela Food Spots
Other food spots in the area include Yellow Cab Pizza, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and Bless Oniikiri Japanese Restaurant.
So yes, there are so many food choices at Azuela. And whatever you are craving for, there is surely something that will satisfy you and your tummy.
Now is the best time to visit Azuela and try our recommendations. The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Davao 2019 is currently at the Azuela Tent and will close on December 2.
Big Bad Wolf Davao 2019Enderun TentAzuela Cove, Lanang
Do not miss this chance to grab books and more at discounted prices. And yes, have an excuse to do a food trip at Azuela Cove, as well.
Go Cashless at Azuela Cove
To make your Azuela Cove food trip and BBW shopping experience hassle-free, we recommend going cashless.
We have tried paying with our PayMaya Visa Debit Card at Nord’s Bread Hub, Union Market, and at Cafe Laguna. And there were no extra charges at all.
And if you #ScantoPay at the Big Bad Wolf, you also get rewarded.
BBW cashiers accept QR payments through the PayMaya app. Shoppers can get cashback for a minimum spend of P1,000 when you Scan to Pay with PayMaya QR. Get up to 100% cashback every time you pay using PayMaya for your purchases. Plus, get another P250 cashback can be rewarded to your account if you spend an accumulated purchase amount of P5,000.
HAPPY EATING! Do not forget to share with us your Azuela Cove faves and recommendations.
Find out more about PayMaya’s amazing offers and deals by visiting www.paymaya.com/deals or following @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Hello, Davao shoppers! Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall is celebrating the holidays early. This weekend, bring the family to shop, play games, and enjoy for a good cause at the Gaisano Grand Kids Fair for a Cause.
You get to save a lot because “Everyday is a Savings Day” at Gaisano Grand. Plus, your kid and other kids get to benefit. So it’s a great weekend for all.
Gaisano Grand Kids Fair for a Cause Weekend
The sale event gets even more exciting from November 29 to December 1 with the Kids Fair for a Cause.
Enjoy Buy 1 Take 1 Promos and get big savings when you shop at Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall. You and yours kids also get the chance to win instant prizes by joining their games and raffle.
Of course there will also be freebies and samplings open to all.
Kids Dance Showdown
There will also be a special Kids Dance Showdown with the Grand Prize amounting to PhP15,000 in cash and gift certificates. The Grand Winner will take home PhP7,500 in cash and PhP7,500 worth of Gift Certificates.
Meanwhile, 1st Runner-Up will get PhP5,000 in cash plus PhP5,000 worth of Gaisano Grand Gift Certificates. Finally, the 2nd Runner-up will get PhP2,500 in cash and PhP2,5000 worth of Gift Certificates.
Freebies
Want to bring home an extra 1 kg of rice and other freebies?
1KG Rice Promo
The first 100 shoppers with a minimum purchase of P250 automatically get 1 kilo of Rice. Promo is available from 10 am to 11 am. That’s huge savings for you and your family.
The first 100 Smart Shoppers Card holders with a minimum purchase of 250 pesos of any participating promos will get 1 dozen eggs free. Promo is limited to one time redemption per day per card holder only.
Smart Shoppers Card Holders can also get 25 kilos of rice for a minimum purchase of P20,000.00 of any participating products. Promo is limited for first 10 customers per day for the event period only.
Taiwan Excellence is coming back to Davao. This time, they will showcase world class brands at the much-awaited Taiwan Expo. This is the first of its kind in Davao and in Mindanao. Taiwan Expo 2019 will feature the best products made by noted Taiwan brands. It will be held at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier from November 8 to 9.
About Taiwan Excellence
Taiwan Excellence visited Davao earlier this year to host the Davao International Marathon. During the event, they held a mini-expo of their top TE brands and products. And they teased the Taiwan Expo, as well.
See and experience Taiwan brands with certified high quality.
And here it is. Taiwan Excellence (TE) comes back to showcase the best of Taiwan brands and products. TE reviews and recognises outstanding Taiwanese products. They award products by Taiwan brand that exhibit “Innovative Value.”
TE judges products for outstanding performance in four major aspects. First, products are judged on Research and Development. Another criteria is Design. TE also judges the products Quality. And finally, Marketing.
Taiwan Expo Exhibitors
During the Davao International Marathon, Taiwan Excellence brought and showcased Taiwan products.
This time around, more Taiwanese brands and products will be on display at the Taiwan Expo 2019. Traders and distributors will get to talk to brand representatives. Consumers are also welcome to see, try, and experience the best brands and products from Taiwan.
Featured TE brands include popular computer hardware brands Asus and Acer. Tech brands Dyaco, Kymco, Tokuyo Biotech, Cal-Caompl, Zyxel, and Transcend will also be present.
Skincare brand Annie’s Way Jelly Masks will also be at the expo.
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Taiwan Expo 2019 Side Events
During the event, there will also be several talks and seminars for entrepreneurs and professionals.
World class brands will be showcased at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion during the Taiwan Expo in Davao. The event will highlight superior quality products
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World class brands will be showcased at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion during the Taiwan Expo in Davao. The event will highlight superior quality products made by topnotch Taiwan brands. Taiwan Expo will be held at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier from November 8 to 9, 2019.
Taiwan Excellence is an award and a symbol. The organization reviews and recognises all Taiwanese products. They grant awards to products of excellent quality. Taiwan Excellence judges and awards brands and products for outstanding performance in four aspects: Research and Development, Design, Quality, and finally, Marketing.
See and experience Taiwan Excellence this November.
See and experience Taiwan Excellence Products at Taiwan Expo.
My Davao City is an official digital media partner of Taiwan Expo 2019. So expect more updates and coverage on this site soon. We will also showcase and tell you more about TE brands and products soon.
Interested in building or improving your own Bubble Tea Business? Learn from suppliers, experts, and entrepreneurs from Taiwan. Join the Bubble Tea Business Mix Event at the SMX Convention Center.
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Interested in building or improving your own Bubble Tea Business? Learn from suppliers, experts, and entrepreneurs from Taiwan. Join the Bubble Tea Business Mix Event at the SMX Convention Center.
The Bubble Tea Business Mix event is a side event of Taiwan Expo.
Taiwan Excellence will hold a Taiwan Technical Solutions Seminar. Entitled "Transform Cities with Technological Solutions from Taiwan," the seminar is targeted at LGUs, urban planners, contractors, and other development stakeholders.
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Taiwan Excellence will hold a Taiwan Technical Solutions Seminar. Entitled “Transform Cities with Technological Solutions from Taiwan,” the seminar is targeted at LGUs, urban planners, contractors, and other development stakeholders.
The Seminar will feature Cal-Comp, plustek, GEOSAT, and Kymco.
The Technical Solutions Seminar is a side event of Taiwan Expo.
Know more about Taiwan Healthcare products and services at the Taiwan Expo. Join the Taiwan Healthcare Seminar.
The Seminar will feature Medical Services by the Chang Gung Medical Foundation and the
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Know more about Taiwan Healthcare products and services at the Taiwan Expo. Join the Taiwan Healthcare Seminar.
The Seminar will feature Medical Services by the Chang Gung Medical Foundation and the Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital.
It will also highlight Smart Healthcare from Taiwan. Specifically, the following:
Lite-Med and New Developments to ESWL;
Minimal Invasive Surgery Biomaterials; and
Diabetes Management with Telehealth.
Other topics include Taiwan New Southbound Policy and One on One Trade Meetings.
The Taiwan Healthcare Seminar is a side event of Taiwan Expo.
