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Taiwan Expo 2019 in Davao

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.

Taiwan Expo 2019 in Davao
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.

These and more

Taiwan Expo 2019 Side Events

During the event, there will also be several talks and seminars for entrepreneurs and professionals.

Side events include a seminar on Technical Solutions from Taiwan, a Bubble Tea Business Mix, and a Taiwan Healthcare Seminar.

Taiwan Expo Davao Page

Know more about the Taiwan Expo and its side events:

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08novAll Day09FeaturedTaiwan Expo(All Day) SMX Convention Center

08nov1:30 pm3:30 pmBubble Tea Business Mix1:30 pm - 3:30 pm SMX Convention Center

08nov1:30 pmTaiwan Technical Solutions Seminar1:30 pm SMX Convention Center

08nov2:00 pm5:00 pmTaiwan Healthcare Seminar2:00 pm - 5:00 pm SMX Convention Center

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My Davao City is an official digital media partner of Taiwan Expo 2019. So expect more updates and coverage on this site soon.

Visit our Davao Events Calendar to know other events happening in Davao.

Know more about these brands and the Taiwan Excellence at taiwanexcellence.org/ph. Like their Facebook Page at fb.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph for more updates.

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Our Top Picks for Best Nachos in Davao

It’s NACHOS DAY! To celebrate this day, we have prepared for you a list of the Best Nachos to try in Davao.

There is no popular authentic Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant here in Davao. (If there is any you know of, let us know. Leave a comment down below.) But we do have a handful of restaurants and bars that offer nacho dishes. Given that most of these restaurants do not really make their own nacho chips. So we are recommending the best nacho dishes based on the quality of chips they use. We also love these dishes because of the toppings, dips, and sauces they are served with. The ratio of chips to everything else also matters. And yes, consistency of quality. And presentation.

Best Nachos in Davao List

Nachos by Batu Cafe

We love Batu Cafe‘s Nachos. The chips are served without any toppings but with three sauces on the side.

It’s like you can make your own perfect nacho. Our Editor Ria of KusinaMaria.com loves putting a bit of Chili con Carne and some Cheese Sauce on her nacho. Sometimes a chip with just the Tomato Onion Salsa is a great way to cut through the richness of the Cheese Sauce. There is a sauce for everyone.

You can also have the option to order more chips or more sauce.

These chips are our favorite to snack on while hanging out. Be it during the daytime or while drinking at night. Batu Cafe is open from 10 am to 1 pm so you can have these from morning to midnight.

Cheesy Nachos by Cafe Demitasse

Planning a meeting or want to work outside of your home? Go to Cafe Demitasse and order their Cheesy Nachos.

We love ordering this during meetings, hangouts, and basically just about any time we are at Cafe Demitasse.

Nachos. Beef. Cabbage and onions. Fresh tomatoes. Cheese sauce. Shredded Cheese. This is the perfect nachos platter to share. Or not? Eat it alone. We won’t judge you.

And you can ask them to remove the onions (as suggested by Ria, who is not a fan of raw onions) or any component you like. Or you can just have it one the side. We suggest asking for the cheese sauce served separately to avoid sogging. But hey, if you are going to eat this fast, no need to do that.

This goes great with Cafe Demitasse’s Iced Tea or beer. Yes, they serve beer.

Off the Menu by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp.

And here’s something we love but unfortunately can’t share yet.

Lachi‘s does not serve this to the public so we apologize. And the star of this dish is Tomato Salsa. Tasty and tangy with a great balance of sour, salty, and sweet this Tomato Salsa is a must-try.

They served this to us during our events and special occasions. And we have been asking to have this on their menu. Or maybe Lachi‘s could be convinced to sell the salsa in bottles. Who knows, they might after we post about it. Repeatedly. Persistence pays off. We hope.

Where to Find the Best Nachos in Davao

So there you go, our top suggestions for the Best Nachos in the city. Here is where you can find them.

Cafe Demitasse
727 F. Torres Street, Davao City, Davao Region 8000
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PhP100.00 - PhP550.00
Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp
Ruby Street, Davao City, Davao Occidental DAVAO CITY 8000
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PhP100.00 - PhP550.00
Batu House
9 Circumferential Road, Davao City, Davao Region 8000
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PhP100.00 - PhP300.00

All three and more of Davao’s food and dining spots are on our Davao Dining Directory.

Do you agree with our list? Or maybe you have a few suggestions of your own? Let us know. Leave a comment below.

Happy Nachos Day! Share a plate with your friends today. Or enjoy a platter all on your own. You deserve it.

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Davao Halloween Events

Davao Halloween Events 2019

BOO! It’s October. And it’s time for Halloween! Events for kids and adults are happening around the city starting this weekend up until October 31. Here are all the Davao Halloween Events 2019 happening.

Davao Halloween Weekend

The weekend is here and so are Halloween Events. RBG at Park Inn Davao kicks off the celebration with their Halloween Monster Bash.

On Sunday, October 27, more Halloween Events are happening around the city.

In the morning, Waterfront Insular Hotel will host brunch at 10 am at the Grand Agila Ballroom. The Halloween fun continues with trick or treat and other games and activities for the kids until the afternoon.

Gaisano Grand Citygate’s Spookyriffic Halloween activities will begin in the morning and will run the entire day.

Meanwhile, NCCC Mall Buhangin’s faBOOLous Halloween will start at 3 pm.

Ngilngig Asian Film Festival

Halloween in Davao is never complete without our own homegrown film festival: the Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival. It opened on October 25 and will run until October 29.

From what used to be a horror-genre festival, Ngilngig Festival has expanded its scope to become the first fantastic film festival of its kind in Southeast Asia, extending the reach to other neighboring countries’ “ngilngig” and fantastic films that are significant with our own ways of telling stories to promote and preserve our myths, traditions, history and culture into cinematic form.

From https://ngilngig.net/about/

Festival films and other featured films will be screened at the Cinematheque Davao.

Ngilngig Film Festival 2019
Ngilngig Film Festival 2019

The festival will highlight short films in competition by Filipino and Asian filmmakers. It also features Full-Length Asian Films. Ngilngig will also screen films by Filipino Filmmakers. Bamboo Dogs by Khavn and Markado (The Moon Devourer) by Joe Bacus will be screened on Sunday, October 27. MedusAe (New Cut) by Pam Miras will have a Special Screening on Monday, October 28.

Related Post: Ngilngig Film Festival 2019

The Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival will also screen two Pinoy Classics: Magic Temple on Sunday, October 27 and Pantayin sa Sindak si Barbara on Monday, October 28.

Finally, A Short History of a Few Bad Things by Keith Deligero will close the festival on Tuesday, October 29. Closing Day will also feature a Ngilngig Showcase and an Experimental Shorts Exhibition.

Mall Events

Davao Halloween festivities will continue in malls around the city on October 30 and 31.

Take your pick. SM City Davao‘s Monstacular Halloween, SM Lanang Premier‘s Spooktacular Halloween, and Abreeza‘s Skriektober featuring The Lost Arcade are all happening on October 30 and 31.

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Gaisano Grand Mom and Baby Convention

Gaisano Grand Mom and Baby Convention

Hello, Davao Moms! Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall is celebrating you and your little one. From August 2 to 4, 2019 have fun and bring home prizes at the Gaisano Grand Mom and Baby Convention.

Gaisano Grand Mom and Baby Convention
Gaisano Grand Buhangin Mom and Baby Convention

Prizes, freebies, and special promos await you and your tot.

Event Highlights

Enjoy Buy 1 Take 1 Promos and get big savings when you shop your favorites at the Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall. Plus, a chance to win instant prizes. Join games and the raffle for countless chances to take home prizes. Plus, freebies and sampligs for all.

On August 2, be at the Citygate Atrium at 2 pm for a special Meet and Greet with Ms Maureen Wroblewitz.

Mom and Baby Convention Freebies

Want to get an extra 1 kg of rice? Bring a Mom and Baby Convention Flyer and enjoy a buy 1 take 1 deal on Mega Value Rice. This is available for the first 100 shoppers per day from August 2 until 4 only. So be early.

You can also get the chance to win a dozen eggs. The First 100 Smart Shopper Card Holders to buy at least P250 of participating products get a free dozen. 1 dozen per card holder per day only.

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Davao Wedding Expo

Kasal.com Kasalan at Kotilyon 2019 | Davao Wedding Expo

Celebrating a special occasion soon or planning one in the next few years? Plan wisely. Get to know the biggest and best wedding and event suppliers in Davao. Bring along your team to the 9th Kasalan at Kotilyon happening this weekend at Abreeza Ayala Mall. Kasal.com is hosting a Davao Wedding Expo from July 27 to 28, 2019.

Davao Wedding Expo

This Davao Wedding Expo centers around the theme “Passport to Love” and it promises to be the biggest in Davao. Over 50 Davao event suppliers are set to showcase their products and services. Instagrammable booths with gorgeous and quirky inspirations for the event of your dreams will be at the event. Plus, discounts and the best packages for bethrothed couples and soon to be debutantes. All in just one place.

Kasalan at Kotilyon 2019 will open to the public on 11 am on Saturday, July 27.

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Father’s Day at RBG Park Inn Davao

Happy Father’s Day! Spend the weekend with your Dad and the family at Park Inn by Radisson Davao. RBG Park Inn Davao has prepared a sumptuous feast for the entire family to enjoy.

Father's Day Specials at RBG Park Inn Davao
Father’s Day Specials at RBG Park Inn Davao

Father’s Day Platters

Order one of three cowboy-themed meals by RBG. For dads who love red meat, order the All Meat Platter.

The All Meat Platter by RBG contains a generous helping of grilled beef, roast pork belly, and juicy chicken barbeque. Definitely a treat for carnivores. Order this for only PhP1,799.

If your dad loves seafood, get him a Seafood Platter to enjoy.

This awesome platter has grilled squid stuffed stuffed with spices and aromatics, shrimps, and a slab of tuna belly. A healthier but savory platter best consumed with lots of rice. This is priced at only PhP1,999.

But why choose when you can have the best of both worlds?

Enjoy both meat and seafood in one satisfying meal. The Surf n’ Turf Platter has squid and tuna belly alongside beef and chicken. Yum! This is sure to satisfy all members of the family. Especially your dad. Great deal for only PhP2,199!

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