Carte Blanche 2017 [Kadayawan Event] | My Davao City

Every year, partyphiles come to Davao for the most awaited music festival in the city. The one that started it all. Unfortunately, we missed it in 2016. The good news is Carte Blanche 2017 is back in time for the Kadayawan Festival.

Launched in 2013, Carte Blanche is the first EDM Music Festival in Mindanao. Year after year, Carte Blanche delivers a party that is much talked about for months. From the lineup to the hyped atmosphere replete with confetti and memorable sidelights, Carte Blanche was the party to go. Even for non-partygoers. After a one year of absence, everybody is ready for another Carte Blache. One last time.

Carte Blanche 2017 Map

On August 19, all roads lead to Lanang Business Park. Party gates will open at 5 pm.

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Kadayawan 2017 Schedule and Map | My Davao City

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We’re almost halfway through 2017 and just around the corner is the King of Festivals, Kadayawan 2017. Already, the City of Government of Davao has held the Launch of Kadayawan 2017.

Once again, Davao City celebrates Kadayawan with a theme relevant to Davaoeños and the current situation in Mindanao: “Stand Tall. United. Resilient.”

Kadayawan 2017 Logo

Kadayawan is a unique festival experience because it is the only major festival in the Philippines that is non-religious in nature. It is a thanksgiving celebration that highlights the harvest of Davao region. More importantly, Kadayawan puts the spotlight on Davao’s indigenous people.
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Uniqlo Davao Launch

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You can never go wrong with basics. And basics are always better when they are of high quality. After all, basics are the foundation upon which every person must build their wardrobe on. Luckily, high quality basic style staples are now easier to find now that Uniqlo Davao is open.

Uniqlo Davao Launch

Japanese brand Uniqlo is popular for its LifeWear pieces. These are high-quality clothing pieces designed with comfort in mind for everyone, everywhere. Uniqlo has all your style must-haves: from everyday basics to athletic wear to seasonal clothing. All made of high quality. And notably, all at wallet-friendly prices.

Now, you can get all your clothing essentials at Uniqlo without leaving Davao City.

Uniqlo Davao Launch

Last May, Uniqlo celelebrated its arrival in Davao and in Mindanao during the Uniqlo Davao Launch Event at SM Lanang Premier. Utsuka Taiko Drummers opened the program with a heart-pounding performance of traditional Japanese music. No doubt, the music added a unique Japanese vibe to the much-awaited event.

Utsuka Taiko Drummers. Photo by Eliza Dayanghirang of http://www.elizadayanghirang.com.

Utsuka Taiko Drummers performing traditional Japanese music.

The program’s highlight is a Japanese sake ceremony. The opening of the barrel and the drinking of sake was led by no less than the Chief Operating Officer of Uniqlo Philippines Katsumi Kubota. He was joined by Uniqlo Area Manager Binnah Kim, Uniqlo SM Lanang Premier Store Manager Rose Velardo, Japanese Consul to Davao Tomoko Dodo, and SM Lanang Premier Operations Manager Therese Manalo.

Uniqlo Philippines CEO Katsumi Kubota at the Uniqlo VIP Event.

Afterwards, Uniqlo at SM Lanang Premier opened their doors to the guests. Uniqlo gave VIPs, bloggers, and media personalities a tour of their SM Lanang Premier store. The spotlight was focused on Uniqlo’s LifeWear and unique clothing technologies. Of course, guests enjoyed a VIP shopping experience ahead of the store’s grand opening.
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Lord of the Ribs Davao | My Davao City

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Another delicious import from the Queen City of the South, Cebu City has landed in Davao to satisfy the taste bud cravings of all Davaoñeos. Lord of the Ribs Davao is now open to tease our tongues and fill our tummies.

Lord of the Ribs Davao (LotR) is located between two other restaurants that you can easily spot along Loyola Street in Obrero. The interior looks simple, but the interiors are definitely comfy with a homey ambiance. The entire place can accommodate up to 30 diners.

Lord of the Ribs Davao

Lord of the Ribs Davao has a mouth-watering selection of dishes in huge servings. The restaurant gives you great value for your money with every dish that you order.

Rack of Ribs by LotR

Lord of the Ribs’s hero dish is the lip-smacking Rack of Ribs. Obviously.

Rack of Ribs with Curry Rice and White Sauce (P270) by Lord of the Ribs Davao

Rack of Ribs by Lord of the Ribs

At only P270, it may sound pricey. One serving includes their 500 grams of their signature ribs with barbeque sauce, curry or java rice, and a side of white sauce. So you get a lot of yummy bites with your P270. One serving is good for one to two diners.
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New Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverages: Banana Split and Coffee Pudding

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From a classic cup of hot coffee to iconic Frappucinos Blended Beverages and even hot and cold tea, Starbucks offers the drinks whatever caffeine kick your taste buds desire. And this time, your favorite desserts are the latest Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverages. Banana Split and Coffee Pudding are the new Frappuccino Blended Beverages by Starbucks.

Yes, it is time for Starbucks to delight us once again with unique beverage drinks, new featured coffee blends, interesting food offerings, and cute new designs of Starbucks Cards.

New Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverages

This season, Starbucks brings the spotlight to dessert favorites in the new Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverages.

NewNew Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Banana Split Mocha Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Banana Split Mocha

Starbucks Banana Split Mocha Frappuccino

Summer is over but our tropical climate is perfect for a serving of banana split all year round. And Starbucks has made this dessert even more delectable as a Frappuccino Blended Beverage. The Starbucks Banana Split Mocha Frappuccino Blended Beverage is the answer to every ice cream lover’s craving. Starbucks’s signature Mocha Frappuccino is blended with banana puree. This layered on top of fluffy strawberry whipped cream and then topped with regular whipped cream, a rich chocolate drizzle and crunchy waffle cone pieces. All the flavors and textures that you want and love in a banana split is carefully blended to create the perfect Starbucks Frappuccino to bring you back to a summer state of mind. And the crunchy waffle cone pieces give it that extra oomph to give you the sensation of eating your favorite ice cream concoction.

For hardcore coffee lovers, there’s nothing better than coffee in four different forms all in one cup.

New Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Irish Cream Coffee Pudding

Starbucks Irish Cream Coffee Pudding Frappuccino

The Starbucks Irish Cream Coffee Pudding Frappuccino Blended Beverage has a coffee pudding base infused with Irish Cream Flavor. This is drenched in signature Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino. All topped with Fluffy espresso Whipped cream and sprinkled with finely ground espresso powder. Coffee over coffee over coffee over coffee.
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Bagoong Club Davao

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Bagoong Club is finally in Davao! They have converted an old family house into a cozy chow place showcasing Bagoong and Filipino Cuisine.

Bagoong Club serves mouth-watering Filipino dishes. Most menu items are flavored with “bagoong” or shrimp paste. Obviously. Some dishes are traditional Filipino dishes. A few ones are unique regional dishes. But majority of the menu items are familiar Filipino dishes prepared and served with a unique twist. From appetizers to desserts, there is something interesting to try.

Every meal starts with a complimentary serving of singkamas (jicama) sticks and a sampling of their two bagoong varieties: spicy and sweet.

Bagoong Club Appetizers: Mangga’t Bagoong and Chicharon Bulaklak

Bagoong Club Appetizers

The complimentary singkamas and bagoong is not enough for any bagoong lover. It’s just the beginning. Order their Mangga’t Bagoong with your choice of their trademark bagoongs: Regular, Sweet, or Spicy. One serving costs only P120. And it is sure to satisfy your bagoong craving. Other appetizers to try are the Chicharon Bulaklak (Deep Fried Pork Intestines) and the Calamares.

Manggat Bagoong (Green Mangoes with Shrimp Paste) by Bagoong Club Davao

Manggat Bagoong by Bagoong Club

Chicharon Bulaklak (Deep Fried Pork Intestines) by Bagoong Club

Chicharon Bulaklak by Bagoong Club

You can opt to start your meal with the Crispy Salad or a Steamed Vegetable Platter if you want something more healthy and wholesome.

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