Gaisano Grand Citygate Kids Fair for a Cause

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?

Gaisano Grand Kids Fair RIce Promo — 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.

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ResToeRun, Delsey, and BratPack 11.11 Sale

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It’s almost 11.11! It’s the Philippines biggest sale day. Our favorite brands and stores are having their biggest sale promotions. Online and even in store. Check out the BratPack, The Travel Club and ResToeRun 11.11 Sale details.

ResToeRun 11.11 Sale

Grab new kicks at the ResToeRun 11.11 Sale. Popular shoe store ResToeRun sells various popular shoe and footwear brands, most of which are for people with an active lifestyle.

Tretorn, Dr Martens, Aetrex, and FitFlop are some of the brands available at ResToeRun.

This 11.11, selected brands and products will be on sale. If you buy 1 pair, you get 11% off. And if you buy 2 or more pairs, you get to enjoy 22% off!

Visit the ResToeRun Store at Abreeza Ayala Mall to shop and enjoy discounts.

Or buy online via the Lazada Flagship Stores of the brands to enjoy their 11.11 discounts:

Fitflop Flagship Store at this LINK
Tretorn Flagship Store at this LINK

Delsey Sale at The Travel Club

Also on sale are selected Delsey luggages and travel accessories. Buy Delsey at The Travel Club and enjoy 11% off if you buy one item. And like the ResToeRun 11.11 Sale, buying 2 or more items will entitle you to a 22% discount.

The Travel Club is also located at Abreeza.

You can also avail of Delsey’s 11.11 discounts via their Lazada Flagship Store at this link.

Herschel, Jansport, and The NorthFace Sale at BratPack

And yes, our favorite backpack brands are also on sale this 11.11. Herschel, Jansport, and The NorthFace will be on sale at BratPack.

North Face 11.11 Sale at BratPack — Jansport

All three brands and other selected products at BratPack will have the same promo. Buy 1 to get an 11% discount. Buy 2 or more to enjoy a 22% discount.

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Taiwan Expo 2019 in Davao

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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.

Bubble Tea Business Mix Conference in Davao

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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Event Details

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.

Taiwan Expo Everyday Excellence Red Poster

See and experience Taiwan Excellence this November.

Taiwan Excellence previously visited Davao to present of the Davao International Marathon. During the event, they held a mini-expo of their top TE brands and products.

Taiwan Expo Exhibitors

Among the featured brands are:

Acer Philippines
ASUS Philippines
ANNIE’S WAY INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology Inc.
Medimaging Integrated Solution Inc.
Xing Tai Guang Co., Ltd.
Cal-Comp Technology (Philippines), Inc.
Plustek Inc.
Dyaco international INC.
Zyxel Communication Corp
Kymco Philippines Inc.
Transcend Information Inc.
Energy Management Systems Co., Ltd.
Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokuyo Biotech Co., Ltd.

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.

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.

Follow us on social media for more information and updates about Davao events. Our Facebook Page is at http://www.facebook.com/MyDavaoCity. We are @MyDavaoCity on Instagram and @MyDavaoCity on Twitter.

Time

november 8 (Friday) - 9 (Saturday)

Location

SMX Convention Center

SM Lanang Premier

Organizer

TaiTra

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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.

Our Top Picks for Best Nachos in Davao

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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.

Best Nachos in Davao: Off the Menu of Lachis

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

Casual Dining, Cafe

727 F. Torres Street, Davao City, Davao Region 8000

+6382-2822828

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Price Range

PhP100.00 - PhP550.00

Batu House

Casual Dining

9 Circumferential Road, Davao City, Davao Region 8000

+63822249323, +639466386700

Social Accounts

Price Range

PhP100.00 - PhP300.00

Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp

Casual Dining

Ruby Street, Davao City, Davao Occidental DAVAO CITY 8000

+639169841183

Social Accounts

Price Range

PhP100.00 - PhP550.00

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.

Follow us on social media for more great deals and interesting finds around Davao. Our Facebook Page is at http://www.facebook.com/MyDavaoCity. We are @MyDavaoCity on Instagram.

Davao Halloween Events 2019

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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.

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.

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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.

SM Davao Monstacular
SM Lanang Premier Spooktacular
Abreeza Shriektober

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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Sukidesu Davao Introduces New Menu Items

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Love Japanese food but do not want to spend too much on it? You must try Sukidesu Davao. They serve popular Japanese cuisine dishes at affordable prices. Last August, Sukidesu Modern Japanese Cusine celebrated Kadayawan by introducing 3 new dishes that are filling yet budget-friendly.

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New on the Menu: Spicy Ramen

First off, here’s something for those of you who love hot and spicy dishes.

One of our favorite noodle dishes in the city is Ajitama Ramen by Sukidesu Davao. It is tasty and costs only PhP99. The best ramen you can get for less than a hundred pesos. They also serve Chasu Ramen, Black Ramen, and Miso Ramen.

And now, they add Spicy Ramen to satisfy the cravings of those who want their ramen hot and spicy. Their Spicy Ramen has a rich flavorful broth and firm noodles. It is topped with pork, mushrooms, seaweed, and a delicate ajitama.

What makes it different is their super thick, super spicy sauce doused right on top of the pork chasu. And it is sprinkled with even more pepper. This ramen should come with a warning. It is definitely not for those with weak tastebuds. Sukidesu’s Spicy Ramen is definitely deliciously spicy. A bowl is priced at only PhP109.

Katsu Curry Bowls by Sukidesu Davao

But wait. There is more to satisfy your spice cravings. So much more.

If you like spice but ramen is not your thing, Sukidesu has three new Katsu Curry dishes for you to try. Each one is a steaming bowl of rice topped with meat, carrots, and potatoes. And all doused with rich, tasty, and savory curry sauce.

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