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Valentine?s @ Picobello
2008-02-09 09:25:00 Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! Make it as romantic as it can be — that’s your job. And make it as gastronomically memorable for you and your date — that’s what Picobello Ristorante Italiano is here for. At Picobello, located at the 5th floor of Gaisano South Citimall, you and your date can ... More About: Valentine , Italian cuisine
Damosa Gateway
2008-02-01 11:08:00 Davao City’s newest entertainment center, Damosa Gateway , has come into its own after only about a year in existence. It is being managed by one of the city’s most established property developers, Damosa Land, which also put up Davao’s first information technology business center beside the Gateway. What used to be a dusty, lonely part of ...
Talecraft competition in Davao
2008-01-06 11:55:00 Last May 2007 I wrote about Talecraft, an amazing new kind of card game that was invented by my cousin, Ria Lu, who’s unfortunately based in Manila. But she’s in town now and has officially brought the game to Davao ! On 12 January 2008, there will be a Talecraft Competition at Spazzio, 3/F Gaisano Mall of ...
My Brother?s Kitchen
2007-12-22 13:16:00 I had a very satisfying dinner with three very good friends at a private restaurant last week. Couple Mandy and Maej invited Alex and me to My Brother ’s Kitchen , owned and operated by Richie Ferazzini. It’s located in the Ferazzini compound in Bajada. However, it’s not really open to the public, and that’s why I’m ... More About: Restaurants , My Brother
Rainy Monday
2007-12-10 09:06:00 Grrrr!!! I was supposed to go to NCCC Mall this afternoon and show off my red WordPress t-shirt, but the rain decided to show me off. And it’s so rare for me to even think of going to NCCC — I go to Victoria Plaza most times (because Basti’s Brew is there). Monday s are depressing enough. Well, ... More About: Stuff
Not your usual night-out
2007-12-09 14:14:00 Last Friday and Saturday, Andrew, Ria, Migs and I took Aileen (who’s more and more loving it in Davao) out for rounds in the city. Friday, we attended Christopher Cubos’ “I.T. party” at Fwendz Diner. That was part of Chris’s efforts in reviving the Silicon Gulf initiative. There were I.T. professionals present, and plenty of students, ... More About: Night
Ang Dabawenyo got blogged!
2007-11-30 09:17:00 As a blogger, no matter how long you’ve been blogging, it’s always a rush knowing you get more and more readers as you go along. And it’s particularly inspiring when someone actually appreciates your blog. This I-love-Davao blog of mine just got blogged! Sinag of sinagshine.blogspot.com chose Ang Dabawenyo in her entry in the ongoing ...
Christmas 2007 off to an early start
2007-11-24 14:07:00 It’s not officially Christmas season yet, but in the Philippines it already is. It’s not even December yet, but malls, restaurants, shops, etc. have started adorning their places with Christmas decor. Such is the Filipino Christmas spirit. And it’s no different in Davao. Take a look at Victoria Plaza. Their Christmas tree — which has become ... More About: Society , Start , Early
Christmas gift ideas
2007-11-22 17:09:00 The Christmas season is again nearly upon us. For those who are no longer at the receiving end but are in fact at the giving end of Christmas gifts, it’s a yearly struggle to think of that adorable gift for family, friends and colleagues. A friend of mine, Aloysius, has a great set of gift ideas ... More About: Ideas , Gift Ideas , Stuff , Gift
Davao Delicious
2007-11-22 08:00:00 As some of my readers might already know, I’ve created a new blog for my food escapades: Davao Delicious . From now on, that’s now where I will write about eating, cuisine, restaurants, coffee shops, what have you…. It’s my newest blog, and probably not my last. It wasn’t planned, though, this baby blog. You ... More About: Blogging
Kalimudan
2007-11-21 10:40:00 There’s an ongoing event in Davao, called Kalimudan. It showcases the region’s traditional cultures: the Bagobo, Manobo, Kagan, and others. I know that Davao has many local tribes (more politically-correctly referred to as “cultural minorities” — but I personally don’t like this term at all), but I didn’t know that there are in fact more! The ...
Advocacy blog: ?In Defense of our Safety?
2007-11-20 21:53:00 Recently, a reader left a comment on one of my posts regarding the importance of blogging as a means of getting a message across. Curious, I clicked on her name’s link, and it brought me to an advocacy blog called In Defense of our Safety . The way I see it, the blog is (1) an ... More About: Blogging , Blog , Advocacy
Blogging about Davao in Japanese
2007-11-13 07:24:00 I’m so happy to announce that — finally! — I’ve gotten around to completing my Japanese -language WordPress blog: ????? (ManMaru Kükan or “Maru’s Space ”). I’ve had my maruo.blogspot.com blog forever (and it’s actually doing very well, SEO-wise), but I’d always wanted to port it to WordPress — I just never had that push I needed ... More About: Blogging , Davao
Remembering the departed
2007-11-01 20:40:00 Undas. Kalag-kalag. Day of the Dead. Technically — according to the Catholic Church — 1 November is actually All Saints’ Day; it’s the day after that’s supposed to be the day for remembering our departed relatives. But in traditional practice (one might even say it’s now part of our culture), millions of Filipinos troop to ... More About: Society , The Departed , Traditions , Departed , Remembering
Post-MBS1 expectations
2007-10-29 11:23:00 The 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit was satisfyingly successful. We could’ve gotten more participants from more areas of Mindanao, but for a first-time effort for a unique event, I was happy with the turnout. The important thing is, my colleagues and I have gotten the ball rolling. I’m counting on the viral nature of blogs: each ... More About: Blogging , Post , Stuff , Expectations
Karon na ang MBS1!
2007-10-27 02:00:00 Ang Dabawenyo is busy today at the… 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit
Fwendz Diner - reprise
2007-10-20 12:22:00 I’m happy to see that my friend Tope Cubos and his wife Fritzie seem to be running a pretty sound operation in Fwendz Diner. Already they’re getting quite a few regular patrons — last night I overheard someone say that, at last, he had found a new hangout. This isn’t surprising either. For one, the food ... More About: Reprise
Impediment to the city?s progress
2007-10-16 07:53:00 It’s been more than 6 months since Bankerohan Bridge (Gov. Generoso I) fell to ruin… yet today there’s not even a single pile driven to the ground for the new bridge. It’s as if the national government has no plans at all of restoring this vital infrastructure. The Department of Public Works & Highways-Region 11 laments ... More About: City , Progress , Dime
Ang Dabawenyo sa MBS1
2007-10-08 14:01:00 It’s just three weeks to go before the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit, and I’m really excited about it! This is a first-of-its-kind event down South, and I’m proud that I’m part of the team that’s organizing it. If you’d like to be part of this unique event on 27 October 2007, go ahead and register to ... More About: Events
Alias Bar & Shahzad Resto
2007-10-05 10:14:00 Food is a tricky business — if you don’t get the right formula, chances are your restaurant or café or bistro will close shop. That’s probably why many businessmen who venture into the food & beverages industry stick with what’s proven. In Davao that would be barbecue joints or Chinese restaurants. Or if there’s ample ... More About: Restaurants , Alias , Shah
OT: Online casino portal
2007-10-04 17:37:00 For those of you who are into online poker, blackjack, roulette and other popular online casino games, it might be a good idea for you to check out this Web portal first: Online Casino Bluebook. It’s a resource site that shows a list of the top 10 online casinos, among other things. More About: Reviews , Portal , Online casino
My 100th post!
2007-10-04 16:47:00 Cheers to my AngDabawenyo.com blog! This is my 100th post, so some friends and I toasted this humble milestone with a few beers. Fellow blogger Maej Villanueva, entertainer extraordinaire Ahbet Padilla, new friend and chef Jenny Tan, and fellow student of Nihongo Peter Labor kept me company that night. We were with a couple hundred Dabawenyos ... More About: Events , Post , Oktoberfest
The Cellar @ Swiss Deli
2007-09-28 08:21:00 Swiss Deli , that chic European restaurant in Lanang, has recently completed renovations and now features extended dining space in a new wing. The al fresco area is also now much cooler, even during hot afternoons. Most importantly, Signor Romano Venuti has added a charming wine cellar at the basement of the new wing. Last Wednesday night saw ... More About: Restaurants , Bars , Swiss
Filipino fare @ Pinutos
2007-09-10 14:18:00 It’s always a delight to discover little places with great food. And that was my experience when I went to Pinutos for after-drinks dining with friends. The place is al fresco, decorated simply — far from the look and feel of expensive restaurants, but comfortable enough. The food, though, now that’s what you’d go to Pinutos ... More About: Reviews , Restaurants , Filipino , Fare
Davao ? cornucopia of fruits
2007-09-03 13:44:00 Durian, mangosteen, marang, lanzones, rambutan, pineapple, watermelon, pomelo, papaya, atis, and more durian! The streets of Davao are awash with a variety of tropical fruits in season. Just walk around and you won’t miss it! From August to October each year, Dabawenyos are blessed with an abundance of fruits, you wouldn’t believe it! Just stroll ... More About: Fruits
Air travel portal and then some
2007-08-31 13:19:00 If you travel by air a lot — and especially if you’re always on the lookout for the most inexpensive airline fares — cheapoair is the most recommended Web portal for you. While other similar online services feature the usual flights search engine, cheapoair’s powerful “Search cheapest flights” engine provides a complete interface for booking your ... More About: Tours , Travel , Air Travel , Portal , Some
Name the park contest
2007-08-31 12:10:00 The old PTA Park , as everyone in Davao should’ve noticed by now, has undergone a major renovation, and is due to be completed in December this year. It’s so named because of its having been the grounds used by the Parents and Teachers Association of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde High School way back when. If I’m ... More About: Contest
Defend the Filipina honor
2007-08-30 13:42:00 Not that I’m naïve, but it was a shock when I saw what results come out on Google when you do an image search for “Filipina ”. I’ve been encouraging my friends to join Janette Toral’s “Filipina” Writing Project, and one of them showed me the current Google image search results. To put it very lightly, ... More About: Internet , Blogging , Honor
A blissful body
2007-08-30 00:20:00 While that overnight stay at Hof Gorei last weekend provided a welcome respite for me, the succeeding few days brought some of the stress back right away. Deadlines and hours in front of the computer left my back and neck screaming for release. So off to Body Bliss. I could’ve gone to my usual and reliable massage ... More About: Spas
Fwendz Diner
More articles from this author:2007-08-29 11:20:00 Do you go for no-frills dining but expect gastronomic treats? Try Fwendz Diner and see just how much you’ll enjoy their food. It’s at the new arcade, Metro Avenue, at the back of the Gaisano Mall of Davao. Fwendz Diner is a simple enough place, no nonsense and unapologetically inexpensive. Imagine: baby back ribs for Php99! ... More About: Wend 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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