2-day Mindanao Transportation Cooperatives Congress held in Davao City

Mindanao Transportation Cooperative Congress

March 20-21, 2019

SMX Convention Center, Davao City

In the government’s quest to expedite the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program, the Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC) under the Department of Transportation is spearheading a 2-day Mindanao Transportation Cooperatives Congress on March 20-21, 2019 at SMX Convention Center here in Davao City. The congress which revolves around the theme, 'Road to modernization, innovating transport for a livable community' is a response to the urgent call of President Rodrigo Duterte to accelerate the modernization of our public transportation system.

The congress was attended by Mr. Arthur Tugade, DOTr Secretary represented by his Asisstant Secretary for Communications, Ms. Hope Libiran, Mr. Eugene Pabualan, Executive Director of Office of Transportation Cooperatives, Mr. Martin Delgra III, Chairman of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Mr. Edgar Galvante, Assistant Secretary of Land Transportation Office and Mr. Medel Afalla, OIC of the Office of the Chairman of the Office of Transportation Cooperatives.

Engkanto Craft Beers now in Davao City

Engkanto Craft Beer variants available in Davao.

Double IPA, Lager and Pale Ale

Hello, Titas of Davao!

I recently had a chance to join the intimate Davao launch of Philippines’ most progressive craft beer, Engkanto.

If you’re a pure-blooded Filipino the word Engkanto runs familiar in our culture as it is a famous term we use to call supernatural beings that have the power to enchant people. The peculiarity of this Filipino folkloric element becomes the inspiration of the product name and its nocturnal moth logo.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao hosts Feel Good Fun Run

Park Inn by Radisson Davao held its 6th Anniversary Fun Run event dubbed as  “Feel Good in Every Run” last March 03, 2019. 

Sunday morning was started early with eager runners that were joined in by local residents, in-house guests of the hotel, corporate clients, friends from the media, participants from different running groups and pet owners in the city. The runners had an energizing morning run and a fun vibe as they run about in their respective categories. Our furry pet runners joined the event together with their owners added a friendly atmosphere to the race. 

How To Manage A Long Distance Relationship

Situations can sometimes mean that those we fall in love with don’t live in the same town, state, or even country as well do. There is a choice to be made; either break up, one of you moves closer to the other, or have a long distance relationship. 

Breaking up is usually not an option; you love one another so why would you want to do that? Moving close can sometimes be the next step, but if you have work commitments, school, or family that need you, this might not be possible right away. Therefore, if you want to stay together, you will need to enter into a long distance relationship. Here are some ways that it can be managed successfully. 

Davao Dining: Marco Polo Davao introduces signature dishes

Davao online and media friends during the launch of 

Marco Polo Davao's signature dishes.

Mindanao’s premier hotel, Marco Polo Davao introduces signature dishes that will redefine your culinary experience in three of their stellar restaurants - Café Marco, Polo Bistro and Lotus Court.

“We are delighted to unveil Marco Polo Davao’s signature dishes for our three restaurants as we continue to be a destination for culinary adventure,” said Executive Chef Alex Destriza.

“On the count of THREE” Unilever products at Shopee will drop prices this March 1-3

Hello there, ladies! 

It's my birthday month and I'm broke, hahaha! 

Blame it to airlines dropping fares, malls here gone wild offering rock bottom prices and “On the count of THREE” Unilever products on Shopee will offer up to 70% off from March 1 to 3. I can’t help it, the itch to login and cart out is just too strong to resist. 

If you’re a Shopee devout and an avid user of Unilever products like me, it’s your perfect chance to shop for Unilever products during Shopee 3.3 Mega Shopping Day from March 1 to 3, 2019. 

Unilever superbrands like Surf, Breeze, Tresemme, Pond’s, Dove and many more offers up to 70% discount. That’s way too cool to ignore, right?

How A Personal Injury Can Affect Your Work

Incidents or accidents happen all the time and can seriously impact your work and life. It’s important to be aware of the following knowledge in case you find yourself in a sticky situation that you need to manage and get through.

It’s a wise idea always to report what occurred in detail and have this information documented for your records. Learn more about how a personal injury can affect your work and what steps you can take to better protect yourself in the future. Always remember that you have options and will want to take the time to explore all of them so you can hopefully turn an unfortunate circumstance around and heal quickly.

GCash Fund Transfer for Free to over 30 Banks Nationwide

Hello there everyone!

Anyone of you here goes to banks to pay for your loans, transfer money to another bank or do bank to bank transaction? I bet the process of traveling, queuing to finish your bank transaction eats your day up and nags you to bits.

Well, I’m a long-time prey to this process too and just glad there is now an easy solution to this setback.

Yours truly had the honor to join the GCash Fund Transfer forum here in Davao City on Friday.

“The key component why we are here as a company is to drive for financial institution addressing the unbank and talking to the underserved that we could offer services. And while we are a financial technology company we are not here to compete with banks but rather consider ourselves as a value-added partner for your banking services.” Said Reyner Villasenor, GCash VP & Group Head for Corporate Communications Group.

MARKS & SPENCER LOWERS PRICES IN THE PHILIPPINES

New season, new prices. ‘New prices you’ll love’ another good reason to love M&S

Marks & Spencer has announced that is has lowered prices in the Philippines by an average of 18% across Womenswear, Menswear and Lingerie. In particular, Womenswear prices were lowered by an average of 28%! 

The ‘New prices you’ll love’ campaign was recently kicked off, when Filipino customers will be able to purchase Marks & Spencer’s quality products at new prices from all Marks & Spencer stores in the Philippines.

Examples of new price points include: Tshirts from P695, jeans from PP1550, dresses from P1550 , knitwear from P1750 and handbags from P1550.

Super Seat Fest: Cebu Pacific launches biggest Seat Sale this March 2019

Davao Digital Influencers at  #CebSuperSeatFest launch in Marco Polo Davao

(📷 Emjay Llerena)

Hello there! 

Cebu Pacific, the country’s most preferred airline will roll out the biggest seat sale in airline history called the Super Seat Fest this March 2019.

Cebu Pacific Air corporate communications director, Charo Logarta-Lagamon and Apollo Santos of SELRAHCO joined the Davao online and print media for the launch at Marco Polo Davao.

The seat sale will run for the whole month of March with 1 million seats and hotel deals up for grabs. The sale will cover over 60 local and international destinations where Cebu Pacific operates.

If you have travel plans and waiting for an airline seat sale to happen then this is your most awaited moment.