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Bamboo of Davao in Kalokalike Face 2 Grand Finals
Our very own Raymond Alternado, an impersonator of rocker Bamboo Manalac from Bankerohan Davao City, is vying for the "It's Showtime" Ultimate Kalokalike Face 2 title in the grand finals today, September 28, 2013.
CHO & DOH Davao: Ice Bucket Challenge Is Safe
Officials of Davao City Health Office (CHO) and Department of Health (DOH) Region XI confirmed safety of the ice bucket challenge as long as the person is in good health condition. Those with heart problems should not take the challenge because the coldness of the water may cause their blood vessels to constrict and it is fatal for them. The...
Korean film ‘No Breathing’ set for release on Oct. 31, scenes shot in Davao
Fans are anticipating the premiere of the upcoming Korean movie, "No Breathing," and the 15-minute Davao scenes have raised excitement levels. The upcoming Korean film picked our beautiful city as one of their locations for filming. The Philippine Star reports that the South Korean filmmakers and producers have "discovered" Davao when a contingent from the city participated in the Korean...
Funky Bro of Davao Chan Millanes to move on to live playoffs on The Voice PH
The Funky Bro of Davao, Chan Millanes, is moving on to the live shows on ABS-CBN's reality television singing competition The Voice Teens Philippines during the Sunday, July 2, episode. During the Knockout Round, the singers pick a song to sing against another member of their coach's team. Chan sang against Julian Juangco and Felipe De Leon of FamiLea. Singing...
Maguindanao Opens Halal Dressed Chicken Factory
The province of Maguindanao under the administration of Maguindanao Governor Esmael Mangudadatu took a giant leap with the launching of the state-of-the art halal dressed chicken factory. This million-worth facility is an addition to the roster of projects in the province, located at Brgy. Maslabeng, Buluan, Maguindanao. It's a first of its kind in the country, built by local investors backed...
Rody twits Grace on ‘dynasty’: ‘You wouldn’t be where you are if not for your Father’s name’
Do not engage Mayor Rody Duterte in a verbal joust if you are not very well prepared. This is the lesson that neophyte Senator Grace Poe learned today after Duterte swatted her down like a fly following her remarks virtually condemning political dynasties. A report in the news website Rappler written by Davao City-based journalist Edith Z. Caduaya quoted Duterte as...
Tagum City’s Lolo and Lola celebrate 17th Senior Citizens’ Day
A cheering mob of senior citizens packed the Tagum City Trade and Cultural Center Pavilion during the Celebration of the 17th Senior Citizens’ Day last September 25, 2012. This is a part of the National Celebration for the Senior Citizens in the Philippines. With this year’s theme, “Sa Bisang RA 9994, May Dangal, Nagkakaisa, Buhay ay Gumiginhawa.” The City of Tagum...
“Hirna” Launch in Davao City
On December 19, 2017, at Davao city hall, the honorable mayor Sara Duterte graced the launching of the new taxi-hailing app that brings together most taxis in Metro Davao and wows Dabawenyo taxi passengers. The app's name itself is very catchy to the "Millenials", "Hirna" or "Here Na" which literally means "Here Now" to symbolize speed, and convenience. Hirna is...
