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AYOKO ng PLASTIC! - An Earth Day Blog

2018-04-22T23:24:00.001+08:00

It's Earth Day! 🌏

Shout out to Mother Nature for putting up with us all these years! 🌱(Caveat: long caption but please take time to read 👇)

We are not unaware that the ONLY planet we live in is now in a bad shape. Let's allow Earth to heal. One small step to allay the damage is to refuse single-use plastic. I know, PLASTIC has been around for as long as we can remember and it has made life more convenient; but sadly at the cost of the planet. Here are some small things we can do that can create BIG IMPACT if we do them together:

1. Bring own shopping bag (trust me this is life changing)
2. Bring own water container (can anyone tell me where I can buy a shoulder strap for water jug please?)
3. Avoid throwing plastic anywhere. If you can't see a garbage bin nearby, keep that wrapper in your pocket til you can dispose it properly.
4. Have those tumblers from your favorite coffee shops? Use them when you order next time and you may get discounts.
5. Refuse single-use plastic straws and stirrers
6. If it's inevitable to use straws (sensitive teeth like me 😣, or just to enjoy those sweet milk tea pearls); switch to glass, bamboo, or steel straws that's handy and low maintenance (Thanks Kira and Jojan for my reusable straws 😘💓)

That's it folks! Oh, I recently attended a seminar by JCI Duwaling about making Eco Bricks (from plastics), will share more about that with you soon on the blog 😊

P.S. Sadly, I don't know yet how to avoid plastic people in our lives 😅✌🌽

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WONO Watchout: The Off Price Show 2017 Comes Back to Davao!

2017-08-29T04:25:00.004+08:00

Sale! Sale! Sale!

Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!

Davao is in for a treat as The Off Price Show,
Philippines' largest roving outlet sale
stops over this long weekend, September 1 to 3, 2017.

With loads of brands to choose from at up to 80% off,
not only am I excited to update my wardrobe for my "uniforms"
but I hope to start hauling for the upcoming gift giving on Christmas,
3 months from now.

The Off Price Show (TOPS) 2017 official poster

Now on its 5th year, I surely wouldn't miss it for the world!
Here are some snaps of how our DBS fam shopped away last year!

photo by DiyosaLife

Click on the link down below and save up the offer for a
FREE ENTRANCE
at the show! Don't say I didn't tell yah!

I know you couldn't sleep a wink out of excitement! Woot! Woot!

Don't forget to tag me on your social and use

#OffPriceShowDavao
#DBSxOffPrice
#OffPriceDavao

so that I'll know how much you've enjoyed your shopping!

Of course I'll share with you my #TOPS2017 experience and my haul! hehe

What's shopping without food?

Who wants to munch right off shopping? Me! Yey!

Call up Diane to be an exhibitor at the Food Park

Calling all cuties aspiring to be models, sign up for a chance to win great prizes!

Follow the OFF PRICE SHOW on

fb.com/OFFPRICEph

ig.com/the_offprice_show

Come join in the shopping!

WONO Watchout: ASUS Launches Zenfone 4 Series

2017-08-27T23:30:00.004+08:00

We love photo. I mean, don't we all? For every best photo wonderfully plastered on our social networking sites comes a hundred, or even a thousand more memento on our phones. Don't tell me you aint guilty? We all love to perfectly encapsulate bygone events into beautiful photographs. And as professional DSLRs or even mirrorless cams becoming a hassle to carry in our daily hustle, we can't get away with using our smartphone to capture these memories. I've been looking for a new selfie phone, let's see what we have here. hehe

With the fast-paced advancement in technology, the neck and neck competition among smart phone companies bring the engineers in the drawing board to cater to the demands of the market.

Asus stayed mum for their greatest news yet until they finally shared with us what's in store for everyone. Powerful cam and extended battery life? Sounds good? Yup, so good.

Loved taking wefies with my DBS fam With Zenfone 4's wide angle front cam, no one gets cropped out of the frame!

Tried out each one of the phones from ASUS Zenfone 4 Series

At the heat of the Davao's Kadayawan Celebration last Saturday, August 19, 2017, ASUS had a simultaneous unboxing of the newest Zenfone 4 Series making everyone at the event, zen fan or not, cock-a-hoop in excitement.

Asus invited the Davao Bloggers Society, influencers and the media and other friends from Zentalk PH to witness the much-awaited reveal. Everyone join in the fun with mini-games....

Everyone had loads of fun in the mini-games while waiting for the unveiling

Everyone had loads of fun in the mini-games while waiting for the unveiling

Everyone had loads of fun in the mini-games while waiting for the unveiling

............and announcement of winners of the Zenfone photowalk contest at the Kaondayawan 2 days prior.

congrats Maki of PinoyMovieBlog

Too sweet for photo hehe Congrats Mr & Mrs A

Congrats Davao Geek Hub

The Biggest Winner, congrats Dugom Pinoy! Yey for new Zenfone 4

It was yet another day for #DBStheBEST as all the prizes at stake were bagged by our fam. Yey! Congrats guys! Super photos taken by talented bloggers and of course, the powerful specs of the members of the Zenfone 4 series.

photo by Asus

There wasn't any dark cloud that day (iykwim) as ASUS also showed several heart-warming commercial films starred by The Goblin himself, Gong Yoo. It was also revealed that Bea Alonzo is thenewest brand ambassador in the Philippines for ASUS phones.

Asus' latest brand ambassador Ms Bea Alonzo

No other than ASUS' top guns themselves unveiled the specs at the much awaited tell-all of the event. The reveal of the prices of the Zenfone 4 Max, Zenfone 4, Zenfone 4 Pro, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro gave everyone more reasons to celebrate the wonderful selfie/wefie camera with prices that don't cost an arm and a leg. Truly, the selfie king, Asus Zenfone is back. Top notch technology without the top dollar price.

Drum roll please! Allow me to let you into the specs and prices of these exciting phones! I bet these will make you grin from ear-to-ear and reach for that phone to pre-order! Choose the best match Asus Zenfone 4 Series Selfie King for you!

Zenfone 4

Zenfone 4 photo by Asus

Internal Storage 64 MB

MicroSD card supports up to 2TB

Google Drive 100 GB free space 1 year

5.5-inch display

OS: Android™ N with new ASUS ZenUI 4.0

Memory: LPDDR4 4GB / 6GB RAM

Rear Cam: 12MP Main Cam/ 8MP Wide Angle Cam

Front Cam: 8 MP

Dual Sim

Battery: 3300mAh (non-removable)

Video Recording

4K UHD (3840 by 2160) 30 frame per second video recording | 1080p FHD video recording at 60 fps | Slow Motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps | Electronic image stabilization for shake-free videos | Take still photo while recording video120˚ wide angle video

Colors: Moonlight White, Midnight Black, Mint Green
Comes with: Clear Case, JBL Speakers, ZenPower Slim
Price: P 28, 995.00
Best for: still photos and video recording
More info on Zenfone 4

Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro

Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro in Rouge Red (photo by Asus)

2X brighter low light F1.8 Sony flagship IMX362 selfie camera

120° wide view dual selfie cameras

World's leading 4K selfie video

24MP DuoPixel camera

Preinstalled Selfie Master App

PixelMaster 4.0 16MP Rear Camera

Colors: Rouge Red, Sunlight Gold, Deepsea Black
Comes with: Clear Case and Exclusive Gong Yoo poster
Price: P 18, 995.00
Best for: Taking low light selfie, vivid captures of selfie/wefie
More info on Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro

Zenfone Selfie

Zenfone 4 Selfie in Sunlight Gold (photo by Asus)

a.ka. Asus SelfieMaster

20MP Softlight dual selfie cameras

120° wide-angle camera

16MP PDAF cameras rear camera

ASUS SelfieMaster - Photo

Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Rose Pink
Comes with: Clear Case and Exclusive Gong Yoo poster
Price: P 13, 995.00
Best for: selfies and livestream
More info on Zenfone 4 Selfie

Zenfone 4 Max

photo by Asus

a.k.a successor of ASUS Battery King

120° wide-angle camera

5000mAh high-capacity battery

Power bank mode - 2X faster reverse charging

46 days battery life

Colors: Deepsea Black, Rose Pink, Sunlight Gold
Comes with: Clear Case and OTG dongle
Price: P 9, 995.00
Best for: those with active and adventurous lifestyle
More info on Zenfone 4 Max

No words yet regarding the Zenfone 4 Pro but it will retail for P 39,995.00 but I'm sure it's got monsteriffic specs that will make it all worth it! Plus you will also get a Clear Case, JBL Speakers and Zen Power Slim (powerbank)!

Thank you for having us ASUS and WE LOVE PHOTO <3

DBS, Zentalk fans, ASUS PH crew

ASUS Zenfone 4 Series will be available by September. But if you're like me who can't sit still and wait for next month, you may simply click on the link below to pre-order:

I want to pre-order Zenfone 4!

Zenfone 4 and where to buy them hehehe Make sure to buy only from ASUS accredited stores. Yey!

Zenfone 4 Series stores in the Philippines

Don't forget to follow them on social to get only the freshest from Asus! Yey!

ASUS Website

ASUS Philippines FB Page

ASUS Twitter

ASUS PH Instagram

Why I blog - A Restrospect

2017-07-21T07:18:00.000+08:00

At 5, Nanay had to buy me another pad of paper each week coz I'd scribble on the red and blue lines while pretending to listen attentively to my kindergarten teacher.

At 6, I wrote "Jodivie S. Malnegro Grade I - Lanzones" in cursive and it became such a milestone, I expected a Best in Writing ribbon on Recognition Day. Nope. Nadah. No tadah.

At 8, I never got tired of writing "I want to be an astronaut because..." Who didn't wish to be an astronaut?!?

At 11, I wrote stories and poems at the blank back pages of my older brother's Radtech Workbook. It was probably about monsters or friends or family. We made a bonfire to the gods to rid of mosquitoes and yes, the stories and poetries became sacrificial objects.

At 14, I wrote an essay for my classmate's oratorical contest. Props to her. She did an amazing job. My teacher then let me join the story telling contest with some bedtime story off of a fairytale book. Of course, I lost. I placed third, losing gracefully to a talented freshman.

At 17, I wrote miles long "testimonials" on my friends' wall. What did we call it in friendster? I started writing on friendster "note". Gaaahhhd. What did we call it even? College life. Teenage angst. I got through that "emo-goth-punk" stage too minus the eyeliner.

At 18, my friends uploaded photos on photobucket, flicker and multiply. I didn't have a camera phone, so my multiply account was full of "journal entries". A relative told me she had read about my post about quitting nursing school and she begged me to finish my last year. Oh, so... people actually read them.

Confrontation has never been my cup of tea so everytime I had an outpour of emotion, I'd write it down on my journal. Using pen and paper got too tiring and I became lazier day by day. I typed my emotions on my brother's laptop. I continued keeping an online journal through tumblr and multiply til multiply had to close around the time fb took over.

At 19, I started Blogger/ Blogspot. For many years, I wrote random stuff that I sometimes shared with my friends on my other social media sites. I prolly have a hundred drafts of haphazard conversations with Wowo. Wowo is me. Conversations with myself. Soliloquy. Monologues. Hence, Wonologues.

At 23, I tried to blog about stuff I personally would love to share with others. Sort of talking to a friend minus my socially gawky self. I had a dream of someday publishing a book that could influence the world. Ha! Big girl with an even bigger dream. I chuckled just thinking about it.

The years in between have been the dawn of social media. Everyone has got their own niche - beauty, tech, travel, food and bric-a-bracs. I took a hiatus. I was caught in between excuses of "writer's block", lack of sensible and "influential" content to share and all sorts of "my dog ate my homework" alibis.

At 27, I joined Davao Bloggers Society. I hope they didn't notice my social awkwardness. I smiled here and there. I lurked in our group chats. For a little over a year now, I skimmed through my fellow bloggers pages. I am still in awe to be surrounded with bloggers who have true talents in writing, some really excellent in photography, marketing, etc. We compliment and complement each other. (Though I'm not sure if I brought any to the table).

At 28, It's only been a little over a year since I joined DBS but it got me to at least help me get past my social awkwardness. I know I'm still all over the place and my blog is still a hodgepodge of ideas (or lack thereof). While I still have many more things to sort out, I'm pretty sure I've got a team to support me. #DBStheBEST Ayeee hihi (wink)

Verdon Parc: A Perfect Blend of Modern and Laidback

2017-06-01T18:34:00.002+08:00

A perfect blend of modern conveniences and Davao's laidback vibe.

In a flourishing city where congestion and noise are becoming a daily occurence, wouldn't it be best to find a place where you can relish serenity, marvel at the wonders of nature, and soend quality time with your family and friends?

Imagine yourself having coffee, chatting with friends, or simply having "me time" while gazing at the awe-inspiring view of Mt. Apo and Samal Island. Do yoga atop a three-story high sky patio or jog and bike around picturesque landscape and lush greenery. Have fun under the sun with little ones at the kiddie pool and children's playground. Chill with friends and family in fitness facilities, entertainment and game rooms. Then retire at night with the peaceful and relaxing vibe in resort-inspired home located within the city.

If you think all these are just mere wish list in today's digital age, think again.

Verdon Parc, DMCI Homes' first foray into the exciting Davao property market offerd this dream setting with its genuine resort-insoired design that meshed well with the King City if the South's tropical environment, panoramic views, and captivating shoreline.

"While DMCI Homes is known for building resort-inspired communities, creating one that could blend well with a tropical paradise like Davao City was really a challenge because we didn't want to sacrifice the laidback lifestyle vibe the city is known for," said Dennis Yap, DMCI Homes AVP for Project Development and Landscape.

"We want residents to be able to appreciate Davao's natural splendor and at the same time enjoy the conveniences of modern amenities. This is consistent with out goal to bring comfort to our hardworking professionals as what Verdon Parc aims to provide in Davao City," he added of the three-hectare property along Ecoland Drive corner Peacock St., Davao City.

Having this in mind, Yap said, DMCI Homes designed Verdon Parc to compement Davao City's abundant and pristine natural resources to create a haven of relaxation and comfort for Davaoenos.

Fitness facilities, swimming pools, entertainment and game rooms, play areas and leisure zones, are available to satisfy every whim.

These first-class lifestyle amenities are now being enjoyed by the first batch of unit owners with the recent completion of its only mid-rise building Martel, consisting of less than 200 units of 1 and 2-bedroom offerings.

The development will feature three other towers - Beldevere, Trevans, and Maurin - which will have sky lounges designed to provide a perfect setting for appreciating the scenic and serene surroundings of Davao City.

Fresh air and ambient life brought about by DMCI Homes' proprietary Lumiventt design, meanwhile, is perfect for meditative activities to reduce stress.

All these conveniences plus its excellent proximity to various commercial establishments, educational institutions, banks, places of worship, medical service providers and government agencies, make Verdon Parc the perfect home for Davao's hardworking professionals and start-up families.

The country's first real estate contractor to earn the Quadruple A license, DMCI Homes has been known for building quality resort-inspired communities in Mega Manila, Baguio City, Boracay and Davao City. Built with world-standard craftsmanship borne from D.M. Consunji Inc.'s over 60-years of expertise in the construction and development industry, DMCI Homes continues to uphold its thrust of providing quality homes at best value on or ahead of time.

DMCI invited me and other DBS in a media-exclusive Amenities tour last month.
Below are a few of the snaps from that event. (photos taken via Samsung S7)

(floor plans of available units for the upcoming towers. some select units have balconies.)

with Josef of Davao Geek Hub, Kath of Digitalkatz, Myth Reid & Aileen

(this is how your unit can possibly become with some touches of Interior Design)

the house Martel, ready for occupancy

You may contact me, Jodi at 09482199220
for a visit at the show room in Ecoland Drive, Davao City

You may contact me, Jodi at 09482199220

for a site visit and see the model units in Ecoland Drive, Davao City

For more info on Verdon Parc,
Call (682) 297 0447 and (682) 327 3438 in Davao

324 8888 in Manila or

Visit www.dmcihomes.com

Professional si Aqoe: How to Renew My PRC ID

2017-05-30T00:40:00.000+08:00

With the implementation of the requirement of earning certain number of CPD units (Continuing Professional Development) for professionals before we can renew our PRC IDs, Jed and I decided to renew our licenses before it's too late. Well, I was due last year while his ID is due for renewal this year.

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When we posted about our trip to PRC -Davao last Thursday,our friends have been asking, how? Dali lang? How much?

So here's to you guys! You're welcome!

There are 2 ways to renew our precious professional licenses which expires every 3 years,

whether we like it or not and whether we are practicing our professions or not.

I remember I renewed my license in SM Lanang Premier Service Center last 2013, and Jed mentioned he got his at SM City Davao Ecoland. That was totally convenient, though I had to wait for more than a month to claim my ID, there was no long queue at all! I'm not sure why PRC decided to pull out the services from SM. sad.

Anyway, there are 2 ways to renew PRC IDS:

Option 1: WALK IN - PRC DAVAO

If you haven't been there ever, just follow the map down below. You'll know you've arrived coz there are a lot of people waiting.

Basically, we just followed the steps here!

Don't worry, everything is done on the spot! But if you don't want to squeeze in a room with faint aircondition, you may have your passport photo taken somewhere else or do the more convenient online registration. I'll be talking about that shortly.

We arrived at PRC around 8:30 AM and we got 2 of the last 12 priority numbers they released that day! Whew! Saved by the bell! We immediately filled out the form with the required information, got our passport sized photo taken which took more or less than 30 minutes, killed time at the Mall then went back as scheduled in the afternoon.

Our renewal forms were then processed by PRC employees. Which was really quick. She just confirmed what I wrote into her computer, scanned my photo and viola! All done! That process was only for about 1-2 minutes. She then advised to go to Door 10- Cashier to pay the required fee. I'm not sure if the fee varies depending on the profession but as nurses, Jed paid 450.00 because his license was still valid, I paid 630.00 because mine expired last year.

If only we came in earlier, our IDs would have been available in at least 2 hours. Unfortunately, it was already half past 3 pm and PRC closes at 5 PM. So, if you want everything processed within the day, get in line by 7 AM to get the earliest priority numbers. Ok?

We came back the Monday after that to collect our new PRC IDs, we went back at Door 9 to get some priority number. Luckily, our numbers were already on queue in Door 2. Yey! The PRC employee took our claim stub and after about 2 minutes, he gave us our fresh from the oven IDs! Woot! Woot!

So, there, easy peasy ayt?

Option 2: ONLINE

Just follow the steps below:
1.Go to this link Renewal of License
2.or scroll down the images.

There you go. Really simple right? No ID, no entry! haha practice your profession with a valid license.

PRC also has other online services, from exam application, initial registration and Batch renewal.

Click here for more info: https://www.prc-online.com/

Uniqlo X Davao: Life Wear is Here

2017-05-29T23:15:00.001+08:00

UNIQLO has finally arrived in Davao from Tokyo!

In case you missed it, their first store in Mindanao opened last Friday, May 26, 2017 at the G/F of SM Lanang Premier. And if that's not exciting enough, they're opening a second store for my people in the south of Davao, on June 2 at SM City Davao Annex.

The new UNIQLO stores offer a full range of Life Wear Essentials with their 2017 Spring/Summer Collection.

True to their tag line:SIMPLE MADE BETTER,

every piece of Uniqlo embodies the Japanese values of SIMPLICITY, QUALITY and LONGEVITY.

If you take a peek at my closet, a whole new wardrobe of pieces from Uniqlo will never go out of place. I like my clothes to last me a lifetime, haha no, just long enough to stand the test of time.

I want to look back at my photos and OOTDs without having to do a face palm and sighs of "Why did I wear that in circa 201x?". That's exactly why I totally dig the concept of Life Wear. Life Wear is something I can wear everyday. I also read an article about how Uniqlo's unique clothing (thus the same) gives every shopper the basic, classic pieces that are easy to mix and match.Made with such modern elegance, it becomes building blocks of style.

Classic never goes out of style.

I've heard about Uniqlo from my lil sis Kate a couple of years ago when she frantically showed off her favorite pair of jeans that she got from Manila. She said the simple blue jeans, the cut, the color and the utmost quality will definitely give her a great deal based on a cost per wear ratio. Of course I wondered why she didn't get me a pair and just wished that the store would come here one day.

And alas, the gods took heed! Yey! I was more than thrilled to accept the invitation to Uniqlo's VIP and Media Event 2 days before the opening on May 24

Again, welcome to Davao, Uniqlo.

Life is here!

Or, should I say, Life Wear is here!

thanks Uniqlo for giving the Davao Bloggers an exclusive tour and shopping!
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with my fam! Davao Bloggers Society represent!
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Don't miss out on exclusive promos in-store running from May 26 to June 1, 2017.

Here are a few snapshots from the May 24 media event.

Uniqlo's Chief Operating Officer -Katsumi Kubota

there was also a traditional sake barrel breaking to celebrate new beginnings
(Kagami Biraki)

cheers! (kampai!) Masu cups with sake (rice wine)

Japanese traditional drum with painting by Utsuwa

these and more are waiting for you in-store

Uniqlo's 2017 Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection

yes,you can fall in love with a store

See yah!

Go to Law School They Said

2017-05-17T14:02:00.002+08:00

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2 weeks ago, the Supreme Court of the Philippines named over three thousand new lawyers of the Philippine Bar 2016. It was one of the highest passing percentage in history with 59% of the takers, passing the bar. Way to inspire an aspiring lawyer like me! And to top that, Atty Justin Morilla was able to place Ateneo de Davao University in spot number 5 among others who were also not from Manila school. That raised brows from everywhere including cringe-worthy posts from Imperial Manila undermining the capacity of "promdi" lawyers. But that's not for me to discuss. This isn't going to be political at all. Promise.

Wow! They passed the bar! Wow! They topped the bar! How did those humanoids achieve all that? While I'm just here, on break from my unending readings, trying to survive (read: barely surviving) this semester. And while my heart, body and brain are all still elated from that awe inspiring 2016 Philippine Bar Exam results, I want to look back on the law school memes and mementos that mirrored the first years of my law school life.

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Elle Woods made it look so easy with her pink everything number, cute smile, cuter dog and a truckload of confidence and smart mouth. She even started the "Nagmahal, nasaktan, nag Law" 10 years ago before all the millennial hugots came to play.

Is law school really fun? Spoiler Alert: It's no fun at all!

I enrolled in law school after a go signal from my Dad (after 6 years of bugging him). I didn't even bother to inform him I enrolled. I was adulting (or so I thought), paid everything and decided that this is a good investment for my future. This is my most logical, adult, sensible but subtle way of telling them to stop bothering me about working abroad.

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I excitedly bought the codals. Lol. Codals. And that was when I realized that English can seem elvish. And that everytime I read a provision, it felt like I was summoning a demon or something.

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I remember the very first day of law school. I felt very much welcome during the Freshmen Orientation with a stem of rose from the "Keks Talionis". The lawyer-professors looked fine (there were artistahins too) and the upperclass men were cheering for them. So I thought "Siguro they are very nice and supportive".lol

After the orientation, I was more than excited to meet our professor. I felt like a kid in the candy store. But that feeling didn't last long. As soon as I heard her killer heels on the platform and the way she asked for our Class Cards, I felt my blood escaped from my body. My soul went on vacation in no time. I thought I died for about 2 seconds. I was ice cold. I don't know why I felt so nervous. I heard thunders from my heart. The room was entirely silent. My classmates were probably feeling the same way. We all looked like we've been drenched in vinegar - pale and cold. She gave us the syllabus for the 1st exams and some assignment reading for the recits the next day. The moment she left, everyone rushed to the library.

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I specifically remember after I got home and tried to research all the assigned cases, I cried over the syllabus. I felt like giving up. Each case was about a minimum of 20 pages font 10 Arial Narrow in a letter sized paper. Huhu And I should read at least 10 of these cases for 1 subject. I have 3 other subjects for recits the next day. Yes Wo, kaya pa?

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Nganong ni-enter?

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We're told the study of law is a jealous mistress. You can only choose 2 of 3: study, social life, sleep. With 168 hours in a week, it seems like a law student has all the time in the world to juggle all three. And as you grind you'll realize how to manage your time wisely or not.

Don't cry. You'll just get a headache and lesser time to study.

Don't eat. You haven't memorized the first 5 provisions yet.

Don't sleep. You did not finish your case digest (case brief) of the next 10 cases for recits.

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I'm trying my best to walk the talk. Gaaahhhddd. I chose this life on my own. My dad would have imagined his daughter to be eating up the law books, digesting every word effortlessly. If he only knew. Huhu I was wishing for him to come knock at my door at 1 am and offer me coffee or a shoulder to cry on. Dad!

Of coffee, tea, Starbucks, Redbull and whatever palpitation-causing pill in hand. Any legal ways to get high (lisod na basin ma-Tokhang), stay up and not sleep a wink because 24 hours a day is never enough.

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A law student's blood vessel is 70% caffeine. So try not to be shocked when you see us catching a cold with ice inside our soul (cue Christina Perri). Blame coffee for our utter disorientation with time. Our lack of time management, our topsy-turvy sleeping pattern or lack thereof. Yes, the raccoon eyes are always in. We're proud of our eyebags, pinagpaguran namin yan. But still sometimes you have to thank God for concealers or everyone will keep asking you if you're going to die soon or something.

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Everything is important huhuhu

So you know what to give any law student on special occasions *coughs* Highlighter, sticky notes, colored pens, 0.7 pen for exams and all sorts of cute stuff from the bookstore. Yes we're hoarders. Huhuhu Mababaw lang po happiness namin. *winks*

Sometimes I wonder whether I'm reviewing for a comprehensive exam or constructing an epic art attack.

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Nothing is predictable in law school. Study hard and study smart.

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Cliche as it may sound but no one has survived law school alone (I'll do a separate blog on law school frat/sor/orgs). No matter how you try to finish reading the book of amicus curiae and memorize the provisions, you sometimes need a high five from "Piolo Pastcual". No matter how smart you are, you will still flunk coz you didn't study enough or you were assigned 20 cases and you were called for recits on that 1 case you did not read. While some get lucky, volunteering for recits with all confidence of a debate speaker the only case she read the night before. And sometimes, the universe conspires to go against you. That even if you did all the right thing, it's just aint enough.

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Law professors have different styles in teaching and checking the exams. Some are very particular with your qualified answers, some want to test your persuasive writing skills. But all of them are very particular with legal basis. But one thing they have in common, they hate blank papers. How can we argue and rebut others' arguments if we can't even bullshit an answer.

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Breaks the fun most of the time. And of course the discussion in class is more than awesome. Arguments, of the excitement it brings! Sometimes it's humanly impossibly to read everything cover to cover. But it's a God-given skill to know which ones to skip and which ones to remember by heart.

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This one is the most heartbreaking. I feel betrayed everytime this happens. It's like you wasted a 5-case worth of readings for that 2 line provision in 1 lengthy case!

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And to top it off, the teacher of the class I skipped gave a surprise quiz! Wow! Interesting!

Saklap di ba? It happened to me on that rainy evening days before Christmas. I probably summoned all the evils out of frustration that night. Anak ng ****

Oh, law school.There has been a lot of sacrifices. A lot of sleep I didn't take or parties I couldn't attend. But that's how you know it's love. I almost got kicked out of law school coz my average grade fell short by 0.765. That's how I plastered my love to law school. Begging to get another chance at love. Gladly, the school gave me another chance. Chance that I hope I won't blow again this time.

CTO photo from google

Being a law student is a privilege. It's a choice. So even if you may be forced by your lawyer parents to follow their foot steps, it's your endeavor in school. You're privileged to enroll. When everyone is against you and discourages you because law school can take its toll on life, it's a choice.

CTO photo from google

Of course it's not all pitiful and no, you don't have to feel sorry for me baby. There are far greater lessons that what my hard bound books have taught me. (oh,topic for another blog)

They don't happen often but sometimes law students get lucky. Brave soldiers who never skip class and reads the remaining cases during the lecture. Yes, it happens. 24 hours a day is too short to finish all the readings unless you're a very fast reader and easily comprehends everything. This is just a simple joy in school.

CTO photo from google

The study of law is such a jealous mistress. You have to pursue it and not become complacent. You always have to strive and do your best, give your all.

CTO photo from google

So while the study of law seems an impossible feat, let me tell you, 3000 plus lawyers made it this year. Yes, it can be very difficult but just because it's difficult doesn't mean it can't be done. Law school is not fun at all. It was an experience of life. Of sacrifices and gratifications. Of pursuing something I love. I met with friends that I consider my brothers and sisters in law school. I think I'll put off another blog for the fun times in law school too.

So to my fellow law students and to those who want to go to law school, go ahead. So again, the struggle might be so real but...

CTO photo from google

Make Time For...

2017-05-12T13:34:00.000+08:00

"It's not about having time, it's about making time"

21st century has made everything seem too fast. I sometimes feel like gasping for air without physically moving. Just thinking about catching up with deadlines takes me out of breath. Everything seems to be gone in a matter of time. Trends change season after season. Restaurants open up and close down after the hype. Friends are about to sell their iPhone7s to get the iPhone8.

While we haven't found the fountain of youth yet, we can only do so much in a day. Most of us millennials feel entitled to everything: a large pay check that can bring us to any travel destination we want to go to with our latest gadgets and curated clothes for that perfect ootd and travel shot topped with our drop-dead gorgeous partner.

We live in the now. We say: YOLO. We try to do everything in so little time while we can.

Do you remember that time Justin Timberlake acted in a movie? While some people dissed him for the awful acting, I was struck by the concept of the movie In Time . Imagine living in a society in the future where people are genetically modified to stop aging at 25 and each citizen will have 1 more year to live. It was a very literal picture of Time is Gold. Buy time, give time, make time for things that matter.

Smart gave me a wake up call through this clip. Watch the video if you haven't already.
#TimeForMom
#LikeNeverBefore

I thought it was gonna end tragically. Sorry. But glad it didn't.

Cliche as it goes, "We are so busy growing up, we forget they're growing old."

We all have 24 hours in a day but never for even a second our moms didn't think of us. But how many times have we felt guilty because we didn't make time for them? We had time to drink with friends. We had time to study and time to complain about not having enough time to study. We had time for those overtime work in the office. We had time for that interview 3-hours away. We had time for those food trips and awesome getaways. How many times have we felt guilty not having time for Mom and didn't bother to do something about it?

How about we call them now? Or send them a message with the emojis of course. Make them laugh with gifs and warm their hearts with our #atm photos. We don't have to be fancy all the time. I honestly haven't given a Mother's Day gift for mom last year and even during the years before that. Sorry Mom. But I hope that I can make it up to you. Love you.

Summer Fun for Kids: Be a McDonald's Kiddie Crew

2017-04-27T07:28:00.003+08:00

Celebrate summer fun with McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop's newest and biggest program!

Hey Moms and Dads, it's summer time! Children may enjoy their tans and sand castles with their trips to the beach or just stare at their tablets or smartphones unlimitedly while enjoying their staycation!

I recently attended the launch of the McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop with the kids from Padre Pio Home for Children. The kids and we (DBS friends who are certified kids-at-heart) had tons of fun making our own cheeseburgers and sundaes (my all-time fave combo)! Imagine the thrill as well when we met with Ronald McDonald's friends: Grimace, Hamburglar and the cutie Birdie the Early Bird.

Ronald McDonald's friends Birdie, Hamburglar and Grimace with the kids from Padre Pio's Home for Children

kid-at-heart with Birdie, Hamburglar and Grimace

Doc Liz, April and I made our own cheeseburgers

With still about 6-weeks to spare, why not give the children some meaningful activities to spend their summer?

Summer is the perfect season for letting your kids learn and experience new things, and with McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop, they can do just that!

Now on its 25th year, McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop is McDonald’s flagship family program that gives kids an opportunity to experience in-store restaurant training and learn time-tested values such as teamwork, hard work, discipline, responsibility, and sharing.

Registration is ongoing until April 30, 2017 in close to 500 participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide.

Kiddie Crew Workshops happen weekly from March 20 to June 2, 2017.

The registration fee is P650 only, inclusive of workshop materials, meals for 5 days and the official Kiddie Crew shirt, bag, lanyard with ID, chef’s hat, apron and graduation tokens.

This year, McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop excites participants with a refreshed program that combines their all-time favorite activities with new ones guaranteed to make them look forward to the five-day sessions! Well-loved activities are back, including the Make-Your-Own Cheeseburger, and on-floor, Drive-Thru, and front counter trainings that give kids the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a McDonald’s crew. For the first time, participants will get to satisfy their sweet tooth with the Make-Your-Own Dessert activity and experience how to prepare customers’ orders through the McDelivery Game.

With McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop, kids will surely have a delightful summer to remember! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your kids to learn new skills and values, experience new things, and make new friends while having fun.

For more information on McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop, visit mcdonalds.com.ph.

Welcome to the World, Graduates of 2017!

2017-04-05T20:08:00.001+08:00

You know you're getting older when your newsfeed shows lesser number of graduation photos as years go by. lol

My newsfeed has recently been filled with engagement photos, prenup sessions, wedding photos, family portraits, babies, pets, moving up photos of my friends' children. Woah!

OMG! I've become a Tita of Davao. lol (Well, I'm attending my inaanak's 1st birthday this weekend. I just have to say that for emphasis.)

I graduated off of college in 2009. Imagine, that's almost a decade ago! Some of my friends pursued graduate school, others got married and mostly went abroad to find greener pastures.

When I was younger, graduation looked like one step closer to my dreams. I used to think that if I do well enough with my studies with the least efforts, I just have to get my diploma and woohlah poof! Everything's gonna come right out of a genie's bottle. Wish come true!

And then I realized that graduation isn't the end. It's not even that close to a dream.

Real talk: Welcome to adulting! 😃

Adulting (v): to do grown up things and hold responsibilities such as, a 9-5 job, a mortgage/rent, a car payment, or anything else that makes one think of grown ups.

Flashback to 8 years ago:

(this is more of right after I took the Board Exams a few months after graduation hehe coz the review was just an extension of school I guess)

The first few days right after graduation, I just felt so good. I felt excited. I saw myself busy calling and texting everybody when's the next party! hihi Of course, everyone's celebrating everywhere. I was at the beach almost everyday, just partying my heart out. No more thesis, no more exams, no more waking up at 6 for a 7:30 AM Class and then reality hit me: NO MORE ALLOWANCE

Ooops!

Huhu A month passed and bumming started to sound boring. Channel surfing wasn't fun anymore. (social media wasn't really a thing then) I started to miss school and having a fix schedule. I miss doing something worthwhile. I miss my allowance.

So, what's a fresh grad to do and what to expect after graduation?

1. PARTY - Yup! Spend the last of your student allowance! This may be the last time you'll be seeing some of your friends so make the most of it.

2. RESUME - Sounds so legit, right? First impressions last so make the most out of your bluff skills to that piece of paper. Keep it simple. Make it scream "Hire Me!"

3. E-MAIL - I know. We've been through our most embarrassing email addresses before (veryinnocentGurl_143, sexychick88, niceguy1987, hot_and_yummy69, etc) If you haven't already, make sure to get yourself a new email, something simple and professional. Most people would use their full name, that's fine. Go ahead, it's free!

4. BLAZER/ SUIT - I blogged a few years back about my awful job interview experience where I forgot to wear business attire. I still got the job but the HR Manager reminded me to always bring a black blazer during interviews. It just magically makes you look polished and put together even if you just have your plain white tee underneath.

5. CLEAN - Shower. Or if you're a goat in your past life, make sure you always smell nice. Look clean and smell clean.

6. SOCIAL NETWORK - Social media isn't just a venue to find what's in, what's lit, what's new or whatnots. Maximize social media to network with the right people who will help you with your next step.

7. DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO - It's a cliche but this is what you're about to enter.

Your first job won't be as easy as you imagined it to be. You won't even get the paycheck of your dreams - yet. Be patient, everyone's going to get through that. The beginning as they say is always the hardest. Experts aren't made overnight. You'll find yourself paying bills all the time. Maybe you'll be asked to decide on something on your own. Don't fret. You're not alone. You can still watch those cat videos all day on a Saturday or marathon on your K-Drama. Master your kilay and for men, wear a clean pair of black socks. Everyone just gets by. The world won't stop turning just because you have to get your sh*t together. Connect with people who support you and surround yourself with people who believe in you.

8. DON'T SETTLE - It may contradict the previous statement but believe me never settle. If you find yourself stuck in a job that you dread so much and you can't go up then go out. Be with someone who makes you happy. Someone who pushes you to do what you love instead of undermining your capacity. If you see you and your partner not growing up together then break up.

9. KICK ASS - seize every opportunity that will fill your heart's desire. Go out there and kick ass! You don't have to kiss up every boss in exchange of a good evaluation at work. Let everyone see you shine.

So, to the graduates of 2017. Congratulations! And welcome to the world!

Watsons Make your Summer Plus Win a Trip for 4!

2017-04-03T10:09:00.000+08:00

Make Your Summer

Sexy, Colorful, and Sun-proof with Watsons!

Davao Bloggerrs Society family CTO

Davao Bloggers and other media friends joining the event's summer flatlay contest

Watsons' Make Your Summer Products

Davao Bloggers & other friends from the media

Liza Barco & Cherry Bongcayao, Watsons Area Operations Manager

Watsons Team with Partners - Belo, Kojie San & Unilever

Make your summer however you want it to be during this season of endless adventures and possibilities. There’s no holding you back now! Not even your fear of skin darkening or showing off your after-holiday tummy can stop you from conquering the sunny days! This year, Watsons says, make the summer yours.

Watsons’ “Make Your Summer” campaign wants you to stop hiding and create the perfect summer according to your rules. With all the products available in stores, Watsons surely has something for all the fun activities you’ve got planned so you’re free to do whatever you want without any worries.

This summer, make your road trips around Davao! As most tourists know, both local and global, it’s a hot vacation spot because of all the places you can go to and the things you can do!

Make your summer sexy and flaunt your bikini body for everyone to see with our safe and effective slimming products. Visit the nine majestic islands of Samal, and enjoy its beautiful white sand beaches and exotic wildlife while you’re at it.

Make your summer colorful and be fashion forward with all the vivid hair colors we have—from fabulous browns, fantastic blondes, to fiery reds. Show off your beauty like the amazing array of pearls found in the tranquil Pearl Farm.

Make your summer sun-proof and be confident to go anywhere! Go hiking in Mt. Apo, the highest peak found here in the Philippine Archipelago. There’s no more need for hiding from the sun because at Watsons, we know that it’s important to get protected from harmful UVA and UVB rays. That’s why we have all the sun-proof tools you need for a safe and awesome summer. Defend your skin from burning and sun damage with amazing sunscreens like: Nivea, Vaseline, Banana Boat, Beach Hut, Solstice, Biore, Sunplay, Belo, Neutrogena, Cetaphil, Celeteque, Kojie San, Hawaiian Tropic, Dermplus, Ponds, and Olay.

trying out the VR to the local summer trip destinations

Make your summer more exciting with this super exclusive treat for all our SM Advantage Card Members. Get a chance to explore the wonders of the Philippine islands with getaways for four to Batanes, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, and Palawan.

Just buy our participating products and for every PHP500 single-receipt purchase, you get 1 e-raffle entry.

So, go to any Watsons store or The SM Store Beauty Section now and get summer ready as the promo is from February 23 – April 26, 2017.

Choose from a variety of sun proof tools - with higher SPF & protection from UVA/UVB

kiss the summer away with these sun protection

And if you’re not yet a SMAC member, now’s a great time to join. The new “MEMBERS GET MORE” program makes shopping more rewarding than ever before. Time to get MORE POINTS, MORE SAVINGS, and MORE VALUE!

Isn’t it so exciting? Watsons has several stores in Davao so that they can always prioritize the health and personal care needs of Davaoenos! Have fun and make your summer perfect! Dali na, adto sa pinakaduol nga Watsons store!

Watsons Team with Cherry Poblete & Sheena Labor of Kojie San

Watsons Team with Alex del Fiero(Belo Group Manager), Carl Olage (Customer Development Manager) & Jeaune Padua (Belo Sun Brand Manager) of Belo

Watsons Team with Partners from Belo, Kojie San & Unilever

Watsons Team with Marianne Sanchez of Unilever

Kim Reyes - Watsons Group Category Manager for Skin Care

Karen Fabres - Watsons Group Marketing Manager

Dharell Fontanilla - Watsons Marketing Manager

Precy Hentoloro - Watsons Category Manager

About Watsons

Watsons is Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer, currently operating over 4,800 stores and more than 1,400 pharmacies in 11 Asian and European markets, including China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau), Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Turkey and Ukraine.

In 2002, A.S. Watson Group joined hands with SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Philippines’ leading shopping mall developer. Watsons caters to a variety of lifestyles with an unrivalled diversity of products, with a mission to help people around the world to look good, feel great.

Shilly Shally

2017-03-29T10:31:00.000+08:00

Would you read a blog without any single photo on it?

I've been staring at my laptop screen for way too long.

What am I to write?

This is what coffee has done to me! After 2 months of staying off caffeine, I saw myself grabbed a bottle of coffee drink yesterday for no reason and now..regrets! The lesson? READ: don't look back nor go back to something you left for a reason, for no reason. #hugot #lol #whyamIhashtaggingonmyblog

So, what's a girl to do with tachycardia and lack of sleep? Just write nonsense Wo. That's a good idea! (well, aside from talking to myself apparently.)

I've gathered way too many photos and drafted way too many concepts for a blog post but I've been stalling everything for more than 2 months. Great comeback from a hiatus, huh. You even declared to write a post weekly, silly.

Procrastination. Not really lifting my own chair here, but let's just say I'm an award-winning procrastinator (could be literally haha) I went through kindergarten, elementary, high school and college; putting off making my book reports, case studies, even my thesis a night before deadline or probably hours even. Deadlines make me elated, excited and words would come off my mind suddenly. Wow, I can only tap myself in the back or slow clap to myself. Proud of you Wo. haha not! (Watch this Ted Talk about Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator)

According to Tim Urban's talk, procrastinators are driven by deadlines. Makes sense. Yeah.

Recently however, without a established study habit or freaked control of my schedule, I saw myself confused of my seemingly worsened condition. Lately I've been anxious of nothing. I'd stare at the fan for minutes, scroll on my social media with no set goal in mind. I'll be skimming through blogs, articles online pointlessly.

~~This blinking cursor is beginning to irk me. lol~~

I wish I can stop giving myself a million excuses to put off writing a blog again. Another cup of coffee? Ice cream probably?

Because no one's giving me a deadline, nothing pushes me (or so I thought. As if grades below QPI -quality point index is not enough reason to liven up) Nothing forces me to drag my feet, sit on my thinking chair and pour my heart out. (I actually do have my cheerers. I'm just too stubborn to listen). I can't seem to organize anything that's on my mind. I'm supposed to study a subject for an entire semester but every 2 nights before exam day, I'll overload my brain with information I'll eventually forget after the test, or worse, black out during the actual exam.

I've become too proud of myself, refusing to listen to my boyfriend nagging me about getting my lazy arse to study and that I can't afford to fail again. I survived with barely passing grade. Anyway, this should be another series of my law school hullabaloo.

Well, at least these last 45 minutes haven't been put to waste. Sorry, if this might steer you off of me. I always tell myself to bring my own sunshine, probably I should also (well, I already should have by now) remind myself why I started blogging and law school and anything that sparked interest in me. I need more pep talk than excuses, lame excuses. I don't know how to end this but I think I should start on something more worthwhile. I've got 6.5 hours til my classes at 5 PM. So, bye! Thanks for reading this rant. I'll post a more positive one soon or later, hopefully soonest hehe

Cebu Weekend OOTD

2017-01-22T22:38:00.002+08:00

Disclaimer: Forgive me for I don't know what I'm doing says me to me. I'm not a fashion blogger BTW.

Jed and I went for an unplanned weekend trip to Cebu. We traveled lite, no checked in luggage and no itinerary lol We wanted to be spontaneous! *excuses* So, how would you pack lite for an unknown adventure? woah, There's no hard and fast rule really. As for me, I just grabbed whatever fit in my bag that Thursday evening (the night before our early morning Friday flight). Tip: try to pack separates with light materials so you can just mix and match, then layer too. Also, try to consider the place - weather, culture and the possible activities.

All I knew was we're going to spend 2 nights 3 days in Cebu. Cebu is most often than not hot and humid, but we got an advisory the night before that it was going to be rainy in the Visayas. I packed my swim wear (just in case our Canyoneering trip will push through) and a Sunday dress (I never got to wear both the dress and the swim wear). I don't really have a "style" but if you'd ask me, I'd go for comfort over style in white, black, and other basic pieces *wink*

DAY 1

It was really cold! We went to the airport just a little after 2 AM. Better sleep in the airport than miss a 4 AM flight! Whew!

airport fashion
Shirt: F21

fresh from the airport, Jed and I got lost in Lapu-lapu/Mactan lol
Shoes: Converse Shirt: F21
Sweater: Gap Jeans: Thrifted

It was raining when we arrived in Cebu. However, the sun became scorching hot around after lunch so I changed into a more comfortable pair of shorts and shirt for a city tour. We walked most of the time and just asked around (adventure famor) hehe We visited several churches and lighted some candles so (to the Catholic conservatives) forgive me if I might have dressed inappropriately inside the religious place.

Photo taken at Fuerte San Pedro (Fort San Pedro)
shorts: F21 Shirt: Giordano
sandals: Roxas Market

this was still from somewhere in Fuerte San Pedro

DAY 2

The sky was moody. We decided to put off the Canyoneering plan and Jed had to rest. And to make the most out of the time we were going to spend in Cebu without causing much strain to our health, we went on to another city tour. It wasn't really a tour. We just visited museums. (just 2 to be exact as the other one was too far out of the way)

This was taken at the front lawn of Casa Gorordo Museum
Shorts: Old Navy Shirt: Bench Plaid Polo: Thrifted

I intended to dress comfortably with something I can easily walk around with. I'm into whites these days (if you might not have noticed yet). I donned some plaid polo to layer coz it looked like it was about to rain when we got out of the hotel. After the trip to the museum, we grabbed some snacks in a Korean themed cafe. I took off the plaid polo and just went for all white. Let's say, it got hotter. I told you, the weather was really moody that day.

District on 53rd, IT Park Cebu, I actually wore the same white shorts lol
Top: Mango

DAY 3

The third day was sort of a panic day lol We haven't bought any pasalubongs yet. I wore my DBS shirt and again the white shorts to do some errands. Don't judge. We were on a rush haha

I tried to redeem myself by wearing some casual black dress, comfortable enough to go through the airport checks but presentable enough to feel like a true beauty queen lol

airport fashion ala Miss Universe lol
LBD: Thrifted

So there, just make the most of the basic pieces you have in your wardrobe.

Always make sure you're comfortable 😃 Fashion is what buy from the store. Style is a way of life 😃 Stay classy, never trashy. Follow only the trends that suits your personality. Don't feel pressured to like what everyone else pretends to like.

***All photos taken using Samsung S7 auto function by Jed

Thanks instagram boyfriend! *kisses*

Happy cake and candles day J!

2017-01-05T00:34:00.002+08:00

j & j

Hopefully you will stumble upon this and read this in your own time; when you're old enough to understand things but young enough to have a chance to spend time with one person to whom you're so dear.

Five years ago today, you were born to be the reason for someone's life.You're such a beautiful boy, molded in the image of your father. Oh, the resemblance! May you grow up remembering the times he held you in his arms (damn boy, you were too young to even care then!)

I wish I could tell you exactly how much he loves you. You turned him into a man! (Yes, you did.) As he told me about you, he mentioned how you became a blessing in the most confusing (or even darkest) days of his life. He got lost but glad that he found his way because of you.

Miracle.

You will be told that you were not expected, but you were a welcomed present for him! You became his inspiration.

I hope that you will grow up being told of how he took care of you on your first sight of the world. I wish that I could tell you how there's always a touch of love and longing every time he utters your name. He may not have showered you with gifts and toys but boy, he could have shown you the "wild things" (hahaha, that's what he said) if only he was given the chance.

I hope that you will grow up loving him despite the distance created between you. May you always find in your heart a place for him too. May you not blame him for the lost times. He never truly left you because you remained in his heart. (You're literally etched on his heart.) I tell you he would teach you how to ride your bicycle, how to survive the waves of the sea, how to get a girlfriend... ooops hehe

May you not entertain the feeling of hate for me. I may be one reason for his absence but I'm hopeful that you will someday understand. You're a smart boy! I'll forever understand that he won't love me with all his heart because there's a space right there for you. But I'm completely okay with that because I love whom he loves.

Zion.

I wish that someday in zion, in a not so distant future; may he be able to hold you in his arms again. May I see again the biggest grin on his cute charming face.

May you continue to love him, despite or in spite of....

So, today on your special today, I wish you well and I hope that you will grow up to be a healthy, smart, strong and sensible boy showered with love and affection. You are a precious gem ☺ May you continue to be a light to the world and bring joy to the people who care a lot about you.

LOKAL | Mga Bitoon sa Siyudad

2016-12-27T22:54:00.003+08:00

Goose bumps. Salt water in my eyes. Damn. 5 minutes. Yes, it only took 5 minutes for me to feel.....

Ambivalence.

Official Movie Poster of Bitoon sa Siyudad, CTO

Don't judge, you may watch a preview of the movie here:

MMFF 2016 was not free from scandals. The hot issue was mainly because power houses in the movie industry were not drafted in the Top 8 entries of the festival. Rather, 8 full length and 8 short films; mostly indie and not coming from big pocket cinema giants all vying not only to gain critical acclaims but to express raw stories of Filipinos.

Mga Bitoon sa Siyudad (Stars in the City) is a story of two brothers who were there on the tragic hour of the blast in Roxas, Davao City last September 2, 2016 which claimed 15 lives and left more injured. Direk Jarell Serencio's narration of the story is a tribute to the resilience of the city that is Davao.

When asked about the choice of story, actors and the challenges he faced in the process of the movie, Direk Jarell answered that coming up with the story was the easiest part. He narrated how he was moved by the news of the blast. He crafted the story line to not only tell the story of people who live from hand to mouth but most specially to those who are innocent victims of terror attacks. A tribute to families left behind. He was most inspired to tell the story of the innocent victims - the children serenading your bbq meals or massage trips in Roxas Night Market.

As you watch the film, you'll be astounded by the rawness of the story, or the familiar faces of the "non acting actors". Props to the kids, by the way. Although as Direk Jarell would put it, "magfix lang mi kadali sa mga gamit, managan na sila (we'll only fix the equipment and the kids will start running around). There were challenges on budget contraints, film location and the weather wasn't very cooperative.

Despite the hurdles in the making of the film and together with the rest of the team, Bitoon sa Siyudad did not disappoint. You're not human if you won't feel anything after 5 minutes.

You may watch this 5-minute short film together with ORO, a full length drama on mining. YES! Each MMFF2016 movie ticket you'll purchase entitles you to watch 1 full length movie and a short film. Both films will be shown in NCCC Mall Davao, SM City Lanang and GMALL Davao Cinema starting December 25. You may checkout their fb pages and sites for the schedule and promo prices.

CTO, Direk Jarell directing the kids on location

CTO, Assistant Dir. giving directions to the non acting actors

DBS Fam with Direk Jarell

Direk Jarell w/ the actors and production team

Me! :) with the main "actor" MacMac

Support Lokal. Tatak Dabawenyo. Stand strong Davao.
Props to the Pinoy Films

Family, my life's greatest blessing | #ThankYou

2016-12-27T08:29:00.000+08:00

"You're so ungrateful. Nakaka-turn off. Learn how to say thank you." , a cat once purred to me.

This photo is more than two (2) decades old. Wish we could have another complete photo op soon :)

That was more than two years ago, and since then, I've become more appreciative of even the smallest of things.

A lot has happened this 2016 that everything seems like a blur. From Election Year, to #Brangelina breakup, to Allepo's unending bombing, Miss Universe scandal, to my second second year in law school. However, despite all the things that would have caused me to sulk or outright throw my outrage against the world, I am reminded that yes, #blessed also happened. 2016 has been a fruitful year for me. Bumpy but otherwise, a great ride.

Before I close another year of this life, Air Asia Philippines reminds me to spend this season with a grateful heart. Check out #AirAsiaPH #ThankYou video.

I hope that this inspires you to share the joy of showing appreciation to all those who warmed our hearts.

This year, I was reminded how I underestimated my family. Sorry guys. *cries* I've always known that you always got my back but I doubted everything after I flunked some subjects in law school. Yet, as cliche as this can get, you we're ok with it and there wasn't any "I told you so". "If you want to become a lawyer then be a lawyer", you said.

I need to learn how to show my appreciation for everything that you do to me.
You have never been my loudest cheer leaders but your subtle bouts of pep talk make me feel all the more thankful.

Thanks Dad for always being cool. I know it's not your responsibility to support me after I graduated from college yet I never heard you say "Undangi nalang ng law school" (You better quit law school), you always find ways.

my golden dad last xmas eve 2016

at Mom Beth and Dad's wedding reception March 2016

To my kuyas for coming home this year and for making me realize that my life is not just all law school and that I should treasure every moment that we all spend together. (Too bad we never had a complete family photo with Dad. huhu Next year nalang (hopefully next year)! hihi)

#theMalnegros 1,2,3,4 complete after almost a decade, September 2016 at home

Korean little hearts, Vikings, September 2016

Thank you Kuya Jong for the financial support and your words of wisdom. Thanks as well for the heads up, that reality check "Ay, nag laws chool ka lang you got boring na" hahaha Ya, I promise you I'll keep myself updated with what's trending once in a while.

before he left again for DXB huhu

To Kuya Jan, thanks for always being game to our planned collabs that didn't happen yet. For always seeing me as your smart, reliable little sister. *wink* (Sorry Amay Gamay)

I wanted to surprise him at the airport but I had no choice but to contact him coz I didn't know his arrival time lol

To my sister, Amay. I know this year hasn't been a good year for you but you stayed strong, calm and collected and always flashed that bright smile that you have. Thank you for allowing me to become your ate this year. For updating me on the biggest things going on in your life. For listening to my advice and considering my opinions. I'm almost teary-eyed on this part 'coz I think we've really grown closer this year.

March 2016, before going to Mom and Dad's wedding

To Ming, my siblings' adoptive brother. Thank you for getting along with everyone so well. You were never "pabebe" and you really reached out to my family and even gone the extra mile every time. Sometimes I even wonder whether you're their real blood brother and I'm just adopted huhu haha

Election 2016

Amay and Ming with Milo preparing for my birthday May 2016

at Alcatraz Penal Bar, July 2016

bros and booze, September 2016

And to my cousins, Ate Ching and Czarina for reminding me that: "Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten."

#ThankYou

#theMalnegros

Cafe Krieli | Cute and Dainty

2016-12-15T14:16:00.002+08:00

Cafe Krieli

(noun): /ka-fey/ /kri-ye-lee/

1. a tiny cafe of sweet big nothings

Davao has a cute addition to its budding food scene. You may have noticed recently that these cafes seem to sprout out of everywhere. They have offerings to satisfy your cravings for good food without the royal price tag.

The Ambiance

Cafe Krieli didn't use loud colors in both its exteriors and interiors. It rather opt to use the subtle grays, pale browns and clean white to make you have this dreamy, dainty feel. There aren't any fancy decors. Very dreamy and relaxing.

The Food

You might be expecting an offering of tiny servings of pastries and teas, but you'll be surprised that the tiny cafe serves humungous freak shakes and comfort food from chicken fingers to your lola's champorado (huhu the photo got deleted from my phone but it was really good).

I think this was the tapa, it was heavenly!

chicken with cheese

The Price

Despite its dainty ambiance and the instagrammable food and walls, tiny cafe is budget friendly. Student budget friendly. *wink* The price of their range from P80- P180, perfect for those spontaneous rendezvous.

The Service

The place is tiny as its slogan suggests but the crew all have big smiles to greet everyone. Nice service.

Etc

The place is tiny so there might be stifling when it's full of guests. However, I bet you can book the entire cafe for that exclusive celebrations you might have.

Check them out in their social:
Call: 0917 723 1105

FB PAGE: Cafe Krieli

INSTAGRAM: @cafekrieli
Opens at 10 AM until 9 PM (weekdays and Saturday) closes at 6 PM on Sundays

8C Mabini Commercial Complex, Gahol Bldg., V. Mapa St. Davao City

8000 Davao City, Philippines

Map: how to get to Cafe Krieli
It's near Yellow Hauz in Mabini so you might ask the driver to drop you off there

Photos: raw photos snapped using Samsung S7
Blogger's Notes: this was taken last September 2016, so they might have added a few more on their menu. Sorry if I forgot the names of all the food pero they were all yummy! hehe As to their freak shakes, the chocolate based are really sweet ☺

SAMALDIVES

2016-12-13T21:27:00.000+08:00

we stood on a boat! hihi

Kuya Philip and Ate Aubrey spent a lovely holiday in Maldives and obviously, they took a lot of #relationshipgoals #vacation photos. Kuya sent me some clips and snaps that they had and man, was I jealous! (READ: middle child syndrome) So, being the inggitera lil sis that I was, I bugged my Ming to take me to Maldives. lol Wishful thinking?!!!!

Kuya Philip's facebook gallery from Maldives, still envious hehe

But of course, my Ming didn't want to disappoint. He took me ~~sa Maldives~~ hahahaha

A few days after my birthday and to celebrate our 29th of every month, Jed and I packed our bags and made our way to Canibad, a hidden paradise in Samal.

So , Samaldives, okay? hehe

on the way to Maldives lol

side by side

before the bumpy, muddy, slippery road ahead hehe

We rode a scooter and took a barge which charged P50 for the motorcycle from Sasa to Babak, Samal. (Different rates dependig on your car.) Canibad is about 20 km away from Babak proper. It was more or less an hour of travel. It rained the day before so the road was muddy and slippery. We got lost for a while, so bring in some GPS or maps.

(You may also opt to ride the motorcycles from Babak wharf and negotiate with the drivers. They may charge around P150-P250, largely dependent on your charm.) *wink*

(Caveat: May 29, 2016 context. As of this writing, there might be a lot of changes in Canibad since the last time we've been there. There was an ongoing construction at nearby resorts then.)

our baby tent, Yellow na color orange, don't ask! haha

We set up our tent at Canibad Secret Paradise Resort

I think we paid around P300 to pitch the tent and around P50 each for entrance fee, I think (sorry, my memory beats me! huhu). The place had no powder white sand, the beach had pebbles! huhuhu Glad that the caretaker was kind enough to lend us boxes, balikbayan boxes just so we can have a decent flat surface to sleep on. Thank God for good people on earth.

No corkage fee. You can bring lechon and the entire kitchen sink! hehe

but please be responsible of your trash,

Glad we bought our own food. Whew!

There are also airconditioned rooms available.

halfway to the cliff, or maybe a third of the way to the cliff hehe

look at those brave souls in the background

are we diving? no? good! hehe

Cliff diving made Canibad infamous.

I was gutsy enough to get halfway to the cliff but my courage was up to there lang hahaha

It was the last weekend of May and the students were making the most of their summer vacays.

So, it would have been a really awkward jump with lots of eyes fixed on you, cheering, jeering, judging your entirety (yes besh judgmental sa buong pagkatao mo) within that 2-10 minutes prep to jump. huhuhu

But hell, I'll make sure to cliff dive next time. fuckitlist yeah!

Here are our snaps (raw shots taken using GoPro Hero 3 Black) from that overnight getaway.

\I love you!

we struggled to stand on the boat, the struggle is real huhu

I would definitely suggest that you rent a bangka, boat, whatever you call it.

The bangka comes with free wifi for P99/hour only hehe

It can fit 1-2 persons plus you can kindly ask someone to paddle the bangka for you. (you lazy arse) The bigger boat is for P149/hour, ideal for barkada or family of 4-6. It's really fun rowing (?) the boat around. hihi

I heart you Ming na nagpinky finger haha what?!

my sunshine, my ming

summer always summer

I heart samaldives

tamsy, tambok na sexy haha

blue, green and Mingming hehe

half way to the cliff, or at least a third of the way to the cliff haha

pretty background, an even prettier subject. my ming!

look how clear the water is, you can almost see the shark hitting its head on the boat haha

where to mamang bankero, sagwan pa please!

just keep swimming

kung wala ka ng maintindihan, kapit ka lang

So, yeah, it was Maldives for under P1000 hehehe

SAMALDIVES, I love you!

Xmas Gift Idea | CDR-King Bluetooth Headset

2016-12-12T23:46:00.000+08:00

I love my manito, yes I do. I love my manita, yes I do!

BE MORE PRODUCTIVE THIS SEASON WITH CD-R KING BLUETOOTH HEADSET

With the holiday season in the air and worsening metro traffic, the general public given their busy schedule would prefer to be more productive amidst the road queue. The recent implementation of the Anti-distracted Driving Act hopes that most motorist will be fully focused in their driving without neglecting their own safety and the safety of others.

CD-R King your one-stop media provider brings more affordable Bluetooth headset available to assuage this problem. Bluetooth headset allows you to use both of your hands at all times giving you the freedom to attend to calls while on mobile and still be able to focus on driving.

With the holiday season in the air and worsening metro traffic, the general public given their busy schedule would prefer to be more productive amidst the road queue. The recent implementation of the Anti-distracted Driving Act hopes that most motorist will be fully focused in their driving without neglecting their own safety and the safety of others.

This gadget is also beneficial to working parents who have to juggle work and home errands as it will be easier to move around while on the phone or listening to audio. Bluetooth headsets allows flexibility and productivity to consumers.

Gym buffs greatly benefits from this gadget as well, they are free to choose whichever music they want to listen to minus the wires and cables of a regular headset. This allows uninterrupted exercise activities for a more conducive workout.

Students can also benefit from Bluetooth headset whenever they’re using audio help in memorizing. A study shows that listening to music or listening to audio materials can help students do better in memorization.

Bluetooth headsets are compatible with most gadgets including home pc and audio devices other than your mobile phones thus, giving you a wider range of connectivity. It can be used up to 30ft range.

With prices as low as Php280, this will also be a great gift idea across all genre and market segment as anybody can put this gadget to a good use and can complement whatever activity they please.

Visit CD-R King branches near you to check on their wide range of Bluetooth headset and other tech gadget that suits your lifestyle. Follow them on FB: https://www.facebook.com/cdkingph for more updates and promos.

Check out the CD-R King branch neareast you ☺☺☺ Enjoy shopping!

Bayad Center Online | No Fuss Bills Payment

2016-12-10T00:04:00.001+08:00

Pasig City, Philippines - Our country couldn’t stress enough how Filipinos Overseas have helped our economy. In 2014, Overseas Pinoys reach a record high remittance of $26.9 Billion. This solid stream of remittances has played a major role in the country’s economy through the years thanks to our kababayans abroad.

Overseas remittance does not only help the economy in general but also help improve the quality of living of their recipients, hence, we consider our Kababayans abroad as our modern day heroes.

BAYAD CENTER with the advantage of technology and innovation wants to applaud and honor these overseas Pinoys with a service that would enable them to do seamless transactions in aid of their families and loved ones in the country.

BAYAD CENTER Online will allow not just overseas Pinoys but also those who rely on e-commerce in paying their bills. Transactions are made easier and faster via this web-based facility. Overseas Pinoys can access www.international.bayadcenteronline.com, whereas domestic customers can transact thru www.domestic.bayadcenteronline.com.

BAYAD CENTER is the Philippines’ pioneer and leader in the bills payment collection industry backed by Meralco's seal of service and integrity. It accepts 170 types of bills in its system, covering Electricity, Water, Landline, Internet and Cable.

Aside from home or office based computers, consumers can also view and do their transactions using their mobile phone 24/7 as long as they have a valid email account and an internet service. Payments are transacted thru Paypal and are accepting all major credit/debit cards.

This service also aims to override the limited operating hours of remittance centers that often creates a hassle.

Consumers will benefit from easier record keeping as a receipt will be sent thru email both from Paypal stating that your card has been charged as well as an email from Bayad Center stating that your payment has already been posted.

With BAYAD CENTER, every Filipino, wherever they may be, can always be assured of #TatakSigurado! This is a testament of millions of Filipinos using the service. Paying bills has never been easier.

Bayad Center Team L-R: Mark B. Santiago, Manny L. Tuazon (CEO & President), Uriah C. Velunta, Francispito P. Quevedo (COO & AVP), Wendel P. Labre, Justine D. Amihan

Bayad Center big wigs :)

Q & A portion

Bizmates | Join our pool of English Trainers

2016-12-07T09:08:00.000+08:00

Join the fastest growing business English school in Japan!

2017 looks really promising and we, at BIZMATES are expecting a HUGE rush of students as the new year opens. We are looking forward to meet you! :)

Why work with Bizmates, you ask?

I hope that you can read on as I tell you a little something about why you should partner with us. (READ: Biz=business + Mates=partners, so we're basically business partners) *wink*

If you don't have that much time to read and excited to apply: visit bizmates.ph NOW!

I've been working online since 2012. I've done research, admin work, article writing, etc. But I've always been passionate about teaching, and I don't have any plans of stopping soon.

As of this writing, I've been with Bizmates for 11 months. I stumbled upon an ad of Bizmates December 2015 and sent my application before the year ended. By the start of January 2016, I started working as an English trainer and I've been a satisfied trainer since.

The Pay

Compared to other online English schools that I've worked for, Bizmates offers a competitive compensation to the efforts of their energetic and goal-driven trainers. I'm always inspired to reach my targets and maintain the high quality of training to my students. If you just want to have your ends meet, you can work part-time. It's a no-work, no-pay policy so if you want to buy that phone, pay for your tuition or whatever; just add more hours to your work time.

The Flexibility

The schedule is really flexible. A lot have asked me how I managed to keep a job that I can juggle with law school. Aside from the fact that I'm not a full load law student this year, Bizmates does not put additional pressures to the trainers. The system works in such a way that you only open the slots when you can work and close when you can't teach. So, you can attend all those parties and school activities if need be.

The Company

Bizmates is a SEC-registered company with headquarters in Japan. It's practically new, but throughout its existence for more or less 5 years, it was able to establish a lead in helping Japanese professionals achieve their business English needs. Bizmates cultivates cultural diversity. Teachers of all nationalities can become part of the team. The top management are nice people, you can freely air your concerns to them. Even the support team are really helpful.

The Students

I've had several instances in the other online English schools in the past where the student was rude or won't listen to me. But the students in Bizmates maintain professionalism throughout. They are focused on their goals. They're passionate about learning and they're very courteous. But if and when there will be a rotten tomato on the bunch, Bizmates offers a very good back up support for the trainers.

The 5-step application process won't take long and it's all done ONLINE!

Read our FAQs for more of your concerns. Or shoot me a message if you want me to give you a tip or two.

Photo Credits: screenshots from bizmates.ph website

No hair, don't care! Time to Lay Bare

2016-12-06T00:52:00.001+08:00

CAVEAT: this post might contain TMI lol

When you see hair, it's time to lay bare.

Thank goodness bushy eyebrows is on trend, I don't have to worry much about my brows.

But, I can't easily get rid of my other hair. (Please leave my crowning glory out of this. It needs another kind of rescuing haha)

For the other "unwanted" hair (lip, underarm, legs, arms and down there), glad that hair removal products and services are within reach.

I've been shaving since high school. Well, for obvious reasons, I think it's the cheapest, most convenient way of removing hair. It's every lazy girls' go-to tool (READ: or when a lazy girl becomes disgusted with her hairy self. lol) But of course, we know the cons of shaving. Thicker hair afterwards.Most often than not, our body parts become itchy as new hair grow. (sigh) I tried warm wax and scalded myself once or twice (when I say once or twice I mean a couple hundred times, hahaha cue Justin Bieber). I tried the cold wax strips but god forgive me, how the fudge do I ever get rid of the wax? And it's painful. Ang sakit besh! huhu And the hair is still there, you have to pull the hair out pa, ouch! huhu

Early this year, my sis suggested that I try threading. Well, it was okay. My hair didn't grow that quick. But it was still painful, I must admit though. I feel that my sensitive skin is tugged to bits and the parts became darker. Tsk. So, what do I do? Nah, I become a gorilla. hehe I just let the hair grow and shave my hair out for special days - beach, birthdays, or every time I have to wear heels with my skirt.

I recently visited Lay Bare Waxing Salon Abreeza Branch with Angel. They opened just last month. Angel wanted us to try the Brazilian wax. And I told her, "Gel, ayoko pong masaktan. Ikaw nalang, sanay ka naman masaktan. (peace Gel).

The Ambiance:

individual cubicles with sliding doors to maintain privacy

The apple green x pink combo is inviting. The interior looks clean and relaxing. It has a homey feel of sorts. They put emphasis on privacy and hygiene plus comfort. It has a soothing effect. ZEN.

Angel and I with Ms Ana - Abreeza branch proprietor

Lay Bar Waxing Salon's very machika staff hehe

The Staff:

As I said, it felt homey. Parang matagal na kayong magkakilala. Machika ang staff but not to the point of being annoying. They have this process of letting you fill up a form about your profile, hair removal history, allergies, etc. Yung parang form that you have with your dentist.

Hair Removal Procedure:

Lay Bare uses this cold wax. I'm not sure but it smelled like sugar. parang candy, I swear it smelled so good. I was skeptical but lord did that sugary wax pulled my hair! Then, it left no residue. Walang waxy feel. It wasn't pain-free though. May kurot konti. Very tolerable. Parang kagat lang ng langgam. (I'm not sure about the Brazilian wax though, I'm yet to try it pa hehe) Depending on the services you'll avail, the entire procedure won't take long. Maybe at least 15 minutes. (parang kisapmata)

The Price:

It doesn't break the bank. Compared to other hair removal salons or even comparing to some hair removal products and services you can have at home, their price fits the budget. Just the right price na pwede mong i-maintain to be hairless all your life.

And since Abreeza Branch just recently opened, they're offering a Grand Opening Discount of 20 % off all their waxing and threading services until December 11, 2016 only. You can find them at 3rd Floor Expansion Wing of Abreeza Mall.

Like Lay Bare Waxing Salon - Abreeza for more information and other details on discounts and more surprises from the branch

They accept appointments and walk-ins.

or visit their website to learn more about the Lay Bare Waxing Salon products, services and other locations.

Photo Credits: Angel Deiparine, photo grabbed from Lay Bare Waxing Salon's fb page

LOKAL | NCCC at 38

2016-11-30T23:16:00.004+08:00

What started out as a humble retail store in the 70's is celebrating their 38th anniversary. And they're rolling out their treats to mark this celebration. Yey! So stoked and can't wait to join in the fun. hihi

Drop by NCCC Mall Davao Activity Center tomorrow between 8am to 12nn on December 1, 2016 as shoppers can take advantage of medical services for FREE. You read that right, FREE. It's a double celebration as HB1+ Pharmacy is also celebrating their anniversary through a MEDICAL CARAVAN. This is their way of giving back and saying thank you to all those who have continually patronized them.

Just in time for Christmas shopping, if you haven't yet. "Tis the time to mark check those in your wish list. Shop for clothes, appliances, your noche buena and media noche feast and more! And while you're at it, a mall-wide sale awaits NCCC's valued shoppers. So, it's gonna be a guilt-free shop-til-you-drop adventure babe! Hope to see you there! Bring your family, barkada, office mates, classmates. Yeah, grab everyone! There's always something for everyone.

NCCC Supermarket Mall Davao, Main Magsaysay and Center Point Matina has also rolled out a RAFFLE PROMO for the shoppers. Lots of freebies await everyone so let's go!

And oh, by the way, YEESHA, JOSHUA, ANTONETTE and JUSTIN of The Voice Kids Season 3 will serenade us at 5 PM NCCC Mall Davao Activity Center on December 1, 2016.

How to get to NCCC Mall Davao:

How to get to NCCC CenterPoint Matina:

How to get to NCCC Main Magsaysay:

Kanlungan ni Hiraya | Art x Healing x Change

2016-11-08T00:46:00.000+08:00

People who know me would swear to the gods that I can only draw stick figures but I truly admire how others can create wonderful art.I gotta thank my lil sis and big bro for helping me out with my art projects back in grade school and for drawing exactly how I wanted my project to be done. (my teachers didn't have any hint!haha)

Recently, I had this fascination with art and museums (OMG, I think I had to post that visit to the Davao Museum soon), so you can just imagine me high-fiving myself after I realized that there will be an upcoming art exhibit and I'll get to meet with the artists themselves. I'll let you in to a meet up that happened last Saturday. (Yey!)

Davao Bloggers Society met up with Sir Dinky Munda of Tabula Rasa Art Group Unltd. and Vincent Bitana of Cure Philippines Inc to discuss about the collaboration for a cause happening this November to December.

Top: bumped into Tebow Cure Hospital's medical director
Bottom: coffee table talk at Starbuck's SM Lanang Premier

Not many of us may know that Davao City is not only a melting pot of people, food and fashion but also a hub of great visual artists, creating masterpieces not just to express but more especially as tools for healing and change.

some of the works by Tabula Rasa Art Group Unlimited artists

In collaboration with Fuji Xerox and Tabula Rasa, Tebow Cure Hospital will be hosting a series of art exhibits within the city.

While not all of us may have the hands to paint or create art, it's safe to say that we all have the eye to appreciate great works of art and a heart to give.

There will be three event locations and the artists themselves might well be there in most days to personally share their inspiration for their artwork and their other advocacy. I bet you'd want to be there on opening day for each exhibit location to meet with the renowned artists such as Sir Dinky Munda, Daryl Descallar, Brando Cedeno among others.

See yah there!

Art Exhibit Schedule

November 22-26, 2016 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tebow Art Gallery, Tebow Cure Hospital Davao
Banawe St., Cor. J.P Laurel, Brgy. W. Aquino. Davao City 8000

December 1-8, 2016 during Mall Hours

Event Center, Abreeza Mall Davao
Abreeza Ayala Business Park, J.P. Laurel Ave, Poblacion District, Davao City, Davao del Sur

December 12-14, 2016 during Mall Hours

Event Center, SM City Davao- Ecoland
Quimpo Blvd cor. Tulip and Ecoland Drive, Ecoland Subd., Matina, Davao City, Philippines

Contact: Vincent Bitana

Development and Sustainability Officer at Tebow CURE Hospital

Sir Dinky's Tabula Rasa is a group of Mindanawon, mostly Davao-based artists who will be displaying their masterpieces.

Brando Cedeno, Dinky Munda, Daryl Descallar

Fuji Xerox will likewise be there to produce art through their revolutionary printing machine which prints, scans and reproduces printed materials faster than ordinary printers without compromising the quality of the printouts.

Tebow Cure Hospital Davao, a partnership of Cure Philippines Inc and Tim Tebow Foundation, which opened in May 2015 will be the recipient of the proceeds of the artworks. Tebow Cure Hospital provides orthopedic surgical care to children with treatable conditions like clubfoot and spinal deformities.

Tebow Cure Hospital facade along JP Laurel Ave.

The Function Hall at the 5th Floor which will serve as Art Gallery

Doctors' clinics and lounge area

Therapy Room

Timmy's PlayRoom

Kanlungan ni Hiraya aims to promote the arts and culture as well as economic development in Davao and Mindanao while raising awareness about the surgical care and healing services provided by Tebow Cure Hospital and other missions of Cure Philippines.

Photos: grabbed from Google, Davao Base blog, Tabula Rasa's facebook page, Kuya Chito's snapshots