You are here: Home » 2013 » Archives for April 2013

Summerfaction 2013 Spices Up Weekends at Tienda del Mercado

Written by on

If you are looking for a great Davao experience filled with good food, entertainment and shopping excitement  this summer, brace yourself as Tienda del Mercado (TDM), Davao’s newest address that features local food and lifestyle trends, brings Summerfaction: a series of weekends packed with month-long activities that you will surely look forward to starting on the 26th of April till May. Strings Beat The Heat, an acoustic band challenge that will run for 3 weekends is the highlight of Summerfaction. It will kick off on April 26-28 and the winner for this competition will be the front act for Up Dharma Down, a popular and award-winning Filipino rock band as they perform at TDM on May 25. Among the must-go events that are scheduled to take place are the Guilty Pleasures (a three-day dessert fair), a fashion dog show called, Posh Pups in the City, Mommy’s Day Out (a post Mother’s […]

Read more »

Alvin Patrimonio And Jerry Codinera Search for Upcoming Hardcourt Stars in Davao

Written by on

Former basketball superstar Alvin Patrimonio and Jerry Codinera have once again returned to Barangay Matina Crossing where a basketball court dubbed as the “Court of Inspiration” was built by local volunter last year. Together with Benjie Paras, Jojo Lastimosa, Ronnie Magsanoc and Johnny Abarientos, they have been going around the country to conduct basketball training camps. The program is part of Alaxan FR‘s nationwide campaign to promote a culture of hard work and dedication, where pain is seen as a badge of honor. Entitled as the Galing Mo Camp – a training program that will reward not only those who work hard but also those who demonstrate the attitude of champions- the program had young, local basketball players demonstrating heart and skills for a chance to receive special training in Manila under the basketball legends, aside from winning cash incentives for themselves and their local communities. The training camp which […]

Read more »

After 15 Years and 10 Stores: Blugre Coffee Goes Global

Written by on

1998 was a memorable year for me. It was the start of my life as a young mom when I gave birth to my eldest child August of this year. Well, I am not going to talk about motherhood in this post, but just the fact that while I was busy building a home and starting a family, I realized that this homegrown coffee shop has been a part of it as well. Blugre Coffee was also born in 1998. It came when coffee shops weren’t the “in” thing yet. In fact, I can say that it paved the way for the other coffee shops to open in Davao City. They have specially become a hit too since they introduced a locally concocted blend, the Durian-flavored cappuccino. Back then, while the city was still building itself economically, I would always delight at the thought of new restaurants and shops coming […]

Read more »