A Review: The New BlackBerry Z10

It is quite exciting to know that while many are going gaga over the rising market competition between Android and IOS smartphone devices, BlackBerry has aimed not be left behind as they introduced The New BlackBerry Z10 in March earlier this year. I was privileged enough to test the unit for a couple of weeks, then create a review thereafter. I was extra thrilled because I knew that BB Z10 leads the  new generation of BlackBerry devices. As BlackBerry’s first full touchscreen smartphone, it was indeed interesting to experience the new features the BBZ10 has to offer.  Unlike the traditional BlackBerry phones, it has no keys or buttons that you can use for navigation. It is stylishly slim that has straight edges and rounded corners. (It even sometimes reminds people of the Iphone 5!) The screen size may not be that big but it’s big enough to surf the internet, […]

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The New BlackBerry Q10 Is Now Available!

The new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is the first ever BlackBerry 10 smartphone that has the classic Blackberry QWERTY Keyboard. It is now available in the Philippines since June 7 at the price of  Php 31,990. You can choose from the two elegant colors of the BBQ10: Black and White.  It proudly features the strength of the BlackBerry 10 platform with a large, re-engineered keyboard and eye-catching touchscreen display. It is known to be the largest ever on a BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone. It offers premium performance set in BlackBerry’s distinct keyboard design, allowing users to take real time action and be connected to their work and personal connections anytime of the day. As it boasts of its posh and ergonomic QWERTY keyboard, it provides a wider layout,  bigger and a more sculpted keys.  With BlackBerry Q10’s advanced hardware, communications and multimedia features, coupled with a long battery life, you are sure […]

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The Jollitown Kids Show: Back for the 6th Season!

For moms and dads whose little tots love the world’s most famous bee, Jollibee and his friends, here’s something to put smiles on their faces, the comeback of the Jollitown Kids Show! It’s now on their 6th season and it is definitely worth the wait. So, what ‘s new with Jollitown Season 6? It is now live  and interactive as Jollibee Kids Club  members  get the chance to be part of the live audience. Kids learn while having fun as  each episode teaches cherished Filipino values- from teamwork, friendship, and generosity to staying healthy and caring for the environment. Storytelling, song, and dance performances plus new, fun and educational segments such as the Jollibee Kids Club Corner. What’s more, there will be surprise guests weekly for added excitement. So kiddos, don’t miss an episode and join Jollibee and friends as they learn and play! Watch out for the season premiere […]

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LEGO Philippine Map Exhibit in SM Lanang Premier

SM Lanang Premier in Davao City  has launched the first and biggest ever LEGO Philippine-themed exhibit in Mindanao  on Monday, June 3, as part of its Independence Day celebrations.It will be open to the public for viewing until the 30th of June. In partnership with LEGO, the world’s leading maker of toy bricks, ands Toy Kingdom, SM Lanang Premier brought the LEGO Philippine map exhibit to promote love of country and national pride among Filipinos. The exhibit was dubbed as ” Its More Fun in the Philippines with LEGO” which adapted the Department of Tourism’s slogan , with the toy building bricks pieced together to re-create the country’s 7,107 islands. It amazing artistry on colorful Lego blocks showcases Philippine’s travel destinations and scenic spots. SM shoppers in Davao now has the rare chance can take a look at the iconic LEGO display which has visited other SM malls across the […]

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Mommapalooza Davao 2013: Moms Get Special Treats on Mother’s Day

Mothers, be there when it happens! Mommies. Mothers. Moms. Mama. Inay. If you are one and if you’re here in Davao City on May 12, leave your worries and concerns behind for a day and take an exciting break with the rest of the supermoms to attend MOMMAPALOOZA at Fuente de Villa Abrille Clubhouse  located at Matina, Davao City. (along Tulip Drive near Buffet Palace restaurant) A lot of fun and exciting activities for mothers are in store for this whole-day event, a first of its kind in the Philippines. The Color Run  is the highlight of this action-packed day. It is a mom and child tandem to run 300 and 600 meters within the event site. Check out the guide below for the mechanics. There will also be a number of booths of food and goodies for everyone in the family to enjoy. Moms will be treated like queens as there will […]

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Summerfaction 2013 Spices Up Weekends at Tienda del Mercado

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 […]

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After 15 Years and 10 Stores: Blugre Coffee Goes Global

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 […]

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Globe Prepaid’s GoSAKTO Create Your Own Promo

The current competition between local telecom companies to catch attention from their subscribers has become stiff, that it often leaves me confused in differentiating the promotions they offer each time. Unlimited text messaging, unlimited calls, unlimited browsing, all day in Facebook, Twitter or what have you. How many texts was that again and for how many days? And what about texts and calls for other networks?? Good luck to my memory. And please, don’t ask me the text codes to send and the corresponding numbers to send these codes to. I am THAT bad in memorizing them. Chances are, it is not just me who has this kind of dilemma. Good thing, Globe Prepaid has introduced a unique way of allowing us subscribers to create our own prepaid promo called GoSAKTO Create Your Own Promo. With this, Globe prepaid subscribers will now have the freedom to choose and create a […]

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The Apo View Hotel: Soaring To New Heights at 65

You don’t need to be a historian to say that one of the pillars of Davao’s thriving tourism industry is The Apo View Hotel. With the distinction as the city’s first hotel, and as the Philippines second oldest operating hotel (next to Manila Hotel),  the Apo View has carved a name for itself since it first opened its doors in 1948. Over the years, it has stood amidst the challenges of the times and reinvented itself to continually cater to its patrons and to the increasing number of tourists coming in to Davao. The Apo View specially takes pride in its employees who serve as its backbone in providing guests with world class experience that is truly and distinctively from Davao. On March 23, as it celebrates its 65th year, the Apo View Hotel gives back to its industry partners, clients and friends as a way of thanksgiving. As a […]

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Sun Prepaid’s Name Ur Number SIM

Want to know the latest (and something unique) from Sun Cellular Prepaid? They have recently launched their latest offering, the Name Ur Number SIM. This prepaid sim gives subscribers the chance to pick their own mobile number for FREE and personalize the last 6 digits with alpha numeric characters of their choice. With this, you can now start having numbers such as these: 0943-9-CALL-ME, 0943-8-I-KIKAY or 0943-8-INLOVE. Pretty cool, eh? What used to be only available to postpaid subscribers can now be enjoyed by the many Sun Prepaid users , hence, giving them the free hand to identify their numbers with their favorite tagline, number or anything that distinctively describes their personality and lifestyle. The Name Ur Number SIM is available at a very affordable price of P59. What’s more, it includes a Sun Call and Text Combo 50 load  which is valid for 5 days and comes with 200 Sun texts, 200 texts […]

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