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BlackBerry Kicks Off Global Scholars Program

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 23, 2013

Eight esteemed women, led by Alicia Keys, will select up to ten recipients from over 500 applicants to receive full four-year tuition scholarships in STEM-related fields Globally, women are vastly under-represented in technology fields. To help attract more women to our industry and address this massive gender gap, BlackBerry® is championing the next generation of women leaders in mobile computing as they advance their careers in this highly-competitive industry. The BlackBerry® Scholars Program, announced in May by Alicia Keys, BlackBerry’s creative director, is a global four-year scholarship program for outstanding women entering their first year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university. The Program is designed to help drive the number of women engaged in mobile computing and related science, technology, engineering and math fields. We are pleased to announce that in this first year of the program, we received over 500 applications from women across 43 countries […]

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

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 15, 2013

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 […]

Passionalism: Showcasing The Davaoeño Barong Tagalog

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 15, 2013

From June 5-12, SM Lanang Premier put on display Davao-made Barongs by Architect Michael E. Dakudao in celebration of Philippine Barong Tagalog Week. Dubbed as Passionalism: An Exhibit of the Barong Davaoeño, the exhibit at the mall’s Atrium features Arch. Dakudao’s elegant collection of the Philippine national attire for men, the Barong Tagalog. It aims to rekindle the love for the Philippines and encourage appreciation for our very own national costume. Architect Dakudao has been featured in many publications for his admirable passion for collecting Barong Tagalog, especially those made from sinamay and piña, decorated with handsewn embroidery. He received his Doctorate degree in Architecture from Tokyo University, and he has been adding pieces to his collection as an influence from his Japanese professor who inspired him to appreciate the national costume more while studying at Tokyo University. His Barongs made from various fabrics and featured with embroidery in different designs were showcased […]

LEGO Philippine Map Exhibit in SM Lanang Premier

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 10, 2013

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 […]

Fight Cervical Cancer, Visit Your OB for Vaccine!

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 1, 2013

The Big C is so dreaded, and it’s very apparent that no one wants to put himself to the ‘dead end’ and be diagnosed with it. Everytime I see someone, either a relative, friend, acquaintance or even a stranger suffering with cancer, the thought about life being so short and that it can easily be taken away from us at a snap of a finger bothers me. My heart goes out to them who have suffered and died from this dreaded disease, but sometimes it leaves me helpless as well, knowing that at most times, cancers are incurable. It brings the fear that I ,too or any of my family members might have it. I am afraid but admittedly, I feel I haven’t really taken a concrete action to prevent it and know more about it as well. Yes, I am trying hard to have a healthy lifestyle but it […]

Getting CTPLs Fast and Easy from Cebuana Lhuillier

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 26, 2013

Going to Land Transportation Office (LTO) to process car registration renewala is not just a man’s thing anymore. I’ve tried doing it a few times already and it’s not that hard. It just requires a great amount of patience and effort as the entire business of renewing a license or a car registration consists of falling in line for three different counters, whew! To renew a car registration permit it is required to buy CTPL (Compulsory Third Party Liability) insurance as well. This means there is an added work to look for an insurance company of your choice. Most times, to save time and effort, I’d just get it from one of the agents ( that I randomly choose) that swarm outside the LTO, that’s it. Little did I know that I could be getting fake CTPLs from these agents, or these insurance premium purchases would later give me problems […]

Davaoeños Shine in Metro Manila Basketball Camp of Alaxan FR

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 26, 2013

Gabriel Dagandon of Davao, chosen as one of the Top 10 players in the national competition As an update to my previous post, it is a great news to know that two young and aspiring cagers from Davao, Gabriel Dagandon and Miguel Plata shone from among 50 hopefuls after dazzling the judges during the Alaxan FR Galing Mo Camp held at the Unilab gymnasium in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Proudly occupying two out of the ten podium spots were Davao’s Gabriel Dagangon and Miguel Plata after the three-day camp culminated in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Hard work paid off for the group, who each won a P100,000 infrastructure project for their respective barangays, on top of a P20,000 cash incentive (P25,000 for MVP Rhys Flores from Cagayan de Oro City). The other winners are John Ballentes and Tyke Bano of Iloilo; Carl Soreno and Josuel Macarines of Dumaguete; and […]

IDP Philippines Sponsors Australian Education Exhibition 2013

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 15, 2013

If you have been eyeing to study in Australia but are not yet sure which school and program to enrol in, this is the perfect opportunity for you! IDP Philippines, the trusted name for students who are aiming to study in Australia, USA and UK, is hosting Australian Education Exhibition 2013 in three key cities of the country on May 17 (Davao), 18 (Manila) and 19 ( Cebu). For this event , participants get a free consultation from representatives of 20 Australian schools. Yes, you got it right, there is no registration fee to worry about. These institutions will present their program offerings and a lot of other valuable information that speak of an enriching educational experience in Australia. This is the complete list of schools which will participate in the exhibition: Le Cordon Bleu Australia Whitefriars College Inc. Australian Catholic University Holmesglen Institute of TAFE University of Queensland Central Queensland University Flinders […]

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

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 2, 2013

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 […]

Summerfaction 2013 Spices Up Weekends at Tienda del Mercado

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 23, 2013

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 […]