Davao Life is Here

MOTHER NATURE.

Davao’s source of life and nurturer of mankind. Provider of food and keeper of our animals and forests. She carved the mountains creating multifarious captivating views for us to marvel at and exciting places for adventure and thrill.

With her fertile soils, we grow various crops and vegetation that paint a green landscape embraced by bodies of water. Beneath the surface are amazing creatures waiting to be discovered. We owe a lot to her for giving us a vast land full of life and promises – the promise of abundance which she will always keep, reassuring us that she will be here – today, tomorrow and forever.

Kadayawan 2012 Highlights

Opening Ceremonies & Indigenous Peoples Panagtagbo 
August 3, Friday
4:30pm
People's Park Great Lawn

The festival will open with a Thanksgiving Mass for the year of blessing and bounty, followed by a showcase of the color and culture of the 10 Tribes of Davao through music and dance.

Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2012
Talent Night - August 15, Wednesday, 6pm at Gaisano Mall of Davao
Finals - August 17, Friday, 6pm at Davao City Recreation Center

Hiyas sa Kadayawan is the search for the indigenous young lass who, up until the present is knowledgeable of her indigenous culture and wisdom through a pageantry of Mindanaoan myths and legends. Ten young women from the respective distinguished tribes of Davao will be presented in their indigenous garbs, cultural performance, interview and indigenous attire.

Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan
August 18, Saturday
8:00am
Around Davao City (from Roxas Avenue to San Pedro Street)

A street dancing competition along Davao’s major thoroughfares which will culminate in a grand showdown in the Rizal Park area.

Pamulak Kadayawan
August 19, Sunday
7:00am
Around Davao City (from Roxas Avenue to San Pedro Street)

A grand parade of floral floats from competing and non-competing entries will be staged at the city’s major thoroughfares.

DOT Davao Region - It's more fun in the Philippines Official Teaser

DOT Davao Region - It's more fun in the Philippines Official Teaser

As a PROUD Dabawenya - I just have to post this :)

Mabuhay Davao Province!

Video courtesy of DOT Davao Region 

Dream Destinations: Egypt

Egypt is one of the most fascinating destinations on the world tourist map. This extra ordinary country is today the favourite vacation spot for many, just like it was in the days of the early Greeks and Romans. The biggest draw continues to be the amazing abundance of historical treasures- temples, pyramids and museums – contained in this one country.

Notable ancient temples, pyramids and tombs

Pyramids of Giza - Cairo

Great Sphinx - Cairo

Nile River - Cairo

Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Cairo

Temple of Karnak - Luxor

Valley of Kings - Luxor

Philae's Temple of Isis

Sham El Sheikh Beach - Aswan

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Budget Travel - Saving Money When You Are At Your Destination

When traveling independently you will almost always do better in terms of price and quality if you veer away from the traditional places to eat and shops that the guide books mention. Going off the beaten track can mean you pick up a real bargain.

Restaurants 

Follow the locals; if you head for a tourist orientated restaurant or shop you will find that the prices are substantially higher and often the food is not of the same quality.

Another good tip is to visit the local market where the locals shop. Not only will you get fresh products at good prices but you will also enjoy the experience of mixing with the locals. Ask those around you where to go, after all, it is the locals that are best placed to tell you where to go for a good deal!

A good way of working out whether a restaurant is geared towards tourists or locals is to see when it is at its busiest. Tourists tend to eat a lot earlier than the locals in most foreign countries. Any restaurant that is empty until around 9pm and then fills up is probably frequented by locals.

Antonio's Bar and Grill

my favorite appetizer.. kinilaw na malasugue sa hilaw na manga... yummmmm

aaah.... (above) Sinigang na Sugpo..... saraaap...... pairs well with whatever main course you choose.

(above) their bestseller.. inihaw na tuna panga... my favorite!

.... this is just to show my appreciation to this establishment, for the really delicious food they serve. i hope there will be more restos like this to open here in Davao... yung sulit ang ibinabayad mo (kahit minsan mejo mahal :-D) okay lang, basta.... maganda ang place, good ang service at perfect ang food. AWESOME!!!!! (need i say more!?)

Antonio's Bar and Grill
Branches: (1) G/F SM City Davao (open from 10:00am - 9:00pm everyday)
(2) Metro Lifestyle Complex cor Jacinto Ext. Torres St (open from 9am - 12mn)
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Calzone @ Picobello

Calzone - my favorite!
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
is an Italian turnover made from pizza dough and stuffed with cheese, ham or salami, vegetables, or a variety of other stuffings. It often contains an egg, the yolk of which should be runny. It is typically served with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, or topped with garlic and parsley infused olive oil. The dough is folded over, sealed on one edge, salted, then fried.
In Italian the word has three syllables, [kal'tsone]. Pronunciations of the word in English vary greatly, with UK: /kæl'tso'ni/ or /kæl'zo'ni/,[2] and US: /kælˈzoʊni/, /kælˈzoʊneɪ/, or /kæl'zo'n/.

It has been over a year since i last dined here..

Back in college, this is one of our favorite hang-out..
Not much have changed in the place though...interiors are still the same.. and of course,
the food still tastes superb!

(one thing i just didn't like, is the correigdor/path going to the resto....it's gloomy, dirty & scary) i hope management of Picobello would do something about this. i would hesitate about bringing some friends over to dine, merely for this reason.(nakaka-turn off kasi, it might give some bad impression to your guest.. nagmumukhang cheap tuloy ang resto)..

But never-the-less, Picobello is still one of the best Italian Resto &
serving the best tasting pizzas in Davao!

Picobello Ristorante Italiano

Located at the 5th floor of Gaisano South Citimall in downtown Davao
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Promo : Buy 1, Take 1 (from 2pm-5pm, daily)
For reservations, call (82)221-1696.

Durian: The King of all Fruits

"Smells like Hell"

"Tastes like Heaven"

"the undisputed, King of all Fruits"

Basic infos about Durian

According to Wikipedia, Durian fruit is widely known and revered in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", it is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species.

The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia.

Sardinas ug Odong

This is one of my favorite food (ever!).
Had this for dinner last night...and it was really really one good & satisfying meal that completed my day.

Ingredients are basic,simple & very cheap.
Just;
* 1 can sardines (i prefer the hot style)
* 2 stick packs Odong ( this type of noodle is most popular in the Mindanao and Visayas regions; if you can't find Odong, you can use Misua)
* shallots
* garlic
* cooking oil (just a little to sautee the spices)
* salt (to taste)

Sautee the spices & the sardines all toghether, then add the Odong and a little water, salt to taste, simmer,,,and presto! You'll have one big satisfying meal ever!

Sizzling Bulalo Steak

I don't cook. I just post this for my bAbe to cook for me (hehehe..) This is my favorite!

Ingredients:

1 kg. Bulalo (beef shank, bone in)
1 liters water
1 tbsp. Maggi Savor, Calamansi
¼ cup Maggi Oyster Sauce
¼ cup cooking oil for browning

Gravy:
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
¼ cup drippings from the fried bulalo
¼ cup evaporated milk

Procedure:

1.In a pressure cooker, tenderize bulalo in 2 liters of water for 30 minutes. Start timing when the water in the steamer starts to boil.

2.Remove tenderized “bulalo” from the broth and marinate with MAGGI Savor, Calamansi for at least 15 minutes. When ready to pan-fry, rub marinated meat with Oyster Sauce on all sides.

3.Heat cooking oil and pan-fry prepared “bulalo” until brown on all sides. Transfer on a hot plate and serve with prepared gravy on top or on the side. Serve immediately.

4.To prepare Gravy: Melt butter and add flour to make a roux. Slowly pour in the drippings while whisking mixture vigorously. Cook until thick. Add CARNATION Evap to achive desire gravy consistency.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes plus 15 minutes to marinate the beef
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6