Freestyle Band Makes Homecoming Performance

When it comes to music, it cannot be denied that Davao City has produced quite a number of talents (both individuals and groups) that have made it to the national and international scene. The Freestyle Band is just one of them.

Born in Davao City in 1996, the band has created many hit songs well-loved by music fans from the generations X and Y to even the millennials. From doing gigs in the local scene, the group eventually moved to Manila in 1998 where it gained huge success recording albums, doing concerts and corporate shows and earning music awards.

Freestyle Band performing during Apo View Hotel's recent relaunch.

Back here in Davao, Freestyle had its first gigs in various venues. They performed at the former Pag-Asa Bar of Apo View Hotel, The Venue (across Central Bank) and in corporate shows. Thanks to brothers Bolichie and Tat Suzara for this first-hand information.     

National Pampering Day: Time to Treat Myself to a Relaxing Massage

Relaxed and rejuvenated. That's how I and my feet felt after enjoying a soothing massage last October 17 during the National Pampering Day. Thanks to Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa for organizing this most loved national pampering event that provided free services to women and men.

It was supposed to be my "me time" but since there was no class due to the second day of the national transport strike, I had to bring my tween daughter along. My appointment was at 12:30 pm and I was there early. I had to wait for a few minutes, though, as the Nailaholics Salon and Spa in SM Lanang was jampacked at that time.

#NationalPamperingDay at Nailaholics SM Lanang Premier.

Davao Chocolate Festival Highlights Region's Cacao Produce

"Life is a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." ~ Forrest Gump

Who doesn't love chocolates? Whether it's the milky sweet, dark, plain or with nuts or fruits, a chocolate bar can surely satisfy one's sweet craving. Lucky for us here in Davao as we get to taste world-class chocolates of all kinds and I'm not talking about the imported ones but those produced locally.

Yes here in Davao, local chocolate products are growing in popularity and are making a name in the international market. In fact, Davao's chocolates such as those of Malagos Garden Resort are now renowned as world-class owing to the international awards they have won in recent competitions.

To honor Davao's chocolates and cacao growers, a yearly Davao Chocolate Festival has been organized since 2013 in partnership with the Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao Inc. (CIDAMI). Hosted by SM City Davao, the event puts the spotlight on the region's booming cacao produce, the growers, processors and cafe owners. The just-concluded 2017 festival took place last week at the Annex Event Center of SM City.

#NationalPamperingDay supports World Vision, PAWS and Save Philippine Seas

I'm excited to be part of this year's National Pampering Day by Nailaholics  Nail Salon and Spa. I got my ticket yesterday and I'm ready for my foot spa tomorrow. Yay!!

This will be the second time that I'm going to be availing of the services of  Nailaholics. Being a working mom, I deserve some pampering once in a while and this trip to the nail salon and spa would be a great opportunity as well to enjoy some "me time." What makes this special is I'm going to be taking part in a worthy endeavor that will not only provide free pampering services to women and men but will also support cause-oriented organizations.

How Davaoeños Said #YesToJollibeeBurgerSteak

I'm sure you would agree that it's easy to say "yes" to food especially if it's being offered by a Filipino brand that everybody loves at no cost at all. And I'm talking about what else? The ever popular Jollibee. 

Just last week, the Jollibee Burger Steak truck arrived here in the durian capital to allow Davaoeños to experience the 100% beefy-linamnam, saucy-sarap Jollibee Burger Steak free of charge.  And as expected, the Davao leg of  the Jollibee Burger Steak sampling tour was a hit among young professionals.

Photo by Ripple8 (PR)

Jollibee’s Say #YestoJollibeeBurgerSteak nationwide sampling tour in Davao took place on September 27 in two locations - at the Abreeza Corporate Center from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and at the Damosa IT Park in Lanang from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Hundreds of free burger steak meals were served hot in these locations.

Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa Gears Up for 2nd #NationalPamperingDay

When it comes to pampering on a national scale, Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot. After introducing the National Pampering Day last year, Nailaholics is back at it again this 2017 with an amplified nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward to. This will happen next week, specifically on October 17. 

The National Pampering Day got off to a good start last year with Nailaholics offering free manicure service and a stress relieving hand massage from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in all their branches nationwide. This year, everyone will be treated to a free service of their choice - a soothing manicure, calming foot spa or a relaxing foot massage. 

“We Filipinos are very hardworking in any given aspect of our lives and a nation of energetic and industrious people best deserves real pampering once in a while. This year, as Nailaholics celebrates the 2nd National Pampering Day, we go deeper and dedicate this to everyone and remind them to take it slow, take it easy, zone out and relax for a while.” said Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head of Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa.