Electronic Vehicle Free Ride

During the Kadayawan week, I have seen a number of e-vehicles roaming around the downtown area of Davao City. This vehicles offer a free ride to passengers within downtown area.

These vehicles fascinate me because unlike usual vehicles that run on fossil fuel, they run through charging electricity and they are environmentally friendly.

Kadayawan Festival 2011 Budget Increased

Few days from now and we'll already welcome the month of August. It is one of the most awaited months for Dabawenyos because the Kadayawan festival falls on this month. Last year's budget for the Kadayawan festival was 11 million. But for this year, organizers promised a grander. livelier Kadayawan festivities and increased the budget to 12.5 million.

The bulk of the budget is shouldered by the private sector, amounting to 9.5 million while the rest will be shouldered by the city government of Davao. Sayaw Mindanao and Moda Mindanaw will be included in the month-long celebration of the kadayawan next month. The highlights of the festivities will be Grand Kadayawan Trade Fair at Davao Convention Center, Lumadnong Gama, Hudyakaan, Indak-indak sa Kadalanan, Philippine International Tatto Arts Festival, Tunog Mindanaw and Hiyas ng Kadayawan. The festival will be handled by the Du-aw Davao Festival Foundation.

Sweet Pineapple: Proudly Davao Produce

Before I am a stay-at-home mom (just for 1 week because Mom and Papa are on vacation in Singapore), I joined my colleagues in having a mobile library in Subasta, Calinan, Davao City. It's a community outreach which our boss prefers to label "resource sharing". I was very excited because I have never been to the place.

Our partner for this "resource sharing" is DAVCO or Davao Agricultural Ventures Corporation owned by the Florendos. They gave us pineapple and it was really very sweet. We were given a free lunch at their canteen and we were able to roam around their place in Cawayan, Calinan.

In one of the forums I have attended recently, the speaker said that Davao is one of the top producers of pineapple in Asia. Wow!

Sharing to you some photos...

pineapples from DAVCO

we were served with chicken and chopseuy for lunch

pupils assigned to me...in their wacky pose

vast pineapple plantation

Subasta elementary school...where we had our resource sharing

Enjoy the weekend friends!

Davao People's Park: Revisited on a Christmas Season

It's been quite long already since I have visited People's Park here in Davao City. I have heard from friends that People's Park is very beautiful now since there are lots of Christmas decors and lights since it's Christmas. I have seen it featured on national television, TV Patrol news.

I wanted to see it myself so before taking our Christmas vacation, me and hubby went there. There were lots of people queuing at the entrance. Near the entrance gate, you'll see the big tree and it was very nice to look at during the night. Christmas lanterns made of native and recycled materials were decorated atop the durian dome. There were really plenty of people inside and there were even excursionists from nearby provinces.

Kwek-Kwek: My Fave Street Food

My fave kwek-kwek

condiments that makes kwek-kwek yummy

Me and hubby were strolling on the streets just having fun to have the "feel" of the pasko fiesta celebration. There are a lot of people on the street. Some are just strolling as well, like us. What I love are the foods. There are many to choose from.

One of my favorite street foods here in Davao City is the kwek-kwek. It's just actually an egg, boiled, soaked in a flour then fried. What makes it delicious is the condiments. It has to be soaked in a yummy spicy vinegar mixed with a little chilli powder to have the spicy taste and a little salt. You can add sliced cucumber or a seaweed which is readily available if you want.

Christmas Bazaar at Gaisano Mall

Have you finished decorating your house with beautiful Christmas decors friends? I know a lot of you have already done beautifying your homes with Christmas decorations since Christmas eve is fast approaching.

In our neighborhood, most of the houses have already their trees and decors. Our street turns into a glowing myriads of colors when the brightness of the day gives way to the night.

But I know that there are also those who are still wanting to add to the decors that they have put up in their houses. If you are one of those and if you are in Davao City, you can go to the Gaisano mall and the Christmas bazaar is still going on. They have a lot of Christmas decor display at the atrium ranging from Christmas trees, replicas of Santa Claus, lanters and more decorations for your trees like balls and many others.

Here are some photos...

Pasko Fiesta in Davao City

Davao city celebrated the feast of the Immaculate Conception last Wednesday, December 8, 2010. San Pedro Cathedral was packed with people attending the Eucharist celebration. San Pedro street was in fiesta mood. The street was decorated with buntings and there were a lot of booths selling ukay-ukay, products made in Davao and agricultural plants.The city government joined the festive atmosphere by celebrating the Pasko Fiesta since it's already December.

Pasko Fiesta Hudyakaan

some organic products displayed in booths

mini agro-trade fair displaying an array of ornamental plants and flowers

some rides for children to enjoy

Kerygma Conference in Davao City

There will be a kerygma conference that will be held in Davao City tomorrow, December 4, 2010. It will start at 8:00 o'clock in the morning and it will be held at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas located at Quirino Avenue here in Davao City.

Me and hubby are joining the said conference and I'm already excited about it. I like Bo Sanchez and in fact, I have been reading the kerygma magazine every month. I also love to read his books. They are a big help and inspiration to improve my life.

We have the ticket already and the theme for the conference is about restoration. Here are our tickets....wohoooo....

our tickets and wrist bands

Thanks to My September EC Droppers

I would like to say thank you very much to my September top droppers as well as those who visited Davao delights.

Here are my top EC droppers for September:

Picking Up the Pieces	27
Offer	21
Lakbay Philippines	21
From My Point of View	10
Funky Town Disco Music	10
elai's precious angels	10
The Doubletake	7
Creative Cafe	7
Laane's Path	5
Life With Roxxymetal	5

Star Sightings during the Kadayawan Festival

There are actors and actresses who visited Davao City during the Kadayawan Festival. Here are some photos of them...

Marvin Agustin

Ai-ai delas Alas

Melissa Ricks

Claudine Barreto and Richard Gutierrez