Watch "It's Christmas: The Musical" at SM Davao City on December 11, 2011

After bringing Christmas treats like the Nutcracker with Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja, Celebrate Joy with Mascara Productions and A Joyful Company with The Company in the past years, SM City Davao now brings a unique and very enjoyable musical which children of all ages will surely love.

“It’s Christmas: The Musical” unfolds a unique story of a little girl who finds herself at the mall. And while she opts to stop and rest on a bench, she falls asleep and awakens to an empty mall. Startled by a talking mannequin, her adventure begins while meeting characters along the way. Until a mean spirited elf steals away all the fun, which makes everyone work out a secret, to change his ill ways and make him happy. Then, the girl wakes up only to find out all is but a dream…or is it?

Being presented by Theatre Down South with the artistic direction of veteran actor Michael Williams, the musical promises to warm everyone’s hearts.

Celebrate your favourite season at your favourite mall, SM City Davao! Catch TDS’ Its Christmas! The Musical live at the Event Centre, December 11.

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.

Merry Christmas

Greetings to all my friends, visitors and readers a Merry Christmas. May you have a peaceful and grace-filled Christmas with your loved ones.

Christmas Party at Mahan Beach Resort

We had a Christmas party at Mahan Beach Resort. We decided to hold our party in the beach for a change. We usually have our party in our workplace but make it different this time.

We arrive early in the morning and most cottages were already occupied except for one which was reserved for us. The function hall was filled with people partying, playing parlor games and eating.

When we were already settled and all our things were in place, our "angles" right away grilled the pork meat and fish we brought with us. Keona, me and hubby right away soak ourselves in the beach because the water is gradually receding since it was going low tide.

We were really having fun especially our angels. They played hide and seek, throw beach balls, swim and had fun in the water.

I like Mahan Beach Resort because it's very accessible. It's just near to the barge wharf so we can just walk from there. There was also no corkage so we can just bring with us foods and drinks we want without worrying of corkage fees. It is not also as crowded compared to other more famous beaches in Samal island.

Here are some photos of the resort...

the signage at the entrance

function hall

spectacular view of Davao City across Samal island

exchange of gifts

Mahan resort seaside

my little girl ready for a swim

gazebo with tree house...good thing there are beddings so I was able to breastfeed Keona w/o any hassle:)

Mahan beach

Here are some useful information in case you want to go to Mahan Beach resort... (this is not a paid post...hehe)

Entrance Fee
30Php for Adult day stay and 15Php for Child

Gazebo
300Php(Day Stay)

Gazebo with Tree House
540Php(overnight with beddings)

Non Aircon Dorm
800Php(good for 8 persons with beddings)

400Php(good for 4 persons with beddings)

Aircon Dorm
1750Php(food for 10 with beddings)

Cluster Rooms
1400Php(aircon, toilet and bath, TV)

Function Hall
3000Php(lights, sound system, tables and chairs)

Contact Numbers
301-400 DAVAO
271-5378 SAMAL
0927-775-7780

Email Address
mahan.samal@y7mail.com

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...

Christmas lanterns made of recyclable materials

I visited a friend at University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC), Bonifacio campus before having my Christmas vacation and I was really impressed by the lanterns they decorated in their building. It was made of recyclable materials like plastic bottles of soft drinks, caps, indigenous materials. Here are photos of it....

A Christmas decor made of coke caps

Here is a star made of cellophane with the Belen at the center


A star made of empty bottles of C2


Another star made of used plastic coke cups w/ the Philippine flag at the center

One way of taking care of Mother Earth is to reuse, recycle whatever materials that are still usable. We just have to be resourceful and creative. Especially in this time that global warming is already alarming. We can do our share in preserving our environment and make it livable for the next generation to come. We can do it!

All glam up for Christmas

The city is again very colorful for the Christmas season. When me and hubby went to the downtown area, hubby took photos on the trees all dressed up for Christmas near the city hall.

Christmas Decors Need not be Expensive

I love to see Christmas decorations of different kinds but I most appreciate those that are unique and less expensive, recycled ones, far from the usual commercial decors you see in malls and shopping stores.

One Saturday, while me and hubby were walking near Bankerohan public market on our way to NCCC mall to buy Keona's milk, we bump into a man, peddling Christmas decors. I was literally "wowed" by it because the decors he brought were made of recycled plastic straws. It was nicely done. The maker of those decors must be very creative. Hubby right away pulled out the camera which was inside my bag. And here are the photos of it...

Here it is...

Aren't they lovely?

closer...

Sampaguita tourist Inn

My boss ask me to accompany her to GS Mall to buy some Christmas decorations. But before going to the mall, she remembered that the seminar that we are hosting is fast approaching. Many participants from different parts of the Philippines are joining the seminar and she received a lot of queries regarding hotels, inns where they can stay. So she ask me if I'm willing to accompany her to a nearby Sampaguita tourist inn, just few blocks away from the GS mall. I said yes to her because I'm also curious about this somewhat new hotel along Quirino Avenue. Upon arriving at the inn, we were greeted by 3 gorgeous ladies at the front desk. We inquired about room rates and facilities and this is what we got:

Room rates:

Single Occupancy:

• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV - Php 300.00
• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot shower - Php 350.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 500.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot shower-Php 550.00

Matrimonial Occupancy:

• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 375.00
• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot shower -Php 450.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 550.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot shower-Php 600.00

Double Occupancy:

• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 400.00
• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot shower -Php 450.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 600.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot sho -Php 650.00

Triple Occupancy:

• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 500.00
• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot shower -Php 550.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 700.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot sho -Php 800.00

Family Occupancy:

• Room (fan) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 650.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV -Php 1, 000.00
• Room (aircon) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV w/ hot sho -Php 1, 200.00

Executive Occupancy:

• Room (aircon) single bed w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV, hot shower, coffee table & sofa -Php 650.00
• Room (aircon) matrimonial bed w/toilet & bath w/cable TV, hot shower, coffee table & sofa -Php 800.00
• Room (aircon) Double bed w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV,hot shower, coffee table & sofa -Php 850.00
• Room (aircon) Triple (3 beds) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV,hot shower, coffee table & sofa -Php 1, 200.00
• Room (aircon) family (4 beds) w/ toilet & bath w/cable TV,hot shower, coffee table & sofa -Php 1, 500.00

Additional:

Person: Php100.00 Executive: Php200.00
Bed: Php150.00 Executive:Php250.00

Excess hour:

Fan room w/ cable TV - Php30.00
Aircon w/ cable TV - Php40.00
Aircon room w/ cable TV & hot shower - Php50.00


This inn has 438 rooms and it's a 4-story building. They also have wifi facility.