Luxury Hotel - Jade Dragon's Suites - Davao City

My wife got invited to the blessing of Jade Dragon's Suites last Sunday.  Although she was the only one invited, she wanted me to come along, and with  a go signal from the one who invited her, off we went to the blessing of the place.

Jade Dragon's Suites is located along Aurora Jacinto St., Davao City.  You can get there by PUJ via the Jacinto Piapi route. It is just a few steps away from the main road. When we arrived at the place the female attendant was quick to accommodate us (they have attentive and friendly staff). She led us to the owner of the Hotel, the owner was very friendly and he told us lots of great things to expect from this Hotel.

I can go on and on about the great visions this owner has for the place. But I'll leave it for now. Lets get on about the place. The Jade Dragon's Suites has 5 floors, and has a total of 28 rooms. Their room rates are shown below:

Standard Room Rates

Standard Room - Php.750.00

Deluxe - Php. 850.00

Family - Php. 1,600.00

Junior Suite - Php. 2,000.00

Suite - Php. 2,600.00

Amenities offered:

• Free scheduled shuttle service going and back to Gaisano Mall
• Free internet wifi
• Free Breakfast on standard room rates
• Free Baggage Counter service
• Free Blood Pressure taking and first aid
• All rooms are furnish with LED Cable TV, Hot and Cold Shower, Air condition rooms, pabx telephone system
• Elevator Service
• Security Services
• Equipped with 24 hour Security Surveillance Cameras
• Shuttle Service
• Restaurant and function room (Namely the Ching's Resto-Kaffee and the Lutong Bahay atbp.)

Its a good rate if you ask me, considering it is in the heart of the downtown area, and if you are in Davao for the Kadayawan and Araw ng Dabaw event, this would be a great place to stay since you would be near the  starting point of the parade.

During the blessing of the rooms, I stayed behind to get photos of the rooms, and also to get the feel of the rooms. The Standard rooms though not so big is comfortable just like the other rooms in the place, and for 750 pesos plus all the amenities mentioned above it is luxury in its most affordable price. The TV set though for the suite is much larger compared to the Standard rooms, and the suites have a small balcony  allowing you  to watch the scene outside. 

After the Ceremony we were treated with lunch, we had our lunch at Ching's Resto-Kaffee. The first thing I noticed at Ching's are the beautiful paintings that are being displayed. Those paintings are from various artist here in Davao. Davao artists can exhibit their piece of art in the place, it is an agreement made by the owner to some of Davao's artist. So this coming Araw ng Dabaw this would be a good place to check out.

Jade Dragon's Suites

Aurora Jacinto St.,

Davao City 8000

Tel: (082) 224-1390 / 224-1391

email: jadedragonsuites@gmail.com

Below are photos of the place:

Air condition Room with LED Cable TV

Hot and Cold Shower

Elevator Service

Nice View from the Balcony of one of the Suite's

Mini Zen Garden

Nice Painting From Various Davao Artist

Pearl Farm Beach Resort - Balikbayan Package 2012

BALIKBAYAN PACKAGE

January 4 - December 20, 2012

PhP 18,500.00 for 2 persons

INCLUSIONS:

• Three (3) days and two (2) nights room accommodation at the Mandaya House
• Welcome Drinks
• Breakfast and dinner for two persons
• Roundtrip boat transfers following the regular boat schedule
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Souvenir item
• Complimentary use of swimming pools, tennis court, basketball court, badminton court and other selected recreational facilities and snooba

note:

• Not valid during Holy Week

FOR INQUIRIES:

Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal

Tel. (082) 221-9970 to 72 Fax (082) 221-9979

Davao Sales Office-Abreeza Mall

Tel. (082) 285-0601 & 285-0876 Fax. (082) 285-1914

Manila Sales Office: 

Trunkline (632) 855-2741

Direct Line (632) 854-7982

Dish Garden Design Competition at SM Davao's 2nd Flora Mindanaw

Famed in the international and domestic horticulture industry, Davao is not only home to the beautiful orchid waling-waling (Vanda Sanderiana) but also to the most exquisite cutflowers, foliages, and other ornamental plants.

With its natural resources and favourable climate for agricultural production year-round, Davao is often dubbed as the ornamental horticulture center of the country.

On top of these are skilled and passionate hobbyists and enthusiasts who can put together a breath-taking collection of the city’s natural treasures may it be in elaborate landscapes or intricate dish gardens.

Be awed with Davao’s rich flora as SM Davao brings the 2^nd Flora Mindanaw: Dish Garden Competition on August 15-21 at the mall’s Event Centre. The contest is open to all horticulturists/florists in Mindanao. Interested parties may call 297.6998 local 126.

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.

Oishi's Free Boracay Getaway

Summer is finally here. It's time for  friends to bond together  and have an unforgettable escapade. Did you know that you can fly and stay for free in your dream Boracay  getaway? Yes you read it right. Just make your own music video to the tune "Tambayang Magiliw" and get a chance to win a Free trip to Boracay with your friends.

This exciting video contest is brought to you by Oishi Ridges, our favorite yummy snack that comes in a number of yummy flavor like Onion and Garlic, Cheese, Cheese and Garlic, Barbeque and Wasabi.

So, what are you waiting for? Start making your own video now and don't forget to grab your fave Oishi snack which are available in all leading supermarkets and sari-sari stores nationwide. For more details, simply log on to  http://www.tambayangmagiliw.com/.

Amazing prizes awaits the lucky winner. Prizes are:

First Prize: 

Boracay Trip with Lodging

Second Prize:  

Barkada Pictorial complete with styling, make-up and prints

Third Prize: 

Overnight stay at a hotel

 Special Prize for the most out-of-this-world video: 

Introductory flight lessons from Angeles City Flying Club

Promo Period: January 29 – May 21, 2011

 Weekly Prizes:

March 5, 2011	Red Box Trinoma Primtime KTV with Buffet
March 12, 2011	Island Cove Day Tour
March 19, 2011	Blue Water Day Spa Foot Reflex
March 26, 2011	Splash Island Day Pass
April 2, 2011	Enchanted Kingdom Weekend Pass
April 9, 2011	Ace Water Spa
April 16, 2011	Zensho Buffet Dinner
April 23, 2011	Red Box Trinoma Primetime KTV with Buffet
April 30, 2011	The Spa Massage
May 7, 2011	Zoobic Safari
May 14, 2011	Treetop Adventure in Subic
May 21, 2011	CWC Wakeboarding Half-Day Pass

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!

Vacation for our Parents

My parent's wedding anniversary is coming this March. Me and my sisters, the 4 of us, are planning to give a special gift to our parents. Since the four of us all have stable jobs, we decided to give our parents a vacation tour, and let them travel in Turkey. I'm really sure they would be surprised, because it's out of the country, a place where they have never been, even me and my sister have not been in Turkey.


We searched the net and its a nice place to spend a vacation in. We even found a site that have a holiday accommodation. We already book the two of them in a Lycia villa rentals. I'm sure they are gonna be thrilled when they begin to see those lovely landscape and beaches. My parents really love going to the beach swimming in its turquoise waters. We may be shelling out bucks from our pockets but the joy on our parents face when they will get the news is worth every money me and my sister would spend.

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 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