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About Ria Jose

Professional Blogger. Social Media Strategist. Davao Bloggers Society Founding President. Aspiring Vlogger. Brand Ambassador. With over 10 blogs developed, you could say Ria has tried it all. Well, at least online. After more than 10 years as resident blogger and editor-in-chief of MyDavaoCity.com, she remains passionate and committed to sharing her hometown to the world.

6th Mindanao Film Fest Call for Entries

6th Mindanao Film Fest
High resolution poster at this LINK

The 6th Mindanao Film Fest is now calling for entries. The 6th Mindanao Film Fest is presented by the Mindanao Film and Television Development Foundation, Inc., the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Southspot Entertainment, and the Mebuyan Peace Project, Inc.

Mindanaoan filmmakers and filmmakers with films about Mindanao are invited to submit their entries for exhibition films. Students are also invited to submit their short films and documentaries. And Guerilla Filmmakers have a category, as well.

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List of Halal Certified Food and Products

Halal is a term that pertains to any object of action that is in accordance to the Islamic law. Here in Davao City, food establishments are required by law to serve Halal food, and to prominently post on their premises that they serve Halal food.

The Davao City Council has tasked the Davao City Muslim Ulama Halal Certifying and Monitoring Agency to accredit Davao City food establishments to ensure that they follow the strictest sanitary procedures and to ensure that they are indeed serving Halal certified food.

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Kadayawan Festival 2010 Schedule

The Kadayawan Festival is the annual thanksgiving festival of Davao. The term is derived from the word “Madayaw,” a greeting that means good, welcome, or beautiful.

The Kadayawan Festival is held in August in time for the bountiful harvest of fruits in the region. It is also a celebration of the Waling-waling, the Philippine Eagle, the Durian fruit, and the Mount Apo which are symbols of the beauty, bounty, and culture of Davao.

The Kadayawan Festival is also a celebration of the tri-people in the area: Christians, Muslims, and Indigenous Peoples. It is during this time of the year when the 10 indigenous tribes of Davao are celebrated and recognized as the pillars and founders of Davao.


Video courtesy of BAportadera.

Here are some of the events during Kadayawan 2010:

Engr. Manuel A. Medros 2nd Solo Art Exhibit for Painting
August 11- September 11, 2010
Venue: Museo Dabawenyo
Agri-Trade Fair
August 13-30, 2010
Venue: SM City
A trade fair participated by farers, plant growers, handicraft producers and manufacturers.

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Wings and Dips

Buffalo Wings in Original Sauce

Buffalo Wings in Original Sauce

If you like Buffalo Wings or chicken in general, you MUST try the newly opened Wings and Dips. Wings and Dips offers Buffalo Wings in various sauces such as Original, Spicy Thai, and Korean Chili. And it also comes with different dips: Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, Tartar, and Lemon Mayo. You may order the wings in various serving pieces: 4 pieces, 6 pieces, 8 pieces, etc.

Wings in Korean Chili Sauce with Lemon Mayo Dip and Pesto Pasta

Wings in Korean Chili Sauce with Lemon Mayo Dip and Pesto Pasta

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