18th Kanegosyo Congress
Showing consistent support for small to medium entrepreneurs, Mindanao’s no. 1 retail chain, and New City Commercial Corporation further beefs up to its advocacy in providing opportunities and solutions to various sari-sari store owners in making their business more profitable and sustainable through its annual selling convention, Kanegosyo Congress.
Last Sept 14 to Sept 16, 2017, NCCC Supermarket delight its patrons with exciting shopping deals and exclusive discounts. The 3-day shopping extravaganza gathered more than 100,000 rewards cardholders featuring a Universal Studio vibe combining business and pleasure through showcasing the most sought after tourist attractions all over the world.
“We always aim to offer the most innovative partnership among the NCCC Rewards Club members. It is also an opportunity for us to thank and reward our Kanegosyo partners for patronizing NCCC throughout the years”, said LTS Retail Specialist Senior Vice-President Tjader Regis.
The selling convention also includes numerous product sampling, food demos, and daily shopping surprises. Celebrity guests include award-winning actor James Blanco, 1st-Runner- up The Voice Teens Jeremy Glinogo and Ms. Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo who appeared for the Maggi Game Segment.
Present during the Grand opening ceremonies is Davao City Mayor and Choice Ambassador, Ms. Sara “Inday” Duterte
Photo Credits : NCCC FB Page
SM Kids Personali-Tees
The t-shirt is the most versatile item in your wardrobe. Young ones are free to mix, match and create outfits for any day and occasion, kids gave their tees an instant upgrade with different accessories and bottoms to show you how easy it is to spruce up your t-shirts for a sweet-but-tough combo, during the jazz up your tees activity at the Annex Event Center made possible by SM Kids and SM Store.
But nothing makes even the most low-key mothers temporarily morph into their stage mom alter-egos other than seeing their kids up onstage, their names in bright lights.
Kid’s ages 2 to 11 years old stole the spotlight last Saturday, September 10, 2017, at SM City Davao. Kids get hip with effortlessly and fashionably disheveled look, with the trusty statement and colorful tees.
For a minimum purchase of two thousand pesos, kids can join the tee activity and showcase their creation on the runway. From slogan tees to rainbow stripes the kids brave the runway and express themselves.
The BarthLett triplets Dawn, Eve and Conner completely owned the runway with a hand on one hip and a hair flip at the end. The event was a success and you can see this by just looking at the kid’s smiles and eager looks to get primped and prettified.
DABAWENYA AUTHORS A SELF-EMPOWERMENT BOOK
A Dabawenya authors for the first time a self-empowerment book. Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan, 33, who is a nurturer at Tuburan Institute and 2003 Mutya ng Dabaw, wrote the book Remember Who You Really Are: 12 questions to help you how. The book launch was held last July 21, 2017, Friday, 4:00 PM at the Abreeza Mall Activity Center.
“I have been longing to write a book that will help empower our fellow men and finally, I’ve done it,” Soco-Bantayan says that even when she longed to write a book, she did not plan to do it this year. “Interestingly, Lady Bam Petilos, a TV and personality and a friend whom I met in Ike Pono seminar, came up to me last January and told me that it’s time for me to write a book,” she says. “Lady Bam also told me that the idea to write a book is divinely guided. Inwardly, I felt that too and I knew I had to honor that.”
The book, according to Soco-Bantayan, is a summation of the lessons she learned from seminars like Ike Pono facilitated by Bruce Conching and Mission Courage Workshop facilitated by Alternative Nobel Prize awardee Nicanor Perlas. “It also discusses the personal questions that we can use as a compass so that we are able to cope with our lives better,” Soco-Bantayan adds. “Because of the busy-ness that weighs in our lives, we have forgotten to look deeper into ourselves and find that deep inside lies the fulfillment.”
Soco-Bantayan adds that Remember Who You Really Are not only talks about personal desires that one can achieve, “I am emphasizing the sense of duty along with gratitude to in the book. This is because we have to change our inner perspective first before we can help in the world.”
During the book launch, various guests were treated to angel message oracle card reading and gave angel card readings and guidance to guests for free. “This book would not have been possible without the help of the angels,” she shares.
The book comes with an angel message bookmarker created by Angeologist Princess Buendia.
Manara: An Interactive Moro Art
The official opening of MANARA: An Interactive Moro Art Installation by Ayala Foundation in partnership with Ayala Malls happened last Aug 9, 2017, at Abreeza Mall.
Abreeza proudly unveiled the interactive art experience featuring the culture of Muslim Mindanao made by two outstanding Filipino artists: Internationally acclaimed sculptor and painter Toym Imao and industrial designer and installation artist Lilianna Manahan.
“Manāra” is the Arabic word for “minaret,” which is a lighthouse providing light to people and vessels that need to find their way. A minaret is also an important architectural feature of mosques; it is where calls to prayer are made. The MANARA exhibit first launched at the Ayala Museum Plaza earlier in May to coincide with the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and now it is making its way to Ayala Malls in Visayas and Mindanao not just to shed light on the richness and diversity of Moro culture and inspire a deeper understanding of Muslim Filipinos, but also to serve as a call for peace and unity—for Filipinos, even though they come from diverse backgrounds, to become more open to dialogue and cooperation.
Furthermore, it comes in a timely fashion to Abreeza Mall as Davao City observes the annual Kadayawan Festival, which celebrates the interaction of diverse cultures. The exhibit will run from August 9 to Sept 8 2017.
Gabrielle: The Sweet Sound of the South
Caressing, it’s how her voice is described, a voice that has been likened to that of a foreign singer’s. “Definitely not Pinoy,” may often be the comment, and perhaps like the Pied Piper, she can lure in the crowd into the performance venues, like the Kanto Bar and BluGre in Matina Town Square where she has regular gigs. With her looks and fair skin tone, you’d probably think you’re right she’s not a local.
Anyone would give an impressive nod upon finding out that the voice belongs to a Filipina. Yes, even amazed that the singer on stage is a young lady, whose timbre and repertoire quite advanced for her age.
Here’s the deal, Gabrielle Gross is Pinay, “I’m a proud Davaoeña,” she’ll declare, and at 16 years old she has found her sound and has composed her own songs, like “A Song Inspired by You” and “Ain’t Bothering You”, and plays the instrument of choice herself—the guitar or the ukulele.
As for her choices of cover songs, she’s a young girl with an old soul. She may have Beyonce and Ariana Grande on the list, but one can’t help but wonder why a 11th grader would fancy Elton John’s ‘Daniel’, Bread’s ‘If’, Michael Jackson’s ‘Ben’ and ‘Smile’, or Diana Ross’s ‘Do You Know Where You’re Going To’.
“I want to give every song I cover my spin to it. I want to sound like me.” Perhaps her liking to a diverse range of songs is due to the exposure to different kinds of music, “I grew up listening to jazz and classical music, to Michael Jackson and Jonny Mathis. My dad really opened my mind to music,” she confessed.
Gabrielle Gross is the daughter of popular balladeer Chad Borja. She says that it’s a bonus to be the daughter of a famous singer, but she has plans of her own. “I want to be known for the things I do and for who I am.”
Daughter and father has had several gigs together but on her own, Gabrielle has performed in front of a large audience appearing as front act at the 2017 Philippine Tour of 70-piece brass band Musikverein Orchestra of Germany and as guest vocalist for One Light Orchestra which performed at a Davao school-for-the-blind foundation, and just recently for Diabetes Awareness Week last July at Festival Mall in Alabang.
It does not come as a surprise that she was signed up by Ivory Music as one of its talents. Quoting Ivory Music, “The record label sees much reason to sign her and launch the brand of music and star aura she has into the mainstream.”
Gabrielle Gross’ debut digital single “A Song Inspired by You” was released last August 18, 2017, and can be downloaded at iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon. It’s a song she wrote herself and delivers a message of universality.
Hit-making tunesmith Jimmy Borja also composed a song for this young talent to record. Entitled “Secret”, the song is about voicing out being one’s self while everybody’s trying to fit in.
“Gabrielle is surely an act to watch. She delivers her take of sweet, laid back music that seamlessly fuses pop, acoustic, R&B, and jazz only a few of her age can truly pull off,” said an Ivory Music official.
From the South to the rest of the archipelago, expect the sweet sound of Gabrielle Gross filling the airwaves.
SOUTH BY MOUTH OPENS AT SM CITY DAVAO
Photo Credits: BR PRODUCTIONS BY BRIAN DAN CONGSON
As we celebrate the city’s most colorful feast- the 32nd Kadayawan Festival, Davaenoes rushed into the Grand Opening of Davao’s best eats tagged as “South by Mouth” at the Open Parking C of SM City Davao. Now on its 2nd year, brought to us by Manic Nightings.
Now on its 2nd year, brought to us by Manic Nightings, the Food and Music Fair aims to promote the region’s unique food culture through outdoor food fair which will highlight the food offerings of purveyor which include, Sisig Factory, Fat Boys Kitchen, Shatter, Citrus Squeezed (Their Guyabano fresh mix is to die for), Nonongs Grill, Pokerito Poke Balls, Kamay Kainan, Sugbajeros, Stre3ts, Pitstop, South Wings, Gypsy’s, Kerri Mo, Tita Rositas, Greenwich and Confex and Co.
South by Mouth will run from August 16 to August 18, 2017, with string line of activities that include the performance of Silent Sanctuary on August 17 at 6PM, Greenwich Pizza Eating Champions on August 18 , 7PM and Fiction Folk’s Trivia Nights on August 18 , 8PM.
Save on great deals at the Kadayawan Sale from August 14-21. Enjoy up to 70% discount on great selections. All of these and more on Kadayawan Festival at SM City Davao, where the best shopping stories begin.
KADAYAWAN MURAL PAINTING CHALLENGE
Photo Credits: SM City Davao FB Page
The Kadayawan week opens with a bang, as the city launched simultaneous activities at parks and malls, including the Kadayawan Mural Painting Challenge held at SM City Davao at Ecoland.
The show started at 1 pm and ended at 7 pm, 10 groups of a budding artist, composed of three and five members showed their colorful artwork in a grilling six-hour challenge. The winner will take home ten thousand pesos tax-free and artworks will be displayed at Open Parking C for the whole Kadayawan week.
Results will be announced on August 16, in time for the Grand opening of “South by Mouth”, a food and music festival.
Granville : Grand Launching of Amenities
Photo Credits from Granville FB Page
People flood at Granville Subdivision located at Catalunan Pequeno for the much-awaited launching of Granville amenities, including swimming pool, basketball court, playground, gazebo, and clubhouse.
Brokers, agents, sales people and homeowners joined the big crowd for the Coachella themed-party, at the basketball court, colorful lanterns, arts, teepees, and music.
The big day was laced with activities like food carts, magic shows, face painting, the official blessing of the area and ribbon-cutting. Dinner was served during the festivities and cash prizes were awarded to guests.
Granville- Live The Way You Dream
“MINISO” : JAPANESE BRAND NOW OPENS AT SM CITY DAVAO
Miniso SalesForce all smiles today….
Japanese-designed lifestyle brand MINISO opened its doors to eager Davaoenos with its brand new store located at SM City Davao, Quimpo Blvd. at the 2nd Level of the Main Building near Cinema 1, 2 and 3.
The highly-anticipated grand opening today, August 11, was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, musical performances, drumbeaters and treats for invited guests. I have to say, I did enjoy the cute, and sleek items on display not to mention, it is really so AFFORDABLE. The store has a wide selection of digital accessories, socks, perfumes, beauty products, neck pillows, stuffed toys, notebooks, educational toys, stationery, essential oils, kitchen wares and etc.
Huggables for YOU and ME
What drove the eager beavers to queue up during the store’s opening is the store’s promise to give its clients high-quality products and experience that they truly deserved. I got a number of good comments from my Facebook friends when I uploaded pictures of the store items, and they too can’t wait to drop by Miniso and experience, affordable and high-quality shopping experience.
Scribble your thoughts with these cute notebooks
Great Music deserves high -grade colorful headphones
I will take dozens of these………..
There is nothing like MINISO
Manara: An Interactive Moro Art
Photo Credits: Abreeza FB Page
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The official opening of MANARA: An Interactive Moro Art Installation by Ayala Foundation in partnership with Ayala Malls happened last Aug 9, 2017, at Abreeza Ayala Mall. Abreeza Ayala Mall proudly unveiled the interactive art experience featuring the culture of Muslim Mindanao made by two outstanding Filipino artists: Internationally acclaimed sculptor and painter Toym Imao and industrial designer and installation artist Lilianna Manahan.
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“Manāra” is the Arabic word for “minaret,” which is a lighthouse providing light to people and vessels that need to find their way. A minaret is also an important architectural feature of mosques; it is where calls to prayer are made. The MANARA exhibit first launched at the Ayala Museum Plaza earlier in May to coincide with the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and now it is making its way to Ayala Malls in Visayas and Mindanao not just to shed light on the richness and diversity of Moro culture and inspire a deeper understanding of Muslim Filipinos, but also to serve as a call for peace and unity—for Filipinos, even though they come from diverse backgrounds, to become more open to dialogue and cooperation.
- PHOTO CREDITS: ABREEZA FB PAGE
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Furthermore, it comes in a timely fashion to Abreeza Mall as Davao City observes the annual Kadayawan Festival, which celebrates the interaction of diverse cultures.