Archive for the 'Events' Category

The month of August translates to Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. Officially, the Kadayawan is a week-long event that, this year, started last August 16 and will commemorate on August 22 with the much-awaited floral parade. I said officially, because for many of us here in Davao, Kadayawan really spans the whole month of August. [...]

It’s party time! Yes, it is! As family and friends gather together during these holidays, sharing a whole bunch of laughter and stories amidst sumptuous meals and drinks, Christmas has almost become synonymous with the word party. Food, drinks, games, gifts and more is what Christmas parties constitute every year making it one of the [...]

Imagine this: Six towering mountains all over Mindanao…. Eleven Mountaineering Groups… Each mountain climber determined to reach the peak. “What to do there?” Simple: Raise the Philippine Flag. That’s it. “Are you nuts?” Not for those mountaineering folks from the Philippine National Mountaineering Society. The group aims to gather the mountaineers all over the country [...]

The Municipal Council for Tourism, Culture and the Arts (Eco-Tourism Committee), in coordination with the Local Government of Sta. Cruz Adventure Club (LOGSAC) invites all mountain trekkers and enthusiasts to climb the Philippines’ highest peak, The Mount Apo, this September 25 to 28, 2008. Come and join this adventure of a lifetime and enjoy new [...]

Here is the second and final installment of an article on Kadayawan Festival. This article is contributed by a Davao-based Internet writer who goes by the pen name Dabawenyong Robot. Did you know? Formerly a Kadayawan staple, the Bagobo Horse Fight has been scrapped off the Kadayawan calendar in recent years. It is widely believed [...]

This article on Kadayawan is contributed by a Davao-based Internet writer who goes by the pen name Dabawenyong Robot. Myth: The Kadayawan Festival is all about those pretty flowers, fresh fruits and tireless street dancing. Fact: The Kadayawan Festival is actually a tribute to the indigenous people of Davao City. The flowers (showcased via the [...]

Motorcycle fanatics and Yamaha fans in Davao, here’s something that you might love to see. Mark your calendar on April 8 to 13. Yamaha Motor, a Japan-based motorcycle company known for its innovative motorcycle technologies will be coming here in Davao to showcase its latest offerings. The Yamaha Evolution 2008 will be at SM City [...]