Bloggers Grand Eyeball at Piyesta KTV and Resto Bar in GenSan City!

SocSarGen Bloggers headed by Avel and Orman Manansala of General Santos City which was held last Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Piyesta KTV and Resto Bar was a resounding success.

Although we (me and  Ria Jose) arrived late st the venue since I have still to work later that day and Ria had a commitment prior to the eyeball, we still manage to be there for the event.

Bloggers from as far as Cagayana de Oro, Davao Region and SocSarGen was there for the meet up.

This is the scene that we saw as we arrived there, the place was full of bloggers and and they are already enjoying the party. I was so hungry when I arrived there after three hours drive from Davao City to General Santos City. We arrived there at around 10 p.m. and was glad to see them happy to see us and be part of this big event.

The food was abundant and the drinks are overflowing and we got to meet and get to know each and every bloggers who were present at the eyeball.This is the second time I attended an event in GenSan the firs time was the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit.

We managed to have a group picture just before every one had to leave and call it a day. There is still a continuation of event planned for the next day as part of the SocSarGen Summer Safari and Mindanao Food Appreciation Tour.

The men in black during the event from left Emmanuel Saripa, Donna Mae Congson, Armando Nicolas PJ and Lyle Santos, they seemed to have talked to each other to wear black that night.

If ever you pass by General Santos City don't fail to visit Piyesta KTV and Resto Bar locates at Robinson's Place!

Davao's YouTube sensation Vinzon Booc and Harold Palermo for "Telephone" parody!

Vinzon Booc and Harold Palermo from Bunawan District in Davao City-- also known as Lady Gagita and Haronce in their parody of "Telephone" music video that they made which has a hit of more that 1.5 Million on YouTube. They just posted their video on YouTube just a month ago and it w as even been viewed by Nicola Formichetti, Lady Gaga’s own stylist!

16 year-old Vincent Booc said:
“Surprised at unexpected talaga na sumikat siya. Kung may mag-comment dati, natutuwa na kami dun! Tatlong comments lang masaya na kami. Ngayon, sa sobrang dami ng comments sa ‘Telephone’, hindi ko na mabasa. Dati, sinsagot ko pa ‘yung mga comment pero hindi ko na magawa ngayon kasi mauubos ang oras ko sa Internet cafe.”

Watch the video below:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88RNU719AYE[/youtube]

Neo introduces yet another breakthrough in its latest laptop series!

The press conference and product launch forNEO Manufacturing and Services, Inc. – Laptop, Notebook, Netbook – Philippines or NEO Philippines at Pasag Grill, Royal Mandaya Hotel Davao City last May 18, 2010, Tuesday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm



They introduced to us their new laptops which is priced from P14,999.00- P29,999.00 and with much better specs than the competition.

Just visit your nearest computer store to avail of their latest promo!

In Davao you can also visit their Showroom and Service Center:


2nd Level NCCC Mall,
Ma-a Road cor. McArthur Hi-Way,Davao City, Philippines

Autism awareness seminar on June 5 in Davao City!

The Autism Society Philippines (ASP)–Davao Chapter will spearhead a seminar and teaching demo on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on Saturday, June 5 at MIC Cursillo House, Torres St. at 1-5 p.m..

The seminar aims to provide information about ASD, to discuss the nature and characteristics of each stage from childhood through adulthood with corresponding curriculum, and to present appropriate interventions.

ASP-Davao President Eric de la Costa said the seminar is the last part of the five-part seminar series which started last January 2010.

He said the part five tackles on “Adult Life: Sustainability and Independence” with sub topics such as Work Placement Options; Functional Communication Programs; Dealing with Behavior and Emotions in the Workplace, Home and Community; Social Skills and Community Involvement; Physical Fitness; Health and Hygiene, Independence and Safety; and Financial Preparation.

Seminar resource person is Special Education specialist Nino Ricky S. Tumadiang.  Tumadiang is also a coordinator, teacher, consultant and program director on Special Education.

Vote for Davao's Paolo Villanueva to be a Watchpad Crew!

A JUNIOR Ateneo de Davao computer science student is the sole representative of Mindanao in the 2010 PLDT Watchpad Crew search. Paolo Villanueva, 19, is among the 10 unique personalities vying to become one of PLDT myDSL’s icons and join the ranks of PLDT Watchpad Crew’s Rhian Ramos, Isabel Oli, and drift champ Alex Perez.

Without a doubt, 19-year old Pao has a bright future ahead of him. Not only is he very creative and eloquent, but he can also play 4 musical instruments (piano, guitar, violin and drums) and can naturally impersonate anyone and everyone. A junior in Ateneo De Davao University, funny guy Pao is also an Internet enthusiast, with four active social networks of regularly updated content.

Only five winners from the Final 10 will become the new icons of PLDT myDSL. The 2010 Watchpad crew will be featured on a unique entertainment portal in the country—Watchpad, an online TV platform by PLDT with 18 channels. Online voting for the Watchpad Crew’s final 5 is until May 23 only. Vote for Paolo at http://www.pldtwatchpad.com/watchpadcrew/final_paolo.aspx.

Davao Franchising seminar on May 26-27!

THE Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Davao and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Mindanao, announced the staging of the Davao Franchising Forum on May 27 and 28 at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Convention Hall, Davao City.

The seminar series is part of the PFA's campaign to heighten public awareness on the benefits of franchising and help future franchisees to make wise decisions before they invest.

To usher in the two-day event is the "How to Franchise Your Business" seminar, slated on May 27, for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) who want to grow their business via franchising.

On May 28, the seminar on "How to Buy the Right Franchise Wisely" will be conducted, featuring franchise experts who will discuss trends and opportunities in Philippine franchising and the process in selecting and buying the right franchise, plus presentations from PFA member companies on their franchise investment packages.

The staging of the Davao Franchising Forum is in conjunction with PFA's participation at the Davao Food Expo, organized by Global-Link MP Events, from May 27 to 29 also at the BSP Convention Hall.

The expo will feature a franchise pavilion to complement in the franchise seminars.

For details, call the PFA Secretariat at (02) 687-0365 to 67 or (63917) 832 0732, e-mail pfa@pfa.org.ph or log on to www.pfa.org.ph; Atty. Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque of DTI-Region 11 at (082) 224-0511 loc. 203; or, Christine Flores of PCCI Mindanao at 0910-2417595.

Davao del Sur election winners proclaimed!

The Commission on Elections Provincial Board of Canvassers in Davao del Sur has proclaimed the winners of the province last Friday afternoon.

Governor:Douglas R. Cagas

Vice-governor: Arsenio A. Latasa

Congressman District 1: Marc Douglas Cagas

Congressman District 2: Franklin P. Bautista

For the provincial board members, the following were proclaimed as winners:

• Mercedes C. Cagas,


• Nonito A. Llanos III,


• Aileen C. Almendras,


• Ricardo S. Molina Jr.,


• Marvin V. Manos,


• Fatima Grace B. Baliota,


• Allan G. Colina,


• Princess Erum M. Parcasio,


• Isabelo M. Masi-wel


• Ligaya P. Gealon.

Davao Food Expo 2010 this May 27-29!

Mindanao’s most exciting food and hospitality event of the year is here again and it's happening on May 27-29 at the Convention Hall, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Davao City.

Davao Food Expo 2010 – 4th International Exhibition on Food and Beverages, Plastics, Packaging and Processing Technology, Bakery Equipment and Ingredients, Confectionery, Handling and Catering, Hospitality Industries, Franchising and Business Opportunities, to be held under the banner of Manufacturing Technology Davao.

Exhibition hours are from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily and entrance is absolutely free. For more information about the show, one may contact Global-Link MP Events International Inc. in Manila at tel (632) 750-8588 fax (632) 750-8585 email: info@globallinkmp.com or their event liaison office in Davao at tel. (082) 221-5674/ Email konkordans@gmail.com.

Some of the products on display include baked products, bakery and confectionery, baking equipment, cake production equipment, canned goods and beverages, coffee and tea, confectionery equipment, confectionery products, craft baking equipment, diary products, distribution, flavors and compounds, food and beverages, food Ingredients and additives, frozen foods, health food and drinks, industrial bakery equipment, ingredients, pizza making equipment, seasoning and spices, snack food lines, specialty foods, storage and refrigeration, wines and liquor and many more.

Over the last several years, Davao Food Expo has established itself as the premier machinery and technology exhibition in the Mindanao region. During its most recent run, the show attracted 61 exhibitors occupying 88 booths and a total of 2,800 square meters of indoor and outdoor exhibition space.

More than 4,100 quality trade visitors took advantage of this chance to interact with both local and international industry players for prospective business ventures. These figures factored in to create the reported on-site sales worth over P21.9 million.

Sara Duterte: 1st woman Mayor of the Davao City!

Vice Mayor Sara Duterte is officially declared winner after deafeating House Speaker Prospero Nograles for the mayoralty post of Davao City, and becoming the first woman to occupy the post in the city’s history.

Her father, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, also won against his nearest rival, former Mayor Benjamin de Guzman, by a wide margin.

In a post-election interview on live TV, Sara heart fully thanked the people of Davao City for their support and promised to give more social services for the people.

When asked about the Nogralese's now that the election is over, if there would be a reconciliation with their closest rival in politics.  This is what she said:

“I think they won’t do that, and I am not ready to accept it because with all the threats his group inflicted on me, my husband and my daughter, it is very painful,” she said.

“Dili ko plastic, they are all in my hate list. I hate them because they included my daughter in their dirty tricks and threats,” she said.

She revealed the threats in the form of anonymous text messages  that she received during tha campaign period:

“We know where you live, we know where your family and daughter live.”

Other winners in Davao City's last election:

Congressman 1st District: Karlo Nograles

Congressman 2nd District: Mylene Garcia

Congressman 3rd District: Rep. Isidro Ungab

Winning councilors of the city’s first, second, and third district in nominal order are the following:

First District:

Wendel Avisado (117,283), Leah Librado (96,768), Emmanuel Galicia (94,178), Edgar Ibuyan (94,140), Melchor Quitain (89,788), Nilo Abellera Jr. (89,7111), Joan Bonguyan (80,976), Pilar Braga (79,617).

Second District:

Louie John Bonguyan (99,492), Dante Apostol (93,856), Arnulfo Cabling (76,284), Tomas Monteverde IV (75,820), Alryan Alejandre (65,421), Marissa Salvador-Abella (63,716), Jimmy Dureza (61,247), April Mari Dayap  (61,185).

Third District:

Karlo Bello (87,830), Rachel Zozobrado (80,666), Myrna Dalodo Ortiz (73,650), Bernard Al-ag (71,494), Jose Villafuerte (70,347), Rene Elias Lopez (61,495), Condrado Baluran (61,158), Victorio Advincula Jr. (57,179)

Maricar Reyes covers "M" Life and Living in Mindanao!

Maricar Reyes is on the cover of M Magazine!

Model, television and movie actress Maricar Reyes who hails from Cagayan de Oro lets out her thoughts and reveals her Mindanao roots in the latest issue of M (Life & Living in Mindanao) Magazine, Mindanao 's first-ever glossy travel and lifestyle publication.

M Magazine is available in National Bookstore, Fully Booked, Power Books, Forewords, Christian Ventures, and in more than 200 bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. In Davao City , get your copies of M Magazine at MetroLifestyle Complex (Bo's Coffee, Krua Thai, Metro Gym), National Bookstore (Gaisano Mall, SM City), Babasahin ( Victoria Plaza , SM City, NCCC Mall, Gaisano Mall), Marco Polo Davao, Farfalla Pasta Bar, Gaisano Mall Supermarket, Lachi's, Agencia Nina Jewelry ( Victoria Plaza ,JP Laurel, Bankerohan, Gaisano South, Gaisano Mall), ProMark and Davao Periodicals outlets. Visit www.m-mag.com.ph.

Digos City partial election results!

Mayor
1 ALMENDRAS, Alejandro Jr. C. 932
2 CAGAS, Josef F. 20,845
3 PEÑAS, Joseph R. 21,652
4 VICARIATO, Romeo L. 47
Vice-Mayor
1 CADUNGOG, Victoriano P. 12,372
2 CRISPINO , Romualdo C. 9,277
3 HERMOSISIMA, Reynaldo S. 20,414
MEMBER, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD of DAVAO DEL SUR - DIGOS CITY - LONE DIST
1 ABAJERO, Oscar D. 7,143
2 BANAC, Garry C. 12,777
3 BAÑA, Jomari G. 16,074
4 BANLASAN, Francisco Ray L. 12,362
5 CABANILLA, Homer Q. 2,763
6 CADILIG , Eddie Sr. C. 22,902
7 CADUNGOG, Concepcion R. 15,370
8 CAMASURA, Juanito Jr G. 11,467
9 COMAHIG, Ferdinand C. 8,428
10 CORTEZ, Mary Wea M. 12,259
11 DE LA CRUZ, Prudencio S. 5,852
12 DUMOGHO, Salvador III L. 17,484
13 GABUTERO, Lani M. 21,631
14 GARCIA, Millennium P. 12,913
15 GRAVADOR, Isaias B. 4,551
16 GUANZON, Romulo C. 1,096
17 KIDLAT, Russel V. 3,824
18 LANZADERAS, Buenaventura M. 371
19 LATASA, Michael R. 19,244
20 LEGASPI, Daylando S. 732
21 LEGASPI, Necifora H. 842
22 LLANOS, Raul E. 17,881
23 MANAPOL, Rogelio B. 7,691
24 NAVARRO , Leander B. 8,786
25 NAVIDAD, Myra Dahlia M. 18,305
26 NIEMES, Marcelino C. 5,512
27 REMOLLENO, Agustin Jr P. 1,650
28 RISONAR, JR., Marcos D. 2,924
29 SENAJON, Serafin, Jr. S. 16,128
30 SOROÑGON, Rodrigo P. 5,513
31 SUIZO, Cielito M. 13,166
32 SUMATRA, Maria Ana A. 5,900
33 SUNGA, Dulia S. 10,581
34 TARUC, Rosito C. 15,253
35 TORREON, Zandro S. 14,240

Bansalan, Davao del Sur partial election results!

Result of the Local (Partial and unofficial )

Election (Bansalan Davao del Sur)

Mayor

Edwin G. Reyes - 13,316votes
Peter Melchor J. Arches - 11,584votes
Joshue Rodaje - 515votes


Vice Mayor

Arnel Gallardo - 13,089votes
Virgilio Humol -9,101 votes
Loreto Valdez - 2,377 votes

SB MEMBERS

1. Armard Anthony Gallardo - 11,671 votes
2. Nestor Bonilla - 10,783 votes
3. Quirina Sarte - 10,734 votes
4. Alfredo Guiterrez - 9,983 votes
5.Fe Lao - 9,736 votes
6.Eduardo Telmo - 9,497 votes
7. Liza Abril - 8,563 votes
8. Guillermo Potestas - 8,498 votes

Davao del Sur partial election results!

GOVERNOR
1 BAUTISTA, Claude P. 116,355
2 CAGAS, Douglas R. 122,044
3 CARRILLO, Dominador F. 2,787
4 VILLAMOR, Rosemarie C. 596
5 WANGKAY, Alex B. 7,980

VICE-GOVERNOR
1 BANDIGAN, Lorna B. 3,338
2 BELLO, Merlin B. 79,796
3 LATASA, Arsenio A. 125,380
4 LATASA , Simplicio A. 21,133
5 VILLABER, Pablo C. 5,420



MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of DAVAO DEL SUR - DAVAO CITY - 1ST LEG DIST
1 ACOSTA , Maria Belen S. 89,929
2 CUSTODIO, Bernard S. 262
3 DUTERTE, Jocelyn R. 11,704
4 MILLENDEZ, Anaclecto B. 195
5 NOGRALES, Karlo Alexei B. 97,941
6 OLANOLAN, Robert E. 5,315
7 ZAMORA, Juan R. 343


MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of DAVAO DEL SUR - 1ST LEG DIST
1 ALMENDRAS, Wilhelmina K. 6,917
2 CAGAS, Marc Douglas Iv C. 86,429
3 LLANOS, Erwin S. 58,390

MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of DAVAO DEL SUR - 2ND LEG DIST
1 BALIOTA, Alberto I U. 27,306
2 BAUTISTA , Franklin P. 57,446
3 RENOVILLA, Jimmy Y. 1,563

Davao City partial election results!

MAYOR
1 BUEZON , Rodrigo Sr. P. 1,968
2 DUTERTE, Sara Z. 351,232
3 MARCELLONES, Magdaleno S. 1,456
4 NOGRALES, Prospero C. 145,732
5 SULAMIN, Rodrigo J. 1,729

VICE-MAYOR
1 DE GUZMAN, Benjamin C. 95,446
2 DUTERTE, Rodrigo R. 399,059
3 MACARAEG , Roberto V. 2,043



MEMBER, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD of DAVAO DEL SUR - DAVAO CITY - 1ST DIST
1 ABELLERA, Nilo Jr. M. 88,962
2 ANDOLANA, Domingo A. 8,896
3 ANTOLIN , Rodolfo F. 4,288
4 AVILA, Lester Lawrence T. 53,406
5 AVISADO, Wendel E. 116,151
6 BONGUYAN , Jo Anne M. 80,132
7 BORNEA , Inocentes Jr. R. 3,752
8 BRAGA, Pilar C. 78,821
9 CIRILO, Carlos J. 4,008
10 DE LOS REYES, Hector E T. 31,523
11 DOLOR, Shane L. 35,804
12 FUENTES, Eddie C. 9,243
13 GALICIA , Emmanuel D. 93,231
14 GALIDO, Arlex L. 3,019
15 GONZAGA, Edwin A. 6,644
16 HO , Jeff O. 62,563
17 IBUYAN, Edgar R. 93,447
18 LAVIÑA, Evelyn G. 53,592
19 LEONAR , Ranoelo C. 25,361
20 LIBRADO, Leah A. 96,012
21 LIM, Christian Jay D. 11,569
22 LU, Ferdinand C. 5,455
23 MACASAET, Ernesto Jr N. 10,997
24 MAGANDIA, Magompara M. 1,646
25 MANDING , Amil Bangsa T. 13,710
26 MILITAR, Napoleon T. 58,554
27 MOJICA, Prospero P. 33,132
28 PACONLA, Rogelio C. 1,926
29 PARILLA , Pablito P. 38,963
30 PONTERAS, Randy R. 13,409
31 QUITAIN, J Melchor V. 89,002
32 RAMIREZ, William I. 49,106
33 REYES, Stella Marissa V. 3,341
34 RIVERA, Benjamin Jr G. 7,278
35 SANTES , Joel A. 46,619
36 TABELO, Michael M. 1,591
37 VERGARA , Antonio H. 12,556
38 VILLARENTE , Rene Alexis P. 45,706
39 VIRADOR , Jose Joel G. 51,840
40 YAP, Alberto C. 3,269
41 YAP, Jocelyn P. 2,936

MEMBER, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD of DAVAO DEL SUR - DAVAO CITY - 2ND DIST
1 ALCEBAR, Richard A. 2,628
2 ALEJANDRE , Alryan S. 61,082
3 ALTERADO, Ernie I. 44,404
4 ALTERADO, Senforiano Jr I. 21,431
5 AMBAN , Jose E. 14,431
6 APORTADERA, Angelo A A. 39,958
7 APORTADERA , Michael P. 55,791
8 APOSTOL , Dante L. 88,235
9 AQUINO , Leonardo Miguel T. 38,483
10 BANGOY , Gerald Anthony B. 56,198
11 BONGUYAN , Louie John J. 92,919
12 CABLING , Arnolfo R B. 71,105
13 CAGATIN , Leopoldo L. 38,268
14 CASILAO , Ariel B. 28,432
15 DAYAP, April Marie C. 57,388
16 DUREZA , Jimmy G. 57,758
17 GALIDO, Dino Ferdinand I. 5,674
18 LAPITAN , Lito B. 19,223
19 LUMANOG, Joji Jude J. 53,934
20 MONTEVERDE , Tomas Iv J. 71,042
21 NORIEGA , Rhoda F. 1,923
22 ORCULLO, Beethoven L. 27,590
23 ORCULLO, Nenita R. 48,672
24 PICHON , Anthony F. 23,493
25 RODRIGUEZ, Luis Jr Q. 21,146
26 SALVADOR- ABELLA, Marissa P. 59,793
27 SAUCEJO , Joseph P. 13,319
28 SEDERIOSA , Elvira J. 10,368
29 UNLA , Richard C. 3,528

MEMBER, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD of DAVAO DEL SUR - DAVAO CITY - 3RD DIST
1 ABALLE, Lyndon G. 2,318
2 ADALIN , Magno Jr. G. 42,714
3 ADVINCULA , Victorio Jr. U. 47,774
4 AL-AG , Bernard E. 59,569
5 BALURAN , Conrado C. 50,589
6 BANTILES, Rogelio B. 2,702
7 BELLO, Karlo S. 72,649
8 CAINGLES , Salvador V. 20,436
9 CASUMPA , Genaro M. 5,087
10 DALODO , Domingo G. 32,784
11 DALODO-ORTIZ, Myrna G. 60,877
12 DOLOR , Allan L. 38,114
13 GERODIAS , Ernesto V. 1,403
14 GUILLEN, Daniel G. 4,485
15 GUTIERREZ , Lucio Jr. G. 1,572
16 LASAY , Samuel E. 3,508
17 LAYAO , Aldion N. 26,836
18 LOPEZ, Rene Elias C. 50,348
19 MANAOIS , Cecilio Jr. E. 1,396
20 MATA-MARAÑON, Teresita C. 36,111
21 MONTAJES , Rogelio A. 1,293
22 PANTIG , Gregorio R. 36,540
23 REYES , Reynaldo P. 23,683
24 SABERON, Romeo Sr. C. 1,364
25 SANTANDER, Angelico Jr T. 16,438
26 SUCAYRE , Lolito O. 24,072
27 SUMANDANG, Allan Joy A. 5,964
28 TRINIDAD , Eduard B. 5,415
29 VILLAFUERTE, Jose L P. 56,550
30 ZOZOBRADO , Rachel P. 66,811

Davaoeña Chenee Capuyan is World of McDonald's World Champ!

Chenee Capuyan, 19 years old, a McDonald’s Damosa branch restaurant employee from Davao del Sur, Philippines, stunned celebrity judges and an audience of more than 14,000 with a powerful performance of Destiny’s Child’s “Stand Up for Love” to win the Voice of McDonald’s global singing competition held in Orlando, Florida USA last April 22.

Chenee Capuyan, the youngest among 12 finalists, is now the second Filipina from Davao to compete in the Voice of McDonald's finals after Yu of McDonald's Ilustre won first runner up in Season 2 back in 2008.

A panel of internationally-renowned music industry professionals judged the final competition: Estelle, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer; Troy Carter, chairman/CEO of Atom Factory, Inc., whose clients include Lady Gaga; Walter Afanasieff, Grammy Award-winning music producer whose credits include recordings by Mariah Carey and Celine Dion; and prominent entertainment attorney Ken Hertz.
As the new Voice of McDonald's, Capuyan takes home $25,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles with two VIP tickets to the Lady Gaga "Monster Ball Tour" concert in August 2010, courtesy of Troy Carter and the Atom Factory. Walter Afanasieff surprised Capuyan with an invitation to record a demo in his Los Angeles studio. She will also meet Elton John, who is exclusively performing tonight at the McDonald's 2010 Worldwide Convention. In addition, Capuyan wins a new MacBook courtesy of the Coca-Cola Company.
"All of those people watching me perform on stage -- it was really amazing," said Capuyan. "I'm so thankful to the McDonald's family for what I've learned and experienced."

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