Meet the 2010 "Mutya ng Dabaw" five finalists!

The 2010 Mutya Ng Dabaw Coronation Night is set on March 15, 2010, Monday, 7 PM, at the CAP Auditorium.

This years Mutya ng Dabaw's top five finalist was chosen after the rigorous screening. The top five will be introduced one by one below:


Cherry Mae Maning

Age: 21
Course and Profession: Registered Nurse and Airline Cabin Crew
Community Project: Improvement of Shelter for Orphans

Who is the new Dabawenya? Define and provide the concept of a new Dabawenya.

A new Dabawenya represents the empowered women of our society, strong and able to take on risks and challenges of the changing world. She stands out among the rest with her great personality, completely packed with beauty and intelligence but still grounded with the core values of simplicity and humility. She can perform multiple tasks and fulfill different roles yet still end up accomplished and successful. Thus, she is a responsible, independent, confident and competent woman ready to empower other women as well.


Esperanza Odulio

Age: 18
Course and Profession: 2nd Yr, International Studies
Community Project: Educational Aid For Chosen School

Who is the new Dabawenya? Define and provide the concept of a new Dabawenya.

A new Dabawenya is someone who is strong-willed and confident. She is dedicated to community building and development through helping others in her own way.


Janelle Tee

Age:19
Course and Profession: 3rd Yr, B.A. Masscom
Community Project: Environmental Justice

Who is the new Dabawenya? Define and provide the concept of a new Dabawenya.

The newly enlightened Dabawenya is strong-willed, outspoken yet charming and confident yet humble. Her intelligence and skills are also dedicated to community building, goodwill and development.



Johanna Monica Yu

Age: 22
Course and Profession: Industrial Engineer
Community Project: Education For The Out of School Youth

Who is the new Dabawenya? Define and provide the concept of a new Dabawenya.

A new Dabawenya is someone who is strong-willed, independent and compassionate. She fights for what she believes in, is well equipped with wisdom and grace and most of all helps her family and community the best way she can.


Samantha De Leon

Age: 22
Course and Profession: Customer Service Representative
Community Project: Protection For Garbage Collectors

Who is the new Dabawenya? Define and provide the concept of a new Dabawenya.

A new Dabawenya is well educated and passionate about her well being as well as of the welfare of others. She knows how to lead a community or even a small group and listens to her people. She is composed, assertive and flexible.

2010 "Araw ng Dabaw" official events this week!

This year's theme is "Katatagan ay Kapangyarihan: Pagpapatibay at Pagdiriwang!"

In celebration of the 73rd Araw ng Dabaw, the City Government of Davao in
partnership with the Davao Light and Power Company, kicks off the official events of
the city's charter anniversary starting March 8, 2010, Monday with the opening of
the "Mag-Negosyo ta Day Fair Trade" at the SP Lobby and the Agri-Trade Fair and
Exhibit at SM City Davao.

"Mag-Negosyo ta Day Fair Trade" is open to the public until March 16 while the
Agri-Trade Fair will run until March 21.

On March 9, Tuesday, 4 PM, the top 5 finalists of the 2010 Mutya ng Dabaw will
present their Community Projects at SM City Davao Event Centre. The community
project is part of the program of the winning Mutya ng Dabaw. The ladies will
finally vie for the crown for this year's Mutya ng Dabaw on March 15, Monday, 7 PM
at CAP Auditorium.

Various cultural events are also in store in this week's celebration
starting with the opening of reinvented Museo Dabawenyo on March 12, Friday , 2PM and will
be followed by "SaliDabaw", an annual music-video competition open to all
Davao-based video artists, at 4PM in Gaisano Mall of Davao.
The highly anticipated "Sayawan sa Dan" will be on March 13, Saturday at 3PM
in Peoples' Park.

Taking the celebration to the streets with food and music galore is the "Kaon Ta
Day, Lingaw Ta Bay! " along Bolton Street (beside Sanguniang Panlungsod) from March
12 to 16. The nightly street party opens at 5 PM daily.

Datu Bago Awards, the highest award bestowed by the City Government of Davao on a
resident of Davao City in recognition of his or her achievements in certain fields,
will finally be given to highly respected and deserving Dabawenyos on March 14,
Sunday, 6 PM at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.

On "Araw ng Dabaw", March 16, Tuesday, Dabawenyos will start the celebration with a
Thanksgiving Mass at 7 AM at the San Pedro Cathedral. This will be followed by the
ParaDabawenyo along the city's main thoroughfares at 8 AM; Banda Hudyaka in Rizal
Park at 3 PM; and the "Pakonsiyerto ni Mayor Rody ug Inday Sara at Rizal Park"
(featuring Spongecola and Maui Taylor)  at 8 PM.

Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-Gapi) performs in Davao Feb. 12-14!

Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-Gapi) will hold performances in UP Mindanao, the Davao City Peoples' Park and in Matina Town Square from February 12-14, 2010. Kontra- Gapi is the official ethnic group for music and dance of the University of the Philippines College of Arts and Literature.

Kontra-GaPi will conduct workshops and interaction in music, dance, mime and painting. Artists, students and the general public are invited to these events.

Dates, time and venue:

February 12, at 1:30 p.m., will be the performance of Kontra-GaPi at the Atrium, UP Mindanao Administration Bldg., Mintal, Davao City. At 3 p.m., a simultaneous workshop for music, dance, mime (at CHSS AVR) and a painting interaction will be conducted by Kontra-GaPi in the same venue.

• February 13, at 4:30 p.m., will be the performance of Kontra-GaPi at Davao City Peoples' Park. Promenaders in the Park will be in for a pleasant surprise to hear the music of Kontra-GaPi.


• February 14, Sunday, at 10 a.m., Kontra-GaPi will have an interaction with local artists and indigenous groups at UP Mindanao School of Management, Anda Street, Davao City.


• February 14, Valentine’s Day, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kontra-GaPi activities will be at Matina Town Square (MTS), Davao City.

At 3 p.m. will be a simultaneous workshop on music, dance and mime. At 8 p.m. will be a musical performance of Kontra-GaPi at Matina Town Square, and at 9 p.m. will be the "jamming" of Kontra-GaPi with local musicians.

At 10 p.m. will be a painting interaction.

Chimes Specialty Store month long sale this February!

Great ways to roar in the Year of the Tiger

The Year of the Tiger is upon us and bring with it values of strength and vitality that is why Chimes Specialty Store is giving great discounts and treats for every Dabawenyo to make sure everyone's Tiger year is energetic and full of good vibes.

Start getting active while wearing Sanuk Sidewalk Surfers and pair it with a Phiten necklace or bracelet at a special low price. You can also get all Phiten products at 20% off.

Want to improve the inner you? Get one additional product for free overtime you purchase two Mt. Sapola home spa products for a relaxed new you. Make your year of the Tiger roar with a more active, more energetic and beautiful you at Davao City's life and style center Chimes Specialty Store!

Davaoeña Erich Gonzales is on the cover of CHALK!

The most popular Davaeña in local showbiz today, Erich Gonzales is on the cover of CHALK Magazine for February 2010!

Erich Gonzalez became popular in her first ever starrer on primetime TV via "Katorse" which garnered high ratings in Mega Manila and nationwide. She was then given the title "Breakthrough Star of 2009", she is currently seen in a new teleserye "Tanging Yaman" in a lead role.

3 for 2 at Banana Leaf Asian Cafe' Promo!

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe' is treating its costumers with a promo treat this February 12-21, 2010 with their 3 for 2 Promo!

You can enjoy your favorite Chinese dishes just buy any two new dishes from their Chinese Menu and get your third dish for FREE!

Go and try their new Chinese Menu, Banana Leaf Asian Cafe' is located at Chimes Building, Sales Street, Davao City.

Figaro Chimes 50% off on Pasta from Feb. 12-21!

Figaro Chimes 50% off on Pasta is back again just in time for Valentine's Day!

All pasta dishes is at 50% discount, come and enjoy the sumptuous pasta only at Figaro Chimes, it is available from February 21-21, 2010. And enjoy your coffee after eating your pasta.

Figaro Chimes is located at Sales St. Davao City!