Davao City's Pasko Fiesta opens Dec. 1!

The Davao City government-sponsored Pasko Fiesta celebration will officially start on December 1, 23 days before Christmas Day.

The event will start with the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree at People’s Park.

The Pasko Fiesta Committee has prepared a host of activities and contests with corresponding prizes as much as P100,000, with both the young and old have the opportunity to join the various competitions.

The events include among others, Sayaw and Kanta Contest, Panaygon Contest, Christmas Tree Contest, Parol Designing Contest, Christmas Light Designing Contest, and a special Bulalakaw sa Kalinaw search for the senior citizens.

Some of the city streets will also be closed for the night market the whole month of December with nightly music with bands in some areas.

On December 18 a portion of Uyanguren or Ramon Magsaysay St. up to Bangoy Street will be closed for bazaars.

Some of the activities for Pasko Fiesta like lantern lighting, painting contest, dragon dances, and stores will be dressed up.

Pasko Fiesta sa Dabaw Schedule of Activities

• December 1. "Pasko Fiesta Lighting" ceremony at Rizal Park, 5 p.m.; simultaneously at the People's Park will be the "Ilaw Dabaw"; Pasko Fiesta opening and launching of the interactive fountain, and opening of the "Coca-Coca Village" on Palma Gil St. fronting People's Park.


• December 1 to January 2. Pasko Fiesta Street Market 2010, occupying San Pedro and Bolton Sts; "Coca-cola Village" at Palma Gil St.; nightly entertainment at San Pedro and Bolton Sts. every 5 p.m. onwards, sponsored by San Miguel and Coca-cola.


• December 2. The Coca-cola Chorale Competition at the People's Park, at 5 p.m. onwards.


• December 3. The Coca-cola Christmas Caravan at Damosa Gateway, 5 p.m. onwards.


• December 4. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Bunawan District) at Barangay Mahayag, 1 p.m.; Evening Performance at the Park, People's Park at 5 p.m.


• December 5. Evening Performance at the Park, People's Park at 5 p.m.


• December 6. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Marilog District) at Barangay Baganihan, 1 p.m.


• December 7. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Calinan District) at Barangay Tamayong, 1 p.m.


• December 8. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Baguio District) at Barangay Gumalang, 1 p.m.


• December 9. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Tugbok District) at Barangay Tagakpan, 1 p.m.


• December 10. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Paquibato District) at Barangay Malabog, 1 p.m.; and Evening Performance at the Park, People's Park at 5 p.m.


• December 11. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Toril District) at Barangay Toril proper, 1 p.m.; and Paskong Kapuso a GMA Network Christmas Special at the People's Park, 5 p.m.


• December 12. Evening Performance at the Park, People's Park at 5 p.m.


• December 13. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Buhangin District) at Barangay Angliongto, 1 p.m.


• December 14. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Talomo District) at Barangay Matina Aplaya, 1 pm.


• December 15. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Agdao District) at Barangay R. Castillo, 1 p.m.


• December 16. Evening Performance at the Park, People's Park at 5 p.m.


• December 17. Pasko Fiesta sa Distrito (Poblacion District) at Barangay 20-B, 1 p.m.; and Evening Performance at the Park, People's Park at 5 p.m.


• December 17-23. Pasko Fiesta sa Chinatown, 5 p.m. onwards on Bangoy St.


• December 18. Kapamilya Pasko Na, ABS-CBN Network Christmas Special at the People's Park, 5 p.m.


• December 19. Paskong Kapuso, GMA Network Christmas Special at the People's Park, 5 p.m.


• December 20. Dasig Sayaw, a cheerdancing competition at the People's Park, 5 p.m.


• December 21. Rondalsaya sa Kalsada, a rondalya competition participated by schools, at the People's Park 1 p.m.


• December 22. Baktas Karakas, a marching band competition, People's Park, 1 p.m.


• December 23. Lamdag Parada 2010, lighted Christmas Float Parade at the People's Park 5 p.m.


• December 24, 25, 31, January 1 and 2. There will be evening performance at the Park, People's Park at 5 p.m.

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 Davao leg audition Dec. 4-5!

The first phase of Pilipinas Got Talent season 2 auditions are now on. And the dates are out, Davao City talents please prepare yourselves.

December4-5, 2010 is the day of auditions here in Davao City and it will be at Rizal Memorial Colleges.

Who will be the next Jovit Baldivino, will he/she come from Davao City this time?

"SEx in D' City!" First Software Exhibition and Conference in Davao City Dec. 5-6!

Be the first to witness Davao's unveiling of its best kept secret in "SEx in D' City"!

The First Software and IT Services Exhibition and Conference in Davao City dubbed as "SEx in D' City." This will be held on December 5 and 6, 2010, at the Event Center, SM City Davao, Ecoland, Davao City, with the theme: "Generating Passion for Software Innovation."

The Exhibition which is expected to gather 60 exhibitors and 200 participants in the software and IT-enabled services sector is being held in conjunction with the second year of Davao Innovation Month.

The event features the following activities:

Exhibits: showcasing cutting-edge technologies, products and services in one big venue, with a wide range of interest to include Hospital Information Management System, Social Media Engagement Platform, Back Office Operations, Financial Management Systems, Tracking and Monitoring System, among others;

Business Matching Session: where software and IT-enabled services buyers and sellers and company owners and investors meet and do business;

Plenary and Track Sessions: where key people in the public and private sectors share their thoughts, plans as well as the latest trends and technologies the software development and IT-enabled services;

Networking Party: business cocktails and networking reception for those who want to meet, exchange business cards and party with visitors and guests in the software industry;

Special Event Highlight: a time to honor the best and the brightest in the local software development and IT-enabled services sectors (Best Product Innovation, Outstanding MSME, Best Website, Best Booth, and Most Promising MSME)

It's Christmas Party time again for Davao Bloggers on Dec. 4!

The holiday season is upon us again and it’s time to celebrate. Davao Bloggers will be celebrating with a Christmas Party on December 4, 2010 at Mam Bebs Bakery, CVA Building, CM Recto Street, Davao City (in between Union Drug and Planters’ Bank).

The elections of the Davao Bloggers Officers for 2011 will also be held during the Christmas Party.

We will be charging a fee of P150 to cover the food and other expenses for the party. Please pay the fee at Mam Bebs Bakery, CVA Building, CM Recto Street, Davao City (in between Union Drug and Planters’ Bank) on or before November 26, 2010. Please fill out the form below and pay ASAP so we can start preparing for the party.

Those who will pay after November 26, 2010 are required to pay P200.

Non-bloggers who would like to join the party may do so, either by registering or by getting listed as a guest of a blogger. Non-bloggers and guests are also requested to pay the required fee.

Party attendees are requested to bring a unisex gift for the Kris Kringle.

To register for the party, please fill up the form HERE.

5th Mindanao Franchise Expo at the Atrium of Gaisano Mall of Davao on October 15-17!

5th Mindanao Franchise Expo at the Atrium of Gaisano Mall of Davao on October 15-17. Friday's opening will have City Mayor Sara Duterte as guest speaker.

During the three-day exhibition offers direct access for entrepreneurs in Mindanao to meet and interact with franchisors from Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Davao and General Santos City.

Most of these franchisors are engaged in the food and beauty and wellness business. If you want to get to business head to Gaisano Mall on those dates.

"AS 1" Concert in Davao City on October 28!

For the first time Concert King Martin Nievera and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano will be having a concert together in Davao City in “As One” at the Holy Cross of Davao on October 28 (Thursday) 7 p.m..

Valenciano said that their upcoming concert will be a proof that they are not rivals and they could work together as one.

“Kasi I think forever until the time that we are no longer around, there will always be that comparison between Martin and Gary. There will always be that me looking over my shadow to see what Martin is doing and Martin doing the same thing. But for one concert event something that we do, that we really have a passion for and we are passionate about we came together as one,” Valenciano said, adding:

“We are not talking about concert. We are talking about an event that could, maybe we are spearheading an event that could take place in the future of people coming together as one.  Kasi kakaiba talaga kapag nangyayari ‘yon that people come together na sasabihin ng tao na ‘wow is this people coming  together’ and it makes everybody look good na  paang ‘mayroon din pala sa kanila ‘yong ability to come together like one.”

Get your tickets now at the following outlets: Crossover Davao office, SM tickets, SM Davao cinema ticket booth, Blu Gre Coffee Landco, MTS, SM and Gen Santos City, Bigby’s Café Torres and SM and Antonio’s Bar and Grill Torres and SM.

Ticket prices: P3,500, P2500, P1500, P1000, P500, P250.

Watch a movie at SM Cinema and win a car promo!

The country’s biggest cinema exhibitor gives you more reasons to enjoy the latest movies with the BOX OFFICE WHEELS PROMO.

Beginning October 15, 2010, SM Cinema customers can get the chance to win one of the 3 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L cars and 1 Nissan Grand Levina Elite. SM Cinema movie-goers can drive home a brand new car with upcoming blockbuster movies like Harry Potter 7 Part 1, The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and Tron Legacy.

The promo is open to all Smart, Talk N Text, Addict Mobile, Globe, TM and Sun subscribers.

To join the raffle, a customer may register by texting: SM REG send to 2966. A transaction code found at the lower portion of the SM Cinema movie ticket entitles the customer to one raffle entry. Double up your chances of winning by purchasing IMAX Movie tickets!

Winners will be drawn on November 16, December 21, 2010 and the Grand draw will be on January 25, 2011!

Car and movie enthusiastic can test drive the new line of Nissan automobiles on October 16, 2010 at the Mall of Asia Sunset Drive. The Test drive event is open to the public and will be featuring up and coming bands and celebrities! Gates open 8am until 6pm in the afternoon.

Per DTI-NCR no. 6680 Series of 2010.

For more information, log onto www.smcinema.com or call SM City Davao at 297.6998 local 122.