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MCM unveils new logo, new name as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 3, 2023

Malayan Colleges Mindanao has been rejuvenated and renamed as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM), made all the more official with the school’s unveiling of its rebranded Façade on April 27, 2023. The announcement was made by Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, Mapúa MCM president during the recent unveiling of the school’s new logo on the Davao campus. “Our new name, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, aptly represents our competencies, focus, and vision. By putting our heritage at the forefront, we firmly attest that our graduates and students have been trained and equipped with the same academic and technological excellence that Mapúa is known for,” Maestrecampo said. The rebranding reflects the legacy of excellence and global standards in which the college is rooted. It is also a nod towards the institution’s commitment to high-quality education that equips students to compete globally. The move also heralds the higher education institution’s efforts to transform […]

Mactan Cebu Airport holds 2nd Sales Mission in Davao City

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 31, 2019

Mactan Cebu Airport promotes new flights and services to local travel and tour operators during their 2nd Sales campaign in Davao City yesterday held at Marco Polo Hotel. GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation or GMCAC — a private company which manages terminal operations and other relate areas of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has collaborated with various airlines such as Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, and Tiger Taiwan to bring new updates on new flights and different connections out of MCIA to travel agents. ***HAPPY DAY*** During the event, they gave raffle prizes to lucky attendees, and I was one of them , yay! I won a round trip ticket from Davao-Cebu-Thailand via Philippine Airlines. What an awesome day!

MesaTierra Garden Residences holds groundbreaking ceremony

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 25, 2017

Cebu Landmasters and Yuson Comm Investments’ fastest-selling condo project Public-listed Cebu Landmasters, Inc and Davao-based partner Yuson Comm Investments lead the laying down of the time capsule in the groundbreaking ceremony of their project MesaTierra Garden Residences last Friday at the project site along Jacinto Extension street, in Davao City. MesaTierra Garden Residences is the fastest-selling condominium project in Davao with 85% units sold since its launching in March. Seeing the positive response from the Davao market, YES Inc. is looking for more opportunities to grow their real estate presence in the crown jewel of Mindanao, “Davao’s real estate industry continues to grow and we want to be in the center of it. We are looking into developing more properties, in fact we will be launching another one soon, ” CLI Chief Executive Officer Jose Soberano III said. MesaTierra Garden Residences is the 4th development in CLI’s garden series standing […]

Cebu Landmasters set to exceed 2017 sales target

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 11, 2017

The company has also acquired a 14-hectare property in Bacolod, further expanding its growing Vismin footprint Newly listed property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is set to exceed its 2017 target of P4 billion in reservations sales from projects in key Visayas-Mindanao cities, disclosed Jose Soberano III, president and CEO. He said reservation sales for the first nine months of 2017 registered at P3.66 billion or 26 per cent more than the P2.9 billion reservations sales registered for the entire 2016. Sales drivers for third quarter reservation sales included a range of residential projects across the economic spectrum in Cebu, Davao and Cagayan de Oro. Combined reservation sales of mid-market garden series residential condominiums in Davao and Cagayan de Oro accounted for P1.262 billion. The high-end 38 Park Avenue at the Cebu IT Park, over P815 million. Phase 1 of economic housing project Casa Mira South in Cebu contributed P577 […]

The Big Davao Fun Sale

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 25, 2014

You might think that we’re all about no-smoking signs and speed limits here in Davao City. There’s one interesting thing you need to know about us in this lovely southern part of the Philippines, we love SHOPPING, too! So brace yourselves because in time for the city’s annual celebration of Araw ng Davao, shopping malls have converged and teamed up to bring the first ever, Big Davao Fun Sale, a month-long citywide shopping frenzy starting March 14 until Apr 16, 2014. As as the biggest city in the world, Davao takes it to the next level to hold the biggest sale in the country! Expect unlimited shopper’s delight in shopping bonanzas, weekly parties, awesome prizes from the participating malls and enjoy up to 80% savings as the malls offer this on the following date schedules: March 14-15: General Sale (across all mall departments) March 16-23: Healthy […]

Starbucks Limited Edition Kadayawan Tumbler 2013

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 1, 2013

Good news to all Starbucks tumbler collectors! Starbucks has recently introduced the Limited Edition Kadayawan tumbler in time for the Kadayawan Festival last August. Inspired by Davao City’s bountiful harvest of the season, this collectible is exclusively available for sale at all Davao stores for only 545 pesos. It has a festive and colorful design that speaks of the city’s rich culture and lush scenery making it perfect for gifts, collections and of course, pasalubong*! What are you waiting for? Grab one tumbler now to add up to your collection and get that fiesta mood all year round!!! *Pasalubong is a souvenir brought for family, loved ones, or friends after being away gift or a token from someone arriving from a distant place. Meanwhile, want to know Starbucks latest sandwich offerings? Head over to my other blog for the New Starbucks Lunch Sandwiches . 🙂 ****************** First Order with coupon code 15%off […]

Alvin Patrimonio And Jerry Codinera Search for Upcoming Hardcourt Stars in Davao

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 10, 2013

Former basketball superstar Alvin Patrimonio and Jerry Codinera have once again returned to Barangay Matina Crossing where a basketball court dubbed as the “Court of Inspiration” was built by local volunter last year. Together with Benjie Paras, Jojo Lastimosa, Ronnie Magsanoc and Johnny Abarientos, they have been going around the country to conduct basketball training camps. The program is part of Alaxan FR‘s nationwide campaign to promote a culture of hard work and dedication, where pain is seen as a badge of honor. Entitled as the Galing Mo Camp – a training program that will reward not only those who work hard but also those who demonstrate the attitude of champions- the program had young, local basketball players demonstrating heart and skills for a chance to receive special training in Manila under the basketball legends, aside from winning cash incentives for themselves and their local communities. The training camp which […]

The Philippine Madrigal Singers Seranades Davao As They Go For Gold

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 19, 2013

I had a rare opportunity to sit at the front row to watch The Philippine Madrigal Singers live last March 6 at SM Lanang Premier here in Davao City. They were here as part of their Goin’ For Gold Outreach Tour in line with their 50th Anniversary. Back then, I could only hear and watch in the news that they have been doing stellar shows here and abroad, bringing accolades for the country. Watching them perform live is indeed a different story. Every song and every performance is sang flawlessly well. And boy, they were entertaining too! For those who think that classical and traditional music is bland and boring, well, think again. Aside from their repertoire of Filipino novelty and traditional music, they also impressed the younger generation when they sang their version of a current local hit, “Pusong Bato” ( revived by the Kulaog band in 2012). They […]

SM Lanang Premier Brings Flash Mob Ala Gangnam Style

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 29, 2012

I have never experienced to see a flash mob live in front of me until this interesting event sponsored by SM Lanang Premierlast November 3. I went there, together with there other bloggers and we were only told to cover a special surprise event. Totally clueless about a flash mob coming along, we just waited by the fountain court stair steps with the thick crowd usually present on a regular weekend day. Little did we know that around 200 girls and boys from various dance groups in Davao were scattered around the area preparing for their little surprise. To everyone’s amazement, the familiar tune of the most played song in YouTube history ever, Oppa Gangnam Style sung by Psy started to envelop the crowd. In a minute, a mob of dancers were lined up in formation right before the delighted audience. Children of all ages, including us, watched with glee, […]