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Solane: The Safe and Reliable Choice for Davao’s Food Business Leaders

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 20, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Solane, one of the country’s major providers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), recently orchestrated a memorable evening for Davao City’s food business professionals with its inaugural Solane Think Tank convention. Aptly titled “Solane Think Tank: Partnerships towards success”, the convention aimed to foster collaboration, spark innovative ideas, and empower the local food business community. The event also reiterated Solane’s commitment in supporting the growth and development of local enterprises. “Solane is not just your partner for LPG supply, we are also here to help you with the other aspects of your business” said Jeanne Empaynado, Brand Manager of Solane’s Commercial Segment. “We want to share with our customers the latest trends and best practices on adjusting to the different demands within the industry. added Empaynado. Patterned after TED Talks, “Solane Think Tank” featured inspiring talks from the brand’s key industry partners. Isla LPG Corporation Public Affairs Officer Mr. Marvin Castor […]

EMCOR Celebrates 67 Years with a Grand Anniversary Sale this August!

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 1, 2025 · Leave a Comment

EMCOR is thrilled to announce its 67th Anniversary Sale, a month-long celebration offering incredible deals and exclusive perks to customers nationwide. From August 1 to 31, 2025, shoppers can enjoy massive savings and exciting freebies across a wide range of products, marking nearly seven decades of dedicated service. To kick off the anniversary festivities, EMCOR is making quality products more accessible than ever with special low down payment options. For selected Appliances, Computers, IT Products, and Furniture, customers can get items for as low as ₱67.00 down payment, with terms stretching up to 24 months. Motorcycles are available with an as low as ₱667.00 down payment and terms up to 36 months, while Tri-wheelers can be acquired for as low as ₱1,667.00 down payment with terms up to 48 months. These regular promo down payments also apply to specific product bundles. The anniversary sale also highlights special Cross Selling Products […]

Discovery Samal Introduces a Taste of Island Sophistication at The Bistro

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 30, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Discovery Samal continues to define the art of indulgence with The Bistro, a refined dining concept nestled beside its tranquil villa pool. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the island and kissed by the gentle sea breeze, The Bistro offers a serene yet sumptuous escape for discerning palates seeking both scenery and flavor with every bite. Whether you’re lounging by the water or prefer to have a leisure lunch, every visit to The Bistro promises a luxurious culinary experience with a view paired with amazing food – from succulent tender steaks to perfectly cooked pasta, freshly caught seafood, decadent desserts and more. Elevated Comfort, Artfully Served The Bistro’s menu celebrates a harmony of globally inspired cuisine and island freshness, offering expertly crafted selections such as Taste of Italy for its pasta selections, Gourmet Plates for the mains, Curated Meats for the steaks selection, and Sweet Endings for the desserts. Designed […]

Payroll efficiency matters

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 26, 2025 · Leave a Comment

How three businesses upgraded theirs with BDO For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), managing payroll can be a time-consuming and daunting task. Calculating salaries, handling taxes, and releasing bi-monthly pay can be prone to errors, especially when done manually. By choosing the right bank, businesses can streamline payroll management, freeing up time for growth expansion without distractions. Three SMEs—spanning beauty and wellness, real estate, and freight forwarding—turned to BDO Unibank’s Cash Management Services (CMS) for effective payroll systems, each using digital tools for more seamless operations and financial management. Prioré Beauty and Wellness: Reducing payroll stress Prioré Beauty and Wellness Center, a company advocating self-care, is not immune to payroll-related stress, taking a chunk out of its staff’s personal time. Finance Head Cherry Mia Lamanosa is left to handle all the load of issuing checks and approving payroll disbursements. “I had to sacrifice weekends to handle our payroll and check […]

Turning crisis into opportunity

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 17, 2025 · Leave a Comment

How an entrepreneur banked on the right business prescription for success Ma. Florencita Cansino, a Davao-based entrepreneur and founder of Hyatt Diagnostics System, Inc. was accustomed to providing diagnostics services for Filipinos heading overseas for employment. But when the pandemic struck, business operations halted, leaving her in a challenging position. Rather than dwelling on setbacks, Cansino found ways to turn things around. Her other business, Goldylab Enterprises, specializing in medical supplies and products, pivoted to meet the urgent need for COVID-19 testing equipment. This strategic move not only generated profits for Goldylab but also provided financial support to Hyatt Diagnostics. Cansino likened this resilience to how the country’s leading bank stood by her company in its early days. “BDO was with Hyatt during its infancy stage. We always took out loans from BDO because we couldn’t compete effectively at the start, using our own money. We needed additional capital for […]

Discovery Resorts celebrates summer with music festivals across Boracay, Coron and Samal

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 25, 2025

Turn up the volume and dance to the beat on your summer plans as Discovery Resorts is set to host one the most unforgettable island parties of the year. This year, the Love Boracay, Love Coron, and Love Samal events promise nights filled with music, dancing, and the magic of tropical island life. Each destination offers something special: dance with the iconic Boracay sunset as your backdrop, party under the stars of Coron, and unwind on the laid-back shores of Samal. Wherever you go, you’ll find music, energy, and that unmistakable Discovery Resorts partyvibes. Pump up the Jam at Love Boracay Once known as the legendary Laboracay weekend, the island’s biggest summer celebration is back with a new name—Love Boracay—and Discovery Boracay is right at the heart of the action. This year’s festivities bring three nights of non-stop music, dancing, and island energy. As the sun dips below the horizon, […]

FUJIFILM Philippines opens new office in Davao City to capture Mindanao market

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 26, 2024

FUJIFILM Philippines Inc. (FFPH), a pioneer in advanced imaging and healthcare services, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Davao City to cater to the increasing demand for its innovative products and services in Mindanao. Mr. Masahiro Uehara, president of FFPH, said the new office at the LSA Center, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada in Davao City is the fourth office in the country. Since FFPH’s establishment in 2012 the company has steadily expanded, opening office and service center in Taguig, Makati, and Cebu City. “Establishing a branch in Davao City underscores FUJIFILM Philippines’ commitment to providing exceptional service and cutting-edge technology to more customers in the country, particularly in Mindanao. We are excited to be a part of this dynamic community and look forward to continuing our mission of enhancing the quality of life through our wide array of innovative imaging and healthcare solutions. This […]

Canon Philippines holds annual Tech Voyage roadshow in Davao

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 27, 2024

Canon Marketing Philippines has just brought its Tech Voyage roadshow to Davao City. Held at Seda Abreeza Hotel, the roadshow highlighted Canon’s B2B solutions across diverse product categories. Business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and Canon partners explored the latest technologies for optimizing business processes and boosting productivity. “Davao is an important stop in our Tech Voyage as we strive to connect with entrepreneurs in Visayas and Mindanao and expand our regional presence. During our Cebu roadshow, we were able to showcase how “Business Can Be Simple” with Canon products, so we are hoping to recreate that success in Davao,” shared Kenichiro Kitamura, Director of Business Imaging Solutions. Kitamura also emphasized Canon’s dedication to protecting the environment, “At Canon, we believe in innovating not just for productivity but also for a greener future. Our solutions are designed with sustainability in mind, ensuring that businesses can thrive while minimizing their carbon footprint.” The […]

No Sweat Summer with a Tap: Grab Enhances the Davaoeños Hot Season Experience

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 10, 2024

As the King City of the South combats the intense Summer heat, Grab underscores how it enables every Davaoeño to beat the scorching weather This year’s Summer season is quite literally one for the books, setting new highs in the Philippines’s heat index history. Davao City alone averages 40°C by the end of April, which pushes Davaoeños to face the sweltering heat as they go about both their regular and leisure activities during this hot season. As a dedicated partner of Filipinos in their everyday pursuits, Grab highlights how everyDavaoeño can rely on the leading superapp to create special summer memories sans the heat,sweat, and all the hassle that come with these. In a recent event at the Abreeza Mall in Davao City, Grab shared the top Summer coolers ordered by Davaoeños on GrabFood to cool down; and some sulit hacks they can adopt to escape the heat through the […]

Sons of the south: PJ Simon, basketball stars from Mindanao join grand ‘homecoming’ in Davao with PLDT Home

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 30, 2024

PLDT Home’s Fiber Fastbreak series flies far south to connect with the city’s passionate hoops community. Bannering the meet-and-greet are ‘The Scoring Apostle’ Peter June Simon and TNT Tropang Giga players Gryann Mendoza from Davao and Poy Erram and Glenn Khobuntin from Cagayan de Oro, plus teammate and PBA star Jayson ‘The Blur’ Castro TNT Tropang Giga stars Gryann Mendoza, Poy Erram, Glenn Khobuntin, and Jayson Castro plus Davao-based PJ “The Scoring Apostle” Simon at PLDT Ponciano Davao. The Philippines is no doubt a hoop-crazed country, with some standout areas becoming well-known for developing top amateur and professional talent. Down south in Mindanao is no exception, being the home of stars such as NLEX Road Warriors’ Baser Amer and Meralco Bolts’ Alvin Pasaol from Davao, and “The Scoring Apostle” Peter June Simon from Cotabato who would later become a bigger name playing for Davao. On a mission to celebrate the […]