Passionalism: Showcasing The Davaoeño Barong Tagalog

From June 5-12, SM Lanang Premier put on display Davao-made Barongs by Architect Michael E. Dakudao in celebration of Philippine Barong Tagalog Week. Dubbed as Passionalism: An Exhibit of the Barong Davaoeño, the exhibit at the mall’s Atrium features Arch. Dakudao’s elegant collection of the Philippine national attire for men, the Barong Tagalog. It aims to rekindle the love for the Philippines and encourage appreciation for our very own national costume. Architect Dakudao  has been featured in many publications for his admirable passion for collecting Barong Tagalog, especially those made from sinamay and piña, decorated with handsewn embroidery. He received his Doctorate degree in Architecture from Tokyo University, and he has been adding pieces to his collection as an influence from his Japanese professor who inspired him to appreciate the national costume more while studying at Tokyo University. His Barongs made from various fabrics and featured with embroidery in different designs were showcased […]

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The Apo View Hotel: Soaring To New Heights at 65

You don’t need to be a historian to say that one of the pillars of Davao’s thriving tourism industry is The Apo View Hotel. With the distinction as the city’s first hotel, and as the Philippines second oldest operating hotel (next to Manila Hotel),  the Apo View has carved a name for itself since it first opened its doors in 1948. Over the years, it has stood amidst the challenges of the times and reinvented itself to continually cater to its patrons and to the increasing number of tourists coming in to Davao. The Apo View specially takes pride in its employees who serve as its backbone in providing guests with world class experience that is truly and distinctively from Davao. On March 23, as it celebrates its 65th year, the Apo View Hotel gives back to its industry partners, clients and friends as a way of thanksgiving. As a […]

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Make Way for The Globe Tattoo MediaPad (Plus Giveaway!)

I am sure people on the go and those working online like me would be thrilled of Globe Telecom’s latest baby : The Globe Tattoo MediaPad . See, I’ve been a satisfied Globe subscriber for almost 10 years already so this must be something good. With a remarkable 1.2GHz processor, 8 gigabyte expandable storage and a 5 MP camera, it comes so handy and at par with the other leading tablet counterparts in the industry today. The good thing about this sleek gadget made by Huawei is, Globe Telecom is NOW offering a reduced price by almost half its original price at Php 10,990. All you have to do is sign up to their Tattoo Personalized Plan 999. You will just be paying it for a total of 12 months at 0% interest. That means fast unlimited browsing for you at a fast speed of up to 7.2 mbps. Isn’t […]

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