The evolution of Martish store
WHEN Martish store opened in June 2010, owners Marga Montemayor-Nograles and Tisha Ang-Dominguez, who are also cousins, wanted it to be a multi-brand Lifestyle Store that housed every latest style must-have.
Sowing for the future
THE saying "you reap what you sow" holds only good tidings for those who strive to be better at their craft and 22-year-old Joel Accion Jr. believes he is still at the sowing phase.
Skittles
THERE is a story of group of people who were in a group discussion. A question was asked, who showed you love the most. Of course, there were the common answers like my spouse, my kids, my parents and friends. They were having a lively discussion and everyone was participating except one old...
4life Recognition Night
TAKING a break from the usual busy work schedule is so refreshing. Much more when the break means having a memorable day when one's hard-work is being recognized and given importance, not only by the people around, but also by the company you work for.
Lizada: Movies
CAN you remember when movies in Davao had a "double"? I miss those days. You got your money’s worth when they showed two films for the price of one ticket. There were even times when they had triple features. And if I remember it, there was a time when there was a marathon of Tarzan movies. I...
Uplifting the city's lumads
MORE often than not, a person's birthday is the most important day for someone's life or at least the day that you can really say that it’s their day.
Widening Dabawenyos' options in tea drinks
TEA drinking is generally considered an integral part of Eastern culture, particularly the Chinese and Japanese, but some would disagree by saying it is more European than Eastern. Thanks to the English who have made tea drinking somewhat a ritualistic event.
Where education is child’s play, yet not
WHAT would your child do if she or he was never allowed to watch television throughout her or his childhood? What will your child do?
Sunday Essays: Their bags of might
POVERTY remains to be the utmost problem in the society today and with poverty comes a great deal of headaches. Davao City is not spared of these problems. Poverty is here, undeniable.
Despite the image of the City Mayor as the crime buster and champion of the people, there are too many...
Sunday Essays: Tangled wires: Potential hazard
To CONSIDER a community as conducive for living, there are three important qualifications. First, the community must exude a pleasant environment. The citizens must be able to establish a good relationship with their neighbors and must be able to live in harmony with them.
Sunday Essays: Fanatically divine
STATUE doubles. Thus, every year too, many are injured, in some years there are those who die from being crushed by stampede. Despite the great number of incidents, people still choose to go and risk their lives to join the procession in the belief that the Black Nazarene has blessed them and...
Filming Hollywood movies; more fun in the Philippines
IF you happen to go to the United States and mention Vietnam, they become poignant. After all, a lot of American soldiers died during the war that took place in the said country. Americans are so engrossed on it that several movies were made on the subject, most of the Oscar-winning pictures:...
Passion for the game
DAVAO City's football scene has emerged as one of the country's most active and lively communities. Throughout the years, football squads that bannered the city brought home awards from various national tournaments. These Dabawenyo booters must have no other life but football.
Not so, for...
The judge is free and contented
HE CUTS a dapper figure at the Hall of Justice and this 61-year-old family judge is enjoying his weekends savoring a life that is free and single.
The lighting of parola
FOR three years now, I have been covering the traditional event being observed at the Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Island Garden City of Samal. I am referring to the lighting of parol on top of the Parola. The lighting signifies the start of the Christmas season in the resort.
Christmas with Santa Bruno
EVERY December, Marco Polo Davao never failed to treat its media partners and regular attendees of Club 888 to a fabulous and exciting Christmas party.
Lizada: Four pineapples
I WAS thinking of writing a Christmas article for my column. I wanted to write something really special but I found it a little difficult in doing so. I have written so many Christmas articles before and I guess somehow your ideas about Christmas can tire out.
What Christmas means
AMID the glitter of lights and colorful decors that adorn major thoroughfares, households, malls, offices, and schools is the simple truth that Christmas is indeed a season of celebration.
Talikala's saving grace
LORIE, 36, was once a prostituted woman, starting at the tender age of 18. Her face now belies the past turmoil she has overcome since, replaced by a calm and contented mien.
A Bol-anon in Moroland
THE brave doctor from Bohol who preferred to serve the people of the Autonomous Region in Muslin Mindanao (ARMM) for almost two decades is now the Department of Health 11 Regional Director.
'Apir' for the Holidays
THE yuletide season represents joy to everyone. It's the time of the year when people experience and share happiness with family members. From Christmas to New Year's Eve, there's so much to enjoy for them.
Sadly though, the holiday season has a downside. The most important period of the...
The celebration goes on
IT IS nine days to Christmas! Joyous celebrations have begun to fill the city air. Amidst the things that have happened in our city, the spirit of Christmas can never be set aside.
Change is good
IT’S been said that wise men throughout the history had said that only successful people are able to change and accept what change might bring.
A body to die for this Holiday season
DURING holiday season, it seems to be a crazy world. So many things to do in a short span of time: year-end report, meetings, and beating deadlines plus Christmas parties with lots of singing, drinking, and eating. The result: less sleep, hangover, stress, no exercise and gaining weight.
The boom in Tagum
AN HOUR's ride away from Davao City is the fast-rising phenomenon of a small urban city packed with exemplary governance and a harmonious lifestyle by the locals.
