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It's A May In December

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Want a great idea for Noche Buena? Load your charcuterie board with sweet desserts and chocolates for your family and friends to enjoy, and add the May Sparkling Juice for a Sparkling Christmas Eve.  Happy Holidays!!! It's a May in December. Cheers with May in an intimate celebration with family and friends.  It comes in three (3) flavors: APPLE, RED GRAPE, and WHITE GRAE! It comes with a gift bag upon purchase, so it can be a gift for your loved ones!  Visit any Gaisano Grand Mall supermarket on your favorite grocery store nationwide and check for the May Sparkling Juice display. Again, Happy Holidays! #SparkleEveryday and get our free limited edition gift bag from grocery stores nationwide and your favorite e-commerce sites! Available on: Ace Market - bit.ly/MaySpaklingJuice_AceMarket Shopee - bit.ly/MaySparklingJuice_Shopee Lazada - bit.ly/MaySparklingJuice_Lazada #SparkleEveryday #YesToMay #CallMeXander

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao | 60th Years in the Hotel Business

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Waterfront Insular Hotel was built by a group of investors led by the Ayalas in 1960, it first opened on September 1, 1961 as Islandia Hotel designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin.  In 1962, the name was changed to Davao Insular Hotel. Since then it has a number of reincarnations as Davao Insular Inter-Continental in 1980, Insular Hotel Davao in 1991, and Insular Century hotel in 1994. In 1999, Waterfront Philippines acquired the property and it has since been known as Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao.  Waterfront Insular Hotel occupies an area about 12 hectares including 4 hectares of foreshore beach property.  Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao is known to be in the business of creating memorable moments through their delicious food offerings and worthwhile experiences, so they're bringing the two together through their Picnic at the Waterfront package.  Having a picnic is an ideal way to bond with your family or friends and it provides an escape from your usual

dusitD2 Davao Hotel & Room Tour

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dusitD2 is the very first Dusit Hotel in Davao City which offers comfort, style, modern and smart design.  The hotel is located near Francisco Bangoy International Airport which offers easy access to the new central business district and convention center as well as golf and country clubs, premium malls and nature parks.  What's amazing about this hotel is the amazing design of their rooms and suites thats fitted perfectly with sleek contemporary comforts, including the massage spa, fitness center or the gym, and swimming pool. dusitD2 Davao follows their international stringent hygiene standard and the Department of Tourism Philippine' health and sanitation guidelines.  Once you book and confirm your reservations, and when you reach the hotel location they setup health and safety protocols like alcohol and thermal scanners.  Accommodation Each room is inspired by its authentic Thai design with a touch of Filipino creativity. The amenities are upgraded to give it a feel more of

Gamo-gamo

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Gamo-gamong lumilipad Sa apoy na pula Anino ay nag marka Sa pader na tinta Atras-abante Sayaw niya sa ere Gamo-gamong lumilipad Sa apoy na pula Parang di mapakali Tila may sinasabi Lumapit pa ng kunti Sa apoy na walang pasubali Gamo-gamong lumilipad Sa apoy na pula Palapit ng palapit Kahit na masakit Pakpak ay nasunog Apoy na muntik matulog Gamo-gamong lumilipad Sa apoy na pula Pilit nilalayo ang sarali sa ilaw na nagbabaga Pero ang munting pakpak at nasira at sunog na Ayaw makinig sa inang sinasaway sya kanina pa Kaya ayan tuloy sunog pati ang pwet niya

Terrarium Hobby that Started During the Covid-19 Lockdown

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I really don't consider myself a hobbyist because I don't always make terrariums. I only create when I have the necessary materials and when I have the motivation to make one. I believe that terrarium making is the same as having a pet, the only difference is that terrarium will survive even if you don't water it from time to time. With the right amount of materials and exact tender loving care, then terrarium will surely survive.  I started creating my own version of Terrarium when Covid-19 cases started to rise and the lockdown was implemented last March 2019. It all started when I met a new good friend Froilan Aloro of  Terraplantae . He encourage me to create my own version of terrarium and after a few exchanges of messages, I finally created by very first closed terrarium. It is made of Syngonium plants and moss. What is a Terrarium? A terrarium (plural: terraria or terrariums) is a sealable glass container containing plants and soil, it can be opened occasionally for

Bahia Beach Resort, Mati Davao Oriental

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Mati, Davao Oriental offers a beautiful landscapes and a number of beautiful resorts. It has always been known as the beach destination, with foreigners flocking to the city to enjoy what its beaches have to offer. Dahican is one of the most popular destinations in Mati with its 2-kilometer pure, fine white sand shore. It has recently become a prime destination for surfers and skimboarders.  One resort that is very unique in Mati City where peaceful beachfront, privacy of the customers, and the harmony of the nature and fresh air  is what most travelers and visitors enjoy. This resort is called the Bahia Beach Resort. Bahia Beach Resort is a Tropicana concept. The wide open space with Cabanas, Casitas, and Pavilion is situated in the entire land area. Traveller and visitor who loves to sleep in a tent can also enjoy the beach while setting up their camping tents just right across the seashore.  The resort is very perfect for family because of its calm water which is safe for kids. It

Day Tour at Davao's Eden Nature Park & Resort

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Be acquainted with nature and indulge in an authentic mountain experience. Enjoy the nature's air breeze and be amazed by the spectacular view of pine tress around the park. Have fun with a lot of its amenities and its recreational activities with your friends and family. Appreciate the different cultural treasures of Mindanao. Eden Nature Park is located at Eden Bayabas Toril, Davao City (around 30-40 minutes away from the city proper). How to Get There? The place is pretty easy to find. If you drive your own car, you can check it via Waze and Google maps. If you are not familiar in Davao City, you can ride a taxi or request the resort to pick you up. If you are planning on commuting, here are some helpful tips for you: From Davao City proper (downtown area0, take a Toril Jeep (PUV). You can see them at Aldevinco in Roxas St (in front of Ateneo De Davao University), you can also find then near University of Mindanao in Bolton St or you can also check SM Ecoland. Jeepney fare from

Dahican Beach: Surfing Meca of Davao Region

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Mati, Davao Oriental, specially Dahican Beach, is known for its powdery white sand, uncrowded shores and crystal blue waters that will surely greet you if you are new to this location.  This 7-kilometer stretch of beach surrounded by coconut trees has been dubbed as the next Boracay which draws crowds from all over mainland Mindanao, Manila and Cebu.  This destination is called as the "Surfing Meca" in the Davao Region as this place is known for  surfers, skimboarders, and beach bums like me. Local Government units strives to keep the area protected as this is also a sanctuary for sea turtles (Pawikan).  The name "Dahican" comes from the word "dahik",  the word locals use to describe their act of coming in from the sea to nest. You can also watch the full episode of me exploring in Mati Davao Oriental specilly in Dahican and Bahia Beach Resort in my You Tube Channel:  Exploring Mati Davao Oriental: Dahican Beach ------------ Follow, Like and Subscribe to