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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 ...

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 f...

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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 ...