With the overarching rainbow as backdrop, children and their parents plant trees as part of the advocacy of the 5th eARThfest in Tagum City of making children as stewards of nature. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

Lucio Jamero, focal person of the City of Tagum Tourism Council which spearheaded the month-long summer workshop for kids along with the City Government of Tagum, said this activity is a continuation of the tradition of the workshop were children are taught on the importance for caring for the environment.

Participants of the 5th eARThfest along with their parents plant 300 trees in the Accretion Area of Barangay Magdum in Tagum City as part of the culminating activities lined up last May 5, 2013. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

The eARThfest, which is now on its fifth year, gathers children for summer workshops in visual arts, theater, music and dance—all anchored in the vision of making the children as stewards of nature.

The festival follows the theme of this year’s Earth Day celebrations around the world: “The Face of Climate Change.”

In the afternoon, the highly-anticipated recital of the 54 participants for the music and movement and theater held at the Gaisano Grand Mall Atrium. Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum

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Indeed, you can simply get to the beautiful Surigao del Sur this Summer as you take advantage of the exclusive or joined tour by Grand Exposure Travel and Tours. You can take a closer look at the renowned picturesque scenery including the famous Enchanted River with fish cage tour, Tinuy-an Falls, Ocean View Park and International Doll House and as well as you can isolate yourself from the cares of the world. With this, you can really get the dream vacation that you have are longing for. This might even be the best reward you can ever think of, the best gift for your hard work. Thus, when you stay at an all inclusive resort, it is just between you and your own happiness.

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Mr. Javier C. Balaba, in-charge of LGU Tagum’s Community-Based Skills Training Program, explains to the delegation from the Provincial Government of Pampanga the dynamics of the Butcher Training Program of the local government last April 11, 2013 at the AVR of UM Tagum Campus. Shown also in the photo is the City PESO Manager Ms. Nilda A. Garcia and the City Veterinarian IV Mr. Ryan M. Basyo. Photo by Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum

The Local Government of Tagum received last week the team from Pampanga who engaged in a forum with stakeholders to know how the city managed its skills training program for butchers where after passing rigorous trade tests to measure their skills by foreign employers are then hired to work either in Australia or Canada.

Mayor Rey T. Uy pioneered the program five years ago in its bid to give Tagumeños a chance to land decent and high-paying jobs abroad. As of the present, there are already 264 butchers who are now working abroad.

In the forum held April 11, 2013 at the Audio-Visual Room of the University of Mindanao Tagum Campus, Ms. Luningning Y. Vergara, the Provincial PESO Manager and Ms. Amelia P. Bondoc, the Human Resources Management Officer of the Provincial Government of Pampanga who headed the 7-man team said they decided to benchmark with LGU Tagum given the magnitude of the program’s success and how it maximized the capability of the local government to sustain it.

Aside from the training conducted for free by the City Veterinarian Office using modules from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the local government also partnered with UM Tagum Campus to train these butchers acquire competencies in the English Language through the Skilled Workers English Enhancement Program (SWEEP).

The SWEEP is a joint initiative of LGU Tagum, the City Literacy Coordinating Council, the Department of Education-Division of Tagum City and the University of Mindanao.

Under this, the trained butchers will have to undergo 10 sessions for 10 consecutive Saturdays and will concentrate on polishing their abilities on listening, reading, writing and speaking in English which are key components of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Officials and City PESO Manager Ms. Nilda A. Garcia congratulate 1 of the 21 graduates of the 6th Batch of the Skilled Workers English Enhancement Program (SWEEP) last April 11, 2013 at UM Tagum Campus. The said program and will then undergo an intensive review for the IELTS Exam. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

Passing the IELTS is vital in landing a job abroad and the local government is making sure that the program on butcher training will not go to waste just because they did not pass the exam.

Last April 11, 2013, about 21 butchers graduated in the said program and will then undergo an intensive review for the IELTS Exam.

As a way of assistance, the local government subsidized the 5,000 pesos in the 6,000 pesos review fee. The Tagum-based Ea Communications and Language Center is also offering a discount for SWEEP graduates, leaving just 500 pesos for individuals to pay in their review which will usually done in two to three months. Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum

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In line with the launch of the Summer Krushers, Blugre has come up with Halo-Halo Torte. It has got the exact ingredients of a halo-halo mix perfectly into a slice of a cake! Blugre is definitely reinventing the famous halohalo which includes a modern twist.

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Qualifications:

1. This contest is open to any resident of the entire Davao Region (Davao City, Davao Oriental, Davao Del Norte and Davao Del Sur).
2. Both Male and Female candidates are encouraged to join the contest.
3. Candidates must be of good moral character.
4. Candidates must be between 14-26 years old.
5. Candidates must have an official FB account to be linked to their respective entries.

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Beauty, in its essence, comes in all shapes, sizes and color. It does not tilt in a mere stereotype or paradigm. Davao Eagle’s NEW Top 100 Faces Davao Logo for 2013 by Jay Rule represents for beauty is diversified in our humble land of promise. The logo comes with a silhouette of a face sideways as a motive for direction, a moving forward. With this, we aim to showcase new faces, talents and beauty of DAVAO.

1. Candidates can join by visiting DAVAO EAGLE ONLINE blog site (www.davaoeagle.com) and click on the article about Davao Eagle Online’s Top 100 Faces Cycle 1, and fill out the electronic form and upload one (1) close up picture and one (1) half body picture. Relative or friends can also nominate a candidate and register in behalf of them.
2. Candidates must pass all the qualifications listed above and must be actively participating in any Davao Eagle Online organized events whether it be a live or an online event.
3. Nomination of candidates is open every last 2 weeks of the month (I.E. For the month of May, nominations must all be in between April 15 – April 26, and for June candidates, nominations should all be in between May 18- May 31).
4. Once all entries are gathered, candidates will then be invited for an official interview and Photo shoot with the DAVAO EAGLE ONLINE TEAM for an exclusive article write- up in Davao eagle online blog site. This is a pre-requisite and a mandate for the candidates to be officially included in the contest. Articles must be uploaded all at the same time during the first week of the month to gather as many likes and votes as possible.
5. Those who will fail to attend the photo shoot and interview sessions will still have a chance to reschedule, however, the candidates’ article will be uploaded in later blog issues thus taking the risk of not getting the exposure needed to win the contest.
6. During the photo shoot, candidates will be notified by the organizers of the theme and the attires to bring.
7. Candidates’ interview details and photos form the Shoot will be uploaded in DAVAO EAGLE ONLINE as an official article and entry in the contest. Pictures will also be uploaded in Facebook. Thus, for a candidate to win, they have to gather as many likes as possible on their Picture on our FB account, and supporters must also visit the DAVAO EAGLE ONLINE candidate’s article and may post the comment “I NOMINATE ”.
8. Supporters can only like the FB pictures of their favorite candidate once, but they can nominate their candidate once (1) a day, therefore, they can visit the Davao Eagle Article every day and leave their “I NOMINATE ” comment every day.
9. The top 5 female candidates and top 5 male candidates who will earn the most number of likes on their Facebook photos, and most number of nomination comments in the Davao Eagle Blog site will be the official winners for the month.
10. In case of ties, the organizers will then post a picture of the tied candidates via Facebook. And each candidate must earn more likes for their pictures in the next 24 hours from the time the organizers had posted the ties. The candidate who will gather the most likes at the end of the 24hour extension period will be declared as the winner.
11. This contest will run for 12 months, each month we will be selecting Five (5) Male and Five (5) Female winners, basing it on the number of likes in our Facebook page and the number of nomination comments on the article of a specific candidate in DAVAO EAGLE ONLINE Blog site.
12. On the 12th month of the cycle, all winners from the last 11 months will compete to win the DAVAO EAGLE ONLINE’S TOP 100 FACES 2013.
13. Winners of the DAVAO EAGLE ONLINE’s TOP 100 FACES CYCLE 1, will be the official article models of Davao Eagle Online Blog site, thus, will be ambassadors of beauty, camaraderie, goodwill and life success of Davao. Winners will also be a part of modeling events that Davao Eagle Online team will organize.
14. Davao Eagle Online is a nonprofit organization, thus winners of the contest will be rewarded with unlimited exposure in our websites, articles and events that can be added in the candidates portfolio and use these experiences should they pursue careers in modeling. We guarantee that they will be popularly known in the entire Davao Region.
15. Davao Eagle Online ensures the confidentiality of the candidates’ personal information. We also reserve the rights to disqualify or revoke a candidate’s winner status should the candidate fails to live up the expectation that this contest has stated above.

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Hello to all,

It’s me again – Malaga ! I hope you are all well today.

As you know, 16th March weekend was the finale of the Festival of “Araw ng Dabaw”, a spectacular, colorful and traditional occasion here in Davao, even if they still don’t know how to spell it ! I took the opportunity to send two of my girls out to talk to some customers to speak to them about me and my potential. They went to SM, which I am sure you all know now stands for Super Malaga !

They got really positive feedback and, meanwhile, I am growing every single day so don’t hesitate to call us at (082) 225 -5001 up to 02 or email us at enquiries@constantin-trauffer.com and ask about me because I know I am going to be swept off my feet very soon.

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The Island Garden City of Samal has a lot of things to offer. Given all the resorts they have, the beaches, the white sand shores, the accommodations  amenities and even the food the people there serves. Among these resorts are the famous ones like Blue Jazz, Maxima, Camp Holiday, Paradise, Kaputian and a lot more to mention. All of them have their own unique way of welcoming the guests, tourists and adventurers. But there is one resort that I bet is not that familiar to all and it seems as though not that popular like the others.

Bali-Bali Beach Resort

The resort’s name which is “bali-bali” came from the native dialect of Pangasinan which means “beautiful”. Indeed, as how it is called.. the resort itself is so beautiful and you can get caught and be captivated with the scenery it provides in your eyes. The resort is a one-hectare place and a semi-private one. It has two main area levels, the first level is the fronting Pavillion area that serves as the main hall and the Infinity Pool that adds more beauty with it. The second level is the beach area plastered with fine white sand shore and some trees for cooling off in this summer heat.

The resort has six Villas inspired with the Asian designs that suits up your stay. The calmness of its surrounding makes you feel more relax. They boast their features that promotes tranquility, serenity and privacy.

The Resort’s Facilities & Amenities:

• Beach/Beachfront with Huts for massage and spa services
• Infinity Swimming pool
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Digital Videoke System
• DVD/CD Sound System
• Television set with Cable services

There are few Options to get there:

Course 1: Bring your own car or rent one and take the Davao-Samal Ferry Boat at Sasa. Once on the island, turn right and take a 20-minute drive heading south along Samal’s Coastal Road.

Course 2: We can provide you boat transfers. Please arrange with our booking office. Docking area is located at the Davao Boat Club Marina, Lanang Aplaya. Chartered Boat (good for 15 pax) – Php 2,500.00 roundtrip

Course 3: Arrange with our booking office for your land/barge transfers. From our Davao office, we will give you our private vehicle service to take you to the resort and back. Fees will apply.

Course 4: You can also ride the Samal Island Buses at Magsaysay Park area and as the bus stops at the warehouse, you can ride a motorcycle going to Bali-Bali resort.

With pride the resort offers a different kind of experience that’s worth of your visit and time because we all deserve a vacation at its best.

You may contact them at:

Phone Number: +63(82)234-6415
Mobile Number: 0922-838-7214; 0922-831-3378; 0922-891-2741 and 0917-704-0884.
Address: Brgy. Catagman, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte Philippines

NOTE: Photos from Random search on Google.