Maguindanao: A Deeply Misunderstood Portion of the Philippines
Maguindanao, for most Filipinos, is a blood field. The site was a living story of what happened during the Maguindanao massacre, also known as the Mamasapano encounter in November 23, 2009 which pilfered 58 lives. I have to admit this the reason that discouraged me to visit the place. Dude, how I regretted that. Maguindanao is deeply misunderstood portion of...
Anytime Fitness: The First 24/7 Health Club in Davao City
Davao City is ranked #5 in highly urbanized cities in the country. Industries like Business Process Outsourcing, Hospitality/Leisure and Health Care are expected to grow in the years to come. As life gets busier, especially leading up to Christmas, our general health can take a downward slide. Time seems to be an important factor, with deadlines to meet, after work drinks, frequent dining...
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan: Experience of a First-Timer
"Taga-Davao ba jud ka?!" is the usual response I get when I mention my distaste for Durian or the fact that I've never witnessed a Kadayawan celebration on the streets. However, I decided to change the latter and experience an actual Indak-indak sa Kadalanan. The Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan is a Kadayawan tradition that celebrates the diverse cultures of our region....
Mindanao Culinary Culture promotes Indigenous People’s cuisines
In Filipino culture, food is beyond fulfilling hunger — it also plays a vital role in creating unity among people. Mindanao, as a culturally diverse island with 11 tribes, introduced its various cuisines during the Pen 8, Mindanao Culinary Culture: Research and Writing Basics conducted in Ateneo de Davao University last May 19, 2018. Profound speakers were invited to instill...
A Taste of Home: 1953 Kusina Leticia
On our first week for #DavaoFoodCrawl, we visited Davao's home of deconstructed Pinoy comfort food, 1953 Kusina Leticia. The restaurant can be easily recognized by it's glass wall facade. Once inside, you'll be met with a mixture of rustic and modern minimalist interiors perfect for a clean themed instashoot (I love their stairs tho). The air conditioned restaurant has a...
Kadayawan Festival 2016
Kadayawan is an annual Festival in the City of Davao, Philippines. It was originated from the friendly greeting "Madayaw" which means good, valuable, superior and beautiful. It is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving of what the nature gives us such as bounties of harvest and serenity of living. It's a long-week celebration of smiles, yells and cheers to...
Babysharks: Tagum City’s New Rising Stars
Baby shark, do do, do do do do Baby shark, do do, do do do do Baby shark, do do, do do do do Baby Shark Did you just sing this popular children's song while reading? I bet you did! But did you know that there are actual people who call themselves Baby Sharks? You might have already bumped into them at your...
Top Faces of Davao Campus Edition – VOTE NOW!
For five years, Davao Eagle Online has been dedicated to discovering local talents in the region including people who have made an impact in the society both on and offline. Top Faces of Davao is a trademark project of Davao Eagle Online that aims to recognize outstanding individuals in the region. This year, the Top Faces of Davao Campus Edition...
