I didn't know that Davao City had an official song until I joined an essay-writing contest a few years ago and the organizers sang the song before the contest began. I was more surprised to know that most of the other participants knew the song. Now that I am employed by the Davao City government, I have to attend the weekly flag ceremony at the City Hall. And we sing this song at those ceremonies. I am trying to memorize the song. It's a beautiful song that depicts the natural wonders of the city and how as Davaoeños we should commit ourselves to serving the city. Tayo'y Dabawenyo Sa dakong timog ng Mindanaw may isang lungsod na hinirang ang likas nyang kayamanan ay walang kapantay Mga bundok, dagat, lupain ay sagana sa pagkain at ang magagandang tanawin kadluan ng aliw Mutyang lungsod ng Dabaw sa iyang paglalakbay sa mithiing kaunlaran ikaw ay paglilingkuran Tayo'y Dabawenyo na tapat at tooo pangarap ay matamo kaluwalhatian mo Lungsod na paraiso
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Davao Bloggers + Tour Operators Meet-Up
Image courtesy of Christian Te. Earlier today, Davao Bloggers had a very, very, very productive meet-up with some members of the Davao Association of Tour Operators (DATO). In attendance were me, Kuya Andrew, Blogie, Christian, and Dominic. We met up with Edmund of Travel Advantage, Alex of Pacific Royal Wings, Ruben of Surelite Travel and Tours, Pia of ParTravel and Tours, and Dizon of Dizerling Travel and Tours. I am super excited because I think the partnership between us bloggers and them tour operators will be very good for our common goal to promote travel and tourism in Davao City (and the rest of Mindanao). Read more about it over at My Davao City. Again, thank you to Coffee Spot for providing yummy, yummy, yummy food!!! Contact Information: Edmund Israel Mayormita General Manager Travel Advantage Tours Davao Co 29 J. Rizal Street, Habana Compound, 8000 Davao City, Philippines travel_advantage@yahoo.com Alex Divinagracia Pacific Royal Wings royalwings2004@yahoo.com Ruben A. Neri Manager Surelite Travel and Tours 115 A. Pichon Sr. corner Bolton Street, 8000 Davao City, Philippines surelitetravel_tours@yahoo.com Dizon P. Namuag Manager Dizerlin Travel and Tours Block 23 Stall 48, Central Market, New Pandan, National Highway, Panabo City, 8000 Davao del Norte, Philippines…
No Water!!!
When I went home last night, I found a sign near the door of the bathroom: "No water on Friday from 8 am to 12 midnight (18 hours, in Ulas, Bangkal, Matina and Downtown). Please wake up early to take a bath. Para mabango." It made me laugh. Hehe... Then, I started to worry. I was already 2 am and there was going to be no water starting at 8 am. I only had a few hours to sleep. Nohooo... So today, I woke up at around 7 am, been at the office since 8 am. I am very tired, and sleepy!!! Knowing DCWD they only made that announcement to warn the people that water will be turned off in those areas for a short period within the 18 hours and not during the entire 18 hours, diba? Diba? Diba? SANA!!!
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PROBINSYANA! Ahehe... I am not a big Bamboo fan but I love this song... PROBINSYANA by Bamboo Ang probinsyana ay di basta-basta Mahirap bolahin, kailangan haranahin Ang kanyang lakad, mabibighani ka Di biro, babaeng probinsyana Mahirap amuhin ang probinsyana Pag napaibig, wala kang duda Pag sa umaga pisngi namumutla Pag nakasaya maaakit ka Ang kanyang lakad, mabibighani ka Di biro, babaeng probinsyana Probinsyana, probinsyana Aking diwata saan ka pumunta Lumuwas ng Maynila dala ng pangarap niya Ang kanyang lakad mabibighani ka Nasaan na aking Maria Clara Probinsyana, probinsyana
Hectic Day!
Aside from today being the Judgment Day for Erap, it is a hectic day for me. Of course I have to blog about the verdict. Thanks to my friends over at Twitter for the updates. Then, me and Kuya Andrew have to do a task for Mam Bebs Bakery. Then, I have to attend a City Council Committee Hearing. Then, I have to resume working online for my blogs. NOHOOO!!! I only had a couple of hours of sleep!
The Week That Was: September 1 – 7, 2007
On Alleba Politics: Whose Dark Conspiracy? - Federico Manrique accuses the administration of coercion and fabrication to force an Estrada conviction A Dubious Deal - on the NBN hoopla National Government Still to Distribute IRAs worth P27-B - LGUs haven't received their IRAs yet On Chikadora: Camille Prats is Pregnant - Ohhhkay On ShopChicks: Adorable Baby Clothes from Tutti Bella - CUTE! Fun and Funky Totes from Fun Tote - Nice Roxy Swimwear - Sexy On My Davao City: Davao's Park - I LOVE IT! A garden in the heart of Davao City Merco's Banana Split and other Desserts - YUM! On DotA Strategy: Who is Marvin "Lutan" Tan? - Lutan of Team Flow Team PusSy vs No Name Match Games - line-ups and recaps Upcoming Tournaments in Davao City - 3 within the next two months! Bristleback in the Jungle - ASTIG! On Life and Work with Ria: Kjwan's One Look - Nice song! Media in Focus: Mobs Rule - August 30, 2007 - Interesting... Coming Soon: Blogging Workshops With Ria - Free for groups of five or less IN DAVAO CITY ONLY Bloggers and the Principalia - a flawed proposal A Night Out - DRUNK! Win a Free…