The Junior Chamber International Philippines (JCIP) kicked off its 2013 Liter of Light Project in Davao City on December 29, 2012 at Barangay 21-C, Piapi. 2013 Liter of Light National Chair JCI Mem Anna Lim-Santiago demonstrates the making of a Liter of Light The Liter of Light project began in 2011 when the JCIP, led by 2011 National President JCI Senator Bernard Dy, became a partner of the My Shelter Foundation headed by JCI Mem Iliac Diaz. In 2013, My Shelter Foundation and JCIP aim to implement the Liter of Light Project in at least 100 cities and 10,000 households in the Philippines. It is the hope of 2013 National Chairman JCI Member Anna Lim-Santiago that this will be done through the efforts of JCI local organizations (LOs) throughout the Philippines. In 2012, with the presence of then Immediate Past National President JCI Sen Bernard Dy and 2012 National Executive Vice-President JCI Sen Christine Garcia, Liter of Light was launched in Barangay Aquino, Agdao, Davao City on April 27, 2012. In the same year, with JCI Mem Ria Jose of JCI Duwaling as National Chair, the project was implemented in Legazpi, Bulacan, Palawan, Bohol, Iloilo, Aklan, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan,…
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PSA: The Aboitiz Group calls for donations for areas affected by typhoon Pablo
Kinablangan, Baganga, Davao OrientalImage by Anj Nacorda of AnjNacorda.com. The following is a Public Service Announcement in behalf of the Aboitiz Group: The Aboitiz Group, led by the Aboitiz Foundation, is now accepting donations for areas in Mindanao that have been badly hit by Pablo. After the damage left by the typhoon, it is estimated that thousands of families in various Mindanao localities to include New Bataan, Compostela Valley, Bukidnon, Iligan, and Davao, and in Visayas, specifically Negros and Dumaguete, are still in need of help. As of today, the Aboitiz Group has given over P5.5 million worth in assistance to an estimated 10,000 families in the said areas, P2 million of which came from the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI), and P1 million from UnionBank of the Philippines. More than half of the total funds have been channeled for relief operations in ComVal, which experienced the most devastation. For the donations that will be raised, the Aboitiz Group will prepare a mix of ready to eat canned goods, water, bread and biscuits, personal effect like towels, blankets, and underwear, as well cooking ware. Even before super typhoon Pablo hit the country in the first days of December, the Aboitiz…
Davao Bloggers Night Walk
To celebrate the 75th Araw ng Dabaw, Davao Bloggers went out of their comfy cocoons to walk the streets of Davao and enjoy some of the simple delights that the city has to offer. Check this out... We walked around and took photos of the San Pedro Street area. We ate tonsss of street food. I loved the fresh buko (coconut) juice and the kwek kwek with unlimited fresh seaweed and cucumber salad. Then, we took a ride aboard an electric tricycle to go to our final destination for the night: the Hudyakaan Beer Festival. This is where we had our fill of chicken barbeque, pork barbeque, sisig, and rice washed down by glasses of ice cold soda. It was a fun, tummy-filling night of bonding and eating. I'm definitely looking forward to another bonding walk with the interesting guys and girls of Davao Bloggers.
Wear Red this Saturday
This Saturday, Davao will sizzle as the ladies of JCI Davaoena Daba Daba host the Red Party at the Eagles Bar at the Marco Polo Hotel. From 7 pm - 2 pm on December 20, 1022, party guests will enjoy unlimited cocktail drinks. Trellis n Vines and Pixie's Sinugba will be serving some pica-pica to complement the cocktail drinks. Exciting games and raffle prizes await you from Envy Me Salon, Metro Home Massage, and Rancheros. The party is a fund-raising project for the Stop HIV and AIDS Campaign of Daba Daba. All proceeds will be used for educational forums, seminars and workshops to educate the youth about HIV and AIDS. M Magazine and the Riality Bites Show of the Mindanao Travel Channel are the event's media partners. We invite our guests to wear their hottest red outfit. If you don't have one yet, SOUL Lifestyle has a selection of sizzling hot red dresses you can choose from. Which one of the dresses do you think I should wear? ;) And yes, bring your best red accessories. Check out this red hot clutch bag from Ted Baker. Check them out at this link. So do you have a red hot attire…
A Kapatagan Adventure
One of the hidden gems in Davao Region is Kapatagan Valley. It is known to mountaineers as one of the pathways leading to the Mt Apo trail. It is also the camp site of choice for Mt Apo trekkers. In recent years, it has become an exciting destination for those looking for a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of city living. One of the resorts that is nestled in Kapatagan Valley is Camp@tagan, formerly known as the Mt Apo Highland Resort. Camp@tagan is composed of two resorts: Mirror Lake and Hillside. Mirror Lake is designed to be a comfortable halfway camp site for those preparing to trek to and assault the peak of Mt Apo. It has room accommodations and camp grounds equipped with a bonfire pit and a kitchen for easy food preparation and cooking. The cottages and the camp grounds are located alongside Mirror Lake which makes it an idyllic venue for bonding and team building activities, as well. Meanwhile, the still under construction Hillside Camp@tagan Resort is located along, where else, the hillside with a beautiful view of Mt Apo and the mountainside of Davao del Sur. It is the perfect escape for couples, families,…
Weekend in Davao Bid Winner
In behalf of the 1000 Volunteers for AJ Group, I would like to thank the bidders for the "Weekend in Davao" Auction. The winning bid was sent by Mary Jane Cabrera, an Iloilo Blogger. She will be visiting Davao in January. She will be flying from Iloilo to Davao and back via AirPhil Express. And she will be staying in a De Luxe King Room at the Green Windows Dormitel. Thank you Mary Jane! :) We'd like to thank our generous trip sponsors AirPhil Express and Green Windows Dormitel! AirPhil Express flies to Davao from Iloilo and back daily. To book a flight visit their website at http://www.airphilexpress.com. Green Windows Dormitel offers luxurious and clean accommodations at affordable prices. It is at the FTC Tower located in the middle of downtown Davao at Mt Apo Street, Davao City. For inquiries and reservations, contact them at greenwindowsdormitel@gmail.com or at +6382-3003893. View Larger Map