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…
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Meeting the Miss Earth Candidates
Was still tired and sleepy when I got a phone call. One of my bosses asked me if I could attend the Miss Earth press con in around 2 hours. Errr... I agreed hesitantly. We waited awhile before the candidates arrived and when they entered the room, all I could see were legs, legs, and even more legsss. The candidates were lovely but two of them stood out for me, Miss Macau and Miss Japan. It was an interesting experience meeting the candidates. They're all so composed and it seemed like they didn't sweat at all even if it was very hoooot that day. And some of them didn't stop going to the buffet table and yet they were all so slim. Did I mention they're all so tall? I abandoned wearing heels to the press con coz I had a long day ahead. And I regretted making that decision. I looked like a midget beside them. The Miss Earth 2011 candidates are in the Philippines for the Miss Earth Pageant to be held this week in Manila. Some of them are visiting Davao (and other cities) to know and enjoy more of the country. It was such an interesting…
Get a Makeover for 2012
If you've seen in in public events, you're likely to ask yourself how I can manage to look nice despite my busy schedule. There's an army of fab stylists who make me look that way. And I'd like to share my army with you. If you think you need a style change for 2012, get a chance to have a makeover by joining my simple promo. Promo Mechanics: Like the Ria Jose FB Page. Post your photo on the page wall and explain in 30 words or less why you need a makeover. You may nominate your friend, girlfriend, cousin, sister, daughter, mother, aunt, or any lady in your life by posting her photo on the wall and explaining why she needs a makeover. Yup, there are only two steps to this promo. This promo is limited to Davao-based ladies only. Deadline is December 2, 2011. I, together with representatives from Envy Me Salon and other promo sponsors will be picking the lady (or ladies) who will be getting a makeover. Submit those entries now. :) Image courtesy of Bernie of HabagatCentral.com.
Mr and Ms Gen San 2011 Crowned
Two beautiful generals Marc Jerick Chan and Caroline Lim were crowned as the Mr and Ms Gen Santos City 2011 during a star-studded pageant during the Tuna Festival. The pageant was hosted by Kapuso star Victor Aliwalas and Binibining Pilipinas World 2006 Anna Maris Igpit. Kapuso actress Claudine Barretto was a pageant judge along with local politicians, lifestyle writers, and young movers and shakers. Bloggers Fitz Villafuerte, Donna Congson, and yours truly were also judges. The pageant opened with the candidates parade in awe-inspiring silver and white Festival Attires. The candidates and their dedicated handlers crafted show-stopping sea-inspired attires which set the mood for an exciting beauty and talent competition. Lakan ng Kalilangan 2012 Gevic Romero and Frances Gonzalez were awarded with the Best in Festival Attire titles. The candidates sizzled in the swimsuit competition with their animal-inspired suits. Hunky Gian Cortes and sexy Ayana Grico bested the candidates as they were voted as Best in Swimsuit. Dressed up in elegant creations by Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines President Johnny Abad, the candidates wowed the judges and the audience members even more. Looking every inch a debonair, Marc Jerick Chan was awarded with the Best in Evening Formal Wear…
Alaxan FR Aray Mo, Galing Natin Promo
Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquaio is preparing for his upcoming fight with Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez. Needless to say, Alaxan FR and the entire Philippine nation is behind him and is rooting for him. With every punch, Pacquiao gives pride and honor to the Philippines. Wear your Philippine pride and support Manny Pacquiao by wearing the limited edition Aray Mo, Galing Natin Pilipinas shirts by Alaxan FR. If you're a blogger or a social media user, you can get one of these shirts by joining my simple promo. To win one of these shirts, follow these simple rules: Like the Alaxan FR Official Fan Page at this LINK. Show your support for Manny, by recording a video greeting for Manny Pacquiao for his upcoming fight against Juan Manuel Marquez on November 13. It does not have to be long or complicated but it has to memorable. Upload the video message on any online video sharing site and post the greeting on the Alaxan FR Page Wall. LINK TO THE WALL HERE. For tracking purposes, mention my blog's name "Life with Ria" on your video, either by stating it on the video or by inserting it as a caption or in…
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