Nippon Paint set to color Davao City

After its successful launch in Manila to mark its entry into the Philippines architectural coatings segment, Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines is now expanding its innovative coating solutions to Davao City.

“Davao is fast growing and we know for a fact that the construction and real estate industries are flourishing in this city. We are definitely looking forward to be part of this exciting growth through our extensive range of coating solutions,” said Gladys Goh, Group General Manager of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group. Now, Davaoeños will enjoy innovative coating solutions of unparalleled quality, together with a colour palette that runs into the thousands” she added. 

Activities and Events on the 77th Araw Ng Davao

Seems like everywhere you go in the city you can smell Durian. Yes, you heard it right and that is because of the 77th Araw ng Davao. Dabawenyos will be expecting big number of tourists visiting the city this month. Because it is not only the founding anniversary of the city but also the start of the BIG DAVAO FUN SALE. With that, here's the schedule of activities in the city and events in some shopping malls.

Big Davao Fun Sale

Another reason to visit Davao city is this year's "The Big Davao Fun Sale". This is a month long celebration from March 14 to April 16, 2014 and it is said to be the country's biggest shopping festival. Joining the festival are Abreeza Ayala Mall, Gaisano Mall of Davao and Toril, NCCC Mall Davao, Robinson’s, SM City Davao, and SM Lanang Premier which will offer up to 80% discounts on its widest range of products. 

The festival aims to increase the number of tourists in Davao City so as to increase the sales of shopping malls in the city. Other hotels, restaurants and resorts will also be participating in this month long sale. It is also supported by some airlines like Cebu Pacific, Silk Air and Singapore Airlines, which offers special air fare promos. 

Children's Day

Following a successful Back to School Gift Giving Project last May 2013, we are pumped as we have another advocacy project for the orphans, the “Children's Day”.

Fun Day highlights three different orphanages in the city namely Balay Pasilungan (located at Bankerohan, Davao City), Padre Pio’s Home for Children, and Providence Home of St. Joseph (both located at Tugbok, Davao City). These three orphanages provide the orphans their basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, health care and quality education that prepares them to have productive and self-sufficient lives.

Together with Behind the Rolling Chair Volunteers are other partners who willingly accept the invitation to take part in this noble act. This is an event that showcase and enhance the talents of our orphans, let them have fun, and as well as for them to socialize with other children. We prepare different activities for the kids and invited performers/artists to inspire and let kids realize their own talents.

KADAYAWAN 2013

Kadayawan is derived from the Mandaya word "madayaw" which means, a warm and friendly greeting used to explain a thing that is valuable, superior, good, or profitable. Kadayawan sa Davao is a yearly event held every 3rd week of August. It is a celebration of bountiful harvest, wealth of culture and serenity of living.

This year's Kadayawan Festival is with the theme "Pagpaseguro sa Makanunayong Kaayo". As always, Behind the Rolling Chair has been participating to Kadayawan activities like Indak-indak and here's my captured moments of the said event.

BAG of DREAMS PROJECT by BAG943

BAG943, BAG which stands for “Be A Giver” sells good quality backpacks and for every purchase made, the company gives another bag to a school kid in need - BUY ONE, GIVE ONE. The company does not only sell good quality backpacks, its mission to empower poor school kids get and pursue education through their projects and programs is the selling part.

Since it launched, BAG943 had given over 400 school bags to Four (4) adopted schools across the country, a remarkable accomplishment for a company that is young and new. Every quarter, the company adopts at least one school to benefit from “BAG OF DREAMS Project”, a bag drive made possible because of the customers’ purchases. The number of sales the company makes equals the number of school bags that they give away to poor school kids.

Together with JCI Makati and JCI Duwaling, another 50 students of Don Francisco S. Dizon Elem School  Davao city were given school bags last March 8, 2013. 

 

Bag of Dreams Project was founded by two young and generous men, Rj Garcia and Josh Mahinay. It was July last year when best friends Josh and RJ resigned from their jobs and decided to make helping poor school kids their full time Job. “ To succeed is one thing but to go back where you came from and be able to empower, inspire and encourage underprivileged kids with your own story is to me happiness and real service”, Josh said in an interview. 

Let’s welcome BAG943 to 2013 with our festive flutes and wish them success in the coming years! There are not a lot of companies in the Philippines that were founded with social responsibility in mind and this is something that definitely should multiply in numbers. So folks, the next time you plan to buy your next backpack, you might want to consider skipping the big brands and make BAG943 your new backpack pick!

Here's mine!!!

Like BAG943 on Facebook www.facebook.com/BAG943 and follow them on Twitter www.twitter.com/BAG943. For your online purchases, visit www.bag943.com or send other inquiries to info@bag943.com or sms to +639228575060.

BAG943 is also now available in countries like USA, EUROPE, Singapore, Japan and ships to most countries around the world.

All About SM Lanang Premier

ABOUT THE MALL:

·        46^th mall of the SM Supermalls

·        4^th SM mall in Mindanao, the first Premier mall

·        4 level mall With total land area of 100,000 SQM

·        Ample parking is provided: 1,535 parking slots with outdoor parking area

·        Basement parking equipped with Park Finder

SM Lanang Premier Grand Opening

♫ ♬ I'm so excited and I just can't hide it

And I know I know I know I know I know You like it!!! ♫ ♬

Vlog101: Kadayawan 2012: Indak-Indak Compilation

Kadayawan Experience: Pamulak [Floral Float Parade]

Kadayawan Experience: Indak-Indak sa Dalan [Street Dancing]

Davao Life Is Here: The Bloggers Tour 2012

Fortunate to be part of this year's bloggers tour. This is in connection on the campaign for an accessible tourism in the city. Met new people and saw new places that you can surely recommend to your friends and family. Jack's Ridge was the first destination. The place was so perfect for weddings and other outdoor activities. In terms of accessibility, they still need to improve and develop facilities to be more convenient esp. to wheelchair person. Second destination was the gap farm. It was my third time to be in that place and take note, the last time i went there was during elementary days. The place was not that accessible also to wheelchair person. Last stop, D' Leonor Inland Resort. In here, we spent almost half day because of the list of adventures that you can try. The place was very accessible in fact majority of their entrances are in ramps. Best example of universal design also can be seen here.  Over-all, the whole experience for this year's bloggers tour was fun and worth remembering. Till the next tour bloggers!!!

Kadayawan 2012 Schedule of Activities

The festival of all festivals in the entire Philippines -  Kadayawan. It is a celebration of the bountiful harvest from fruits to flowers. For this year, 2012, here are the schedule of activities.

Visit this one http://napreyalmario.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/kadayawan-sa-davao-2012-official-calendar-of-events-2/ for an updated Calendar of activities for the Kadayawan 2012.

Davao Life Is Here: Jack's Ridge As to Accessibility

My VLOG/s will feature places in the country and their accessibility for wheelchair person and to all Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This is to give awareness to the public that it's already part of the Law which is called The Batas Pambansa Bldg 344. The said accessibility law is a way to enhance the mobility of PWDs by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices for accessibility. This will promote the realization of the rights of PWDs to participate fully in the social life and the development of the country.

Davao Life Is Here: Abreeza Ayala Mall as to Accessibility

 My VLOG/s will feature places in the country and their accessibility for wheelchair person and to all Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This is to give awareness to the public that it's already part of the Law which is called The Batas Pambansa Bldg 344. The said accessibility law is a way to enhance the mobility of PWDs by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices for accessibility. This will promote the realization of the rights of PWDs to participate fully in the social life and the development of the country.

We Exist. We Participate. We Contribute.

My First Video-Blog (VLOG)

Japanese Tunnel Adventure - Davao city

This is my first Video Blog or should I say VLOG. My VLOG/s will feature places in the country and their accessibility for wheelchair person and to all Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This is to give awareness to the public that it's already part of the Law which is called The Batas Pambansa Bldg 344. The said accessibility law is a way to enhance the mobility of PWDs by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices for accessibility. This will promote the realization of the rights of PWDs to participate fully in the social life and the development of the country.

We Exist. We Participate. We Contribute. 

Purple Angels Cuzina

Puple Angels Cuzina offers a pleasurable and refined dining experience with your family and friends with these delectable foods they served. It’s a newly opened restaurant in Patnubay St. Sandawa Road (near 911) Matina Davao city.

The said restaurant also offers catering services for birthdays, debut, meetings, and other events with a very reasonable price. And among any other dishes that they served, Purple Angel’s very own BAby BAck RIbs and BOneless CHicken BArbeque has always been a favorite of many. Delightful pastries are also part of Purple Angels menu such as apple pie, cakes, brownies, and many other desserts. Another thing about Purple Angels Cuzina is their  seafood vegetable salad which is really a nom nom nom nom yummy. Come and visit Purple Angels Cuzina or call at 299-1100.

Overnight Stay At Pearl Farm

After experiencing a day tour at a jewel in the southern Island of Samal - Pearl Farm Beach Resort, a week after is a 2 nights and 3 days stay at the said resort. This time it's more of really a relaxation especially waking up in a cottage where sun rise is just in front of you. Not to mention the food which is really great. Though the place is not that accessible to wheelchair but their staff is very nice and caring. It's a perfect place for recreation and relaxation indeed! Now here are some of the proofs... 

Sun Life Financial PressCon

Last Sept. 2, 2011 @ Roadhouse SM city Davao, I was invited for a press conference of Sun Life Financial. This was actually my second time to attend a presscon and i'm glad it's with Sun Life Financial. As young pro, I've learned a lot from the said presscon esp. in terms of how well do you invest your money. It's really important that you know where your money is. So Sun Life Financial offers you an opportunity to invest and to secure your future.