A warm welcome was given to me by Ms. Joanne Siy (VP for Operations) and Mr. Benjamin Cuaresma (VP for Franchise).  During our small talk I had learned so much about their product . Did you know that Blugre is a homegrown Brand?  I always thought its a brand based in US or somewhere western.  Come to think of it they were the only Cofee Shop I know offering Durian Coffee.  It’s because the previous and present owners were Davaowenyos by heart and would like to put a touch of local brand like Durian in their coffee.  And to tell you the truth the Durian Coffee is a must try. It is something that we could be proud of.

Aside from offering a brand that represents Davao/Mindanao Blugre also provides help with the local community – Civet Coffee Production that helps the Blaan Tribe livelihood. I was pretty impressed as well that they really strictly follow a Carbon Neutral Program in all their shops. This program is designed to reduce and manage greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to tree planting.

Since January of 2012 Blugre Coffee had rapidly grow and increase their value and shops. Not only that a new line of pastries and cakes would be served for all coffeeholics out there.

Blugre being open for franchise also means that this brand will be bigger than before.  Bringing a local brand like Durian Coffee outside Philippines. With the great coffee and service they offer I’m pretty sure Blugre will reach their goals.

So far here’s the list of current branches and will be opening soon:

So , what are you waiting for? Visit their nearest branch and try amazing coffee and pastries. Lets love and support our homegrown products

AT LAST, WHITE SKIN THAT LASTS!
The problem with most whitening products is that it doesn’t last long. Once you stop using it, you’re back to your normal skin color. Well, that’s not the case anymore. Not with the new Godiva Natural Skincare that is.

Back with a better formula, a new packaging and with more promising results, Godiva Natural Skincare range uses the proven power of licorice in effectively and safely whitening the skin. Extracted from one of nature’s most effective skin whiteners – licorice root extract – Godiva gives you white skin that truly lasts.

Extraordinary Active Ingredient

Licorice or Glycyrrhiza glabra is a plant widely used commercially as a sweetening agent. However, its root has been used for many years from as far back as 3000 B.C. in Ancient China and Egypt as an herb with many medicinal properties.

Today, licorice root extract and its active ingredient called glabridin, is widely recognized all over the world as the most potent, naturally-derived whitening ingredient.  Glabridin inhibits the production of melanin and the same time nourishes and protects the skin due to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Yet it is uncommonly used commercially because of its high premium price.

The licorice extract used in Godiva Natural Skincare has passed various clinical trials and is guaranteed safe and effective for use in skin whitening, anti-blemish and skin lightening even for long periods of time. Because of this, Godiva Natural Skincare delivers whiter skin that lasts.

The Range

Godiva Natural Skincare range is composed of six effective products to make your daily skin care ritual:

	Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Soap cleanses and whitens as it events out skin discolorations. A gentle, non-drying cleanser enriched with Glabridin from licorice for brighter, fairer skin. It has high levels of whitening ingredients for faster results. Safe for continued use for longer-lasting whiter skin.135g Php60.00 (SRP); 65g Php30.00 (SRP)
	Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Facial Wash has Glabridin from licorice that helps brighten skin as it cleanses. Its low-foaming, soap-free formula moisturizes while it gently and thoroughly cleanses the skin, leaving it with a softer, smoother glow. Effective for all skin types, Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Facial Wash is safe for continued use for longer-lasting whiter skin.50ml Php75.00 (SRP); 6ml Sachet Php5.00 (SRP)
	Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Facial Toner is the whiter way to even out your skin tone. It moisturizes as it cleanses and is ideal for normal to dry skin. Godiva LicoWhiteyup, ,aTM Whitening Facial Toner is safe for continued use for longer-lasting whiter skin.100ml Php85.00 (SRP); 60ml Php55.00 (SRP)
	Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Facial Cream helps even out skin discolorations caused by age, scarring, pregnancy or overexposure to the sun. It is 100% fragrance free and is safe for continued use for longer-lasting whiter skin.40g Php110.00 (SRP); 6g Php10.00 (SRP)
	Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Lotion with SPF15 helps even out skin discolorations caused by age, scarring and pregnancy. It provides sun protection as it moisturizes to keep skin soft and smooth. Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Lotion with SPF15 contains Glabridin, a powerful skin whitening ingredient from licorice extract that is both effective and gentle to the skin. It is safe for continued use for longer-lasting whiter skin.100ml Php170.00 (SRP); 6ml Php10.00 (SRP)
	Godiva LicoWhiteTM Whitening Anti-Perspirant Deodorant contains Glabridin from licorice. It has high levels of whitening ingredients to lighten dark underarms faster. Safe for continued use for longer-lasting whiter skin.40ml Php79.00 (SRP); 4ml Php8.00 (SRP)

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HTC INTRODUCES THE HTC ONE™ X+ IN THE PHILIPPINES

More speed, storage and battery life make the best rated Android smartphone, even better

DAVAO, PHILIPPINES; December 3, 2012 — HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, recently unveiled the HTC One™ X+ running the HTC Sense^TM 4+ experience on Android™ Jelly Bean. The HTC One™ X+ combines the iconic design, amazing camera and authentic audio experience of the HTC One series, with increased performance, longer battery life and expanded internal storage.

“We are taking the award-winning HTC One™ X to a new level with the introduction of the new HTC One™ X+,” said Lennard Hoornik, President, South Asia, HTC Corporation. “Our customers will have super-fast browsing, an even better camera and more immersive entertainment with Beats Audio.”

Performance, Endurance and Storage

Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core NVIDIA^® Tegra^® 3 AP37 processor, the HTC One™ X+ is 27% faster than the HTC One™ X[1], making the HTC One™ X+ the best rated Android phone on the market. Developed to be lightning fast, the HTC One™ X+ enables quicker web browsing, fluid gaming and graphic rendering, and speedy downloads, providing effortless usage on the go.

In addition to its increased performance speeds, the HTC One™ X+ introduces extended performance with the inclusion of a 2100 mAh battery, giving you up to 37%  (4.7 hours) more talk time, and longer to browse the web and enjoy your favorite music and videos[2].

In addition to 64GB of internal storage, the most offered by any smartphone, the HTC One™ X+ also offers users 25 GB of Dropbox storage free for two years, and supports expanded storage capabilities via USB.

Imaging, Music and Movies

Combining the amazing camera capabilities of its predecessor[3]* with a series of intelligent features, powered by Sense^TM 4+, the HTC One™ X+ has been designed to deliver the most premium mobile experience. The newly launched Self Portrait mode on the front camera helps you capture high quality photos by intuitively detecting the human face at various angles and applying subtle enhancements to skin and eyes. Sightseeing mode makes sure you’ll always be ready to capture the moment – one touch of the power button bypasses the lock screen and launches directly into the camera. Two new views in Gallery display images and videos and group them according to where and when they were taken.

Exclusively available on HTC smartphones, Beats Audio^TM provides authentic, studio-quality sound that delivers the most immersive sound experience with an enhanced audio profile, crisper vocals and detailed high notes for your music, games, movies and videos. Making it easier to listen to music out loud, and through Sense^TM 4+, the HTC One™ X+ introduces a new Tap and Go function, which allows you to connect the phone and your music to Beats speakers’[4] when you tap them. To disconnect, it is just another quick tap.

Make the world your stage

Broaden your horizons with HTC Connect and HTC Media Link HD, which expand media sharing and possibilities beyond your HTC smartphone. HTC Connect sets a new standard for streaming DLNA audio and video from your HTC One phone to platform certified home entertainment systems from leading partners such as Pioneer.

HTC has also made it easier than ever to share your media content with friends and family with its HTC Media Link HD. Turn any HDMI-enabled TV into the big screen which can display your photos, videos, or anything else on your phone.  A new digital photo frame feature can save and display up to 30 photos in slide show mode. HTC Media Link HD also supports a growing number of popular codecs including HTTP Live Streaming.

“HTC understands that your smartphone isn’t just a communications gadget, but also the linchpin of today’s multimedia lifestyle,” noted Lennard Hoornik, President, South Asia, HTC Corporation. “We’ve made sharing your music and video content easier, better and bigger than ever before in a social and interactive way, so enjoy! ”

Easy Set Up

A new feature in the HTC One™ X+ is HTC Get Started, a new web service that guides the user painlessly through the set-up and personalisation process from a desktop web browser.  Designed to enhance the experience of setting up a phone for the first time, this feature ensures that users will get the most out of their new phone from the beginning.  With the touch of a button, users’ phone will reflect the settings and apps that were chosen on the Web.  Visit start.htc.com for more details.

Availability

The HTC One™ X+ will be available in the Philippines in Stealth Black and Polar White in November 2012 with a suggested retail price of Php32,800.

Davao welcomes Radyo Singko 101.9 News FM with big celebration

Davao City added a few notches on its happy scale as it welcomed some of TV5’s brightest stars with the launch of Radyo Singko 101.9 NewsFM, which will hit the local airwaves on December 3 (Monday). The launch comes at a time when the Kapatid Network reported that it is gaining momentum in six different key cities in the Philippines, including Davao.

“We at Radyo Singko Davao are excited that we will finally be able to serve our fellow Davaoeños. It is our goal to cater to the needs of the community with TV5’s unique brand of journalism and public service,” shared TV5 station manager for Davao Tayna Miclat. She added that in putting together the programs for Radyo Singko Davao, the station received the endorsements of the Office of Mayor Sara Duterte, Police Superintendent Dionisio Abude and Davao Chief of Police Ronald Dela Rosa.

To support TV5’s continued growth in the region, Radyo Singko offers local programs that are characteristically Davaoeño. Kapatid Robert Teo heads Buena Mano Salvo sa Singko which features up-to-the-minute reports on the weather (obtained straight from weather bureau PAGASA), community news, police updates and market price information. On the other hand, Mike Pasco recaps the nation’s headlines and police reports with Police Round Up sa Singko. Aside from this program, Kapatid Mike anchors Saturday show Pangkabuhayan sa Singko where listeners get to know more about the current job market and find out financial management tips.

Kapatid Rose Ramos anchors Health Line sa Singko , which discusses health and medical concerns. On the other hand, Heartline sa Singko is hosted by Sally Sanglay that features family and legal issues as raised through letters sent in by avid listeners. During this program, Kapatid Sally will be joined by legal experts and counsellors who will help solve the concerns raised. Rose Ramos and Ching Amor also update Davao with 30-minute news report program Intensity Five sa Singko. Last and certainly not least, join Mikey Aportadera on Mga Komentaryo sa Singko to discuss the day’s relevant issues and events.

To celebrate this milestone, TV5 greeted the first weekend of December with a star-studded motorcade across the city featuring Kapatid Stars Derek Ramsay, Ritz Azul and Nadine Samonte who then led the Kapatid Network contingent during the Radyo Singko Todo Radyo Serbisyo event at SM City Davao. The audience was also treated to a great show supported by Eula Caballero and The Amazing Race Philippines’ Team Amigas Saida and Jervi. The Tulfo Brothers were also at the event to support TV5’s expansion in their beloved city.

Coinciding with Radyo Singko Davao’s first airing day on December 3 (Monday), the Radyo Singko Taxi Squad will be open for new members at the SM City Davao Event Center from 10AM to 6PM. During this time, interested Davaoeño cabbies will get to sign up and be part of the station’s citizen journalism unit. Applicants who want to sign-up for the Taxi Squad can avail of free services such as haircuts, medical check-ups and snacks.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Radyo Singko 101.9 News FM Davao

MONDAY – FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Boasting a comprehensive menu that includes the best of Cajun seafood cooking, their extensive offerings also include top quality steaks, delectable ribs and generous offerings of tasty appetizers soups and crisp salads.

However, outstanding among their mouthwatering choices, are their delectably irresistible Boiling Bags. Found nowhere except in the superior kitchen of Clawdaddy, these boiling bags offers an array of seafood choices such as shrimp, prawn, mussels, and clams cooked in a Cajun spices. Included in their quality seafood offerings are various types of crabs such as Typhoon Crab, Butter Ginger and Sand of the Beach.

The choices for these luscious Boiling Bags vary to suit their beloved customer’s preference. Their Seafood Boil in a Bag is a Seafood feast of Crabs, fresh water prawns, South Pacific clams, green mussels, Manila clams, Andouille sausage potatoes and corn.

Their All Shrimp boiling bag, is composed of a scrumptious selection of Baby shrimp and fresh water prawns, Andouille sausage, corn and potatoes. The Shellfish Boiling Bag is teeming with South Pacific clams, giant white mussels, Manila clams, green mussels, Andouille sausage, potatoes and corn. The Maryland Crab Boiling keeps it simple with Fresh water crabs, Andouille sausage, potatoes and corn

And finally, as the name suggests the Louisiana Crab and Shrimp boiling bag is composed of fresh water crabs and prawns, Andouille sausage, potatoes and corn.

For all these the choices for the flavoring include Garlic butter, creole Cajun and the home grown clawdaddy spice. Choosing as well between mild or spicy.

Characteristic of their commitment to fine dining, and in commemoration with the celebration of the opening of their Davao branch, their brilliant kitchen has created a menu that will include the best of the seafood that Davao has to offer. Making their boiling bags all the more enticing, they are thrown in with tuna tails, giant white mussels and pacific clams, just to name a few of the many gifts of Davao that will be added to their stellar recipes.

Clawdaddy offers more than great food, it provides an opportunity to bond with the people close to your heart over bibs, buckets of shells and most importantly an unforgettable cuisine that offers the best that the sea has to offer.­­

Clawdaddy’s Great American Picnic

B6 Bonifacio High Street

Global City Taguig

856-4785 . 0917-5892355

Clawdaddy’s Great American Picnic

Level 1 Harbor Point

Subic Bay Freeport Zone

047-2511055

Clawdaddy’s Great American Picnic

Solenad I Nuvali

Sta. Rosa Laguna

0917-8790347

Clawdaddy’s Great American Picnic

Upper Ground Floor

Robinson’s Magnolia

Clawdaddy Osteria Americana

The Ledge

Shangri La Plaza Mall

Mandaluyong City

636-5679 . 0917 – 5892344

Clawdaddy Osteria Americana

SM Mall of Asia

2^nd floor Entertainment Mall

550-1440 . 0915-4133585

and

Clawdaddy’s Great American Picnic

Ground Floor

SM Lanang Premier

SM Cinema, currently the largest cinema exhibitor in the country, has been part of the lives of Filipino families for over 20 years. With its commitment toward quality movie entertainment, SM Cinema recently converted all its film-based theatres into Digital Theatres—the first cinema franchise in the country to do so. With this notable milestone, SM Cinema gives back to its loyal patrons with another FIRST in Philippine cinema history—the FREE MOVIE DAY event, a grand movie blow-out slated to happen this December 8, 2012.

This SM Cinema event will offer free movies in all of SM Cinema’s 246 Digital Theatres in all 45 branches nationwide! The line-up of movies will include the horror-thriller House at the End of the Street, Stolen, the latest Nicolas Cage action flick, the biopic Supremo: The Andres Bonifacio Story, crime drama film Deadfall, the popular Step Up Revolution and the restored version of Ishmael Bernal’s Himala. Apart from these six movies, two independent films courtesy of the Film Development Council of the Philippines will also be a part of the line-up.

Registration for SM Cinema’s Free Movie Day is from November 22 to December 6.  Just follow these five easy steps:

1. Like and Register at our e-PLUS Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/eplus.sm)
2. Click on the Free Movie App.
3. Choose your Cinema, Time and Movie
4. Print the confirmation email.
5. Surrender the printed confirmation email at your preferred SM Cinema branch for your free two tickets.

Free Movie Day is made possible by SM Cinema, e-PLUS card— your most convenient access to the movies, Multivision Pictures of the Philippines, AV Production, Crystalsky, Pioneer Films, Star Cinema and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Free Movie Day is also being brought to you by Coca Cola, Bright Pop, Purefoods San Miguel and Mister Donut.

JobStreet.com Career Fair 2012 – Davao
November 22, 2012, 9AM – 7PM
Abreeza Mall Activity Center, Davao Bajada

http://www.jobstreet.com.ph/event/careerfair/jobstreet-careerfair-davao.htm

I know a lot of you guys .. uhmm i mean girls are waiting for this. So here’s the Davao’s Latest Cinema Schedule

Abreeza Cinema Schedule

Gaisano Mall Davao (GMALL) Cinema Schedule

NCCC Davao Cinema Schedule

SM Davao Cinema Schedule

Skyfall

Cinema 4
P135.00

November 16, 2012

6:05 PM , 9:00 PM

November 17, 2012

12:15 PM , 3:10 PM , 6:05 PM , 9:00 PM

Suddenly It’s Magic

Cinema 2
P135.00

November 16, 2012

4:40 PM , 6:50 PM , 9:00 PM

November 17, 2012

12:20 PM , 2:30 PM , 4:40 PM , 6:50 PM , 9:00 PM

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

Cinema 3
P140.00

November 16, 2012

4:55 PM , 7:30 PM

November 17, 2012

11:45 AM , 2:20 PM , 4:55 PM , 7:30 PM

Cinema 1
P140.00

November 16, 2012

6:25 PM , 9:00 PM

November 17, 2012

1:15 PM , 3:50 PM , 6:25 PM , 9:00 PM

Cinema 6
P140.00

November 16, 2012

5:55 PM , 8:30 PM

November 17, 2012

12:45 PM , 3:20 PM , 5:55 PM , 8:30 PM

Cinema 5
P140.00

November 16, 2012

5:25 PM , 8:00 PM

November 17, 2012

12:15 PM , 2:50 PM , 5:25 PM , 8:00 PM

Concentrix Davao is in need of 100 Technical Support Experts who will be assigned to Sales Program. If interested, please visit their office tomorrow (Nov.17) between

9:00am to 5:00pm, Damosa IT Park, Lanang. Just bring your updated resume, and be ready for an interview. You may pass this message to your friends.For more information contact 235.5018 or visit their office – Concentrix Damosa IT Park, Lanang

            In line with the brand’s style sensibility of igniting the fashion animal in its market of go-getters, the Ipanema Urban Jungle Fashion Show was an unforgettable display of fresh, animated pieces from the stylista-friendly brand.

            Exuding the festive and exotic vibe of the beaches of Brazil, Ipanema has long since created a name synonymous to creativity and fun, coming up with a bevy of collections featuring a lauded mix of bright colors, bold prints and vibrant patterns.

            The fiercest go-getters gathered and witnessed an exhilarating runway show-cum-fashion festival similar to the raved about fashion parade in Manila that has collected a number of the Metro’s “it” list for audience members.

 Encompassing diverse tastes and personalities of today’s breadth of stylistas, the unique show at the Abreeza Activity Center was dubbed as a night dedicated to the unraveling of the fabulous “fauna” of new Ipanema flipflop styles. No short of a majestic display of mythical creatures translating stories captivating each style and taste of the footwear brand’s new collection.

The packed venue played host to a mélange of mystical animals ushering Ipanema’s sassy new collection. This included the playful and graceful dolphin to the sleek wolf down to the lion and lioness, otherwise known as jungle royalties making their regal presence felt. What transpired was a generous visual display of colors, elaborate costumes and masterful choreography opening the gates of the grand mecca of footwear essentials in the Mindanao region.

            Up to this day, Ipanema has carved a name easily attributed to a style haven not just in Brazil but around the globe where stylistas thrive. As it continues to banner fabulous footwear from Manila to Davao, we are all invited to indulge in an urban fashion jungle.

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For more information, visit the IPANEMA Philippines official Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/IpanemaPhilippines).