Shopping Made Easy: GMarket Goes Digital with foodpanda Shops

DAVAO CITY, Philippines, July 28, 2026—Gaisano Market has been part of Dabawenyos everyday life for nearly three decades already. Now, the homegrown supermarket is expanding beyond its physical stores as it joins foodpanda Shops, giving customers another way to shop for groceries and household essentials. The launch marks GMarket’s first entry into app-based grocery delivery, combining the retailer’s long-standing presence in Davao with foodpanda’s technology … Continue reading Shopping Made Easy: GMarket Goes Digital with foodpanda Shops

Experiencing a Life in Pelican Town through Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons Orchestra

As a famous detective once said, “Chills! Literal Chills.” That’s what my friends and I felt when we attended our first orchestra together. An orchestra made from the game we’ve loved all these years – Stardew Valley. What is Stardew Valley? Stardew Valley is a love letter to Harvest Moon fans, as it is heavily inspired by the Harvest Moon series. It was developed solely … Continue reading Experiencing a Life in Pelican Town through Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons Orchestra

Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

As an outsider who is coming to the big city, I have not heard of The Henry Hotel Manila. From a Mindanaoan standpoint, when I hear of Metro Manila, I often associate it with concrete jungles, chaotic traffic, and fast-paced life. But it didn’t occur to me that there are small pockets of serenity in Manila, amidst tall buildings and in a city that can … Continue reading Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

8 Pretty Davao Restaurants to Bring Your Mom and the Fam This Mother’s Day 2026

If your mom is like my mom – a woman who would fight tooth and nail for her family, strong-willed yet always shows tenderness and nurturing care when it comes to her children, and a devoted and amazing wife to her husband, then she deserves the best! However, if your mom is like mine, finding a good restaurant that will please her isn’t easy. It’s … Continue reading 8 Pretty Davao Restaurants to Bring Your Mom and the Fam This Mother’s Day 2026

Bullet for my Valentine – Literally!

I went to a shooting range for the first time on VALENTINE’S DAY. This was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. It’s calculated. Planned, even. I knew Valentine’s Day was the worst day to go out and eat out. Overcrowded restaurants, hellish traffic.So instead of forcing romance, I had an excuse to finally try something from my bucket list that had been looming over my mind for … Continue reading Bullet for my Valentine – Literally!