Picture me – a young professional in my early 20s just trying to make it in a big city far from home. Trying to build a career that is completely different from the tertiary education I pursued. Hunched over my office chair like auditioning to be a shrimp, forever ruining my posture. It’s already 10PM, and I feel the overwhelming pressure of beating the clock … Continue reading Just can’t get enough of their dumplings
Davao City is known throughout the country in so many titles, such as ‘Durian Capital of the Philippines’, ‘Crown Jewel of Mindanao’, ‘King City of the South’, and one of the safest cities in the Philippines. Davao even secures a spot as one of the safest cities in the world.But, did you know that in 2020, the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines officially hailed … Continue reading Experiencing Davao’s Cacao Culture through Duaw Davao’s Tsokolate Crawl 2025
“Amat Victoria Curam.” – Victory Loves Preparation, Latin Proverb Official business travels are not as relaxing as vacation travels. First, your travel is paid by your company to serve a purpose that will increase the value and reputation of the organization. You may be sent to improve the company’s potential in the market share or you may be sent to close a deal to a … Continue reading Travel Essentials for Business Trips: Business Travel Packing Checklist
It’s a cold and rainy Sunday night. Alone, you walk along the streets of F.Torres in Davao. You want a place to just relax and get a cup of coffee but you’re short of cash. You pass by a cute and decent shop. This will do, you tell yourself. “Sorry but we ran out of food for the night,” the waiter tells you as you … Continue reading A Hundred Peso Story: A night at Bistro Rosario in Davao
It was on a dreary day that I found myself standing on a waving platform in the middle of the sea. My mind could not fathom what I’m feeling. My body weak from the motion of the wooden raft and my mind weak from fear. They say the ocean brings out the calm in you but there was a raging storm inside me. They tell … Continue reading Oceans and metaphors
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