Leah de Castro

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Pizza Hut Salad Bar Serves Hefty, Healthy Bites

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 6:11 am
Vegetable salad lovers will definitely find Pizza Hut's salad bar a yummy and healthy addition to the pizza chain's impressive roster of pizza flavors and pasta. Related posts:Viva Lasagn...
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New Attractions in SM City Davao this December

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 13, 2009, 8:20 am
Two new reasons why you should visit SM City Davao this month: Crazy Crepes and Santa Claus! Related posts:Can’t Handle The Pressure?Davao Events: Greet Santa Claus in SM!Pasko Fiesta Sa Dabaw ...
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Power Interruptions on December 13 in Downtown Davao

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:39 pm
Check if your area is affected by the power outage on Sunday, December 13. Related posts:Pasko Fiesta Sa Dabaw 2009 Starts On December 4TM Truly Adds Power To My Piso!Free Compact Fluorescent Lam...
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The Study Aide Avenue: Where Global Opportunities Begin

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 10, 2009, 8:00 pm
Students attest to the reviewers’ unparalleled teaching methods, which improve students’ vocabulary and test-taking techniques with the use of a variety of English materials. Related posts:Ou...
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Ateneo Talents Shine at 1st Magis Concerto!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 9:06 pm
While the Ateneo de Manila mesmerized the audience with their singing alone, Ateneo de Davao had a bit of choreography. Related posts:1st Magis: All-Ateneo Glee Club Concerto in DavaoHubby and Ni...
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Jack's Ridge: 10 Glorious Years of Showcasing Davao

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 6, 2009, 9:37 pm
With a spectacular view of Davao City and the Davao Gulf, Jack's Ridge has become one of the favorite destinations of locals and foreigners alike. Related posts:Another Year In Jack’s Ridge...
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Spirale Ristorante: A Sneak Peek

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 9:31 pm
We were not able to choose from their mouth-watering menu ourselves, because the food was already pre-ordered. Nevertheless, here are some of the dishes that we sampled. Related posts:Picobello R...
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Pasko Fiesta Sa Dabaw 2009 Starts On December 4

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 4:02 am
In keeping with the annual “Pahalipay ni Mayor sa Pasko” program, Davao City will once again experience Christmas through the whole month of December! The events will be jumpstarted by th...
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Davao Band Eevee Grabs Top Prize in Nescafe 3-in-1 Soundskool 2009

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 9:46 pm
Davao music rides high again, as local band Eevee rocks its way to bag the grand prize in Nescafe 3-in-1 Soundskool 2009. Eevee bested 12 other bands from different parts of the country. The band boa...
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Pre-Christmas Sale in Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 12:47 am
Center Point Plaza Tiendas sa Plaza 3-Day Sale November 28 to 30, 2009 Up to 50% discount on selected items! Chimes Specialty Store Pre-Holiday Sale November 27 to 30, 2009 Up to 70% discount o...
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Photojournalism Workshop for Bloggers in Sunstar Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 8:58 pm
That’s our photo (bottom center) in Sunstar Davao - November 25, 2009 issue! The article features the photos taken by the participants during the Photojournalism Workshop for Bloggers at Crocodi...
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Fagioli Coffee Club: For Breakfast and Pasta Lovers

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 10:57 pm
The signage that we saw along E. Quirino Avenue was big and flashy, and it certainly begged to be visited: Fagioli. And so we dropped by, to check how Fagioli Coffee Club will fare against other coff...
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University of Mindanao Chorale Wins in NAMCYA!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 12:18 am
DavaoBase congratulates the University of Mindanao Chorale for bagging the top prize in the 2009 National Music Competition for Young Artists - Chorale Category! Before Starstruck, Pinoy Dream Academ...
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DavaoBase Attends Photojournalism Workshop

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 9:06 am
Being in the blogging world for more than a year now, we decided that it’s about time for us to enhance skills that would help us improve our sites. So, when fellow blogger Ria informed us about...
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Cignal HD TV Arrives in Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 9:46 pm
Here’s something every LCD TV owner in Davao is itching to have. Cignal Satellite TV casts its service nationwide, as it offers high definition (HD) TV channels. This marks the first time that ...
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Samsung 18.5″ LCD Monitor: Drool-worthy!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 6:13 pm
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Council Pushes for More Congressional Districts in Davao

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 7:55 pm
Davao City now has a population of approximately 1.5 million. According to the Constitution, a population of 250,000 is entitled to a Congress representative. The question now is — why does Dava...
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Happy Birthday, Juliam Lo Alderite!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 2:06 pm
Our dear nephew, Juliam Lo Alderite, turned 5 today. Happy birthday! Pardon the soft image. Related posts:Happy Birthday, Christian!A ‘Wacky’ Birthday Party!It’s Hubby’s Bir...
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Hit Mindanao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:00 pm
Did you feel the ground shake yesterday afternoon? I did. Actually, everyone in our house did. An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude at epicenter hit Mindanao at around 2:21 PM yesterday. According t...
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Dancing Lolo Inmates in Davao City Jail

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:57 pm
This video shows the Dancing Lolo Inmates of Davao City Jail - Annex. Although it may not be as grand as the presentation from Cebu inmates, it still is a very good initiative. Participants are inmate...
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Jobs Vacancies at Davao Doctors Hospital!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 7:15 pm
Davao Doctors Hospital is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Accounting Manager - must be a graduate of BS Accounting, CPA Chief Internal Auditor - must be a gradua...
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Business Cards for DavaoBase!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 4:24 pm
We’re actually on a roll out here in DavaoBase, and so we have recently thought of getting a business card for it. As we try to check ideas, prices and possible suppliers, we noticed that free busin...
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Cinemanila Grand Jury Prize for Dabawenyo Bing Lao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 7:17 pm
Davao truly has a lot of talented writers and directors. Just recently, another Dabawenyo was recognized for his outstanding work in the field of filmmaking. Veteran scriptwriter Armando “Bing&#...
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Free Wi-Fi at SM City Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 7:28 pm
Internet-savvy shoppers are in for a very nice treat as SM City Davao goes Wi-Fi! That means we can access the internet anywhere in the mall for FREE. SM Davao launches its Get Hot on the Spot, Free ...
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October Shopping Sale in Davao Malls!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 8:32 pm
It seems like shopping enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this week as Davao malls are on with the sales! Chimes Specialty Store Super Anniversary Sale October 8 to 18 Gaisano Grand Citimall I...
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Picasa 3.5 Improves Handling of Pictures for DavaoBase

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 11:51 pm
DavaoBase has had the privilege of using Google’s awesome Web Albums to host our photos for the site. We upload and update our pictures through Picasa, a software application that can organize a...
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Picobello Ristorante Italiano Offers a Feast for the Senses

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 3:06 am
Next to Chinese food, Italian dishes seem to be the most favored foreign cuisine in Davao City. From pasta to pizza, Dabawenyos certainly love to have Italy on their plates. If you are eager to taste...
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Una Ka Bai of GMA Davao Celebrates 2nd Anniversary!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 9:48 pm
What a truly worthy way to celebrate Una Ka Bai’s 2nd anniversary — a coastal clean-up and tree planting activity at the Peñaplata Mangrove Reserved Area in Island Garden City of Samal. ...
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Water Interruption for 9 Hours in Toril, Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 7:23 pm
Toril, Davao City will experience 9 hours of water interruption from 8 AM to 5 PM on October 10, 2009, Saturday. The Davao City Water District will be tapping a new pipeline to improve a mainline in L...
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Mindanao's 1st Newborn Screening Center Opens in Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 11:07 am
Great news for parents — and babies — in Davao and neighboring provinces! A Newborn Screening Center, said to have the capacity to test 50,000 samples per year, has recently opened at the ...
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DavaoBase Wins Gold Bloggy Award!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 6:59 pm
Being in the field of blogging for a relatively short period of time (just over a year), we are immensely happy that our efforts have already been recognized by others in the online world. After bein...
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1st Magis: All-Ateneo Glee Club Concerto in Davao

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 7:02 pm
Jesuit music as rendered by the Carillon Ateneo de Davao Glee Club is one of the highlights of several events in the university. That is why, as an Ateneo graduate, it is with enthusiasm that I look f...
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DavaoBase Gets Nominated for the 2009 Bloggers' Choice Special Award

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 9:53 am
Year 2009 grows better for us, as each day progresses. DavaoBase has been included in the official list of nominees for the Philippine Blog Awards 2009 Bloggers’ Choice Special Award (Mindanao cate...
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DOST Scholarship Application Extended!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 11:02 pm
The Department of Science and Technology has extended the application for scholarship until October 9, 2009. The scholarship is open to high school students with high aptitude in science and technolog...
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Free Concert in Davao for Typhoon Ondoy Victims!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 5:53 pm
Aftershock presents a benefit concert for the victims of typhoon Ondoy. The event is set on October 2, 2009, Friday, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Victory Auditorium located at the 2nd floor of Tionko Buil...
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Job Vacancies at NCCC Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 6:34 pm
NCCC is in need of individuals to fill the following positions: - 1 Mall Manager - 2 Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineers - 3 Warehouse Supervisors - 15 Supermarket Operations Supervisor - ...
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Davao Sends P10-M Aid to Ondoy Victims in Luzon

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 7:19 pm
... City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the City Council has convened and approved a P10-M financial aid for the victims of ... typhoon Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) in Luzon. The aid will come from th...
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Gaisano Mall of Davao Cinema 6 with Recliner Seats

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 10:00 pm
Days after reading it in the news, we purchased tickets to catch a glimpse of Gaisano Mall of Davao Cinema 6. Its latest attraction: recliner seats! (Photo taken from this site.) It was mildly surpr...
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Job Opening at Sagrex Foods in Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 11:15 pm
Sagrex Foods Inc. is in need of individuals to fill the following positions: 1. Microbiologist 2. Chemical Engineers or Chemists 3. Mechanical/Refrigeration Engineers 4. IT graduates 5. Accountin...
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Boyd's Pizza House Brings a Rush of Kidapawan Memories

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 9:48 pm
Four years ago, Wifey and I worked in a sugar manufacturing plant in Matalam, North Cotabato. The place was virtually devoid of an urban atmosphere. In fact, the most modern facility in the area was a...
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In My Life Cinema Schedules in Davao

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 9:03 pm
For those who are looking forward to a weekend with Vilma Santos, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano, here is a quick rundown of the showing schedules in Davao City cinemas for Star Cinema’s In My...
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The Echo of Dabawenyo Yam Laranas Premieres in Gaisano Mall of Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 8:02 pm
“The Echo” is finally hitting Davao cinemas this month. We cannot help but be über-proud of the achievements of Dabawenyo director and cinematographer Yam Laranas. After all, not everyone...
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Water Interruption in Davao on September 17 and 19

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 8:12 pm
There will be 2 sets of water interruption in Davao this week. The first set will happen on Thursday, September 17, 2009, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This will affect the following areas: Truscon Road, ...
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Pooh and Pokwang Live in Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 6:52 pm
Pooh and Pokwang will be performing live on September 26, 2009, 7:00 PM at the Rizal Memorial Colleges (RMC) Gym. This show is presented by Pipeline Productions and is for the benefit of the Co Su Gia...
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Movie About Davao Death Squad Wins International Awards

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 9:35 pm
The film ‘Engkwentro’, produced and directed by young filmmaker Pepe Diokno, bagged the top prize in the Orizzonti (New Horizons) section of the 66th Venice International Film Festival. It...
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Make Your Own Havaianas at Gaisano Mall of Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 2:03 am
Attention to all Havaianaticos in Davao! Express your creativity with this year’s ”Make Your Own Havaianas’! The event, which will take place on September 18 to 20, 2009 (mall hours...
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Volkswagen Automobile Show at SM Davao!

Leah de Castro posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 7:14 pm
Club Vee Dub Davao celebrates its 5th anniversary with a parade of classic Beetle, Kombi, Type 3 and Sakbayan vehicles. The show “Volks Nimo, Show Nimo … Na Pud” is set to take place...
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