I Love Davao: October 2014

Davao's Manic Nightnings Productions is throwing a big party in November. Dubbed as Carte Blanche : Electric Music Carnival, it is an electronic music dance festival which will take place at the Crocodile Park Concert Grounds on November 15, 2014. It is expected to attract more than 20,000 party goers from Davao City and nearby towns and cities. It is something to look forward to, so mark your calendar and be a part of Carte Blanche 2014.

This year’s Carte Blanche is envisioned to be bigger and better than last year. There will be two large fields at the concert grounds - the Carnival, with carnival rides and photo booths and the Rave field where all the dancing and partying will take place.

This year’s lineup of DJs will be as big, if not bigger, as last year’s. The musical styles will be as varied as the carnival colors. House music from Clyde Harris, Reo Mendoza and Erwin Edralin. Tech and techno beats from Callum David and Martin Pulgar. Trap, dubstep and a mix of everything else from Mark Nicosia, Mia Ayessa and Regina Reinoso collectively known as Those Damn Nerds. And all the anthems and big room festival sounds from DJ Surf & Jack Bates, Marc Marasigan, Travis Monsod, Deuce Manila, Ron Poe and Ace Ramos. Davao’s very own DJs will complete the lineup - Tien Batu, Pae Dobles, Jin Chan, Niel Recinto, Uno Tupas, Jack Ripper, Kevin Rage, Brylle Aguirre, Wacky Masbad and DJ Torch.

The hype will be kept going by three of the best MCs in the industry - MC Boo, MC Ronthug and MC Pao.

Carte Blanche’s gates will open at 2PM. The music will also start at the same time.

Tickets are now available at the following locations: Nike Athletic Club branches (Abreeza Ayala Mall, GMall Davao and SM City Davao Annex) and Sneaker Club (Abreeza Ayala Mall). Regular Carte Blance tickets are priced at P2,000 (Full Madness), P800 (SVIP), P400 (VIP), P150 (GA). Sunset Carte Blanche tickets are priced at P500 (SVIP), P250 (VIP), P100 (GA).

For more information, you may visit the event page at: http://bit.ly/CarteBlanche2014 or follow Manic Nightnings Production at https://www.facebook.com/MANICNIGHTNINGSPRODS

More than just beating a world record, the TreeVolution : Greening MindaNOW project was also about spreading the advocacy on environmental protection. Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Lualhati Antonio, organizer of the event, said, "This movement is a call to action for all Filipinos, not only Mindanaoans, to conserve and protect nature with the impending threat of climate change."

Volunteers at Magsaysay Planting Site

One of the trees planted at Magsaysay Planting Site

Treevolution was participated by over 200,000 volunteers from all over Mindanao. A total of 4.6 million seedlings were planted across regions 9, 10, 11, 12, Caraga and ARMM. According to unofficial results, it actually succeeded in breaking the world record.

An old man registering to be one of the volunteers

In Davao City, Tang Sweet Orange was able to provide refreshing drinks to over 7,000 volunteers. Tang Sweet Orange is one of the companies which actively supports the greening project. According to Alex Tacderas, Category Lead for Powdered Beverages of Mondelez Philippines - maker of Tang Sweet Orange, "Tang is very privileged and honored to have been part of of this meaningful undertaking. The trees planted will help sustain our environment for generations to come. The initiative not only shows that Filipinos are eco-conscious, but more importantly, that Minadanaoans are truly unified."

Media personnel enjoying the refreshing Tang Sweet Orange

"Tang Sweet Orange was created partly to honor this unity and this unique culture. The people of Mindanao can identify with its right blend of sweetness that is especially made for Mindanao. It is truly "Timplang lami, timplang ato" - a drink that relates to and helps refresh the culture that is unique to the region."