I Love Davao

MANILA, July 22, 2015 – Indulge in even more entertainment anytime, anywhere with exciting videos-on-demand (VOD), live shows and catch-up television from Fox International Channels. The country’s biggest multimedia networks PLDT HOME and Smart team up with global entertainment company and Asia Pacific’s leading broadcaster Fox to offer an extensive menu of top-line content and entertainment-viewing options. This comes fresh after their recent groundbreaking partnership with Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service provider iflix, which offers their subscribers the biggest library of movies and TV shows. “This content partnership with Fox makes world-class entertainment easily accessible to all our subscribers wherever they are—whether at home or on the go,” PLDT and Smart EVP and Consumer Business Group Head Ariel P. Fermin said. “We are delighted to deliver this range of educational, sports, lifestyle and movie content from Fox that will suit the entertainment w

Enter the no-TV-zone that lets you watch what you want when you want in just two clicks with iflix, country's biggest library of video on demand content to partner with the country’s biggest multimedia networks PLDT HOME and Smart. Three industry leaders teamed up to bring “Entertainment Everywhere” to millions of digitally connected Filipinos. PLDT HOME, Smart and iFLIX recently announced their partnership for content streaming of the Philippines’ largest library of movies and TV shows. In photo during the grand launch are (front row, from left): iflix Group COO and iflix Malaysia CEO Azran Osman-Rani, Glee star Heather Morris, PLDT Group Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and PLDT EVP and Consumer Business Group Head Ariel P. Fermin; and (back row, from left): iflix Group Chief Content Officer James Bridges, iflix Philippines Country Manager Sherwin dela Cruz and iflix Group Chief Technology Officer Ash Crick. The Philippine launch of iflix comes at spot-on timing since it

Do you want to take your cravings for your favorite tuyo to another level? Chef Karlo Mercado of Karlo's Gourmet and Coffee at Jack's Ridge Resort and Restaurant has recently launched his version of a tuyo with a twist - Karlo's Gourmet Tuyo . It's an appetizing fish delicacy in a bottle. Karlo's Gourmet Tuyo is made from dried herrings soaked in olive oil, garlic, chili and other spices. What I love about his concoction is the absence of vinegar. It is not sour unlike some of the ones I've tried before. This is perfect for those who doesn't like vinegar. The saltiness of the tuyo is just enough and the presence of the garlic gives a well-balanced, delicate, and nutty flavor. Adding flavor to this already savory dish is the red chili pepper. It has some kick but not too spicy so I'm sure kids will also enjoy it as much as the adults.  Karlo's Gourmet Tuyo is prepared manually so you will be guaranteed with its best quality. To order,

Good news to all Davao residents in the North, your favorite Aling Foping's Halo-Halo has just opened a kiosk at the Sky Garden of SM Lanang Premier. Now, you don't have to travel to the south to satisfy your cravings for halo-halo.  Aling Foping's Halo-Halo Aling Foping's Halo-Halo ATBP is one of the must-try food when in Davao. In fact, celebrity Kris Aquino has featured the store's famous halo-halo, bibingka and chili con carne in one of the episodes of Kris TV.  Aling Foping's Bibingka with Salted Egg What's good about Aling Foping's Halo-Halo is you will be able to choose the ingredients you want to be included in your halo-halo. You can have 6 items out of the many choices you have. If you're adventurous enough, you can have all the ingredients for only P150.00. Aling Foping's Chili con Carne Now on its 12 years in the business, Aling Foping's has expanded its reach and opened a new kiosk in SM Lanang. It wil

Italianni’s recently introduces its newest offering featuring two of its all-time favorites – pizza and pasta - in one delectable meal. Pasta and Pizza mix is a set meal available every day at Italianni’s Abreeza Mall for only P795.00. The mix is ideal for sharing of 2-3 persons. It comes with a huge platter of freshly made Italian-style pasta and a whole pizza made from hand-tossed dough topped with a number of well-prepared ingredients. Satisfy your cravings for Italian food with Quattro Formaggio Pizza and Spaghetti Bolognese , two classic favorites that use gorgonzola, goat cheese, mozzarella and taleggio for its pizza, and a rich tomato and meat sauce for its pasta; Tropicale Pizza and Spaghetti del Pastel a combination of both familiar and unique taste, a pizza sprinkled with bacon, pine ham, pineapple, mozzarella, and goat cheese, and a pasta dish sautéed in garlic, bell peppers, mushroom, and smoked salmon in marinara cream sauce; and Margherita Pizza and Pe

Davao City is a popular Mindanao destination for locals and foreigners alike. Whether you’re there for business or touring, there are available accommodations in the city that would fit your needs. Below are eleven of our top picks. Room rates listed are applicable as of this writing and may vary from the current actual room rates. Marco Polo Davao's Swimming Pool  1.  Marco Polo Davao   CM Recto Street, Davao City Marco Polo Davao is a four star hotel in the heart of Davao City that offers everything from leisure services for tourists such as a spa and pool to business services such as business rooms. It also has babysitting services, a laundry service, room service, and shuttle service to and from the airport. Rooms range from  P  3,500  to  P  6,200   Marco Polo Davao 2.  Park Inn by Radisson  JP Laurel Avenue, Lanang, Davao City Built in the new business district of Davao, Park Inn by Radisson offers rooms for those who are in Davao for business and tour