Rocky’s Barbershop launches online promotion


Rocky's, the first barbershop in a mall, launches its September promotion entitled #iLoveRockys. Up for grabs are Rocky’s fragrances, 1996 and Adventure.


1996, Rocky’s signature fragrance pays tribute to the year the first Rocky’s branch opened in Victoria Plaza Mall. Classic and traditional is what the 1996 perfume exudes. It is woody, aromatic and musky with lemon and lavender on the top notes, tarragon and thyme for the middle notes and patchouli and musk for the base notes.  

Adventure embodies the young, daring and modern “ Rocky’s Man” – fresh and full of optimism. It bears a light and fresh citrus, woody marine fragrance with lime and bergamot for top notes, cedar wood for middle notes and grey amber and musk for base notes.

Here’s how would you can score a bottle of 1996 or Adventure for free.


The promotion is open to all Davaoeños with a personal Facebook and/or Instagram accounts (with their face photos on the accounts) in Davao City only.

Women can join, too, because Rocky’s barbershops offer services women can enjoy.

Repost the iLoveRockys photo from the Rocky’s Barbershop Facebook page (Rocky’s Barbershop) or Instagram account (rockys_barbeshop) on your personal account with a comment why you love Rocky’s, and add the hashtag: #iLoveRockys.

Ten (10) winners will be chosen and will receive a bottle of Adventure or 1996 perfume each. Names of the winners will be posted in Rocky’s Barbershop Facebook and Instagram accounts on the first week of October.

Good luck and don’t forget to hashtag (#iLoveRockys).

Marco Polo Davao's Silk Road Iced Coffee


A few days ago, I, along with other bloggers and media friends participated in a one-of-a-kind experience at Marco Polo Davao. The hotel introduces the new Silk Road Iced Coffee to the members of the media and bloggers. Instead of the usual media launch, Marco Polo Davao came up with a fun event leading to the launch of the new product. It was like an amazing race where we had challenges and pit stops before the main event. It was fun and entertaining.


Created from overnight-infused coffee flavoured with cinnamon syrup and milk, the Iced Coffee consists of a blended frappuccino poured into a swirled, chocolate-glazed glass symbolising the roads well-travelled of the Silk Road. Topped with marshmallow, burnt gold-peaked meringues are flambée-finished by blow torch, emanating the sun-glinting mountains along the legendary route. The iced beverage will be presented with a fresh cookie smothering marshmallows and chocolate between Graham crackers, warmed to perfection, inviting guests to explore the history of the Silk Road.



“We are delighted to unveil the next in the series of our signature beverages for Marco Polo Hotels. The Silk Road Iced Coffee was created during a competitive contest of fabulously designed and deliciously different coffees originated by our General Managers. The combination of iced coffee and warmed cinnamon cookies will make it one of the most appealing and flavourful drinks for our savvy guests and connoisseurs of culture, said Mr Philippe Caretti, Vice President Operations, Wharf Hotels.

Philippe Caretti, Vice President Operations, Wharf Hotels, Dottie Wurgler-Cronin, General Manager, Marco Polo Davao, Pearl Maclang, Director of Sales and Marketing, Marco Polo Davao

Following the success of the Signature Earl Grape Iced Tea, Marco Polo Davao launched another signature beverage, the Silk Road Iced Coffee which will now fall part of Marco Polo-wide signature items. 



You can enjoy this new drink in any of Marco Polo Davao's restaurants and bars at Php260.00 nett.

Changing The Way How People Feel About Insurance


FWD Life Insurance Philippines may be a new player in the insurance industry but it is gaining popularity and has paved its way to becoming the fastest growing life insurer in the country. The author of I Love Davao had a chance to sit down with some members of the FWD Sales Team in Davao City along with other members of Davao Digital Influencers, Inc. It was an enlightening experience and we all learned a lot from the FWD team.


The FWD team talked about insurance in general as well as their success stories, values and how FWD helped them improve their lives and their clients. 

Meet the FWD Sales Team

Maria Theresa Pia Zamora


Maria Theresa Pia Zamora or simply Pia is an Area Sales Head of FWD Life Insurance Philippines. She currently manages FWD’s Bancassurance sales operations in Davao.

Pia is a graduate of BA Communication Arts major in Speech Communication from the University of the Philippines Mindanao. She previously worked as a Sales Trainer from another insurance company where she handled licensing training for newly-hired financial advisors and monitored their sales performance to ensure monthly sales target are reached.

Pia shared that with FWD Life Insurance, she felt more secured. As a single mom, she believes that FWD can give her and her daughter a brighter future. She said that FWD is true to its tagline to always get ready to live your life. She added that, there’s always pressure in work in any industry but at the end of the day, what’s more important is when she’s able to help people with an informed decision. Know more about Pia.

Mary Joy Corilla


Mary Joy Corilla is one of FWD’s top-notch Financial Solutions Consultant. She's only been in the company for a year but she has already received various recognition for her passion and dedication to helping and educating her clients to come up with an informed decision when dealing with insurance and investment. 

Joining FWD gave Mary Joy a harder challenge than she could ever imagine but it did not stop her in pursuing her career in the insurance industry. From being a Med Rep, she moved to being a Financial Solutions Consultant. With FWD, she was able to provide for her family and was able to travel abroad because of FWD’s incentive programs. Know more about Mary Joy.

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