Mr. D.I.Y | Back in Business

It’s been a full month, but recovery really takes time. Mr. D.I.Y. is one of the local establishments in Davao Oriental that took a while to reopen. Because the way the store was built, the contractor they hired cut corners on some parts of the facility, and it was a good thing that the posts that made up the foundation of the building were not compromised, and the last time it was seen being repaired was in late October. The early morning weather was not that bad, but towards the last quarter of the year, Davao Oriental has its ‘rainy season’ with most of the Mindanao region experiencing the same weather, as most people in this area are spending the Holidays with this kind of frequent downpour towards the start of the year.

Kinablangan Fiesta | Subtle Cancellation

This past weekend was rough for most residents of Baganga in Davao Oriental, following the recent earthquake that shook the town of Manay (pronounced as Man-Ay) with a 7.6 magnitude. Throughout these past few days, morale has been low, and the silence screams in Kinablangan, which had been planning to celebrate 122 years of its founding with scheduled events and activities. There have been no scheduled basketball or volleyball games, and those who still have a home to go to are mostly indoors. There have been several aftershocks since Friday, and they vary, with the strongest one the same day the earthquake happened, that one during nighttime with a magnitude of 6.5, taking more than a minute.

Davao Oriental | When the Day Did Not Stand Still

The day started with slightly muggy weather, and it wasn’t the usual bright and sunny disposition while getting ready to leave to head out to the municipal town of Baganga for an early morning supply run. It’s Friday, and people are getting up to start their day before the weekend happens with the usual routine. Personally, the day seems slow, and something was a bit off as I saw the grey sky, and the sun wasn’t as bright as usual. Traveling from Kinablangan to Baganga, 40 minutes to almost an hour away, just to go on a supply run. Nothing was happening on the road while we headed to our destination. This day seemed so strange that I did not totally ignore it, but this morning does not have the usual feel to it.

Mr. D.I.Y | The Affordable Option

Living in a rural area has its perks. Still, it also presents some challenges, particularly in terms of accessibility, as not everything is readily available when compared to life in a big city. It’s where you have access to everything. The town life is different, and it is slower than you’d expect. But when it’s time for a supply run, it becomes exciting. Too excited that you forget you have a tight schedule and a limited budget. It’s been a while since the last visit to Mr. D.I.Y. earlier this month. The morning was a lot of things, and this was our last stop before heading back. The budget was gone, though window shopping was enough to check what they had.

Mr. D.I.Y. | New Retail Store in Baganga

There have been several home improvement shops that can only be found inside a department store or in a shopping centre. However, there’s one that is slowly becoming a well-known company, catering not only to home improvement but also offering a wide selection of diverse products ranging from household items to hardware. They also cater to a younger demographic with their school items. Clearly, for a modern store to become relevant across a diverse range of products, it is not only offering high-quality products, but also has to be affordable. Also, they have to be accessible anywhere else in the world and even to regional areas that no one has ever been to, as not everyone has a store like Mr. D.I.Y. which opened recently.

Street Art Exposition | Requiem for a Mural

Whenever street art or a mural is discovered it brings such curiosity and sometimes a bit of inspiration from most people who never have had any association with the world or art. Personally, not everyone can draw and create things out of random objects to produce a masterpiece for some would call it “junk” because not everyone has the same taste in art as to its views and opinion. Street art nowadays is acknowledged and respected for its creation. You can find one or randomly discover it unexpectedly. It depends on who’s looking and has an affinity or respect for what is “art” and what is not. For all things, everything is art it all depends on your taste or preference and never judge or discriminate as they are created equal.

Art in the Park 2023 | Preview Night

After two years of hiatus Art in the Park returns officially announcing to the public that the event is making a return to Jaime C. Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, The event has been around since 2006, and it is an event most who appreciate art would make the effort to travel to Makati City to indulge on the works of local talents. If last year was just a teaser that was only welcome to the very few, who knew that event was slowly returning and opening its doors for this year in a bigger way then be excited and inspired as a long list of participants for this year should be something more to than just popping up and making the visit as early as Friday night its finally taking shape for this one-day art event.

CAMPI's PIMS | Returns for the 8th Time

It has been a long time coming, but the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is making a return for the eighth installment for 2022. It’s no surprise automotive enthusiast are passionate and this is has been teased since mid-July that this car show will make its triumphant return this month. Originally held every other year dating back to 2014, it has become one of the much awaited car shows in the Philippine automotive scene that features unveiling of the newest models and innovative technologies that separates itself from other car shows in the country. For this year is certainly is all about “Mobility + Humanity: Innovating for the Common Good” as its theme.

Woolworths Pop-Up as Shopwise Exclusive

In these pandemic times most people would be working from their homes with that the demand for take away has been an all-time. Most establishments work force are cut down in half while the rest at mostly in their homes, and for those who were stuck sometimes they need to do something than languishing in their bubble. Some would end up learning how to cook or bake, which becomes their side business and they end up going to groceries that has more people than the local mall had before this reality. The supermarkets now is the go to place even before this reality I’ve been frequent and just today was quite a chuckle when I saw a Woolworth’s stand inside one of Manila’s biggest supermarket, namely Shopwise to add their products.

Marion Libraries | Mental Health Week

The year 2020 is a struggle for majority of everyone facing uncertainty and challenges with the life in Australia the country makes sure that the community’s mental health and well-being is addressed and prioritized. If you are based in the City of Marion in South Australia their Marion Libraries is making the effort to help reach out the community and for the month of October 2020 it's "Mental Health Week" that addresses all your concerns.

Comic Odyssey Closes BGC Branch

Comic Odyssey is a well-known and beloved comic shop in the Philippines that has long history going back to the late 1980s in Pasadena, California. Its original store first opened in the early 1990s and it is a family owned business that has slowly grown as the go-to shop for comicbooks fans based in Metro Manila that also established itself from supporting the local scene. The store continues to reach out to support the local art scene and its indie grassroots. In 2012, it expanded in collaboration with Fully Booked, the biggest bookstore in the country. Comic Odyssey opened two branches within the giant bookstore in Bonifacio High Street and in the Alabang. But the later short-lived and the BGC branch was part of Fully Booked until COVID-19 happened.

Grab Launches New Business Program

Grab is not just a taxi or car hire service they also have delivery service from food to online purchases and other things they can bring at your doorstep. Southeast Asia’s leading every day everything app, Grab today announced its Small Business Booster Program aimed at helping small businesses adapt to the new reality due to COVID-19. It includes tools and initiatives to make it easier for offline businesses to make the shift online and helps those already on the Grab platform to expand their visibility and adapt their operations to an increasingly digital-reliant world.

Ortigas Malls | Live Studio and Shop n' Wash

The changes to the mall going experience due to the coronavirus pandemic is slowly adapted by Ortigas Malls, which pioneers mall innovations for everyone LiveStudio, Shop & Wash create a safer, easier, and more convenient way to shop for tenants and mall-goers in this new world that is everyone trying to adapt. Going to the mall is being redefined by Ortigas Malls, with a host of new innovations to ensure that Filipinos enjoy a safe, secure, and convenient trip to the shopping centers. Alongside their heightened safety protocols, these innovations are just a few of the new services of Ortigas Malls as they continue to provide a unique experience for all their patrons to shop at the same time getting entertained.

OPPO | All-Round Superior Find X2 PRO

The official reveals of OPPO’s latest mobile device the Find X2 through its online unveiling is now here. Find X2 series is the next generation flagship offering of OPPO that promises an all-round powerful camera experience, battery life, and one of the most advanced screens in the industry. OPPO is bringing the Find X2 Pro to the Philippines this March, ideal for Filipino users who are now consuming digital content at a much faster rate and simultaneously have higher requirements for the content quality. Catering to these needs, Find X2 Pro empowers users to live their lives more efficiently on-the-go.

Ortigas Malls | Celebrate Valentines Day

02.11.2020 – Valentines season may not be a national holiday, but it is celebrated by people all over the world. There are promotional events to celebrate this occasion and the Philippines is way ahead when it is about inviting couples, and families to spend time in their mall just like what is Ortigas Malls have planned. Ortigas Malls comprised of Estancia, Greenhills, and Tiendesitas is set to make your Valentines week a must visit at three of its locations including the later with a plethora of activities scheduled counting the week before Valentine’s Day is just a few days away.

Ortigas Art Festival 2020 | Kicks Off with Workshops

02.06.2020 – Contemporary Art is widely popular now in comparison to almost a decade ago with art galleries introducing different aspects of what art could be. The Ortigas Art Festival is one of those events that definitely shine a spotlight to contemporary art and is back again. The event has been announced happening from 28 February to 8 March 2020 that will showcase artworks from galleries, international artists and groups, with the exhibition being designed by Mr. Renato Habulan.

My Ride Expo | Inaugural Motoring Exhibition

01.18.2020 – Motoring events in Manila is where the locals attend exhibition is one form of entertainment that invites interest for the curious or looking for a new hobby. Recently, there is going to be an event happening a weekend from now that was launched through a special press conference and it is introduced as “My Ride Expo Manila.” It is another local car show but this one also focuses on the personalities that made their career through motor sport not only in car racing but also in super bikes. This event will shed a spotlight on these professional drivers that also representing the county through international competition. Dubbed as the first annual International modified cars and bikes exhibition in the region, MY RIDE Expo Manila 2020, will be launched at the SMX Convention Center, MOA, Pasay City rescheduled 23rd – 25th of January 2020 to 19-21 February 2020 due to the recent eruption of Taal Volcano. A Press conference was held on January 8th at Black Olive Restaurant and Event Hall in Capitol Commons, which was attended by the media from TV, radio, and print that also attended by social media bloggers.

OPPO Launches 5G Smartphones Powered by Qualcomm

12.07.2019 – Next year is shaping up to be something what the future will bring when it comes to technology and that includes mobile phones. With designs and concepts that have been far impossible to put together can become science fact due to the use of semiconductors and microchips that speeds up the process of its system. OPPO announced during the annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit, that it will become one of the first companies to launch their flagship 5G smartphone powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform in the first quarter of 2020. The announcement also introduces their follow up to the Reno Series with its third iteration of the model this month.

OPPO Connects with World’s first DSS Data Call!

12.03.2019 – the advent of modern technology in communication it is no longer impossible to make long distance calls when you can speak to anyone using your mobile phones connected to the internet. The apps used in them have also been impressive that the use of the 5G network is the next best thing. Just this 2 December 2019, OPPO announced that it has made the industry’s first DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) data call using its world’s first DSS-enabled 5G smartphone via collaboration with Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated), Swisscom, and Telstra.

OPPO Collaborates with Globe for the .giff Festival

11.30.2019 – Technology now allow convenience in producing art with mobile tablets and smartphones that has powerful processors to be able to put together digital art or produce cinematic videos with great quality. OPPO is one of the manufacturers that are ahead of the curve maximizing their product’s potential. Encouraging creators to put together some of their best "short film" or vlog through the use of their smartphones is making headway with cultivating future creators. OPPO is taking content creation to a whole new level in the realm of smartphone videography by also pushing for artistic pursuits beyond everyday vlogs through the .giff Festival of New Cinema in collaboration with Globe.