1st Summerfest in Davao City

The City of Davao will be having its first Summerfest this coming April 29 to May 29, 2011. The month-long occasion will involve sports, music and cultural activities. The event is organized by the Davao City Government in participation with the Small Hotels Association of Davao, Davao Association of Tour Operators and Davao Tourism Association, Davao Travel Agency Association, GUIDE- Davao, Davao Cooperative Center for Visitors and Convention, and Davao Airline Operators Association.

The First Davao Summerfest was realized to address the need to hold an event since there is nothing happening in Davao during summer season. The Summerfest will also compliment the other existing festivals in Davao namely, Araw ng Dabaw, Kadayawan Festival and Pasko Fiesta. This event is expected to attract more tourists and sports enthusiasts.

This year’s Summerfest will feature activities that geared towards sports, eco-adventure, and entertainment. Among the activities include a Soccer Tournament, a horse show, marathon, judo championships, frisbee competition and adventure races.

The holding of the Summerfest is a positive development for Davao as this will not only bring income to the city but this will also promote Davao as a major summer destination in the Philippines.

Below are the activities for the upcoming summerfest:

Davao Summerfest Opening Program
April 29, 2011, 5:30 PM, Peoples’ Park
Organizer: City Government of Davao

PFF Suzuki U23 Mindanao Championships
April 28 – 30, Tionko Field
Organizer: Davao Football Association, Inc., Philippine Football Federation

Davao Riverfront Corporate City 13th Davao Horse Show & Competition
April 29 – May 1,
Organizer: Davao Horse Club

17th NFMC Annual Convention Castrol Motokhana
April 30 – May 1, NCCC Mall Open Parking Area
Organizer: National Federation of Motorcycle Clubs, On Any Sunday Riders

PFF Smart Club Mindanao Championships
May 4 – 6, Tionko Field
Organizer: Davao Football Association, Inc., Philippine Football Federation

Daba Daba Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
May 7 – 8, Tionko Field
Organizer: Mulatto Davao

Run to Reduce Marathon
May 8, Around Davao City
Organizer: Aboitiz Group of Companies

Davao Riverfront Phil. Autocross Championship Series Round 2
May 8, Speed City, Davao Riverfront Corporate City
Organizer: Shago Racing

National Judo Championship – Youth Division
May 8, Gaisano Mall of Davao
Organizer: Holiday Judo Club

1st Davao City Host Lions Club Football Festival
May 14-15, Tionko Field
Organizer: Davao Football Association, Inc.

6th Pomelo Tee Golf Tournament
May 20 – 22, Rancho Palos Verdes
Organizer: Directors of Rancho Palos Verdes

Davao Aero Marathon Summerfest 2011
May 27, 2-6 PM, NCCC Mall Atrium
Organizer: Bee Fit Gym/Holiday Gym & Spa

Eco.city Celebrity Adventure Race
May 28 – 29, Around Davao City
Organizer: City Government of Davao

Other events:
Summerfest Kaan Dawet
May 8-15, Bolton St., 6 PM-2AM
Organizer: Davao Association of Tour Operators

Santacruzan
May 21, San Pedro Church
Organizer: City Government of Davao

Source: Davaotourism.com & Davao Daily

Alternative Medicine

With the soaring prices of medicine, people have turned to alternative medicine not only as an option to save money, but also the trendy and natural approach in therapy.

“Dok Alternatibo” Edgar Delibo, members of Philippine Society of Traditional & Alternative Medicine and members of the Davao Inventors Association were the guests of Mabel At Your Service.

Dr. Delibo said that with herbal medicine, we do not only treat illnesses, we can also prevent it simply with the plants commonly found in our backyards and immediate surroundings. He stressed that with the use of herbs, it does costs only a fraction in comparison to synthetic medicine. He cited a few common plants such as sweet potatoes, siling labuyo, guava leaves can be an effective cure of illnesses such as hypertension, ulcers, psoriasis among others.

Mr. Virgilio Sangutan of the PSTAMI and DIA said that the use of herbal medicines is being widely practiced and promoted even by rich and developed countries not only in Asia but in other parts of the world. Although the Philippines not far behind in harnessing its use, we do have the capacity in natural resources to be able to meet the needs of the people.

Mr. Manolo Tamparong also from PSTAMI and DIA added that the promotion of Alternative Medicine is not only a better choice but also a natural approach in treating a wide number of illnesses, not only that it is fast gaining popularity, the herbal option is increasingly being approved.

Ms. Romelyn Latonio of INTREX Philippines said that their herbal products symposium has increased not only in the local scene but also promoted and patronized abroad.

Mr. Edgar Banzon of HIDAK Exclusives added that Alternative Medicine before is looked upon as “old”, but with the current developments and effectiveness, the use of herbal medicine is getting better for the good of the common man.

The First Mindanao Micro & Small Entrepreneurs Summit and Trade Caravan

The Mabel At Your Service Livelihood Skills Training Center participated the First Mindanao Micro & Small Entrepreneurs Summit and Trade Caravan at the NCCC Mall Activity area.

Showcased on the Trade Fair were products and services from individuals and small organizations coming from different places in Mindanao. Booths were filled with food products, handicrafts, health care & beauty products, herbal & ornamental plants as well as business capital and technical support organizations.

People flocked the booths as business seminars from participating groups and training videos was presented throughout the Fair as well as the Livelihood Workshop from the M.A.Y.S team with Councilor Mabel showing her skills in the culinary arts. Presented for that activity was Ice Cream making, Chicken Ham making and Liquid Detergent making.

Bantay Bata 163 Children's Bazaar

Top photo: The Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies with Bantay Bata 163 Chairman of the Board, Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta with ABS-CBN Davao Station Manager and Bantay Bata 163 Board Member, Ms. Trisha Corpuz. ; Bottom photo: A view of the Children's Bazaar's booths;

ABS-CBN Foundation's Bantay Bata 163, the 24 hour hotline that provides rescue and rehabilitation for children in crisis has launched a fund-raising Children's Bazaar at the Matina Town Square last Friday, November 13, 2009.
The Children's Bazaar which showcased small companies and local entrepreneurs with their handicrafts, health products, environment friendly goods as well as beauty products, food and beverages and imported items. Proceeds of the said event will go to the ABS-CBN Foundation's Bantay Bata 163.

MINDANAO WEEK OF PEACE

Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta and Staff
joined the Bishop-Ulama Conference (BUC)
in celebration of
MINDANAO WEEK OF PEACE 2008
November 27 to December 3, 2008

"Integrity of Mind and Heart
A way to Reconciliation and Peace!"

Kalinawa Arts Foundation Art Exhibit

Top photo: The Welcome speech was delivered by Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta.
Bottom Left photo: Cutting of Ribbon Ceremonies led by Canadian Ambassador Joseph Desjardins, Davao City Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte and Kalinawa Founder Mr.David Gillinski. Bottom right photo: visitors and guests at the exhibit.

C130 Aircraft Hercules Crashed at Sea

Philippine Air Force C130 Aircraft Hercules crashed at sea last night after it took off from Davao City. A massive search and rescue operation was made after a few minutes of zero contact with the airport authorities. Debris of the 37 year old aircraft had been recovered inside the 20 mile radius where the aircraft was believed to have crashed.
According to Chief Lt. Pedrito Cadungog, the aircraft was piloted by Captain Adrian de Dios and Major Manuel Sambrano, and had seven crew on board, Sergeants Constantino Lobregat, John Arriola, Sergeant Aldrin Ilustrisimo, Patricio Claur Jr., Gerry Delioso, Felix Pedro Patriarga and Petronilo Fernandez. Radio and television reports said the aircraft crews were bound to go to Ilo-ilo City to pick up members of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Presidential Security Group. There is still no information as of the moment if there has been any survivor from the crash.