Thursday, February 28, 2008

Movie Guide



At last! After almost three weeks of violent and forgettable movies, Dabawenyos now have better cinema viewing choices. The Water Horse somehow relives the Legend of the Loch Ness Monster. It tells the story of a boy who found an egg who grows up to be the water horse. It is a nice movie for kids and for the whole family. Here's what's showing in Davao Cinemas if you want to watch movies this week:



The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (GP)
NCCC Cinema 1 12:00/2:00/4:00/6:00

SM CInema 1 12:20/14:30/16:40/18:50

27 Dresses PG 13
NCCC Cinema 4 12:00/2:00/4:00/6:00

SM Cinema 5 12:20/14:30/16:40/18:50

My Big Love (GP)
NCCC Cinema 3 12:00/2:00/4:00/6:00

SM Cinema 3 12:00/2:00/4:00/6:00

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Multi Billionaires In Davao City?

I'm warning you, this is a rant. A rant about a few people living in Davao City (although they can also be living in Cotabato, in the United States, HongKong or anywhere in the world that their millions and their fancy takes them) who can live like money is not a problem at all, amidst worldwide poverty.

I am talking of the people who can spend P5,000, P10,000 a day just for their kid's allowance. I am talking about people who can afford to buy expensive shirts, bags and what-have-you's for five of their friends whenever they go to SM City or Manila or even HongKong. I am talking about people who can afford to buy Troopers, Pajeros and other expensive cars for each of their kids, to service then when they go to their schools, shop around or just go around the city wasting diesel at P37 or gasoline at P47 per liter. I wonder why each kid should have a car when a single car can fetch them all at the same time; must be one of the problems of being too rich for comfort.

And I am not talking about people who sweat their butts off (or typing their fingers away just like me ha!ha!) trying to earn an honest living. I am talking about people who do not work hard at all, some do not even work at all. I am talking about people in government whose legal salaries can be estimated at only P20k to P25k per month. I am talking about people whose families have been linked to the list of drug lords released by PDEA but have remained FREE and able to enjoy their riches UP TO NOW.

Perhaps, their lives are what drams are made of. Perhaps, we should not send our children to pre-schools (where we spend P30-P40 per year) at all where they will learn to become intelligent but not wise enough to amass wealth when they grow big and strong. Perhaps. we should just train to become drug dealers and drug pushers and drug lords so we can live a comfortable life.

So, you are afraid of the consequences if you get involved in drugs. WHAT CONSEQUENCES? These people are still ALIVE and KICKING and living the good life! Just make sure you get a comfortable position in government and be on top of the distribution channel so you won't get in trouble with the DDS-Davao Death Squad or some other groups killing small time drug users and pushers.

Otherwise, you have to be content eating 3-meals a day (if you're lucky!) of tuyo, eggs, more eggs, cheap chicken or cheap vegetables (although their prices have risen too!), riding jeepneys alongside sweaty passengers (who just like you can only afford P7 for fare) instead of a taxi or even a posh Black Pajero and saving P65 so that you and your child (less the father since he is an additional expense) can watch movies once in a blue moon.

But who said lfe was fair?

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Cheap Thrills For Dabawenyos At The Newest Carnival In Town

Davao City may be one of the most livable cities in Asia but it lacks family entertainment facilities like the Enchanted Kingdom in Laguna or the Star City in Manila. I am not sure why, despite the prevailing peace and order in the city and the economic boom in the city, an investor has yet to invest in a family entertainment facility in the city.

It is thus not surprising that Dabawenyos are thrilled with the newest, albeit temporary, entertainment facility in Davao. The Carnival right in front of the NCCC Mall has always been filled with people since the first day of its operations. And why not when the whole family can enjoy themselves havign simple fun at reasonable costs.

Entrance to the carnival is at P10 for both kids and adults while each ride costs P15 (whether you are a kid or adult). There are food stalls inside the carnival if you get thirsty or hungry from all the shouting you have to do.

The most in-demand rides are the Roller Coaster (not so high but since it is rarely found in Davao then it's a certified hit among those who want to pay for scaring themselves silly!) and the Scramble (and I did not dare find out why it got its name!). However, you will also have fun with the kids at the Flying Elephant, Amores and the Ferris Wheel. The Horror Ride is a fluke though. Nothing scary there really. In fact, I think the ghosts were more scared of scaring me so they didn't bother at all.










One thing though, someone from City Hall should remind the Carnival operator that Davao City has very strict non-smoking laws. There are kids all over the place (not to mention asthmatics) but the people operating the machines were like part of a whole tribe of Tikbalang who were smoking left and right.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Davao City has 5 Nursing Board Topnotchers; 2 Davao Lady Reporters Passes Board

Davao City has proven one again that it is not only an investment haven but also an educational haven as well. This after five students from various schools in the city made it to the Top 5 of the December 2007 Nursing Board Exam.

Two Davao City lady reporters, Ethel Cantor Constantino (of the National Broadcasting Network) and Girlie Balaba (formerly of ABS CBN) are now full-fledged nurses after passing the Board.

Among the five topnotchers are:
3 Joanna Kaye Binoya Remolar San Pedro College-Davao City 86.80
4 Neil Niño Sugitarios Navarra San Pedro College-Davao City 86.40
6 Richard Baguio Saavedra Ateneo De Davao University 86.00
9 Ayn Portia De Luna Galamgam San Pedro College-Davao City 85.40
9 Mary Lenin Pepito Talisic San Pedro College-Davao City 85.40

Friday, February 22, 2008

Ride A Maligaya Taxi And Get Jollibee Discount Coupons


Dabawenyos can now avail of special Jollibee discount coupons everytime they ride a Maligaya Taxi. This is the newest promo from Jollibee and dubbed as "Jolly Treats For A Ride".

The Jolibee discount coupons consist of paired food and drink items from Jolibee with P10 to P23 discounts. For only P75, you get a Jollibee Spaghetti, Regular Yum plus regular Fries at a discount of P23. get a P10 discount for a choice of Peach Mango Pie and regular softdrink (P25), two Jollibee Spaghetti (P60) and two Yum with Cheese (65). Get two Jollibee Hotdog Classic for only P65 or a savings of P13. You also get a P14 discount if you buy a regular Yum with regular softdrink for only P29. However, you will only be able to avail of these discounts upon presentation of the discount coupons which the Maligaya Taxi drivers will give you.

The taxi drivers themselves will not go home empty-handed because five taxi drivers can win a FREE 1 piece Chicken Joy meal during the weekly raffle draws. Drivers should have their coupon control track number before getting the product discount coupons.

The discount coupons are valid at the following Jollibee outlets: Bolton, Magsaysay, Gaisano Mall, Victoria Plaza, San Pedro, Matina, NCCC Mall and Times Square.

What Is Your Dream Car?

My car is several years old already but it is still as good as new expect for a few maintenance tweaks now and then. The interiors are still clean and new thanks to hard plastic. I find small cars cute but for comfort and practicality, I will always have a bias on vans and wagons. Buying a brand new car is a feat nowadays considering the overall economic state of most Filipinos. But given the chance, I would settle for the new Mitsubishi Fuzion. But I can live with a Ferrari.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Is Federalism The Answer To Mindanao's Woes?

The question "is Federalism the answer to Mindanao's woes" has been asked so many times already and even though Malacañang knows the answer, nothing has been done to give Mindanao a chance to grow economically (READ: MORE BUDGET) and has been relegated by imperial Manila to the oft-repeated tag as the country's bombing and terrorism capital.

With its pineapple, banana and other exports, Mindanao is among the greatest contributors to the country's coffers. However, the budget given to Mindanao is not even a third of the total budget of the country. People have complained time and again about the lopsided distribution of wealth.

Without any success on the Mindanaons quest for Federalism, and even with a Mindanaoan for a Speaker of the House of Congress, Mindanaoans could not expect to get anything more than morsels from Malacañang now, or at anytime.

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