Are You A Movie Addict?

If you are waiting for my Movie Guide entry every week (well, more or less!) then you are indeed a movie addict. I enjoy watching all types of movies from musicals, love stories, action---even cartoons! Well, I guess that makes me a certified movie addict.

Davao Movies: Bond Still In Demand!

UPDATED!

No less than eight cinemas in Davao City have given in to 007's charms! SM City Davao and NCCC have allotted two cinemas each for the new James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace". The movie is also showing in Gaisano Mall Cinema 1 and 4 and JS Citimall Cinemas 1 and 2.

Daniel Wroughton Craig, the new 007, is a British actor who is perhaps more popularly known for starring opposite Angelina Jolie in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider". He is the sixth actor to play James Bond, and this is his second 007 movie, the first one being "Casino Royale" which holds the honor of being the highest grossing James Bond flick with $593 million gross receipts worldwide.

Like all 007 flicks, you can expect lots of high octane adventure and sophisticated women in the 22nd Bond film



SM Cinema 5
11:00/1:30/4:00/6:30/9:00
SM Cinema 6
12:00/2:30/5:00

NCCC Cinema 2
12:35/2:55/5:15/7:35
NCCC Cinema 3
1:05/3:25/5:45/8:05

Barack Obama Is 44th US President

The victory of Barack Obama in the polls today signals a new era in the history of US politics. While Obama could not claim to being the first black president since he has a white mother and a Kenyan father, he could however claim to be the first African American US President. More importantly, he has made a dent in breaking the racial barrier still prevailing in the United States.

Obama has indeed made history considering that at the time he was born, blacks could not even vote in some parts of America. Some tried, but died in the process.

And to quote Obama's speech to the jampacked Chicago Grand Park Tuesday night "If there is anyone out there who doubts that America is a place where anything is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

And now that the Democrats have made it to the White House, will this mean a recovery of the US economy and the world economy in the process?

Christmas Lights Now On Display In Davao City

Colorful and magically-lit Christmas decorations like the ones on the photo are on display along Bangkal this city. The makers of these modern Christmas decorations have displayed their wares even before All Soul's Day and they are expected to go full blast now that the Christmas season has started.

If you want to avoid the hassle of putting out all your Christmas trinkets and strategically decorating them one by one then you can opt for these ready-made Christmas lighting. They are a bit expensive though but are easy to install. Just plug them in and you're ready for Christmas!

USWAG-Bubai In SM City Davao's Xmas Decor Demo

These accessories are made of scrap paper and cigarette boxes. They are selling from P35 to P250 for matching necklace, bracelet and earrings.

USWAG-Bubai, a Toril-based women's cooperative that popularized jewelry-accessories using scrap paper, will spearhead SM City Davao's Techno Transfer Demo this November. The Christmas Decor Demo is part of this month's Recycling Market Fair at SM City.

The members of Uswag Bubai have been trained in creating useful materials including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rosaries and even Christmas decorations using recyclable waste materials. Their works of art were featured during the recent Davao Trade Expo held at the Davao Convention Center last month.

The workshop, which is a partnership between SM City Davao and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. aims to encourage enterprising Dabawenyos to come up with creative Christmas decorations out of waste materials like used papers and plastics.

Davao Councilor Shows Indifference In Outcome Of US Elections

Barack Obama or John McCain? Councilor Victorio Advincula couldn't care less. As he told reporters who interviewed him for his two-cents' worth about today's US Presidential elections, "ayoko ng mga ganyan.."

Advincula is not alone. A survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations or SWS showed that three out of every four Filipinos also could not care less who wins the US Presidential elections. The SWS survey indicated that while most Filipinos are neutral as to who will win the US Presidential race, 76% however think it does not matter who wins the elections.

Obama is a 47-year old African-American senator from Illinois who was able to charm his way to the hearts of most Americans thanks to his winning oratory. McCain on the other hand is a 72-year old war hero who has been a prisoner of war for 5 and a half years and a lawmaker for 26 years.

So who are you betting for? Obama or McCain?

Braga Urge Gov't, Agencies, Private Groups To Closely Monitor Implementation of Fuel, LPG Price Rollback

Davao City Councilor Pilar Braga yesterday urged government offices and private groups to closely monitor if the concerned entities are implementing the roll back in the prices of fuel, Liquefied Petroleum Gas or LPG and fare.

In a resolution she passed during this morning's council session, Braga cited the Department of Trade and industry, Department of Energy, Task Force Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Land Transportation Office and the Franchising Regulatory Board as the government agencies that should spearhead the monitoring of the price rollback, She also urged other consumer groups to monitor the rollback in the prices of LPG, fuel and fare.

Braga said the prices of oil products have rolled back several times during the past weeks. However, she added, oil companies are quick to increase prices but are not that quick when it comes to reducing the prices when there is a price rollback.

The slow pace in the adjustment of taxi and public utility fares is a case in point, she said.

She said the price of LPG has been rolled back the past week but LPG prices in the city practically remain the same.