PAL RAINE

After an hour of driving south from downtown Davao to Malagos, Calinan, I find myself carefully guided in the dark rainy and uneasy streets leading to what seems to be in the middle of nowhere. A fearful apprehension within the darkness that you will find only you - alone entering a new kind of Halloween experience: "Mga Handuraw sa Baul".

Mga Handuraw sa Baul celebrating Halloween for its second year, an immerse experience set in the forest of Malagos Garden Resort full of myth and mystery, ready to entertain guests looking for a new variety of adventure this Halloween season.

Not your typical Halloween affair for your family and friends but a fun-filled activity from morning to night starting with treats & trivia games (Halloween Edition), music fest, horror movie watching, horror costume contest, food fest and more....

Definitely creepy from the moment you arrive, walking down an unlit, unpaved walk way to reach what to appears to be a rustic forest campground.

But nice to see the newly renovated hall wherein the movie watching and music fest was held, it's more comfy and relaxing. (see link here: Malagos)

In reality, by day, the resort is a tourist attraction. But at night, for this season, the creative Malagos Team headed by Ms. Charisse Puentespina (Malagos Garden Resort Managing Director) brought a new atmosphere to this resort.

One of the added attraction is bringing in 6 guests at a time through a lighthearted, but simultaneously spooky 10-15 minutes Malagos Horror House experience.

Entering the horror house is to know what happened to the college students who where out there to film a documentary on the famous suburb Purok Dos.

Naturally the students disappeared and no one has been able to find them, so the guests will enter the said place and search or discover what horrible fate they have met.

Stepping to the darkened hallway, you can really feel the creepiness inside, without knowing who or what lurking with you ahead, its a nerve-wracking idea for sure that you have to keep your breath in and out and not to hold on or to stumble across, pushing and pulling your friends deeper and deeper into the forest until you reach the barrio and the house itself. It was a different experience because not one but three location that you have to surpass compared to the last year concept they only have one location, the abandoned hospital. Which is also designed by the team of eight architects from C. Puentespina Design and Architects (CPDA).

Guests who are willing to give themselves over to this experience and play along will surely find great fun, just like we did with my Davao Digital Influencers team.

Mga Handuraw sa Baul is somewhat a light to scare activity, a new immersive experience and a welcome addition to Davao events ( season like Halloween) scene. For me, this is a fantastic departure from the usual "Boo" scares of a haunted houses, not only focusing on it but rather simple, yet entertaining event from day to night.

Though yearly, Malagos Garden Resort held event like this on a rainy day -- just a word of warning for next Halloween season: Wear long pants, bring jackets and shoes you do not value..hahahaha..just wear comfy shoes. I will be glad to be invited again next year and see myself running away from the dangers that lurk within the darkened forest of Malagos.

***Photos and video credit to: Malagos Garden Resort and Ian Garcia

I got an exclusive invite from Sun Life Financial Philippines.

An invitation that can't be ignored because this is an exclusive pampering for all moms like me - the REAL BOSSES!

And yes, the 24/7 job we have is the most challenging job compared to a regular 8 hours, the most fulfilling and truly gratifying. Our most focus is our children and we as mothers nurture our family the best way possible in that we truly deserve a one day DAY OUT.

Thanks so much Sun Life Financial Philippines for bringing Mom's Day Out here in Davao City.

A sweet treats started with a back massage from the friendly massage therapists of ELYSIA WELLNESS SPA followed by warming Mom's tummies with the gourmet bites of Park Inn by Radisson Davao.

A quite simple pampering for mother's that is more than better symbol of unconditional love and lasting gift received one day in a year.

But what more priceless is to gain more knowledge about MOTHERHOOD, PARENTING and MONEY MANAGEMENT.

Ms. Michele Alignay
FIRST SPEAKER

Our first speaker is a mom, a wife, a psychologist, and a book author of Family Goals.

MOM: Master of Multitasking

For Moms who wants to get closer to reaching an ideal work-life balance is not that easy, trying to juggle a full-time job with family life. In to get some ideas I have learned during the Mom's Day Out.

Let Go of Guilt - by being a good ROLE MODEL to your children.
Be Flexible.
Make a Calendar - a guide in order not to miss a thing/event
Stay Connected - talk with your children ( as they grow they need more guidance and attention). Don't forget to date your husband (uninterrupted grown up time can rev up marriage mojo).
Create Special Family Activities - no matter what you do, just do it together!
Be Efficient - take occasional breaks to have 'ME Time'!

The key is to focus on plan, get organized and to find the right balanced between work and family. Though Mom are inclined or to be called as 'MASTER OF MULTITASKING" still we need to be organized in everything we do in order to meet our #GOALS.

Ms. Maylene Almonte
Sun Life Financial Philippines
Cluster Head-Mindanao
Second Speaker

MONEY MANAGEMENT

I admit when it comes to putting finances in order I am that person who needs financial planner, but that was when I'm still young & single. I don't need to brag myself here, but I am thankful to my parents that they have Sun Life Grepa Financial (Individual Life Insurance Plan) that addresses the need for income protection, education funding, a worry-free retirement and a suitable wealth accumulation plan. So lucky, that in my college years I have used this plan for my education for 4 years.

Now that I am a mother of two and a graduate of a Business Administration course, I know now how to use money wisely. I'm not an expert especially now in the world of finance is getting complex every year. That is why, I am so grateful having an event like this, plus, the financial advisor (speaker) having an advantage of experience and wisdom, somehow it can help mothers like me to keep on track and give info on how to make choices possible.

#TeamDDI

Photo credit THE NEXT MINIMALIST

For more info, please visit Sun Life Financial Philippines Facebook Page or WEBSITE

To end something, must have a new beginning. It's like a relationship with your love one's, you started it great with so much memories, but some good things must come to an end one way or another. While the end of moments are capitalized upon, it is still important for us to focus on, to stand up again and begin to form another YOU (group) to know that we exist - TO ENGAGE. TO INFLUENCE. AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The word "END" has many definitions. A final part. A period of time. A conclusion. A termination. To STOP! But for me personally, END is just a beginning.

So hard to end a relationship that you put your trust and your heart to it. Any relationship that isn't built with a secure foundation of faith will break. It's like in a group, if you don't trust your members - you will struggle.

To end is an outcome worked toward a greater possibilities.

As an Influencers, you have to encourage and led others to grow personally, socially and spiritually while offering them variety of tools that will enable them to continue to grow. Luckily, I am in that group and it is a SEC Registered and now a BIR Registered. <:-P

TORCH IT #TEAMDDI!

A powerful reminder of a race well run. It is also to remind every one that no race is run alone. Everyone must hold that torch, and as a group we are their to help each other to focus on continuing the race and reach our goal.

Allowing members to reflect on the race behind, the race ahead, and acknowledging that they aren't running alone.

A Year In Review

It's been a tough year for us as a new organization. Particularly a challenging year for many of us, from incredibly divisive ending from the past and sudden change of atmosphere.

It is a challenging year for me as well. I've become the Davao Digital Influencers Membership Coordinator, gone through an unusual professional setbacks, and experienced many of growing pains that come along together with the members - to get to know them (that sometimes) I have to ask questions from them personally.

Still, in spite of these challenges, we remind ourselves that there's always light after the dark. That #TeamDDI have that Positivity, whether personal or business - it is a choice rather than an outcome.

Let's Celebrate!

God provides us is enough reason to celebrate! It's now time to celebrate the opportunities that our group have had for a year, wherein we have to focus on a beginning, where each is not only a member but part of a One Big Happy Family!

And to challenge and encourage members to become leaders and a good influencers. That someday they will lead the group and have that privilege of impacting and changing more lives.

This is my journey and I thank God that I become one of the founding members of the Davao Digital Influencers. I have laughed, cried, gone through heartaches, adjustments, struggles, disappointment, happy, sad, etc..., but still I survived every activities & events I attended. I'm not alone - I have a team that will always be there to uplift, encourage, inspire and run with me all the way!

Pay it Forward

Now it's the time to begin a new season of life. Time to say thank you to all the people who shared their generous love & support to #TeamDDI

Platinum: Smart Communications, Inc., AirAsia, FWD Life Philippines

Gold: PLDT Home

Silver: Jolly Canned Fruits and Vegetables

Bronze: Abreeza Ayala Mall

Benefactors: Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp., Cecil's Snack Inn &amp; Restaurant, Seda Abreeza Hotel, Marco Polo Davao, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Davao, M Magazine.

Maraming THANK YOU and to my #TeamDDI --- FIGHTING!!!!

A travel agency that offers more services, faster transaction and a best travel solution that suits to your problem is already in Davao City!

RAMS TRAVEL AGENCY is still under the umbrella company of RDL Pharmaceuticals Inc., considered one of the world's largest pharmaceuticals here in the Philippines. It has been the owners vision and mission to process an extensive remodelling of her company.

A Grand Opening & blessing happened last June 10, 2017. It was a progress at work were visitors and guests have been steadily waiting for RAMS official opening, the changes on how travel agency should be.

RAMS Travel Agency a one-stop shop agency that offers Domestic & International ticketing and tour packages, itinerary planning, passport processing, visa processing, hotel & resort reservation, resort tour package, immigration clearance, travel insurance, accident insurance, CENOMAR, NSO birth & marriage certificate, bank certificate, NBI clearance, car & van rental reservation.

For other services, they have Payment center, E-Load, courier, personal loan, insurance, investment plans, online shopping, beauty & wellness products and real estate.

If you're wanting to have easy and no hassle payment of bills and processing of papers and requirements and you still desiring of lots of 'faster action', this is the location to call and ask.

VISIT THEM NOW they are located at the LDL Complex in front of Davao International Airport. Or visit their FACEBOOK PAGE.

Another event was hosted, the contract signing for LANA DE HERBA with the award winning Filipino actor and the new LANA DE HERBA product endorser Mr. Albert Martinez, which is also held at the LDL Complex infront of Davao International Airport.

Signing of contracts lead by the RDL Pharmaceuticals matriarch Madam Leonora D. Lim and the Vice-President for Operation Ms. Mercy Lim.

LANA DE HERBA is a liniment oil for relief of arthritis, rheumatism, gout, stomachache, back pain, cough, stiff neck, cramps, dizziness, flatulence, and minor sprains and strains.

The best liniment to prevent insect and mosquito bites. It has an active ingredients of Methyl Salicylate 15.80 ml, Camphor 9.20g, Menthol 7.50g, Mineral Oil q.s, Sweet Orange Oil 26.50 ml, Vanilla Oil 2.0 ml.

As for Albert Martinez, he love using the product for muscle ache and prevention of insect bites as they usually go out for taping in to various location.

Lana de Herba comes in different sizes of 50 ml and 25 ml. And it is available in all leading drugstore nationwide.

Contact Number: (082) 291 6795

E-mail: ramstravelagency@gmail.com

Considering the thoughts and ideas to remember Dad on Father's Day, it's time to give the man of the house the pampering he deserves.

As the head of the household, fathers are often too caught up in their efforts to provide for their families that they forget to indulge and spoil themselves on what they love to do.

Father's Day is coming and it's time to reward our dads than with personal products that will uplift their spirits and make them look and feel their best.

Trust Home Depot has partnered with Boss Barbershop, Eight Wolves and Basti's Brew to provide gift ideas and treats the man who deserves our love and gratitude - the Props to Pops, a week-long Pop-up Shop from June 12-18, 2017.

HAIRCUTS and SERVICES from BOSS BARBERSHOP

Where you have a great bonding with your dad while having a haircut and other services with the Boss.

HOW MUCH: For every P2,500 single receipt purchase of products at Trust Home Depot, you will receive a P50 gift voucher for haircuts and services.

COFFEE from BASTI BREW

Does your dad loves coffee? For Father's Day, treat him to a cuppa joe. Every afternoon for the whole week, Basti's Brew will be brewing their best-selling coffee including their famous cold brew for dads, shoppers and coffee aficionados.

Aside from the trusty tools and power tools, indulge dad with supple leather card sleeves from EA.

Specialty grooming products from homegrown brand, Eight Wolves, particularly pomade, beard oils and balms, aftershave.

And "balisong combs" or balicombs.

We all know that when we talk about Home Depot --- it's all about men! Though the idea was change that depot is not all about men but also women, we cannot connote the fact that depot is a man's world! Okay, where there...let's celebrates man's empowerment now --- it's their day!

Visit Trust Home Depot now!

Located at Quimpo Blvd., in front of John Paul College. For inquiries, please call (082) 298-7878.

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