Blog Posts

  • OWNDAYS Philippines’ First Mindanao Store

    Have you visited OWNDAYS’ first Mindanao branch yet? Drop by Abreeza and try on their colorful pairs, be amazed at their sleek designs, and purchase your own pair!

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  • Foodpanda’s 3rd Hot n’ Hungry Event

    Ber months are here and this only means that Christmas countdown for the Philippines has begun! Early preparations for the holiday season have started, as well as the gatherings among families and friends! As we all know, every celebration starts with good food, especially Christmas; foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery platform has announced the third

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  • Maybank MOVE Store Davao

    Maybank MOVE Store Davao

      Maybank Philippines launched Maybank M.O.V.E (Mobile Optimized Virtual Experiences), a first-in-the-industry fully integrated digital offering which aims to enhance and simplify the process of performing financial services via its new straight-through banking processes. Maybank MOVE will allow customers to open an online-only savings account called iSave, using the Maybank2U PH App. All forms and

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  • Libreng Sakay sa Kadayawan Experience

    The Kadayawan Season has passed yet the festive aura of Davao still lingers. The last Kadayawan weekend was nothing short of extraordinary. I can still hear the upbeat drums and roars of the Kadayawan crowd. Numerous bands came to Davao in the many pahalipays strewn across the main downtown area. The colorful crowd taking photos of the tribes

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  • What is the TRAIN Law?

    What is the TRAIN Law?

    If you’re a citizen of the Philippines, you’ve probably felt both the positive and negative effects of the TRAIN Law. The TRAIN Law or Tax Reform for Acceleration and INclusion law is the first package of the comprehensive tax reform program envisioned by the government that seeks to correct a number of deficiencies in the existing tax system

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  • TechUp Pilipinas’ Hackathon 2018

    In the last few months, I have been trying to educate myself in terms of economy in the Philippines. I had been at a talk about the TRAIN Law  and found myself curious and shamefully ignorant about basic economic information of our country. That being said, I’ve learned a lot of things. One of them

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  • Money Saving Tips from Sunlife PH’s “Let’s Have Some FUNDs”

    I’ve been working for almost two years now and you would think that by now I would’ve mastered my finances. Unfortunately and embarrassingly, that isn’t the case. The first few months of my job has been me indulging my every want while also getting my needs. I’ve been invited to a couple of talks from

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  • What I Love About Cocio

    Cocio is a chocolate drink that is produced by a Dutch company by the same name. The company was started by Mr. Anker Pallesen and his wife in 1951. Back then, the chocolate drink was only manufactured in his kitchen. His goal was to create the world’s best chocolate drink. I’ve always wondered what it

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  • S&R’s Openhouse on July 12-15, 2018

    S&R Membership Shopping Davao opens its doors to non-members on July 12-15, 2018. Their store hours will be from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This openhouse is different from S&R Davao’s openhouse last 2016 in the way that it will be simultaneously held in 9 clubs nationwide. The four-day event welcomes members and non-members to

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  • Apl de Ap’s Creative Innovators Programme

    The Philippines is home to some of the most creatively talented people. Most of the time, though, these people choose a different field than what they excel in or have passion for. The reason is usually pinned down to “art is not practical”. There isn’t a market for art in the Philippines because creativity is dismissed as

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I’m Gaelle.

I’m a lifestyle content creator and blogger based in Davao City. Most of the time you’ll find me sharing stories about everyday life, food spots around the city, and little ways to make things simpler and more enjoyable.

If you’re from Davao or just curious about what life here is like, think of me as your friendly guide and big sister on the internet. I share honest recommendations, personal lessons, and bits of inspiration from living and creating in this city I love.

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