Blog Posts

  • 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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  • A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to the launching of foodpanda. Admittedly, I was one of the more eager ones during the launch. I was interested in seeing how it worked and if it really did make things easier. Just last Saturday, I was witness to how fast foodpanda is. I was hungry…

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  • Beautéderm Ambassador Launch at Hijo Plantation Villa

    When it comes to skincare, I’m pretty picky and honestly brand-conscious. I’d rather spend money on known brands than risk my skin over something cheap. However, being invited to Beautéderm launch made me question my own routine. Beautéderm is a cosmetics and skincare line created by businesswoman Rhea Tan in 2009 in Angeles, Pampanga. The…

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  • McDonald’s Kiddie Crew was always something that fascinated me when I was around 10. I was always curious about the McDo kitchen & seeing kids my age “work” there was something I was envious of.   Cut to nearly 13 years later & I finally get the opportunity to see how the Kiddie Crew works.…

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  • #foodpanDavao & Why You Should Be Excited

    Take-out has never been more easy with foodpanda launching in Davao City. The internationally renowned take-out service has finally reached the Mindanaoan’s doorsteps, beginning with Davao. Starting May 2018, foodpanda will cater to your everyday craving. So far, it has consigned with over 40 restaurants all over the city. Some examples are: Milky Cakes  &…

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  • Exploring Keelung and Taipei, Taiwan

    Like Miyakojima, we opted to explore Taiwan on our own. Since we had more time in Taiwan, we chose to travel to Taipei and visit Taipei 101. We docked at Keelung Port and spent a couple of minutes taking photos of the beautiful scenery. Miyakojima made me feel like I was in one of the…

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I’m Gaelle.

I’m a lifestyle content creator and writer 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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