LTS Retail Specialists, Inc. has acquired Victoria Plaza

DAVAO CITY
--The LTS Retail Specialists, Inc., owner of the NCCC Malls has just acquired the Victoria Plaza Mall in Davao City.

According to the NCCC spokesperson, they are informing the public that the LTS Retail Specialists, Inc. has acquired Victoria Plaza, the oldest mall in Davao region. The said mall was also the first mall in Davao City and in the entire Mindanao.


NCCC chairman Helen  A. Lim and NCCC Malls President Sharlene Faye A. Lim, the agreement was sealed by the signing ceremony of the two parties on March 12, 2019.

NCCC Malls will formally take over the Victioria Plaza on March 27, 2019.

Ironman 70.3 Davao City Road Closure Advisory

DAVAO CITY
-- Temporary road closures for Ironman 70.3 on Davao - Panabo - Tagum road on March 24. Plan ahead and find alternative routes if you will be affected by this.

The road closures will pave the way for the IronGirls on March 22; the IronKids on March 23, and the main event - Alveo Ironman 70.3 on March 24, all sponsored by the city government and sanctioned by the World Triathlon Corporation.

For the IronGirls event on March 22: R. Castillo Street - the Northbound Lane going towards Lanang from Go Green Gas Station to the intersection of J.P. Laurel Avenue and R. Castillo St. (Alcantara) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Southbound Lane (going towards Davao City Center) is open for two-way traffic.

For IronKids event on March 23: R. Castillo Street - the Northbound Lane only (going towards Lanang) from corner Jerome St. to intersection of J.P. Laurel Avenue and R. Castillo St. (Alcantara) from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. The Southbound Lane (going towards Davao City Center) is open for two-way traffic.

For the Alveo Ironman 70.3 event on March 24: Davao City - from the intersection of J.P. Laurel Avenue/R. Castillo Street (Alcantara) up to the boundary of Davao City and Panabo City (Lasang): Northbound Lane (going towards Tagum City) from 3 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Southbound Lane (going towards Davao City) from 3 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Also closed on March 24 is the intersection of J.P. Laurel Avenue and R. Castillo Street (Alcantara) up to F. Torres Street: - Northbound Lane (going towards Lanang) 3 a.m. up to 3:30 p.m. The Southbound Lane (going towards Davao City Center) is open for two-way traffic, but only up to Alcantara.

During the road closure, no vehicle may cross the affected roads and all pedestrians may cross only through available pedestrian overpasses.

Chokoleit passes away at age 46

Filipino comedian Chokoleit, passed away on Saturday at age 46.

He was known as a kapamilya star, who rose to stardom during  his portrayal in a TV series Marina (Fantaserye).

Chokoleit's  real name is Jonathan Garcia, originally from Davao City.

He appeared in Kapamilya television shows such as “Ang Probinsyano” and “Mara Clara”.

Star Magic, the comedian’s management, confirmed the news of Chokoleit’s passing.

According to the BS CBN report, the comedian had difficulty in breathing after a show in Abra.

82ND ARAW NG DABAW

The 82nd Araw ng Dabaw celebration officially kicked off at the Rizal Park, Friday evening.
Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte noted that the celebration centers on the hardwork, sacrifices, discipline, and success of every Dabawenyo.

She expressed her gratitude to the contribution of Davao City’s traffic enforcers, garbage collectors, street sweepers, teachers, policemen, firemen, and soldiers.

A hardworking mother serving the people of Davao City.

She also recognized Dabawenyos who segregate their garbage and dispose it properly, the honest taxi drivers who return items left in their cabs, the responsible establishment owners who abide by the liqour ban, the Dabawenyos who use pedestrian lanes when crossing the streets and abide by the speed limit and the drunk driving policies.


Meanwhile, The Mutya ng Davao 2019 candidates was presented last  February 20, 2019 at Abreeza Activity Center, Abreeza Mall, Davao City.

From 80 applicants to 29 official candidates, now we have the 15 finalists to move on to the Talent Competition in SM City Davao Annex Bldg on February 26 Tuesday at 3:00 PM

Mutya ng Davao 2019 Official 15 Finalist

Sam Milby - Guest singer during the pageant night.

The  question now is who will be the next Mutya ng Davao?
Who will shine the brightest among these ladies?

Catch the coronation at RMC Petro Gazz Arena (RMC Gym) along Lopez Jaena St. (near F. Torres St.), Davao City on March 2, 2019 Saturday at 3:00 PM with special guest singer and actor Sam Milby.


This year's celebration has a new contest presented by some organizations/productions outfit in Davao City.

There's a Ginoong Davao, Reyna Davaeña and a singing contest called Kanta BiDabawenyo.

For more information regarding the activities schedule of 82nd Araw ng Davao, check out the picture below.