A Wild and Successful DBS Safari Christmas 2018

The DBS Safari Christmas 2018 has finally wrapped up after months of preparation last December 1st, 2018 at the Grand Menseng Hotel. Everyone from Davao Bloggers Society Family, walk-ins and brand representatives/sponsors had a great and amazingly wild night! It was filled with joy, laughter, and new fun memories.

Best Dressed Female and Male

Everyone showed off their Safari outfits and neither one of the attendees missed their chance to showcase their creativity and unleash the fashionista in them! Hailed as the Best Dressed Male of the night was Jeff Daryl Sison. Cramming in the last minute of preparation for his outfit but it didn’t stop him from getting the spotlight! Of course, Pau Ruta also flaunted her excellent make-up skills as she transformed into a wild leopard and this hailed her as the Best Dressed Female!

Davao Blog Awards 2018 Winners

On the same night, everyone was excited and thrilled as to whom the blog awards would be awarded. All nominees are well-deserved but only one per category has taken home the recognition.

PLDT-SMART Davao Blogger of the Year

Athina Angliongto – I-am-Mrs-A.com, TheAngliongtos.wordpress.com, and Mrs A Channel

Major Categories

• NCCC Best Davao Gateway Blog – DavaoCityLife.com by Sarah Andres
  HALL OF FAME AWARDEE: DavaoBase.com by Chito and Leah de Castro
• Best Personal Blog – SarWrites.com by Sarah Andres
• INFINITEA Best Food Blog – TheAngliongtos.wordpress.com by Athina Angliongto
• PAL Best Travel Blog – IamJoseManuel.com by Jose Manuel Lim
• Best Tech Blog – DavaoGeekHub.com by Josef Cagas
• Best Special Interest Blog – I-am-Mrs-A.com, Style Blog by Athina Angliongto
• STREETBY Best Lifestyle Blog – SaiDayUnicorn.com by Sai Dayanghirang
• Best Video Channel – Jexx’s Vlog by Jexx Hinggo

Special Awards

• Best Blog Design – roxannelacap.com by Roxanne Lacap
  HALL OF FAME AWARDEE: caramielrush.com by Miel Laquindanum
• Favorite New Blog – taylorfamilyvlogs.com by Andrea Taylor
• Favorite Social Media Authority – Roxanne Lacap of fb.com/SweetRoxieee and @RoxanneLacap on Instagram
  HALL OF FAME AWARDEE: jeffreymondia.com by Jeffrey Mondia
• Most Outstanding Newbie – Andrea Taylor of Taylor Family Vlogs and Taylor Family Vlogs Channel

Single Post Awards

• Best Blog Post of the Year – How to Take Better Smartphones in 5 Easy Steps by JB Vertudazo
• Best Video of the Year – Experience Davao Oriental by RJ Gonzaga-Philippi
• Cebu Pacific Best #ExploreDavao Blog Post – 5 Things We Loved About Malagos Garden Resort by Chito & Leah – DavaoBase
• Cebu Pacific Best #ExploreDavao Video –Experience Davao Oriental by RJ Gonzaga-Philippi
• Best Personal Blog Post – Breaking Norms by Sarah Andres
• Best Video Diary Post – Day in the Life of a Mom by Andrea Taylor
• Best Travel Blog Post – Random Shots: Queenstown, New Zealand by Jose Manuel Lim
• Best Travel Video – Phi Phi Island, Thailand! by Rothessa Jane Gonzaga – Philippi
• Best Tech Post – How To Take Better Smartphone Photos in 5 Easy Steps by JB Vertudazo
• Best Food Post – A Quick Lunch Break with Ryan’s Chicken Pastil by Roxanne Lacap
• Best Entertainment Post – My Goyo Realizations by Nep-C Ledesma
• Best Beauty Blog Post – Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Product Review by Pau Ruta
• Best Beauty Video – Red Lipstick Glam with Neutral Eye Look for Morena by Stephanie Alay
• Best Style Blog Post – Siargao Outfit Ideas by Roxanne Lacap
• Best Special Interest Blog Post – Behind the Lens: Romantic Vintage by Miel Laquindanum
• Best Special Interest Video – The Bro Show Does My Voiceover by Pau Ruta

Just continue to inspire your fellow bloggers and share your talent and passion to your readers. Again, congratulations to all the winners, you all did a great job on your respective niche!

People behind the success of DBS Safari Christmas

We would like to commend our officers and volunteers who spent their precious time for this big event and have done an amazing job! And of course, thank you to our co-presenters, PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. and our sponsors who made the DBS Safari Christmas 2018 a successful one. This special event won’t be possible without your generosity and unending support!

Also, kudos to Jewelle’s Party and Events for a job well done on decorating our Safari themed venue and to our official photographer Red Agreda of The August Portfolio for the amazing photos!