As the Davao Bloggers Society (DBS) reaches its 20th anniversary, the Davao Blog Awards committee, on behalf of the entire organization, is thrilled to announce the official nominees for the Davao Blog Awards 2026. This year's awarding ceremony will take place at the highly anticipated Christmas Party, ANINAG: 20 Years of Reflection, Stories, and Light. The grand celebration will take place on December 5, 2026, at Eden Nature Park and Resort.
As with every annual Davao Blog Awards, the organization honors the best content, the most impactful contributions, and the continuous growth of our members. After the official selection process, we are proud to present the members who have exemplified excellence this year.
Here are the official nominees for the Davao Blog Awards 2026:
The Niche Blog Awards
The awarding body has focused heavily on content quality and unique perspectives. For 2026, we are recognizing excellence in six niches.
Best Lifestyle Blog Nominees:
Banal, Clea - Dream. Plan. Do.
Hinggo, Jexx - Eat Well, Travel Often
Payla, Bench - Don Byahero + Lifestyle
Sandique, Yssa - All About Yssa
Best Tech Blog Nominees:
Cagas, Josef - Davao Geek Hub
Magnaye, Jim - Digital Davao
Visda, RK - Rkiologist
Best Travel Blog:
Bulseco, Renz - It's Ya Boy Renzybenzy
Geronimo, Princess Joem - The Geronimos Ph
Lim, Jose Manuel - Biyahe ni Josemanuel
Best Davao Gateway Blog:
Balagtas, John - JK: The Daily Trips
Kael, Michael “Kael” - Khel Kreations
Magallano, Glenn - No Stranger 2 Wonder
Best Personal Blog:
Balayon, Pauline - Pam for the Glam
Chua, Near - In Search of My Eudaimonia
Tadefa, Gem - Life and Other Things
Best Special Interest Blog:
Anunciado, Rhed “James Rhed” - James Rhed on the Move (Sports and Fitness)
Bolivar, Jaswil - Eatsmejax (Food)
Ruta, Pauline - Pam for the Glam (Beauty and Scents)
The Top Award: the foodpanda Davao Blogger of the Year
Co-presented by foodpanda, the Davao Blogger of the Year 2026 is still the most coveted and prestigious title of the night. The award is given to the individual who has demonstrated overall impact and representation of the DBS through outstanding content, consistency, and contribution throughout the year.
Davao Blogger of the Year 2026 Nominees:
Anunciado, Rhed “James Rhed”
Hinggo, Jexx
Magallano, Glenn
Tadefa, Gem
Visda, Rk
The DBS Honors: Special Awards Presented by HONOR Philippines
Behind every organization are the individuals who make it shine. Presented by HONOR Philippines, the DBS Honors celebrate the members who embody the spirit of dedication, community building, and service. These awards go beyond content creation and honor character, commitment, and heart.
The Dedication Award: For consistently fulfilling the responsibilities of being a DBS member through active participation, reliability, and commitment throughout the year.
Anunciado, Rhed “James Rhed”
Lim, Jose Manuel
Payla, Bench
Visda, RK
The Bridge Builder Award: For bringing members together by encouraging collaboration, creating opportunities, and strengthening the DBS community.
Cagas, Josef
Ruta, Pauline
Tadefa, Gem
Visda, RK
The Service Award: For going beyond the expectations of membership through volunteerism, initiative, and meaningful contributions to the organization.
Hinggo, Jexx
Ruta, Pauline
Tadefa, Gem
The Davao Bloggers Society has been active in its CSR and internal efforts that require the cooperation of all the members. The DBA Committee, Dranessa "NeP-C" Ledesma, Andrew dela Serna, and Sarah Aterrado, ensures that this year's honors will go to those who have truly shown their unwavering commitment to the organization and its external activities.
To all the nominees, congratulations! Your hard work, dedication, and light have not gone unnoticed. We can't wait to celebrate with you at ANINAG.
Stay tuned to our official channels for more updates, event details, and nominee features leading up to the big night.