Personal Blog of Lyle R. Santos. Part-time Nurse, Full-time Blogger.
Events
Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 4 Highlights
Mar 9th
Our Kalilangan Festival experience in the City of Generals was reaching its climax when Orman and Avel brought us to Marasa Grill, one of GenSan’s gastronomic pride. The place is owned and managed by Orman’s good friend, Ms. Kring Macion.
GenSan bloggers Sheng Dumalay and Ate Jinky Borela were also around along with their respective husbands, Ric and Kuya Arnel. They had in tow, travel bloggers from Manila led by dong ho.
Just like in the previous days… our day started with food, food, and more food. 
Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 3 Highlights
Mar 3rd
Day 3 of our Kalilangan 2010 experience began with a magnificent early lunch at Mt. Sabrina in Tambler Hills, GenSan.
Having been told that the place is owned by GenSan’s queen of tuna cuisine, I knew we were in for a delectable treat and boy, was I not mistaken. Of course, it helps that I have tried Mrs. Sol Mananquil’s famous tuna dishes before at JAMS Resto Bar.
When food was served, our group devoured — yes, devoured — the Nilagang Baka, Grilled Tuna Belly, Grilled Panga, and Steamed Pompano that was laid before us. Who wouldn’t? Just check out the yummy photos below.
Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 2 Highlights
Mar 1st
Our second day in General Santos City was a free day, we didn’t have any event to attend or tasks to do. Festival director Orman O. Manansala made sure we had a free time to enjoy the city and its surrounding provinces.
Avel’s friend, Francis Sablon of Zion Travel, hosted our group to lunch at the very popular Nadies Chicken Hauz in Tupi, South Cotabato.
Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 1 Highlights
Feb 25th
The festivities for the 71st founding anniversary of General Santos City was already in full swing when our select group of Davao Bloggers arrived in GenSan before noon yesterday.
Angel, Brendel, Chattee, Dulce, Ria, and I were invited by festival director, Orman O. Manansala, to serve as judges for Lakan and Lakambini and the Search for Mindanao Queen of Festivals.
All Set for Kalilangan Festival 2010
Feb 20th
On February 24, all roads will lead to General Santos City as the Tuna Capital of the Philippines celebrates its 71st Founding Anniversary in style with Kalilangan Festival 2010.
Residents and tourists are in for a treat with exciting events and festivies lined up. Major event highlights include:
- Kadsagayan Street Dancing Competition
- Lakan and Lakambini Pageant
- Search for the Queen of Mindanao Festivals Pageant
- Festivals of Mindanao Street Dancing Competition
- Live Concerts
- Street Parties
Upcoming Blogger Events in Davao
Nov 10th
The blogosphere in Davao is bustling with two exciting events lined up.
First up, a photojournalism workshop intended to enhance the photography skills of new media writers and photographers in the region. Renowned photographer and journalist Jojie Alcantara will be conducting the workshop scheduled on the 14th of November.
Following the workshop, a couple of weeks later, is a bloggers party that promises to be a game-changer for Davao’s blogging landscape as the party will also usher the formal establishment of a Davao Bloggers Community where the leadership will be democratically elected by the bloggers themselves while enjoying free-flowing drinks and delectable food.
The 3rd Mindanao Bloggers Summit
Nov 3rd
Last October 24, all roads led to Cagayan de Oro as the city of golden friendship hosted the largest gathering bloggers from all over Mindanao. This year’s iteration of the Mindanao Bloggers Summit was ably organized by the CDO Bloggers, Inc.
With the event theme, “Changing the way people see Mindanao” – Notable speakers shared their thoughts on Mindanao, leadership, business, and tourism. Highlight of the morning session was U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Leslie Bassett who talked about the United State’s peace and development efforts in Mindanao.
Globe Tattoo Digital Tribe Awardees
Oct 29th
Globe Tattoo Digital Tribe Award
This blog along with several other blogs from Mindanao won a special award at the Philippine Blog Awards 2009 – Mindanao Leg in Cagayan de Oro City last October 24, 2009.
The award, Digital Tribe, is given to blogs and bloggers who have made significant contributions to the blogosphere in the region.
Plurkfiesta GenSan-Style
May 4th
I have always admired how the ‘Generals’ do plurkfiestas. So, when Avel of BarilesRepublic.com said there was going to be a plurkfiesta around the time I and a small group of Davao bloggers will be in the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, I was thrilled.
You see, plurkfiestas of the GenSan variety aren’t just your typical get-togethers of avid plurkers. In GenSan, they mingle and plurk in style with fast wifi and free food to boot!
Davao Food Appreciation Tour (Davao F.A.T.) 2009
Mar 17th
Over the weekend, Brendel and I joined bloggers from Manila, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos City in a food appreciation tour around Davao City.
This year’s edition, ably organized and generously sponsored by Davao Deli and Davao Foodie, is the second iteration of one of the most anticipated blogging events in Davao City.
