Personal Blog of Lyle R. Santos. Part-time Nurse, Full-time Blogger.
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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
GenSan Weekend Highlights
Jan 30th
The opening of Isla Jardin del Mar wasn’t the only highlight of my trip down south last weekend.
Shortly after attending the opening of Sarangani’s newest white sand beach resort, we went to Piyesta KTV and Resto Bar at Robinsons Place GenSan for dinner. There, we enjoyed good music while feasting on Piyesta’s amazing menu selection which included the must-try kurastick, freshly-prepared sashimi, spicy-hot gambas, and the mouthwatering native tinolang manok.
Tuna Sashimi at Piyesta
Let’s Get It On at Icons On Screen
Aug 11th
Die-hard sports fans in GenSan have another reason to be excited about! Those who want to watch the upcoming Pacquiao vs Cotto showdown this November can watch the much-awaited boxing duel at a sports-themed restaurant while feasting on exotic ostrich and crocodile dishes.
Pacquiao vs Cotto
Icons on Screen, General Santos City’s newest sports-themed resto, opened its doors to the dining public last month. Patrons will surely enjoy watching the Cotto vs Pacquiao fight in the restaurant as it features various sports memorabilia and two large LCD television sets designed to provide the ultimate viewing experience.
Lemlunay Dive Resort
Apr 24th
Just recently, I was in Sarangani with a small group of Davao and GenSan Bloggers upon the invitation of Sarangani Vice Governor Steve Solon and his blogger wife, Michelle.
The gracious couple hosted our group to a scrumptiously prepared lunch of grilled silver cod fish (Japanese gindara), steamed pompano, and roasted chicken at Lemlunay Dive Resort.
Davao Eagle Ridge Resort
Apr 3rd
It’s officially summer in this part of the world so when Andrew extended an invitation to check out a new resort, I immediately said yes and was raring to go.
Davao Eagle Ridge is the newest addition to Davao City’s growing list of garden resorts. Situated in Upper Ulas in Davao City, this nature resort is a nice getaway for those looking to escape the summer heat. Their swimming pool is the perfect antidote to the scorching summer sun.
