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Steaks, Grilled Ribs, Mongolian Barbecue, Kebabs, and Refreshing Halo-halo — All in General Santos City

Lyle — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:46:32 +0000

Whenever I’m in General Santos City, there are always new restaurants to try out. So during my most recent trip to the Philippines’ Tuna Capital, I visited 5 restaurants – all of them I’ve never been to even if I’m in GenSan every 3 months or so. Harvey’s According to our hosts Avel and Orman, this…

Steaks, Grilled Ribs, Mongolian Barbecue, Kebabs, and Refreshing Halo-halo — All in General Santos City is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

GenSan’s Grandest Tuna Festival Yet

Lyle — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:17:03 +0000

Noted for its yellow-fin tuna, General Santos City or GenSan to its residents, is the Philippines’ Tuna Capital being the largest producer of export-quality, sashimi-grade tuna in the country. Every September, the city celebrates the Tuna Festival as an homage to the industry that drives and sustains its local economy. For two years now, I…

GenSan’s Grandest Tuna Festival Yet is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

SoCCSKSarGen Summer Safari – Day 2 Highlights

Lyle — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:58:28 +0000

Day 2 of the SoCCSKSarGen Summer Safari began with a hearty breakfast at Dolores Farm Resort. Everyone was upbeat and excited in spite of the sun reminding everyone what the word “summer” meant. Shortly after breakfast, the group toured the farm’s mini zoo. I thought it was going to be just like any other zoo tour but…

SoCCSKSarGen Summer Safari – Day 2 Highlights is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

SoCCSKSarGen Summer Safari – Day 1 Highlights

Lyle — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:18:13 +0000

If you are a regular reader of this blog. You may have noticed that a good number of posts here are about General Santos City. What can I say, I’m in love with GenSan and its people. Credit goes to the SoCCSKSarGen Bloggers specially the Manansala siblings, Avel and Orman. They really know what hospitality…

SoCCSKSarGen Summer Safari – Day 1 Highlights is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 4 Highlights

Lyle — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:24:35 +0000

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,…

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 4 Highlights is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 3 Highlights

Lyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:06:17 +0000

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…

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 3 Highlights is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 2 Highlights

Lyle — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:28:39 +0000

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…

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 2 Highlights is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 1 Highlights

Lyle — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:42:41 +0000

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…

Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 1 Highlights is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

All Set for Kalilangan Festival 2010

Lyle — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:56:39 +0000

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…

All Set for Kalilangan Festival 2010 is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.

GenSan Weekend Highlights

Lyle — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:39:52 +0000

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…

GenSan Weekend Highlights is an article originally published at Thinking Out Loud. For nursing news and updates, visit Pinoy R.N.