Personal Blog of Lyle R. Santos. Part-time Nurse, Full-time Blogger.
Travel
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.
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
Isla Jardin del Mar
Jan 26th
Sarangani has a new gem and it’s called Isla Jardin del Mar.
Brendel and I were there over the weekend with SOCCKSARGEN bloggers Orman Manansala, Avel Manansala, Ric Dumalay, Sheng Dumalay, Jinky Borela, Arnel Borela, Gilbert Tan, Donna Mae Congson, Mandi Nicolas, and Michelle Solon.
The bloggers with Ms. Michelle Solon and Ms. Wanchin Tan. Photo by Orman Manansala.
The bloggers with resort owner, Mr. Marfin Tan.
Jupiter Suites in Makati
Sep 23rd
I, along with other members of the Mindanao Bloggers community flew to Makati City last week for WordCamp Philippines 2009. WordCamp Philippines, an informal gathering of WordPress developers and users, is organized by the Mindanao Bloggers community.
Being out of towners, the organizing team of WordCamp Philippines 2009 had to be billeted near the Asian Institute of Management in Makati (AIM) — this year’s event host. Fortunately enough, Jupiter Suites agreed to host our group for the duration of our stay in Makati.
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.
GenSan’s Sydney Hotel
Aug 9th
Everytime I receive a travel invitation to the Tuna Capital of the Philippines from GenSan’s numero uno blogger, Avel Manansala, I can’t help but get excited.
I’ve always had a special affinity to GenSan and its people. This year alone, I’ve been to GenSan at least 4 times already. Of course it helps that GenSan is just 3 hours away from Davao. But what really makes me keep going back is the experience. Every trip to GenSan is an experience and it is never the same.
Tierra Montana Hotel
May 31st
I have very simple tastes when it comes to accommodations. Each time I have to stay in a hotel, my requirements are simple: I want an affordable and clean room with an equally clean toilet and bath — that’s it.
Imagine my delight when Blogie, Brendel, and I were shown to our rooms at the Tierra Montana Hotel in GenSan.
