Personal Blog of Lyle R. Santos. Part-time Nurse, Full-time Blogger.
Posts tagged GenSan
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’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.
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!
Dolores Tropicana Resort’s 10th Bikini Open
Apr 30th
It’s summer in this part of the world and what better way to usher in the fun than to hold a Bikini Open, yes? GenSan’s finest hotel resort, Dolores Tropicana, did just that as it held its 10th Bikini Open last April 18.
Davao blog guru Blogie Robillo and Doc blogger Jim Haw were invited as judges by GenSan’s premiere summer destination. Having developed a special affinity for the Tuna Capital of the Philippines since childhood, I made sure to tag along. Brendel, Chattee and Angel were also in tow.
