Lifestyle Blog of Lyle Santos. Part-time Nurse, Full-time Blogger.
Posts tagged GenSan
Florotel GenSan
Feb 2nd
Florotel Gensan is the newest hotel to open in General Santos City. Located along the bustling North Laurel Avenue, the hotel offers contemporary accommodation, modern facilities, and customer satisfaction to ensure that your stay in the city is a pleasurable one.
Blogfest SOCCSKSARGEN 2010
Dec 14th
I spent the weekend in GenSan (again) to attend an event organized by our good friends down south. Dubbed, Blogfest SOCCSKSARGEN, the event featured web luminaries from all over the world.
Notable speakers include Google Philippine’s Aileen Apolo-De Jesus, Digital Filipino’s Janette Toral, Presidential Communications Operations Office’s Jay Jaboneta, Seed Interactive’s Ryann Elumba, UP College of Mass Communication’s Danilo Arao, Commerce Collective’s Dale Palileo, Avatar Media’s Ria Jose, Tactical Technology Collective’s Bobby Soriano, and Mindanao Tourism Council’s Michelle Solon, among others.
Ice Castle Experience
Jun 25th
During my last trip to General Santos City, I stayed at the Ice Castle Experience, the tuna capital’s first and only themed hotel. Hotel owner, Mr. Rey Billena, partnered with Avel Manansala and Orman Manansala of the SoCCSKSarGen Bloggers and generously offered to be our official residence for the duration of the SoCCSKSarGen Summer Safari.
What sets Ice Castle Experience apart from the other hotels in General Santos City is that it is built like a fairytale castle. The hotel utilizes the castle theme effectively, making it an ideal hotel for families with young children.
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. I don’t think I’ve ever had an unpleasant trip to this wonderful city. There’s also plenty of great hotel offers to choose from, not to mention the delicious food! There’s certainly no shortage of reasons to visit this vibrant area, and I could probably list them all day. 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 our group were shown to our rooms at the Tierra Montana Hotel in GenSan.
